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JackieO’ Mykonos | Dance, Eat, Socialise, Sunbake at JackieO’ Beach Club and JackieO’ Bar – a Mykonos favourite for summer 2019

JackieO’ is one of Mykonos’ leading hospitality, entertainment and nightlife brands boasting two properties on the island; JackieO’ Beach Club and JackieO’ Bar. Launched in 2008, JackieO’ Bar is located in the bustling Mykonos Town and offers a chic, cosmopolitan venue to have pre-dinner drinks or dance until sunrise on the trendy Paraportiani waterfront. JackieO’ Beach Club, launched in 2013, sits above dazzling turquoise waters at the west end of Super Paradise Beach and features a 170-seat restaurant helmed by much-loved, Greek celebrity chef Christoforos Peskias, large open bar, swimming pool & jacuzzi, lounge areas, beach with sunbeds and a boutique shop.

Both venues were founded by husband and husband duo Michalis Sigounas and Carsten Stehr who have created an iconic Myconian brand that is not only hugley popular among the island’s loyal LGBTQ+ travellers, but a mainstay favourite among Mykonos’ international jet set.

JackieO’ Bar was the first venue to be established by Sigounas and Stehr and boasts two floors and a terrace overlooking the picturesque old port with marvelous sunset views. With the motto ‘From sunset to sunrise in style’, the bar offers a late-night venue with an extensive selection of cocktails and shots by superstar mixologist Giannis Bakos to ensure guests a good time. JackieO’ Bar is also home to nightly drag shows from 1:30 am that have become a Myconian staple and draw visitors from across the island on a daily basis.

Over on Super Paradise Beach, Jackie O’ Beach Club is an all-day venue that has the space to tailor to guests’ needs – whether they are to dance, eat, socialise or sunbathe.The beach club hosts a regular programme of international DJs, events and festivals throughout the year as well as sunset drag shows starring JackieO’ resident Priscilla every night at around 7pm.

Helmed by Executive Chef Christoforos Peskias and located within the beach club, Jackie O’s Restaurant boasts some of the best food on the island. Peskias blends traditional Cycladic flavours with a fusion of eastern and western cuisine to create something spectacular. Menu highlights include:

JackieO’ Sea Urchin Salad

“Super Paradise” Lobster Linguini

Whole Fish – grilled or baked in a salt crust

Myconian cheese-cake with honey caviar

Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan menus are also avaliable.

The cocktail menu at JackieO’ has been carefully curated by renowned Greek mixologist Giannis Bakos – one of 9 members of the exclusive Belvedere Collective and Greek finalist at this year’s Diageo World Class – showcasing a range of playful Classics alongside Martinis, Champagne Cocktails, an exclusive international Gin Tonic menu and an tongue-in-cheek original JackieO’ Premium Cocktails. Highlights of the menu include:

Fabulous V – Tanqueray 10, Honey Syrup, Apple Foam

Kinky Touch – Johnnie Walker Gold Label, Maraschino Liqueur, Ginger Bread Syrup

The Priscilla –Veuve Clicquot Rich, Elderflower Liqueur, Gin, Campari

Greeks Do It Better – Blend Italian Sweet Vermouth, Roots Diktamo, Vanilla Syrup

The extensive wine list showcases an impressive array of Greek and International wines from by the glass to by the Salamanazar, alongside a range of premium spirits, beers and ciders – including the house Mikonou x JackieO’ brewed in collaboration with the island’s Mykonos Brewing Company – as well as champagnes and sparkling wines. Bottle service is also available. 

On Monday 22nd July, Giannis will be joined behind the bar at JackieO’ Beach Club by Vasilis Kyritsis, co-founder/owner of acclaimed Athens bar The Clumsies (currently No. 7 on the list of 50 Best Bars) for an exclusive evening event inspired by the 1980’s. Against a backdrop of some of the best music of the decade, Giannis and Vasilis will each create 3 cocktails to be served directly from the bar for for one night only. The classic menu will be served in the rest of the club.

Inspired by its surroundings, JackieO’ offers a minimal aesthetic defined by a muted colour scheme and the sensual curves of the island. The curvacious loops and arcs that make up the beach club were hand-sculpted by co-owner Carsten Stehr using traditional Cycladic white washed cement and stone. The Jackie O’ Beach Club offers some of the best views in Mykonos, with the Jackie O’ flag overlooking the Aegean Sea being one of the most Instagrammed spots on the island.

JackieO’s venues are also great places to hold events; across the properties there is the possibility of privatisation of areas on the beach, pool, jacuzzi and restaurants. Most uniquley, JackieO’ Beach Club is home to a private beach chapel built by the owners that is avaliable to book for weddings and christnenings. The restaurant offers set menus for groups of over 15 that are perfect for brithdays, anniversaries, bachelor parties and weddings.

Jackie O’ Beach Club boasts a private pier with tenders offering a free transfer service to collect and drop off boats too large to approach the pier. Food can also be delivered to boats archored in the bay or moored at the pier; making JackieO’ Beach Club the perfect spot to stop and enjoy world-class cuisine, great music and a fun crowd.

Sustainability is also at the core of the JackieO’ ethos with many initiatives in place to make both properties as close to zero waste as possible. JackieO’ does not use any single use plastic instead opting for biodegradable PLA straws, 100% recycalable cups for use on the beach and eco-friendly packaging for takeaway food. In addition to this, both JackieO’ Bar and JackieO’ beach club have solar panels installed and sustainable water systems in place to reduce water waste.