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  • BU is situated on one of the most beautiful parts of the island of Skiathos, the Venezian Bourtzi.

    You can enjoy coffee, food or cocktails, the endless view of the Aegean sea and our excellent service.

    Open early in the morning until late in the evening.

    The Bourtzi of Skiathos

    Bourtzi was an isolated maritime fort, on a coastline or on a small island, which controlled the entrance to a port and secured its defence.

    After the 4th Crusade (1204), the noblemen Andrea and Geremia Ghizi from Venice, lords of Tinos and Mykonos islands, extended their sovereignty conquering the Northern Sporades, until 1276. That period, they also constructed the Bourtzi of Skiathos, in the small peninsula that extended into the sea, which was in older times a kind of island as the very narrow land of isthmus was covered often by seawaters.

    They fortified this position with an enclosure of a simple wall, following the soil’s rocky surface, with crenellations and a place for the garison. Towards the mainland, there was the entrance-gate to the fort, being reinforced and protected by two round towers. With suitable organisation, the small fort was capable of confronting an enemy’s attacks from the sea (during the period from the 15th until the 17th centuries, and the continuous wars between Venetians and Ottomans); it was also capable of confronting attacks by pirates, who used Skiathos island itself as a base, for certain periods, such as many other small islands in the Aegean Sea.

    The Bourtzi was also called “the castle of St. George”, because in the same location there was a small church, dedicated to St. George (probably on the ruins of a byzantine church, the Ghizi founded a chapel). During the great Cretan war, in 1660, the Venetian forces, under the command of general and admiral Francesco Morosini, surrendered the small fort and destroyed it. From that period on, its abandonment and destruction began.

    In 1823 (the 9th of October) from its ruined walls, the captain Aggelis Gatsos resisted bravely against Topal Pasca, who attempted to invade the island. After the liberation from the Ottomans, in the eastern side of the fort, they made poorly constructed wooden houses - the first quarantine area for those with leprosy on the island.

    In 1906, with sponsorship and donation from Andreas Syggros, they constructed the Elementary School of Skiathos (today it is used as a place for cultural events), planting alsomany pine trees all over the fort. The fortified character of the area was lost for ever and only some enclosure walls survived and have been conserved. Meanwhile, near the path towards the old school, traces of the St. George church and a water cistern can be seen. The survival of the Bourtzi is testimony to the first use and function of the site, in the heart of the modern settlement of Skiathos, in a significant position between the old and the new port.

    Cocktails Classic

    Mojito Classic 11,00 / 9.00
    Bacardi rum, fresh lime juice, mint leaves and sugar
    Mojito Strawberry 11,00 / 9.00
    Bacardi rum, fresh lime juice, strawberry puree, mint leaves and sugar
    Caipirinha 11,00 / 9.00
    Cachaça, fresh lime juice, sugar
    Margarita 11,00 / 9.00
    Tequila, triple sec, fresh lemon juice and salt
    Tom Collins 11,00 / 9.00
    Gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup top up with soda water

    Cocktails Specials

    MAI TAI 14.00 / 11.00
    Rum, Rum, Dry Curaçao, Orgeat, Lime juice, Bitters
    AGED NEGRONI 12,00 / 9,00
    Gin, Surprice, Vermouth, Bitter, Amaro, Bitters
    SUMMER BREEZE 14.00 / 11.00
    Rum, Rum, Ginger, Cherry, Pineapple, Citrus Fruits, Bitters
    JETLAG 12.00 / 9.00
    Gin, Orange, Mezcal, Watermelon, Saffron, Lime, Bitters
    STING LIKE A BEE 14.00 / 11.00
    Rum, Rum, Rum, Guava, Apricot, Citrus Fruits, Tropicalia, Bitters
    PEARS FOR FEARS 12.00 / 9.00
    Vodka, Mango, Piment, Pear, Cacao
    AURA 13.00 / 10.00
    Gin,Rum, Coconut, Pineapple, Passion fruit, Tiki bitters
    MEX to SVO to JSI 12.00 / 9.00
    Vodka, Tequila, Banana, Biscuit, Strawberry, citrus Fruits, Sage
    BANANARAMA 12.00 / 9.00
    Bacardi Cuatro 4y, Banana liquer, Pineapple, Lime juice

    Non Alcohol

    Mojito / Strawberry Mojito   8.00
    Fresh Mint, Soda water, Lime juice, Sugar
    FLOREALE SPRITZ 9.00
    Martini Floreale, Apple Juice, Ginger Ale, Fresh Mint, Cucumber

    To Share served 14:00 to 00:00

    Sourdough Bread2,50
    Olives, Cardamom & Extra Virgin Olive Oil4,50
    Greek cheeses, Grapes, Peach Marmalade14,50
    Trilogy, Fish Roe Tarama, Muhammara, Babaganoush & Raw Vegetables13,50
    French Fries, Parmesan Cheese, Truffle Oil8,50
    Fish Roe Tarama, Pickled Mussels, Carob, Lemon Zest, Botarga 9,50
    Smoked Aubergine, Yoghurt, Tahini, Walnuts, Sumac, Spearmint9,00
    Sourdough Bruschetta, Local Cream Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Capers, Oregano9,50
    Beetroots, Muhammara, White Balsamic Vinegar, Spearmint9,00
    Local Pie, Xinomizithra Cheese, Spearmint, Dill, Honey, Sesame9,00
    Sea Bass Ceviche, Greek Salad Tartare, Grapes, Feta Cheese, Coriander17,50
    Anchovies, Olives, Pickled Jalape~no, Balsamic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil 9,00
    Tuna Tartare, Cucumber, Cappers, Oregano,
    Lemon Zest, Chives, Radish, Wasabi Mayo 18,00
    Prawn Saganaki, Feta Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Ginger, Lemon Zest, Coriander14,00
    Steamed Mussels, Tsipuro, Chili, Garlic,
    Lemon Leaves, Lemongrass, Coconut milk14,50
    Sea Food Giuvetsi, Orzo, Bisque, Saffron,Fennel, Lemon Zest, Salsa Verde19,50
    Veal Ragout, Local Pasta, Mavrodafni Wine,
    Tomato, Basil, Parmesan Cheese, Gremolata18,50
    Lamb Soutzoukaki, Flatbread, Babaganoush, Pickled Peppers, Chermula 15,00
    Slow Coocked Chicken Tacos, Yoghurt,Feta Cheese, Coriander, Lime13,50
    Sea Bass alla Ghiotta, Vine Leaves, Tomato, Raisins, Olives, Capers 22,00
    Fresh Tuna, Fennel Salad, Aioli & Chives 22,50
    Grilled Chicken, Sage, Iceberg, Parmesan sauce 15,00
    Rib Eye, French Fries & Salsa Mojo 22,00

    Coffees - Refreshments

    • Espresso 3,50
    • Cappuccino 4,70
    • Espresso with ice 4,50
    • Cappuccino with ice 5,00
    • Greek frape / Nescafe 4,70
    • Mocaccino 6,50
    • Filter coffee 4,50
    • Greek coffee 3,50
    • Irish coffee 8,00
    • Hot chocolate 5,00
    • Ice chocolate 6,00
    • Jarr Kombucha 240 ml 9,00
    • Ginger | Rasberry | PassionFruit
    • Organic Tensai Tea 330 ml 7,50
    • Green Tea Lemon Elderflower | Black Tea Ginger | White Tea Blueberry
    • Tea: Green, Εarl grey, English breakfast 4,50
    • Homemade lemonade 5,00
    • Fresh orange juice 5,00
    • Juice4,00
    • Yogurt Smoothies 7,00
    • Βlueberry, Peach, Tropical fruits, Strawberry

    Water - Soft Drinks

    • Water 0,5 lt 1,00
    • San Pellegrino 0,25 lt 4,00
    • San Pellegrino 0,75 lt 7,00
    • Soft Drinks 4,00

    Beers

    • Draft, EZA 420ml 4,50
    • VOREIA Pilsner 6,00
    • VOREIA Dark 6,00
    • Corona 6,00
    • Stella Artois 6,00
    • Stella Artois free alcohol 5,00

    Drinks

    • Glass of wine: White, Rose, Red 5,00
    • Dessert Wines 6,00
    • Sangria: white, red 7,50
    • Liqueur 7,00
    • Ouzo glass 5,50
    • Ouzo “Plomari” 200ml 12,00
    • Tsipouro O/PURIST glass 8,00
    • Drink simple glass 9,00
    • Drink special glass 11,00

    White Wines

    Torres Natureo, No Alcohol 28,00
    Glass 7,00
    Tsakanikas Estate, Malagouzia, Roditis19,00
    Mantinia Tselepou Estate, Moschofilero26,00
    Glass 6,50
    ΕRGO Lantides Estate, Sauvignon blanc27,50
    Glass 7,00
    Logos Zafeirakis Estate, Chardonnay29,00
    Thema Pavlidis Estate, Sauvignon blanc, Assyrtiko39,00
    Sarris Old Vines 2022, Panohori Cephalonia, Robolla45,00
    Cuvee Mognisgnori, Argyros Estate, Santorini Assyrtiko67,00

    Rose Wines

    Τsakanikas Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah19,00
    Simio Stixis Boutaris Estate,Semi dry Cabernet Sauvignon, Moschofilero24,00
    Glass 6,00
    Little Ark Lantides Estate, Moschofilero27,00
    Glass 6,50
    Limniona Domane Zafeirakis33,50
    Idyll d’achinos La tour Melas, Grenache, Syrah, Agiorgitiko43,50
    Μiraval Cotes de Provence, Grenache, Syrah65,00

    Red Wines

      Tsakanikas Estate, Merlot, Syrah19,00
      Nemea Lantides Estate, Agiorgitiko25,50
      Glass 6,50/dd>
      Metochi Chromitsas, Mount Athos,28,00
      Limnio, Cabernet, Sauvignon (8-10 months casks)28,00
      Glass 7,50/
      Syrah Avantis29,50
      Mavro & Tragano, Koutsodimos Estate,Mikrobio Winery 39,00

    Sparkling Wines

    Prosecco Bianca Vigna Glera 100%, DOC27,00
    Glass 7,00
    Prologue, Sparkling Rose, Zafeirakis Estate,Moschofilero, Assyrtiko29,50
    Glass7,50
    Amalia Vintage, Tselepos Estate. Moschofilero47,00
    Ruinart Blanc De Blancs180,00
    Ruinart Rose180,00

    Eggs served 9:00 to 14:00

    • Toasted bread, butter, honey & marmalade in jar 7,00
    • Eggs & bacon 8,50
    • French Omelette 7,50
    • Omelette, local sausage, pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese & oregano 9,00
    • Omelette, zucchini, graviera cheese & spearmint 8,50
    • Scrambled Greek style eggs, tomato sauce, feta cheese & basil, sesame bread 9,50
    • Scrambled eggs, toasted Brioche, smoked salmon & cream cheese, Chives 13,00

    Sandwiches & Burgersserved 9:00 to 18:00

    Club sandwich 13,50
    bacon, ham or turkey, cheese, tomato, lettuce, French fries & mayo
    Chicken tortilla 11,50
    bacon, parmesan, iceberg, sweet corn, Caesar’s dressing
    Smash beef burger 15,00
    cheddar cheese, bacon, caramelized onions, French fries & oyster mayo
    Cypriot pita pocket9,00
    mushrooms, halumi cheese, rocket & sundried tomato paste

    Pizza - Pinsa served 14:00 to 10:00

    Margherita 12,00
    tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella & basil
    Chorizo 14,00
    tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy honey
    Napoletana 13,50
    tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, oregano, garlic, capers, olives, anchovy oil
    Marinara 11,00
    tomato sauce, fresh tomato, onion, capers, oregano, extra virgin olive oil

    Salads served 14:00 to 10:00

    Cherry tomatoes 11,00
    grapes, cucumber, basil, carob, capers, Feta cheese, molasses & extra virgin olive oil
    Salad Leaves 12,00
    Goat’s Cheese, Sun-Dried Τomatoes, Honey Mustard

    Desserts All Day

    Orange pudding with Mastiha ice cream and orange syrup 9,00
    Chocolate brownie with peanut butter, vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup 9,50
    Chocolate cheesecake, hazelnut croquant, Nutella & fleur de sel 8,50
    Pavlova, mascarpone cream, strawberries, lime zest & basil 9,00
    Yoghurt, honey & walnuts 7,00
    Yoghurt, honey & seasons fresh fruits 8,50
    Chicago ice cream 8,00
    Mastiha ice cream 8,00
    Kayak, 110ml 4,70
    Vanilla Madagascar/ Chocolate choco chips/ Strawberry Sorbet
    BU / BoUrtzi
    Bourtzi, Port of Skiathos
    37002 Skiathos, Greece
    +30 24270 23900

    BU is open from April 25 until October 25...

    every day, 10:00 to 1:00 past midnight

    islea hospitality group

    Islea group was founded in 2008 and has become one of the premier hospitality businesses in the island of Skiathos.

    ISLEA Hospitality Group is Skiathian at heart, a vision translating old-world sensibilities to appeal to modern-day Skiathos clientele. It was Scuna form the 60's, a family restaurant that all started from. It was in 2013 and after that is focused all the operation in the island of Skiathos. It opened the second restaurant in Skiathos, the Marmita and followed by Bourtzi and the Gift Shop Archipelagos.