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Are most of the tavernas open in Argostoli?

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What is the state of things in Kefalonia? Are most of the restaurants and tavernas open? Thanks everyone!!
 
We have been in Argostoli for 3 months and returned to UK about 2 weeks ago. Almost every restaurant and cafe was open although a few had literally done so in the last week that we were there. Sadly there a few who haven't weathered the storm financially and have not reopened.

Most of the 'tourist' locations elsewhere have some places open though again maybe not as many as before.
 
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#OnKefalonia said:
We have been in Argostoli for 3 months and returned to UK about 2 weeks ago. Almost every restaurant and cafe was open although a few had literally done so in the last week that we were there. Sadly there a few who haven't weathered the storm financially and have not reopened.

Most of the 'tourist' locations elsewhere have some places open though again maybe not as many as before.
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That is so sad to hear :( I wish that the people who owned these businesses are okay and that they found another way to make a living
 
redsoxdw_ said:
That is so sad to hear :( I wish that the people who owned these businesses are okay and that they found another way to make a living
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I agree, it's sad! It will be great once this pandemic is over... I wanted to go to Kefalonia/Greece this year but decided to hold off.
 
kef_john68 said:
I agree, it's sad! It will be great once this pandemic is over... I wanted to go to Kefalonia/Greece this year but decided to hold off.
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I agree, it's definitely sad! I think we will all be happy when the pandemic is over...
 
k_tsoukalas said:
I agree, it's definitely sad! I think we will all be happy when the pandemic is over...
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For sure, I haven't decided when to go yet. I think I need to see what happens with the Delta Variant. I am hoping for next summer, fingers crossed!
 
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