this is the first time wed been to alykes and we loved it.
it wasnt too busy and considering we were there at the height of the season it was virtually empty. all the people were friendly and i loved it.
Id suggest the little bar just off the main road, just back from cheers bar, its called the art cafe bar and its lovely, cheap drinks and free pool and internet for children. The best places to eat are skippys (not very greekly named but fantastic food and company) and the paradisiako on the road to alikanas.
this place is fantastic.

also shoutld mention costa's snack bar, just off the beach. spent alot of time there, cheapest drinks we found and costa himself is lovely! helping us speak greek, he was a star!