Avant Garde had the opportunity to chat with the successful team behind one of Larnaca’s hottest spots, bringing a breath of fresh air to the city’s nightlife scene. 

With extensive experience in the hospitality industry and a team that believes in creativity and innovation, they decided to invest in three different establishments, each with its own uniqueness. With Cuckoo Rooftop, Afterbite, and Rokoko, they provide a wide range of options for those seeking entertainment and enjoyment.

Cuckoo Hospitality emerges as a new group of entrepreneurs with years of experience in the hospitality industry. Their decision to invest in the Larnaca Municipal Market in December of 2021, faces various challenges, including serious issues with the initial contractor, which delayed the project for over a year. However, this did not deter them from believing in their goal and aiming to make a difference in Larnaca. With determination and dedication, they dared to transform the Larnaca Municipal Market into an all-day entertainment hub in the heart of the city. 

Cuckoo Hospitality consists of a team of young entrepreneurs with extensive experience in the hospitality and media industries, full of enthusiasm, energy and motivation for crafting unique experiences for the entire island. 

Andreas Stavrou, actively involved in the Larnaca Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a partner at Invelopment Partners Ltd, has contributed to significant successes in hospitality (Lost + Found, Over the Counter, etc), media (Digital Tree), and technology (Covve, Stagedoor, etc). 

Elias Christoforou from Limassol, a highly talented chef with years of experience in some of London’s most famous Michelin-starred restaurants, such as Goring, Hide, Dinner by Heston, and the world’s number one Michelin-starred restaurant, Geranium, in Copenhagen. 

The Cuckoo Rooftop is a cocktail bar created by the team, offering a fresh, fun and different nightlife experience in Larnaca. With unique events and design inspired by Miami, it provides cocktails that were inspired by the Caribbean and special themed nights that captivate visitors on a weekly basis. Diversity and uniqueness are part of their main motto. 

Afterbite is a restaurant created by Elias, inspired by the USA but born in Cyprus. It offers new flavors and a fresh approach to food, especially comfort food. With a unique Instagrammable concept, featuring a fictional pop-up supermarket, Afterbite takes you back to the classic supermarkets of the USA. 

Finally, Rokoko is another concept born in Cyprus and possibly the most popular Italian restaurant in the capital. With an atmospheric space, it offers a casual, relaxed outing for good Italian food, always with value and pricing in mind. 

The team’s main priority is to offer options that cover all visitor’s needs. The team aims to create a multidimensional experience, providing choices such as fast food, refined dinner with wine, and entertainment, all with respect for the tradition and history of the place. 

With a combination of courage and creativity, the Cuckoo Hospitality team has proven that challenges can be turned into opportunities for growth. While 2024 marks their first year of operation, they are ready to welcome Larnaca and the entire island into a new era of entertainment and renewal.