One-of-a-kind cocktails made with seasonal ingredients, fresh juices, homemade liqueurs and syrups, etc. On the list of the World’s Fifty Best Bars, it also boasts the country’s largest variety of rums. [6 Kleitiou • Tel. (+30) 211-710.9140 • www.babaaurum.com]
© Vangelis Zavos
The first on the modern Athenian bar scene to adopt an all-time classic theme. The interior looks like the bar room of a luxury mega-yacht, with wood décor and subdued lighting. Premium spirits and intriguing cocktails. Efficient, low profile service and good music. [3 Kolokotroni, Syntagma • Tel. (+30) 213.005.2153]
© Clairy Moustafellou
Before it became a café-bar it was the counting-house of Geniki Bank. The huge safe is proof enough. The menu includes great cocktails and the music is all about funk and soul. Atmosphere not to be missed. [13 Kolokotroni, • Tel. (+30) 211.405.3246 • www.thebankjob.gr]
A lesson in geography, this beer bar has a list of 200 bottled labels, artisan brews from monasteries, and non-alcoholic and draft beers, hailing from the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Argentina, Spain, the USA and other parts of the world. [6 Kolokotroni • Tel. (+30) 210.323.0445]
A multi-purpose, multi-level venue that has achieved cult status for its powerful music choices, the cerebral chess matches that occasionally take place and the cutting-edge performances and exhibitions it hosts. In the main seating area on the ground floor, serving special breakfasts at big communal tables, you may even spot a few business meetings going on. [ 57 Kolokotroni • Tel. (+30) 211.405.3733 • www.boozecooperativa.com]
Classic bar with loyal patrons, open since 1972. Honest drinks in a haunt that is popular with artist types and journalists. Consistent quality, polite service. [10 Stadiou (in the arcade) • Tel. (+30) 210.322.7733 • Closed on Sundays]
© Clairy Moustafellou
Cozy little bar on Chistou Lada street, with an interesting and wide choice of cocktails. More than 60 gin labels from all over the world. [1 Christou Lada, Karytsi Square • Tel. (+30) 210.321.8646]
© Angelos Giotopoulos
Tiny drinking den with an attractive wooden bar, serving great cocktails (some quite imaginative) to the sounds of good jazz, blues and freestyle. [10 Lekka • Tel. (+30) 211.014.5804]
A new arrival on the city’s night-time lounge scene. Signature cocktails, great pizzas and salads with Italian flair in a friendly, modern space with excellent service. [59B Kolokotroni, Kourtaki Arcade • Tel. (+30) 210.324.0944]
© Dionysis Kouris
Spacious interior dominated by an enormous bar, frequented by a cool crowd. Food, drinks, coffee and pastries served. [10 Aghias Eirinis Square • Tel. (+30) 210.324.3331 • www.osterman.gr]
© Sofia Papastrati
Serving drinks and coffee, this place is famous for its multi-level courtyard garden (reminiscent of an archaeological site) and live music. A multi-purpose venue: bar, art gallery and performance space. Among the musts of the “new” city center. [6-8 Avramiotou • Tel. (+30) 210.321.0510 • www.sixdogs.gr]
Housed in a splendid, early 20th century art nouveau building, this all-day bar has a mix & match style. Coffee and herbal infusions, four different menus, featuring funky Mediterranean cuisine and standout signature cocktails with homemade syrups and blends. [27Α Aeolou, Aghias Eirinis Square • Tel. (+30) 215.551.3004]
© Yiannis Soulis
Serving what is probably the best coffee in Athens. To do this, however, they visit farms all over the world, carefully selecting only the finest beans and purchasing directly from producers, much to the benefit of local communities. Here, your coffee is made by one of the internationally awarded baristas. Feel free to ask for their recommendations. [7-9 Emmanouil Benaki • Tel. (+30) 210.380.0014 • www.cafetaf.gr]
© Dimitris Vlaikos
Passersby are often drawn in by the fragrant aroma of freshly ground coffee. Here, the proprietors know their coffee like sommeliers know quality wine. Also, desserts, made on the spot. [2 Aghias Eirinis Square • Tel. (+30) 213.004.9645 • www.tailormade.gr]
© Menelaos Myrillas
Inviting, hip, all-day bar that gives the impression of a multi-purpose venue and attracts all ages. Exceptional cocktails and premium spirits. If you’re feeling peckish, the tasty, unpretentious dishes are another plus. [30 Praxitelous • Tel. (+30) 210.323.2682 • www.theclumsies.gr]
© Olympia Orneraki
Good selection of drinks, cocktails and coffee in a cozy, attractively decorated space with attitude. A great blend of traditional and progressive, Spetses style. [1 Vasilikis & Aghias Eirinis Square • Tel. (+30) 210.323.0928]
© Clairy Moustafellou
Whether you want to party or to just chill with a beer in a nice place, in Athens’ nightlife, everything happens downtown. With a café/bar on every corner, you don’t actually need a navigator, just ask a crowd or follow them – they’ll probably be heading to a great drinking venue themselves. Discover why the city’s bartenders and baristas keep winning international awards with their excellent coffees, creative cocktails and perfectly served beers.
One-of-a-kind cocktails made with seasonal ingredients, fresh juices, homemade liqueurs and syrups, etc. On the list of the World’s Fifty Best Bars, it also boasts the country’s largest variety of rums. [6 Kleitiou • Tel. (+30) 211-710.9140 • www.babaaurum.com]
© Vangelis Zavos
The first on the modern Athenian bar scene to adopt an all-time classic theme. The interior looks like the bar room of a luxury mega-yacht, with wood décor and subdued lighting. Premium spirits and intriguing cocktails. Efficient, low profile service and good music. [3 Kolokotroni, Syntagma • Tel. (+30) 213.005.2153]
© Clairy Moustafellou
Before it became a café-bar it was the counting-house of Geniki Bank. The huge safe is proof enough. The menu includes great cocktails and the music is all about funk and soul. Atmosphere not to be missed. [13 Kolokotroni, • Tel. (+30) 211.405.3246 • www.thebankjob.gr]
A lesson in geography, this beer bar has a list of 200 bottled labels, artisan brews from monasteries, and non-alcoholic and draft beers, hailing from the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Argentina, Spain, the USA and other parts of the world. [6 Kolokotroni • Tel. (+30) 210.323.0445]
A multi-purpose, multi-level venue that has achieved cult status for its powerful music choices, the cerebral chess matches that occasionally take place and the cutting-edge performances and exhibitions it hosts. In the main seating area on the ground floor, serving special breakfasts at big communal tables, you may even spot a few business meetings going on. [ 57 Kolokotroni • Tel. (+30) 211.405.3733 • www.boozecooperativa.com]
Classic bar with loyal patrons, open since 1972. Honest drinks in a haunt that is popular with artist types and journalists. Consistent quality, polite service. [10 Stadiou (in the arcade) • Tel. (+30) 210.322.7733 • Closed on Sundays]
© Clairy Moustafellou
Cozy little bar on Chistou Lada street, with an interesting and wide choice of cocktails. More than 60 gin labels from all over the world. [1 Christou Lada, Karytsi Square • Tel. (+30) 210.321.8646]
© Angelos Giotopoulos
Tiny drinking den with an attractive wooden bar, serving great cocktails (some quite imaginative) to the sounds of good jazz, blues and freestyle. [10 Lekka • Tel. (+30) 211.014.5804]
A new arrival on the city’s night-time lounge scene. Signature cocktails, great pizzas and salads with Italian flair in a friendly, modern space with excellent service. [59B Kolokotroni, Kourtaki Arcade • Tel. (+30) 210.324.0944]
© Dionysis Kouris
Spacious interior dominated by an enormous bar, frequented by a cool crowd. Food, drinks, coffee and pastries served. [10 Aghias Eirinis Square • Tel. (+30) 210.324.3331 • www.osterman.gr]
© Sofia Papastrati
Serving drinks and coffee, this place is famous for its multi-level courtyard garden (reminiscent of an archaeological site) and live music. A multi-purpose venue: bar, art gallery and performance space. Among the musts of the “new” city center. [6-8 Avramiotou • Tel. (+30) 210.321.0510 • www.sixdogs.gr]
Housed in a splendid, early 20th century art nouveau building, this all-day bar has a mix & match style. Coffee and herbal infusions, four different menus, featuring funky Mediterranean cuisine and standout signature cocktails with homemade syrups and blends. [27Α Aeolou, Aghias Eirinis Square • Tel. (+30) 215.551.3004]
© Yiannis Soulis
Serving what is probably the best coffee in Athens. To do this, however, they visit farms all over the world, carefully selecting only the finest beans and purchasing directly from producers, much to the benefit of local communities. Here, your coffee is made by one of the internationally awarded baristas. Feel free to ask for their recommendations. [7-9 Emmanouil Benaki • Tel. (+30) 210.380.0014 • www.cafetaf.gr]
© Dimitris Vlaikos
Passersby are often drawn in by the fragrant aroma of freshly ground coffee. Here, the proprietors know their coffee like sommeliers know quality wine. Also, desserts, made on the spot. [2 Aghias Eirinis Square • Tel. (+30) 213.004.9645 • www.tailormade.gr]
© Menelaos Myrillas
Inviting, hip, all-day bar that gives the impression of a multi-purpose venue and attracts all ages. Exceptional cocktails and premium spirits. If you’re feeling peckish, the tasty, unpretentious dishes are another plus. [30 Praxitelous • Tel. (+30) 210.323.2682 • www.theclumsies.gr]
© Olympia Orneraki
Good selection of drinks, cocktails and coffee in a cozy, attractively decorated space with attitude. A great blend of traditional and progressive, Spetses style. [1 Vasilikis & Aghias Eirinis Square • Tel. (+30) 210.323.0928]
© Clairy Moustafellou
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