Tucked away beside the entrance to a tall apartment building, Bord de l’Eau is so inconspicuous that you’ll miss it if you blink! Start by browsing through this design studio’s selection of handmade jewelry and concept furniture pieces. There is a fully stocked – and impressively decorated – bar in the room, although the Drink Room proper is located in the adjacent space. It serves cocktails and hosts art exhibitions, bazaars, DJ sets and even unofficial business meetings. [45 Egnatia • Tel. (+30) 2310.520.911 • www.bdl.gr • www.drinkroom.gr]
Koumbi is as cute and cozy as its name (which means “button”) implies. You will find it almost next to Ancient Agora, stocked with a multitude of arts and crafts materials and ideas. If you don’t have enough time to follow one of the seminars offered at the venue, then just dive in and use the materials provided. Reconnect with your arty-crafty self to knit, sew, weave and create. If you’re suffering from creative block, you can wait it out with a mug in your hands. Koumpi, well known for its eclectic variety of fragrant herbal teas and refreshments, welcomes visitors of all ages. [2 Peloponnisou • Tel. (+30) 2316.008.219]
© Giorgos Papadopoulos
There’s nothing like a bit of history to go with your coffee, and Babylonia is no exception. The brainchild of two political refugees from Turkey who arrived in Thessaloniki 11 years ago, this self-styled multicultural center is housed in a building dating from the 1920s. Over the decades, it underwent many transformations before assuming its current guise as a very cool place to hang out. Starting from the 1970s, the building began hosting the city’s art and music scene, forming a connection that continues to this day. You’ll find the bar on the ground floor. With its deep crimson walls and funky music, this place certainly sets the scene for chilling out in style throughout the day to jazz, reggae, swing ska and much more. Turn up during the day for tea, coffee and delicious snacks, and when night falls take advantage of the fabulous prices and sample the range of 15 beers (and more). Make sure you ask about the special events. [3 Vyronos • Tel. (+30) 2316.008.305 ]
Located in the Aristotle University area, this charming neoclassical mansion is home to all things Tabya: a yard to soak up the sunshine, awash with fresh herbs in pots and vintage outdoor furniture to lounge in, surrounds the authentic and beautiful well. Inside you’ll find, of course, the coffee bar, art exhibitions, book presentations, a variety of cultural events and the holy grail of music aficionados: a thriving music shop selling – among other things – a selection of vintage vinyl records. An intelligent, original and stimulating environment. Aristotle himself would have approved! [14C Melenikou • Tel. (+30) 2311.242.522]
La Doze is the perfect place to sit back and watch Thessaloniki’s cool young things as they go in search of a good time. Beers are shared around the pool table and everybody seems to be on a first-name basis with everybody else. Upstairs, the Toss Gallery curates selected exhibitions of up-and-coming local artists and also hosts graffiti festivals and artistic fundraisers. Then, it’s party time, with special DJ appearances, musical events and dance nights galore. If people-watching is your thing, there’s a good chance you’ll spend every waking hour of your visit to Thessaloniki observing the world go by at this vibrant meeting point. [Vilara & Syngrou • Tel. (+30) 698.103.4496, (+30) 697.412.4207 ]
Greece Is | December 2nd, 2015
Thessaloniki boasts some of the funkiest, original hangouts in Greece. In the city’s many multi-purpose venues where easy-going socializing meets the arts, there is still plenty of room for curling up with a book, a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and your thoughts.
Tucked away beside the entrance to a tall apartment building, Bord de l’Eau is so inconspicuous that you’ll miss it if you blink! Start by browsing through this design studio’s selection of handmade jewelry and concept furniture pieces. There is a fully stocked – and impressively decorated – bar in the room, although the Drink Room proper is located in the adjacent space. It serves cocktails and hosts art exhibitions, bazaars, DJ sets and even unofficial business meetings. [45 Egnatia • Tel. (+30) 2310.520.911 • www.bdl.gr • www.drinkroom.gr]
Koumbi is as cute and cozy as its name (which means “button”) implies. You will find it almost next to Ancient Agora, stocked with a multitude of arts and crafts materials and ideas. If you don’t have enough time to follow one of the seminars offered at the venue, then just dive in and use the materials provided. Reconnect with your arty-crafty self to knit, sew, weave and create. If you’re suffering from creative block, you can wait it out with a mug in your hands. Koumpi, well known for its eclectic variety of fragrant herbal teas and refreshments, welcomes visitors of all ages. [2 Peloponnisou • Tel. (+30) 2316.008.219]
© Giorgos Papadopoulos
There’s nothing like a bit of history to go with your coffee, and Babylonia is no exception. The brainchild of two political refugees from Turkey who arrived in Thessaloniki 11 years ago, this self-styled multicultural center is housed in a building dating from the 1920s. Over the decades, it underwent many transformations before assuming its current guise as a very cool place to hang out. Starting from the 1970s, the building began hosting the city’s art and music scene, forming a connection that continues to this day. You’ll find the bar on the ground floor. With its deep crimson walls and funky music, this place certainly sets the scene for chilling out in style throughout the day to jazz, reggae, swing ska and much more. Turn up during the day for tea, coffee and delicious snacks, and when night falls take advantage of the fabulous prices and sample the range of 15 beers (and more). Make sure you ask about the special events. [3 Vyronos • Tel. (+30) 2316.008.305 ]
Located in the Aristotle University area, this charming neoclassical mansion is home to all things Tabya: a yard to soak up the sunshine, awash with fresh herbs in pots and vintage outdoor furniture to lounge in, surrounds the authentic and beautiful well. Inside you’ll find, of course, the coffee bar, art exhibitions, book presentations, a variety of cultural events and the holy grail of music aficionados: a thriving music shop selling – among other things – a selection of vintage vinyl records. An intelligent, original and stimulating environment. Aristotle himself would have approved! [14C Melenikou • Tel. (+30) 2311.242.522]
La Doze is the perfect place to sit back and watch Thessaloniki’s cool young things as they go in search of a good time. Beers are shared around the pool table and everybody seems to be on a first-name basis with everybody else. Upstairs, the Toss Gallery curates selected exhibitions of up-and-coming local artists and also hosts graffiti festivals and artistic fundraisers. Then, it’s party time, with special DJ appearances, musical events and dance nights galore. If people-watching is your thing, there’s a good chance you’ll spend every waking hour of your visit to Thessaloniki observing the world go by at this vibrant meeting point. [Vilara & Syngrou • Tel. (+30) 698.103.4496, (+30) 697.412.4207 ]
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