Even though Athens is a popular cultural center, it is also filled with buzzing bars, making it ideal for a relaxing evening or a vibrant night out. The most popular Athens bars are found in the center of the city or in the nearby areas and they offer magnificent views of the Acropolis and of other significant landmarks.
Bars in Athens vary in style, from elegant avant-garde to bohemian and alternative, from trendy bars and lounge jazz to rock-metal bars and Irish karaoke pubs. The most high-class bars are located in Syntagma and Kolonaki, while more alternative venues can be found in Monastiraki. Modern Athens bars, which attract mostly students, are set in the Gazi area and offer stunning city views.
Many bars are open all day and night long, offering coffee and snacks till the evening when they start serving alcoholic drinks. Others are exclusively cocktail bars, serving delicious authentic cocktails, while some turn into mini clubs with loud music for parties.
What are the best Bars in Athens? We have hand-picked the best 47 ones and marked our favorite with a ❤. Some bars propose online reservations! Just click on .
IPITOU the Bar
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IPITOU the Bar has the same name as the pedestrian street on which it is placed. It is located very close to Syntagma square in downtown Athens. This quiet area, with neoclassical buildings giving an idea of old Athens, seems very distant from the busy center, despite the fact that it is so ...
Blue Parrot
Coffee Shop Bar
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The stylish and vibrant bar known as Blue Parrot is a hidden gem worth seeking out. Located in Metaxourgeio in the heart of the area, this is a bar that’s perfect for pre-dinner drinks, before heading out to one of the restaurants nearby.
Baba Au Rum Bar
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Baba au Rum is a relaxed cocktail bar, located just south of Syntagma. It is the heaven of cocktail lovers. It serves not only classic, but also creative drinks with a special emphasis on Rum, just like its name suggests. Baba Au Rum has been awarded and recognized as one of the best rum bars in the ...
Beauty killed the beast
Coffee Shop Cocktails Ice Cream Shop
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Beauty Killed the Beast is housed in an old neoclassical building at Paramythias Street in Kerameikos. With a name that clearly refers to the popular movie, Beauty Killed the Beast opens every morning its doors, by serving fine blends of coffee, detox juices, homemade lemonades and ...
Bel ray
Coffee Shop Cocktails
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Bel Ray is a snack bar located in Koukaki, in the place where a car workshop once stood. This place carries a unique identity, which is clearly reflected in its design and atmosphere, with vintage furniture and special homemade drinks. Its friendly service and smiling waitresses are always eager to ...
Bios
Bar
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Bios is much more than just a bar. It is located in the heart of Athens and its main goal is hosting regular exhibitions for the crowds, young artists, known bands and experienced DJs playing eclectic music and other kinds of music.
Cabezon Bar
Bar
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Cabezon is hosted under the roof of a not at all hidden building, which looks like a house on the outside. Unless you hear music coming from it on the weekends, you wouldn’t guess that it is a bar. And it is not just a bar. If you move to its back yard, you will find an entirely different ...
Ciel
Coffee Shop Cocktails
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Ciel is an elegant all day brunch and cocktail bar, that offers you the absolute rooftop experience. Situated in the picturesque neighborhood of Monastiraki, in the heart of Athens, this cozy meeting point has a breathtaking view of the Acropolis, Lycabettus and the Temple of Hephaestus. Visit Ciel ...
Drunk Sinatra Bar
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Drunk Sinatra is situated in the center of Athens at Thiseos street. It is a really popular place, especially in the summertime, as the bar is located on a pedestrian street. With vintage music and nice cocktails, it opens its doors daily and welcomes you to have fun with your friends. The ...
Heteroclito Wine Bar
Wine Bar
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Heteroclito is a wine destination in the heart of Athens. Follow the wine routes around Greece, discover the best out of all local varieties and find your favorite labels various brands.In Heteroclito the Greek wine experience is matched with local varieties of cheese, cold cuts and meat ...
It's a βίλατζ
Coffee Shop Bar
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It's a βιλατζ is a cozy cafe, located at Kipseli region in Athens. Its interior is designed in an old-aesthetic style with some modern touches. Its wooden tables, colorful pillow and couches create a lovely atmosphere. Sometimes in it's a ...
Kiki de Grece Wine Bar
Wine Bar
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Kiki de Grece is a wine bistro in the center of Athens, offering domestic wine labels, elite finger food and snacks from all over Greece.
Chalet
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Chalet is an all-day restaurant and bar that offers delicious brunch, lunch, dinner and refreshing drinks. Its garden is the perfect place for sunny summer days, while its interior spaces will provide guests with a unique cozy atmosphere.
To Lokali
Mediterranean
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Combining amazing dining facilities, with a friendly atmosphere and a beautifully designed garden, To Locali offers coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks in Psyrri. Its cuisine is traditional and a wide variety of options are available in its menu, ensuring an amazing culinary experience.
Anglais
Cocktails Coffee Shop
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A new entry in the Athenian bar scene, Anglais Athens is located on the 6th floor of a preserved building in Monastiraki. Once you enter, you will be greeted by pastel colors and retro design.
Six D.o.g.s
Music Cafe DJ nights Greek
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Six D.O.G.S. is situated in the heart of the city, in the area of Monastiraki. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks are available, while themed nights and special events are regularly organized, offering a unique experience in the center of Athens. Six D.O.G.S. is great to visit at any time of the ...
Taf
Cocktails Art Cafe
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TAF (The Art Foundation) is one of the most lively and creative organizations in the city. Located in Monastiraki, one of the oldest and most historic districts in Athens, TAF is housed in an exceptional neoclassical building of 1870 with a lovely courtyard where an outdoor bar is found. In its ...
The Clumsies
Cocktails
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The Clumsies is an all-day cocktail bar, nestled in an unassuming street in the vibrant center of Athens. Don’t let the name fool you, there is nothing clumsy about the quality of cocktails, food or service offered at this slick Athens hip-spot.
Tranzistor
Bar Coffee Shop
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Tranzistor is found in Psyrri on a hidden spot. Its relaxed, modern decoration and music selections from the 80s and 90s create an inviting environment and make this place ideal for a late-night drink. Tranzistor serves lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks at reasonable prices and organic wine is also ...
Upupa epops
Cocktails
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Upupa Epops is a cocktail bar, which is hosted on a cluster of three interwar houses of 1930. They share a courtyard, which is the trademark of the bar. The place has kept the old authentic style. It is full of small details that make you fall in love with it and corners that call you to sit for ...
Bolivar
Beach Bar Beach Club
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Bolivar Beach Bar is located on the organized beach of Alimos "Coast of the Sun" on Poseidon Avenue. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Athens, as it is situated only a few kilometers away from the city center.
