Must-see nightlife in Acropolis Area

  • Drupes & Drips

    Acropolis Area

    A coffee to speed your step up to the Acropolis in the morning, or an Aperol spritz or glass of wine to soothe you into the evening on the way down – that…

  • Bel Rey

    Acropolis Area

    Occupying the triangular corner of a former car workshop, this is the go-to hang-out of Koukaki's hipsters. It's a buzzy, casual scene that works equally…

  • Little Tree Book Cafe

    Acropolis Area

    This friendly social hub is much beloved by neighbourhood residents, who go for books (they stock a small selection of translated Greek authors here), but…

  • Materia Prima

    Acropolis Area

    Forget your typical image of a wine bar: Materia Prima is all light and air and blonde wood, with an admirable dedication to artisan winemaking in Greece…

  • Hitchcocktales

    Acropolis Area

    Images from Alfred Hitchcock movies are spray-painted on the wall in front of this bar on a quiet street with pillows out front for lounging. The…

  • Tiki Athens

    Acropolis Area

    Kitschy bachelor-pad decor, an Asian-inspired menu and an alternative young crowd make this two-storey spot a fun place for a drink. There's usually live…

  • Athens Sports Bar

    Acropolis Area

    Just steps away from the Acropolis Museum and part of a complex consisting of a hostel, travel agent, burger bar and laundrette, this place really is what…

  • Kinono

    Acropolis Area

    This two-level cafe-bar has a contemporary style; all blond wood and industrial fittings, softened with plants and homey touches. It's a popular hang-out…

  • Duende

    Acropolis Area

    With the golden glow of a Parisian brasserie, this intimate pub is a good place for a grown-up glass of wine or whisky (though not so much for food or…

  • Sfika

    Acropolis Area

    Glowing yellow inside (perhaps for its namesake; sfika means 'wasp'), this small neighbourhood cafe-restaurant-bar has an alternative/student vibe and…

  • Lotte Cafe-Bistrot

    Acropolis Area

    Hide away from central Athens' noise at this small, just-this-side-of-twee cafe. Sit outside in a private-feeling patch of tree-covered sidewalk, or…

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