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Entertainment in Greece

  1. A

    Santé

    This merry bar is a relaxed, stylish nightspot with Brazilian flair, and invigorating live music, like smokin' blues bands, on weekends.

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  2. Katafygio

    Katafygio has tables along the water and is housed in a former carob-processing plant. It has Cretan and Greek nights and belly dancing.

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  3. B

    Cine Psyrri

    Next to a theatre, this charming outdoor cinema on a rooftop garden terrace is a great place to get some relief from the heat and crowds.

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  4. C

    Rich

    In the centre of Glyfada’s buzzing café and bar strip, flavour of the day is Rich, a sleek multitiered bar with good music and cocktails.

    reviewed

  5. Finikas

    Plakias has a good nightlife scene in the summer. Travellers tend to gravitate to a couple of key hang-outs, such as the popular Finikas.

    reviewed

  6. D

    Utopia

    This almost-formal old-style café specialises in teas, hot chocolates and fondues, and has an assortment of equally wicked ice-creams.

    reviewed

  7. E

    Small Music Theatre

    This intimate venue hosts an interesting assortment of avant-garde bands and experimental music, including rock, jazz and electronic music.

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  8. F

    Gazarte

    Upstairs you’ll find a cinema-sized screen playing cartoons and videos, great city views, mainstream music and a trendy 30-something crowd.

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  9. G

    Flip Side

    A throwback to the '50s and '60s with lithograph Warhol deco and vintage poster art, Flip Side is a fun, relaxed rock bar near Aristotelous.

    reviewed

  10. H

    Thirio

    A Psyrri veteran, this Lilliputian bar is a delightful, two-level warren of small nooks and lounges, with eclectic music and unique ambience.

    reviewed

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  12. I

    Odeon of Herodes Atticus

    This historic Roman amphitheatre, known as the Herodion, is the preeminent arts venue in Athens and hosts the major events of the Athens Festival.

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  13. J

    On the Road

    Located on a traffic island between two busy thoroughfares, this long and narrow bar is a lively option, with guest DJs and the latest club music.

    reviewed

  14. K

    Mousiko Kafenio

    This relaxed, arty student café just in from the waterfront is full of colour, with eclectic paintings, mirrors and well-worn wooden fixtures.

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  15. L

    Café Alavastron

    It can feel like there’s a band in your lounge room in this intimate, casual world-music bar, which hosts regular appearances by eclectic musicians.

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  16. Koursaros

    This long-established bar spins an engaging mix of rock, funk and jazz. It�s at the far end of the line of cafes across from the Middle Port.

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  17. M

    Fortezza Disco

    The town's veteran disco is big and flashy with three bars, a laser show and an international crowd that starts drifting in around midnight.

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  18. Drift

    This chilled-out beach bar with wispy coloured curtains comes alive at night when its young international crowd trades in their frappes for cocktails.

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  19. N

    Duente

    An established local haunt, this intimate French brasserie–style bar with sedate music and a mature crowd is ideal for a quiet meal or drink at the bar.

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  20. O

    James Joyce

    With freeflowing Guinness and tasty burgers and pub food, this rather incongruous Irish pub has settled comfortably into a reviving pocket of old Athens.

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  21. P

    Aigli

    One of Athens’ oldest and most delightful outdoor cinemas is in the middle of the gardens, ideal for a balmy night enjoying a flick with a glass of wine.

    reviewed

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  23. Q

    Megaron

    The city's state-of-the-art concert hall presents a rich winter programme of operas and concerts featuring world-class international and Greek performers.

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  24. R

    Kalua

    This established downtown club plays mainstream music and the odd Greek disco hit and usually rocks till dawn. Don't bother getting there before midnight.

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  25. S

    Mansion

    Kifisia is where the money is, and the point is made with no shame at this appropriately ostentatious club restaurant with an over-the-top baroque design.

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  26. T

    Fidelio

    Psyrri has many lively bars. You could try the mainstream Fidelio, which has a retractable roof, or head to the cool Soul, which has a dance club upstairs.

    reviewed

  27. Ostraco

    Plakias has a good nightlife scene in the summer. Travellers tend to gravitate to a couple of key hang-outs. The younger hostel crowd congregate at Ostraco.

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