Must-see nightlife in Athens
Athens
This is one of several all-day cafe-bars housed in the renovated neoclassical buildings of Monastiraki’s energetic Plateia Agia Irini. Shady outdoor…
Athens
This all-day cafe-bar is archetypal slick Kolonaki: modern decor, comfy seating and a see-and-be-seen attitude. Outside tables fit the brunch set and by…
Athens
This cafe-bar and restaurant occupies two levels. The rooftop verandah is a favourite meeting point for locals in the mood for a coffee or a cocktail – in…
Athens
Da Capo anchors the cafes on Kolonaki's main square and is always mobbed. Unlike just about every other cafe in Greece, you have to order your coffee…
Syntagma & Plaka
Lively and central Seven Jokers has lovely old wood and brass fittings, plus a hip selection of wine and cocktails.
Syntagma & Plaka
Look for the movie marquee on a small side street to find this hipster hang. It serves a mean cocktail.
Athens
This bar, with the look of a cute, tiny French bistro, serves excellent wines and cocktails.
Syntagma & Plaka
A stylish and cool (literally) cafe-bar-restaurant set among the trees, with comfy loungers and ever-changing decor. It's a low-key cafe by day, while at…
Athens
Just next to the shopping-arcade entrance, head up the stairs above the bookshops and theatre to find this big cafe favoured by the older arts-and…
Athens
A jazzy, brasserie-like spot with a regular clientele of slightly older locals. It's a good spot for both a quiet coffee during the day and for a more…
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…
Athens
As its name suggests, this cafe-bar offers a partial garden setting in the middle of the city. It's a pleasant space, opening to a courtyard with DJs at…
Athens
More than a cafe, this is a social centre for migrants and refugees. The program is varied, and so is the food. Some newly arrived people have used it as…
Gazi, Keramikos & Metaxourgio
Cocktails get the molecular treatment here, arriving at the table fizzing or smoking, or transformed into gums and powders. The harsh front room opens…
Athens
Petite Fleur is a mini-chain in Athens, known for its large mugs of hot chocolate and fancy coffees served in a colourful, shabby-chic setting. It's…
Gazi, Keramikos & Metaxourgio
This bar is a short walk away from the hubbub of Gazi and has a laid-back atmosphere to match.
Gazi, Keramikos & Metaxourgio
Stays packed with the younger gay, lesbian and transgender crowd. Check theme nights online.
