Ivis

Athens


This cosy corner place, with its bright arty decor, has a small but delicious range of simple, freshly cooked mezedhes that change daily. A good ouzo and raki selection lights things up.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Athens attractions

1. Museum Alex Mylona

0.06 MILES

The permanent collection here is superminimalist sculpture and paintings by Athenian grande dame Alex Mylona, who died in 2016. The creatively refurbished…

2. TAF

0.12 MILES

Whether you want a shot of art, a clever design morsel or a refreshing drink, stop in at TAF, a just-barely updated complex of 1870s brick buildings. The…

3. Ancient Agora

0.12 MILES

The Agora was ancient Athens' heart, the lively hub of administrative, commercial, political and social activity. Socrates expounded his philosophy here;…

4. Beth Shalom Synagogue

0.13 MILES

Athens' main synagogue is a handsome white marble building dating to 1935. Renovated in 1972, it has two stained-glass windows with abstract designs…

5. Museum of Traditional Pottery

0.14 MILES

If the Kerameikos site sparks your curiosity, head to this small museum around the corner. In a lovely neoclassical building, it's dedicated to the…

6. Temple of Hephaistos

0.15 MILES

On the western edge of the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Hephaistos, god of the forge, was surrounded by foundries and metalwork shops. It was one of the…

7. Ets Hayim Synagogue

0.15 MILES

This compact Romaniote synagogue, built in 1904 and renovated in 2010, is now used only for services on high holidays. The raised main hall is reached via…

8. Alibi

0.16 MILES

On a street plastered with street art, Alibi began as a gallery showcasing graffiti artists, and has expanded its mission a bit. Expect odd found-object…