Nightlife in Athens
The popular Psirri district buzzes with cocktail bars like Soul and small clubs playing live music such as Cubanita. Friendly drinking dens dot the former industrial district of Gazi - try converted warehouse bar Hoxton. Athenian nightlife starts late, warming up at around 11pm. Most bars stay open until 3am, and clubs until 5am or later.
Bars
Expand all1. Soul - Dramatic setting for cocktails
Show moreIn Psirri, Soul is a hip cocktail bar with a deep-red courtyard garden hung with Chinese lanterns. There are low-level coffee tables and sofas, plus a hidden corner reserved for dining. In winter the action moves onto the upstairs dancefloor.E-mail this item
Address
65, Evripidou, Psirri, Athens, 10552
Telephone
+30 210 331 0907
2. Balthazar - Chilled-out cocktail bar
Show moreAn exclusive bar-restaurant set in a romantic walled garden decorated with fairy lights, Balthazar truly feels like an oasis in the middle of Athens. Arty and media types mingle here as DJs play upbeat tunes.E-mail this item
Address
27, Tsoha, Soutsou, Ambelokipi, Athens
Telephone
+30 210 644 1215
3. Hoxton - Industrial chic lounge-bar
Show moreThis former warehouse with raw concrete walls, sofas and low-level coffee tables hosts contemporary art and photography exhibitions, accompanied by background rock, electronic and indie music. Named after London's hip East End district, trendy Hoxton epitomises Gazi's fun-loving spirit.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
42, Voutadon, Gazi, Athens, 11854
Telephone
+30 210 341 3395
Transport
Kerameikos metro station
4. Brettos - Warming winter drinks
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In pretty Plaka, Brettos is an old-fashioned distillery and bar, dating back to 1909. A cosy hideaway for winter evenings, the walls are lined with beautifully lit coloured bottles containing a selection of fruit-flavoured spirits, ouzo and brandy.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
41, Kidathineon, Plaka, Athens, 10558
Telephone
+30 210 323 2110
5. Bar Tesera - Bar with art exhibitions
Show moreIn a 19th-century arcade near Syntagma, Bar Tesera combines a busy bar area, a covered atrium with tables, and a small exhibition space often devoted to photography. Popular with sociable groups enjoying evening drinks.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
25, Kolokotroni, Syntagma, Athens 10562
Telephone
+30 210 322 9805
Transport
Syntagma metro station
6. Akrotiri - Luxury seaside hangout
Show moreWith panoramic sea views in Alimos, Akrotiri is a lush space of velvet-covered sofas, golden statues and cool dance tracks. Come summer, Athens' glamorous set sip Champagne on the terrace where a huge glitter ball floats in the outdoor pool.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
B5 Vassileos Georgiou Street, Aghios Kosmas, Kalamaki, Athens
Telephone
+30 210 98 59 147/9
Clubs
Expand all7. Balux - Poolside cocktails
Show moreFashion-conscious crowds head to Balux for cocktails and waterside dancing. Open during the summer months, the beachfront club is in Athens' upmarket suburb of Glyfada. Dance to DJ-spun beats, lounge by the pool and look out over the shimmering sea.E-mail this item
Address
58, Leoforos Poseidonos, Glyfada, Athens, 16674
Telephone
+30 210 894 1620
Transport
Taxi
8. Nipiagogeio - Old school clubbing
Show moreFor late-night dancing to funky electronic music in Gazi, call in at Nipiagogeio. Occupying a former kindergarten, this is one of Athens' liveliest small clubs. There's a summer cocktail bar in the courtyard garden where the trendy crowd gathers.E-mail this item
Address
8, Elasidon & Kleanthous, Gazi, Athens, 11854
Telephone
+30 210 345 8534
Transport
Kerameikos metro station
9. Bo - Beachside dancing
Show moreBy the sea in Voula, Bo is a popular summer club-restaurant serving cocktails on a dance floor animated by mainstream and Greek hits. Outdoor floodlighting focuses on the small private beach lined with palms.E-mail this item
Address
14, Leoforos Karamanli, Voula, Athens, 16673
Telephone
+30 210 895 9645
10. Lallabai - Clubbing in the gardens
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In the lush National Gardens near Syntagma, Lallabai is a glamorous club serving champagne, cocktails and finger food. Weekly special events range from cool chill-out music nights with low lighting and candles, to dance parties with reggae and 80s hits.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Aigli Zappeion, National Gardens, Amalias, Syntagma, Athens, 10557
Telephone
+30 210 336 9302
Entertainment
Expand all11. Technopolis - Industrial arts complex
Show more The once run-down industrial area of Gazi began its transformation into Athens' most happening nightlife district with the opening of Technopolis in 1999. Occupying the former city gasworks, the disused buildings have been converted to provide a multi-purpose arts complex.E-mail this item
Address
100, Pireos, Athens, 11854
Telephone
+30 210 346 1589
12. Half Note Jazz Club - Jazz in Mets
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In Mets, the Half Note Jazz Club is an atmospheric and small venue hosting visiting jazz performers from Europe and the US. Be sure to reserve a table if you want to sit, otherwise you'll be standing by the bar.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
17, Trivonianou Street, Athens, 11636
Telephone
+30 210 921 3310
13. Cubanita - Cuban sounds in Athens
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In Psirri, Cubanita is a small bar-restaurant with a Cuban DJ and live Cuban bands giving regular concerts. Order a mojito and join the crowd in front of the stage. Cuban food is available on the upper mezzanine level.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
28, Karaiskaki, Psirri, Athens, 10554
Telephone
+30 210 331 4605
14. Stoa ton Athanaton - Migrant blues
Show moreStoa ton Athanaton, inside the Central Market near Omonia, is a late-night live music venue featuring rembetika, a type of blues sung by immigrants from Asia Minor who came to Greece in the 1920s. Traditional Greek food is also served.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
19, Sofokleous, Omonia, Athens, 10551
Telephone
+30 210 321 4362
Transport
Omonia metro station
15. Gagarin 205 - Rock in former cinema
Show moreClose to Atiki metro station in Patissia, Gagarin 205 stages live rock concerts in a former cinema, with plenty of space for dancing. Recent performers include the Devastations from Australia, Nouvelle Vague from France and the Waterboys from the UK.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
203-205, Liosion, Patissia, Athens 104 45
Telephone
+30 210 854 7600
