Nightlife in Athens
Bars, clubs, entertainment
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. To see and be seen, order cocktails at Mommy in posh Kolonaki. Athenian nightlife starts late, warming up at around 11pm. Most bars stay open until 3am, and clubs until 5am or later.
Bars
Expand all1. 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, TKTTK
Telephone
+30 210 322 9805
Transport
Syntagma metro station
2. 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
3. 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
4. Guru - Sophisticated sounds in Psirri
Show moreGuru, close to the Central Market in Psirri, occupies three levels. The ground floor cocktail bar plays soul and funk. The eatery serves Thai food. Jazz Upstairs features live jazz performances nightly. All three attract a sophisticated crowd.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
10, Platia Theatrou, Psirri, Athens, 10552
Telephone
+30 210 324 6530
5. 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
6. Mommy - Cocktails for media types
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In smart Kolonaki, Mommy is a chic lounge-bar decorated in retro 1970s style. Popular with the glamorous media set, it serves rather pricey food, wine and cocktails. In summer there are tables outside on the pedestrian side street.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
4, Delfon, Kolonaki, Athens, 10680
Telephone
+30 210 361 9682
Transport
Panepistimiou metro station
7. 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
65, Evripidou, Psirri, Athens, 10552
Telephone
+30 210 331 0907
Clubs
Expand all8. 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
14, Karamanli, Voula, Athens, 16673
Telephone
+30 210 895 9645
Transport
Taxi to Voula
9. 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
10. 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
8, Elasidon & Kleanthous, Gazi, Athens, 11854
Telephone
+30 210 345 8534
Transport
Kerameikos metro station
Entertainment
Expand all11. Cubanita - Cuban sounds in Athens
Show moreIn 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
12. 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, TKTTK
Telephone
+30 210 854 7600
13. 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 (0) 210 921 3310
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. Technopolis - Industrial arts complex
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
100, Pireos, Athens, 11854
Telephone
+30 (0) 210 346 0981
Transport
Kerameikos metro station
