Guidebook for Athens
Drinks & Nightlife
Deinokratous 4,
3min walk up the hill.
Authentic, atmospheric small bar run by the same jazzed up guy 25 years now. My mom was a fan much before me. All that jazz in one HIDDEN Kolonaki secret.
Dinokratous
DinokratousDeinokratous 4,
3min walk up the hill.
Authentic, atmospheric small bar run by the same jazzed up guy 25 years now. My mom was a fan much before me. All that jazz in one HIDDEN Kolonaki secret.
Every Wednesday evening the socializing of Kolonaki in a cool environment! eat drink and look out
Periscope Hotel
22 CharitosEvery Wednesday evening the socializing of Kolonaki in a cool environment! eat drink and look out
Top Cocktail in town, Ask Theodoris for tips and advices, U never had some much innovative options and quite good music too. Non smoking inside ( Bars in Athens still allow smoking!)
162 locals recommend
Baba Au Rum
6 KlitiouTop Cocktail in town, Ask Theodoris for tips and advices, U never had some much innovative options and quite good music too. Non smoking inside ( Bars in Athens still allow smoking!)
Secret door, no label outside, just wait to see where people entering, Gallery and bar open day and night,combination of coolness, architecture, old and new. MUST GO!
141 locals recommend
TAF (The Art Foundation)
5 NormanouSecret door, no label outside, just wait to see where people entering, Gallery and bar open day and night,combination of coolness, architecture, old and new. MUST GO!
Food Scene
Omirou 44,
for hot chocolate, tea and the best lemon pie in Athens under jazz sounds! In love!
Omirou
OmirouOmirou 44,
for hot chocolate, tea and the best lemon pie in Athens under jazz sounds! In love!
Original hectic but elegant eatery- better on Friday noon to combine it with the Xenokratous fruit market! Not to miss! Order red sauce beef, lemon sauce pork, fava, Ladyfingers and house wine!
16 locals recommend
Xenokratous
XenokratousOriginal hectic but elegant eatery- better on Friday noon to combine it with the Xenokratous fruit market! Not to miss! Order red sauce beef, lemon sauce pork, fava, Ladyfingers and house wine!
Squeeze yourself in one of the cute taverna tables outside (they got heaters) order kalamaki skewers, pitta, tzatziki , mastello and house wine and watch the Kolonaki promenade in front of you
Ploutarchou
PloutarchouSqueeze yourself in one of the cute taverna tables outside (they got heaters) order kalamaki skewers, pitta, tzatziki , mastello and house wine and watch the Kolonaki promenade in front of you
The LEGENDARY restaurant of Kolonaki run by Ratke herself 35 years, now just a breath away. Book in advance perfect for celebrations new years eve. 2107290746. Pricey € 50-60 but guarantee!
Χάρητος 32
32 CharitosThe LEGENDARY restaurant of Kolonaki run by Ratke herself 35 years, now just a breath away. Book in advance perfect for celebrations new years eve. 2107290746. Pricey € 50-60 but guarantee!
Zalokosta
Zalokostathe Best greek pie in town. get it and ank which is the pie of the day
ORIGINAL gorgeous place, Delicious food, Get there Sunday noon, after checking the antique market. get table on the top floor for never ending Acropolis gazing! NOT TO MISS! eat Ntakos, ntolmadakia
40 locals recommend
Cafe Avissinia
7 KinetouORIGINAL gorgeous place, Delicious food, Get there Sunday noon, after checking the antique market. get table on the top floor for never ending Acropolis gazing! NOT TO MISS! eat Ntakos, ntolmadakia
in to the galleria secret simple authentic mini restaurant with cretan raki, feta-honey pie and loads of other cretan food
Veranzerou
Veranzerouin to the galleria secret simple authentic mini restaurant with cretan raki, feta-honey pie and loads of other cretan food
Although Omonoia sq has become not the most bright side of Athens, Omonoia is still busy during the day. try original greek Loukoumas dessert and lick your fingers afterwards!
Sokratous 59
59 SokratousAlthough Omonoia sq has become not the most bright side of Athens, Omonoia is still busy during the day. try original greek Loukoumas dessert and lick your fingers afterwards!
Sightseeing
beautiful Neoclassical main building which houses collections of Greek art, from ancient times through the Byzantine period and the modern state. The museum shop is a good place to buy souvenirs.
566 locals recommend
Benaki Toy Museum
138 Pireos beautiful Neoclassical main building which houses collections of Greek art, from ancient times through the Byzantine period and the modern state. The museum shop is a good place to buy souvenirs.
Our favorite! Modern sculpture since 2500BC! Houses a magnificent collection of artifacts on Ancient Greek Cycladic art. Jaw dropping!
527 locals recommend
Museum of Cycladic Art
4 Neofitou DoukaOur favorite! Modern sculpture since 2500BC! Houses a magnificent collection of artifacts on Ancient Greek Cycladic art. Jaw dropping!
Get informed before going ( http://www.nationalgallery.gr/site/content.php)
Tip: next to it is the new archaeological site of ARISTOTELES LYCEUM!!!!! no entering yet, just a quick look from above
373 locals recommend
Εθνικό Μουσείο Σύγχρονης Τέχνης (ΕΜΣΤ)
Get informed before going ( http://www.nationalgallery.gr/site/content.php)
Tip: next to it is the new archaeological site of ARISTOTELES LYCEUM!!!!! no entering yet, just a quick look from above
Luscious, green, tranquil, with a beautiful cafe at the Irodotou attikou entrance. hidden corners waiting for you to discover. Throw a coin in the elegant small fountain! gotta find it first!!!
1171 locals recommend
National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasLuscious, green, tranquil, with a beautiful cafe at the Irodotou attikou entrance. hidden corners waiting for you to discover. Throw a coin in the elegant small fountain! gotta find it first!!!
The best view of Old Athens! just have a quick coffee and and enjoy the view. Nothing amazing inside but the View is all the money( greek phrase!)
288 locals recommend
A for Athens Cocktail Bar
2 MiaouliThe best view of Old Athens! just have a quick coffee and and enjoy the view. Nothing amazing inside but the View is all the money( greek phrase!)
Everything Else
http://sixdogs.gr/?page_id=252
one of the coolest clubs/ bars/ event spaces in town, , London would be jealous, one of my favorites ,with secret big urban garden! MUST GO. check for events
356 locals recommend
six d.o.g.s
6-8 Avramiotouhttp://sixdogs.gr/?page_id=252
one of the coolest clubs/ bars/ event spaces in town, , London would be jealous, one of my favorites ,with secret big urban garden! MUST GO. check for events
Good music, tiny bar, local young Athenians, with typical Athenian inner building yard, which transforms in a hub during summer. Squeeze and fit!
70 locals recommend
Cantina Social
8 LeokoriouGood music, tiny bar, local young Athenians, with typical Athenian inner building yard, which transforms in a hub during summer. Squeeze and fit!
Athens crowd, drinks, more drinks, secret rooms, events exhibitions, great music, endless drinks. space cake chandelier! MUST GO!
63 locals recommend
K.O.T.E.S. (Booze Cooperativa)
57 KolokotroniAthens crowd, drinks, more drinks, secret rooms, events exhibitions, great music, endless drinks. space cake chandelier! MUST GO!
Shopping
Shop and support Athens:
Ich bin Ein Athener! Athens need love!
hand made clever graphic design
koukoutsi
81 SkoufaShop and support Athens:
Ich bin Ein Athener! Athens need love!
hand made clever graphic design
Panepistimiou& Korai
Updated, big and friendly for any type of books
87 locals recommend
University station
Panepistimiou& Korai
Updated, big and friendly for any type of books
Really big, nice interiors ALL books, many languages, friendly environment
31 locals recommend
Panepistimiou St
Really big, nice interiors ALL books, many languages, friendly environment
Original Greek products from Chios island with the unique extract of Mastiha, perfect for gifts, while you support local Greek market!
7 locals recommend
Mastihashop
KriezotouOriginal Greek products from Chios island with the unique extract of Mastiha, perfect for gifts, while you support local Greek market!