Guidebook for Athina
Drinks & Nightlife
Village
9 Pl. Agiou GeorgiouWarehouse
21 ValtetsiouΤσιν Τσιν (Tsin Tsin)
6 KiafasAu Revoir Bar
136 28is OktovriouAn historic old bar not too far from the house
Frumel
59 ΜαυρομιχάληA small and relaxed meze places for small bites and drinks all evening
A favourite, busy and bustling meze place to drink coffee by day and drink raki and eat meze all evening long
40 locals recommend
Louis Cafe
87 LeonidouA favourite, busy and bustling meze place to drink coffee by day and drink raki and eat meze all evening long
For coffees in the yard by day and drinks all night long with a little bit of dancing thrown in on busy nights
70 locals recommend
Cantina Social
8 LeokoriouFor coffees in the yard by day and drinks all night long with a little bit of dancing thrown in on busy nights
six d.o.g.s
6-8 AvramiotouPraxitelous 33
33 PraxitelousGalaxy Bar
10 StadiouK.O.T.E.S. (Booze Cooperativa)
57 KolokotroniFaust Bar Theatre Arts
12 AthinaidosKerameio
27 PlateonFood Scene
Orphéas
25 Fokionos NegriStill our favourite restaurant in Athens, sit in the wonderful yard or inside and choose from the best of modern greek laid-back cuisine. Stay and eat and drink all night long in the warmer months! Call to book in advance on friday and saturday evenings.
178 locals recommend
Ama Lachei
69 KallidromiouStill our favourite restaurant in Athens, sit in the wonderful yard or inside and choose from the best of modern greek laid-back cuisine. Stay and eat and drink all night long in the warmer months! Call to book in advance on friday and saturday evenings.
KALDI Καφεκοπτείο (Coffee grinder's and shop)
164 IppokratousThe Coffee Tree
89 Char. TrikoupiFor excellent coffee.
Taf Coffee
7 Emmanouil BenakiA great street for its coffee shops, restaurants and architecture, and especially for the Laiki Agora - weekly street market - on Saturdays, from early morning to mid afternoon
33 locals recommend
Kallidromiou
KallidromiouA great street for its coffee shops, restaurants and architecture, and especially for the Laiki Agora - weekly street market - on Saturdays, from early morning to mid afternoon
Seychelles
49 KeramikouIvis
Ivis Great meze and bigger plates
Lelas Karagianni
Lelas KaragianniLocal Laiki Agora - street market - on tuesday mornings
Kyveli
15 EptanisouAnadolu
2 MpousgouA good value Anatolian restaurant
A well known kalamaki (meat skewer) place, great after a night out or to grab a quick meaty bite
95 locals recommend
Elvis
29 PlateonA well known kalamaki (meat skewer) place, great after a night out or to grab a quick meaty bite
A fantastic menu of greek food with a modern twist, also good for vegetarians, and not too expensive either
69 locals recommend
Rakor
10 PlateonA fantastic menu of greek food with a modern twist, also good for vegetarians, and not too expensive either
A great bar for the evenings which also is a great spot for coffee and sunday brunches
31 locals recommend
Alexandrinó
69a Emmanouil BenakiA great bar for the evenings which also is a great spot for coffee and sunday brunches
Falafellas
51 AiolouGreat falafel takeaway shop
My top choice for grabbing a quick bite out, famous for its Lachmazoun (flatbread with minced meat) and very veggie friendly
53 locals recommend
Feyrouz
1 AgathonosMy top choice for grabbing a quick bite out, famous for its Lachmazoun (flatbread with minced meat) and very veggie friendly
Vryssaki Βρυσακι
17 VrisakiouLittle Tree Books and Coffee
2 KavallotiLotte cafe-bistrot
2 Tsami KaratasouYiasemi
23 MnisikleousSightseeing
Acropolis of Athens
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouPsyri
MiaouliExarcheia
A local pedestrian street worth visiting for an evening stroll, coffee and food.
38 locals recommend
Negri Fokionos
Fokionos NegriA local pedestrian street worth visiting for an evening stroll, coffee and food.
Tower of the Winds
Ancient Agora of Athens
24 AdrianouKeramikos Archaeological Site
148 ErmouParks & Nature
Strefi Hill
134 Emmanouil BenakiA great for running, especially at sundown, but can otherwise be a little dodgy in places, best to go with company and not after dark.
7 locals recommend
ΠΕΔΙΟΝ ΑΡΕΩΣ
A great for running, especially at sundown, but can otherwise be a little dodgy in places, best to go with company and not after dark.
Lykavittos
Highest and biggest views in the city
National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasEntertainment & Activities
Cine Paris
22 KidathineonGreat summer cinema spot with a view of the Acropolis
Open Air Cinema THISION
7 Apostolou PavlouGreat open air summer cinema
Trianon
21 KodrigktonosVox Open Air Cinema
82 ThemistokleousEssentials
A good local super market with everything you need. Supermarkets are usually closed on sundays in Greece.
44 locals recommend
ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος
A good local super market with everything you need. Supermarkets are usually closed on sundays in Greece.
OK MiniMarket
9 ArgostoliouLocal mini market, open in the evenings and on sundays
Arts & Culture
A-DASH SPACE
74 AsklipiouMuseum of Cycladic Art
4 Neofitou DoukaNational Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouBenaki Toy Museum
138 PireosNew cultural centre with the national library, opera, theatre, art and music events
741 locals recommend
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouNew cultural centre with the national library, opera, theatre, art and music events