Bars in Athens, Greece

Baba au Rum is Athens' dedicated rum bar on Klitiou, open until 3 AM most nights with a tight cocktail program and enough counter space for

The Clumsies is a strong Athens pick for a cocktail-first night, especially for guests who care about internationally recognized bars. Treat

Line is worth prioritising if cocktails are the point of the night in Athens, backed by World's 50 Best Bars #6 in 2024 and Top 500 Bars Bes

Book this for a cocktail-focused Athens night, especially as a date or small-group anchor. The awards profile is strong enough to justify pl

Avra Bar is worth shortlisting when the plan is a polished Athens-area drinks night with a group, especially if Vouliagmeni already fits the

Oinoscent is the right Athens pick when the night is built around wine, not cocktails or a full dinner. Its 2026 Star Wine List recognition

The 7 Jokers is a practical central Athens bar pick when you want an easy booking and some outside validation, including a Top 500 Bars Best

Vintage is worth prioritizing if the night is built around wine rather than cocktails or party energy. Its 2026 Star Wine List recognition g

Warehouse is the Athens pick for a low-friction, wine-led night rather than a formal dining plan. Star Wine List recognition gives the drink

A good Athens choice for a date or small celebration where wine matters more than scene-chasing. Caravin Wine and Wanderlust has an easy boo

Heteroclito is the Athens pick for a wine-first evening that does not need to become a full restaurant booking. It works especially well for

Materia Prima is worth shortlisting in Athens if the night is about wine rather than cocktails, views, or hotel-bar convenience. The 2026 St

Wine is fine is a strong Athens pick for a two-person, wine-led evening rather than a loud bar crawl. Star Wine List recognition gives it a

A for Athens is a practical central Athens pick when the night needs flexibility more than ceremony. The 2026 Star Wine List recognition giv

Barolo is a sensible Athens pick for a relaxed wine-led date, especially if flexibility matters: it opens daily from morning to midnight and

Bios is a multi-space cultural bar in Athens's Gazi district with a rooftop terrace, affordable drinks, a genuinely local crowd. It work

Birdman is a Japanese-influenced cocktail bar on Voulis Street in central Athens, a short walk from Syntagma Square. The drinks program lean

Brettos is a working distillery and bar in Athens' Plaka district, famous for its wall-to-wall illuminated bottles and old-city atmosphere.

Broken Tiles sits on Sofokleous 4 in central Athens, an easy-to-book option in one of the city's most competitive bar neighbourhoods. No con

Cantina Social on Leokoriou 8 in Monastiraki is a practical group pick for a casual Athens evening, sitting in one of the city's most active

Cava Vegera is a practical Voula pick for a wine-led drink on Athens' southern coast, backed by Star Wine List recognition in 2026. It makes

A casual Koukaki wine-and-spritz stop that works better as a flexible pre- or post-dinner plan than a formal night out. Choose Drupes Spritz

Faidon's is a sensible Voula pick when the evening is wine-led and you want a longer, polished stop outside central Athens. Star Wine List r

Gamay is a practical Athens wine-bar pick for groups who want an easy evening plan rather than a full restaurant commitment. The strongest r

Handlebar is a central Athens bar on Melanthiou, best suited to couples or small groups looking for an easy walk-in spot in the Monastiraki

K.O.T.E.S. (Booze Cooperativa) on Kolokotroni 57 is a cooperative-run bar in central Athens that prioritises honest pours over cocktail thea

Lost Roots is the practical Athens pick when the plan is wine-first and low-friction rather than view-led or cocktail-heavy. Star Wine List

Mercato is a practical Vouliagmeni pick when the plan calls for a polished coastal meal rather than a bar-led Athens night. The case for boo

A cautious yes for an easy Athens drinks stop, especially for a casual two-person evening where flexibility matters more than a locked-in di

Profitis sits on a quiet residential square in Mets, one of Athens's most local-feeling neighbourhoods, which typically means lower prices p

Rumble in the Jungle at Petraki 1 is a character-driven Athens bar that draws a local-leaning crowd with a clear sense of where it stands in

Tanini Agapi Mou is a smart Athens choice for a relaxed, wine-led date rather than a formal dinner. Star Wine List recognition gives it more

Terroirist is worth shortlisting in Athens if the night is about wine depth and conversation, especially for a two-person plan in Chalandri.

ΚεΔρος Wine Bar - KeDros Wine Bar is a practical Athens pick for a relaxed wine-first evening, especially for dates or small catch-ups that