Discover Athens’s 200 best Influencer spots for your trip

Baba au Rum

★ 4.6 · 4,875 reviews

Discover Baba au Rum, a celebrated central Athens cocktail bar with a playful spirit. Try a house rum or an inventive cocktail while soaking up the detailed, colourful interior.

Pharaoh

★ 4.1 · 2,256 reviews

Head to Pharaoh, the Bib Gourmand warehouse restaurant near the Archaeological Museum that Athens is talking about. Enjoy a lively evening with friendly staff and a busy, energetic room.

Kolonaki

Stroll Kolonaki, Athens' stylish hillside quarter beneath Lycabettus. Browse boutiques and galleries along its leafy streets, then claim a terrace seat on Kolonaki Square to watch the city's well-dressed regulars drift by.

Bungalow7 Athens

★ 4.2 · 717 reviews

Settle in at Bungalow7, a revamped seafront classic on the Glyfada coast. Pair fusion sushi and miso-glazed meat cuts with cocktails, and stay for sunset over the water.

The Clumsies

★ 4.5 · 8,907 reviews

Discover The Clumsies, an award-winning multi-room cocktail bar in the heart of Athens. Order inventive cocktails at the bar, pair them with classic pub fare and linger in its warm, quirky rooms.

Aftermath

★ 4.9 · 636 reviews

Step into Aftermath, an Athens streetwear boutique with a sneaker-lined interior. Try on soft pastel hoodies and sweatpants from the in-house label and chat with the friendly team.

Nolan

★ 4.5 · 4,573 reviews

Step into Nolan, the bright central Athens restaurant where Japanese and Greek ideas meet on one menu. Taste kefir butter with sourdough and fresh fish dishes in a compact, stylish dining room.

Herve Restaurant

★ 4.8 · 1,048 reviews

Discover Hervé, an Athens restaurant where the kitchen is the show. Settle in for a tasting menu at the chef's table, with creative plates and a lively soundtrack.

THE BAR IN FRONT OF THE BAR

★ 4.6 · 1,297 reviews

Discover The Bar in Front of the Bar, a tiny street-side cocktail spot steps from Syntagma Square. Perch outside with a well-crafted drink and chat with fellow guests as Athens passes by.

CTC Urban Gastronomy

★ 4.7 · 1,457 reviews

Discover CTC Urban Gastronomy, the Michelin-starred Athens restaurant known for its blind tasting menu. Surrender the choices to the kitchen and work through a surprise-led dinner in a trendy, design-minded room.

DangerousMinds Athens

★ 4.7 · 192 reviews

Drop by DangerousMinds Athens for streetwear that stands out from the crowd. Browse top brands, curated finds and Greek labels while the staff help you pull an outfit together.

LOT 51

★ 4.2 · 5,217 reviews

Pull up a seat at LOT 51, a diner-style coffeehouse where the disco ball and DJ stand set the tone. Order a coffee or brunch plate on the terrace by day, or stay on for cocktails as the crowd builds.

Line Athens

★ 4.4 · 2,674 reviews

Discover Line Athens, an award-recognised bar with a concept built around wine. Taste thoughtfully chosen pours and dishes while staff walk you through the idea behind the menu.

Avra Bar

★ 4.8 · 388 reviews

Discover Avra Bar, a lounge on the Athens Riviera in Vouliagmeni. Order a seasonal cocktail or mocktail and take in the coastal views from a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Romantso

★ 4.3 · 2,005 reviews

Discover Romantso, an Athens bar-cafe and concert venue styled with beautiful vintage furniture. Catch a live band or DJ set in a space that reminds many visitors of Berlin.

Soil restaurant

★ 4.8 · 1,494 reviews

Settle into Soil, the sustainability-minded Athens restaurant with a Michelin star to its name. Move through its several floors and rooms while a tasting-style dinner showcases fresh, colourful produce.

Fine Mess Smokehouse

★ 4.7 · 2,599 reviews

Settle in at Fine Mess Smokehouse, an Athens restaurant built around wood-fired, slow-cooked cooking. Choose a tasting menu or à la carte, and pair it with a cocktail.

Onassis Stegi

★ 4.7 · 4,076 reviews

Catch a performance at Onassis Stegi, Athens' striking home for contemporary theatre, dance and music. Browse the programme, admire the neon artwork lighting up the facade, and finish with a drink or dinner on the rooftop.

Delta Restaurant

★ 4.4 · 712 reviews

Experience Delta, the two-Michelin-star dinner address in Athens. Work through an inventive multi-course menu and a cocktail pairing in an evening that feels carefully staged.

Vezené Greek Restaurant

★ 4.5 · 1,911 reviews

Discover Vezené, where wood-fired Greek regional cooking meets a stylish modern dining room. Try the fresh fish and starters, or come on a Sunday for the roast menu.

The Zillers Rooftop Gastronomy

★ 4.5 · 1,636 reviews

Discover The Zillers Rooftop Gastronomy, an Athens hotel rooftop with Acropolis views. Work through a tasting menu with Greek wine pairings in a refined, attentive dining room.

Museum of Illusions Ticket

★ 4.3 · 533 reviews

Bend your sense of reality at the Museum of Illusions in Athens. Test sixty interactive illusions, from the infinity room to the inverted room, and capture playful perspective photos with friends or family.

GB Roof Garden

★ 4.7 · 2,727 reviews

Discover GB Roof Garden, the rooftop address where Athens' skyline and the Acropolis take centre stage. Settle in for refined Mediterranean plates or cocktails as the ancient hill lights up after dark.

Makris Athens Restaurant

★ 4.6 · 629 reviews

Climb to Makris, a rooftop restaurant that looks straight at the Acropolis. Linger over creative plates and inventive cocktails as the evening light shifts.

A Future Perfect & Friends

★ 4.8 · 166 reviews

Pop into A Future Perfect & Friends, one of Athens' most loved design stores. Browse a playful mix of homeware, gadgets, clothing and beauty finds while chatting with the friendly staff.

Couleur Locale

★ 4.5 · 11,443 reviews

Discover Couleur Locale, a lively rooftop bistro with the Acropolis as its backdrop. Settle on the terrace for brunch, dinner or evening cocktails as the city's rooftops light up.

Usurum Brunch & Cocktails

★ 4.8 · 4,552 reviews

Seek out Usurum Brunch & Cocktails, tucked along a quiet Athens street. Dig into blueberry or lemon pancakes, creamy scrambled eggs and good coffee served by a friendly, attentive team.

Teleion

★ 4.2 · 152 reviews

Discover Teleion, a stylish Athens bar built around atmosphere and sound. Settle in for well-made drinks, a carefully chosen soundtrack and a late-night crowd in a tastefully designed room.

The 7 Jokers Cocktail Bar

★ 4.6 · 2,349 reviews

Discover The 7 Jokers, a quirky cocktail bar hidden in the back streets near Syntagma Square. Sip carefully made drinks, snack on the complimentary nibbles and take in the playful, densely decorated interior.

DYBBUK

★ 3.3 · 464 reviews

Step into DYBBUK, a tiny, dark Athens club devoted to progressive house and techno. Dance close to a hard-hitting sound system in a phone-free room where the music, not the cameras, takes centre stage.