Best Spots in Athens for The Social Sparks
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From the classic DYBBUK and Pub Crawl with Open Bar & VIP Club Access, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 1,025 reviews
Discover Athens after dark on a hosted pub crawl made for meeting fellow travelers. Move through two bars with local guides, then head into a nightclub with queue-priority entry and a drinks package matched to your ticket.
★ 3.7 · 1,342 reviews
Discover EKEI, a two-floor Athens club built around pop, pop-rap and Greek trap. Join a young local crowd on the dance floor, with the party running well past 05:00.
★ 4.4 · 1,366 reviews
Discover Temple, a small Athens music venue with a strong underground reputation. Watch emerging and established acts in an intimate room, with sound that wraps around the floor.
★ 4.6 · 3,203 reviews
Spend an evening at Thision Open Air Cinema, one of Athens' classic summer film spots. Pick a seat with a drink in hand and watch a movie with the illuminated Acropolis glowing behind the screen.
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★ 4.7 · 3,097 reviews
Catch a film at Cine Paris, a Plaka open-air cinema looking out toward the Acropolis. Arrive early for the sunset, pick up a drink and popcorn, then watch the screening with the ancient ruins above you.
★ 4.5 · 1,137 reviews
Discover An Club, Athens' beloved old-school rock venue. Catch a live gig by a local Greek act or an international band, surrounded by a vintage atmosphere and a loyal, music-loving crowd.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 3,278 reviews
Discover Gagarin 205, Athens' much-loved live music venue for rock and beyond. Pick a spot in the crowd or up on the balcony and watch Greek and international acts take the stage.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 986 reviews
Watch a film at Dexameni Outdoor Cinema, set within stone walls draped in jasmine and honeysuckle. Pick a seat, settle in as night falls and enjoy a movie under the stars in the heart of Athens.
★ 4.7 · 1,300 reviews
Spend an evening at Cinema Riviera, a garden open-air cinema tucked into the centre of Athens. Take a comfortable seat, watch a carefully chosen film on a crisp screen and enjoy beer and pizza during the interval.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 684 reviews
Settle in at Zéphyros, a neighbourhood open-air cinema in Petralona that shows classic and arthouse films all summer. Grab a drink and snack, then watch an original-language film under the night sky.
★ 3.7 · 308 reviews
Spend an evening at the Traditional Greek Show in Plaka with Dinner. Drive past the illuminated Acropolis, stroll Plaka, then dine at a taverna while musicians and costumed dancers perform folk traditions live.
★ 4.8 · 1,492 reviews
Discover Jazz In Jazz, a cherished Athens bar where the lighting is low and the cocktails are skilfully made. Linger over a drink to a jazz soundtrack among friendly locals.
★ 4.6 · 2,179 reviews
Step into Half Note Jazz Club, an intimate Athens room where candles flicker on every table. Settle in with a drink and snacks and listen to live jazz, blues or world music.
★ 4.8 · 1,226 reviews
Discover Au Revoir Bar, a tiny Patission institution that has poured drinks since the 1950s. Pull up to the counter for a straightforward drink, friendly service and a late-night local crowd.
★ 4.8 · 294 reviews
Watch Athens shift from sunset to night from a private electric tuk-tuk. Climb to Lycabettus for the view, then wind through Plaka, Monastiraki and Psyrri as the lights come on.
★ 4.2 · 295 reviews
Discover Skullbar, Athens' after-hours bar where the night carries on into the morning. Keep dancing from the first light of day with ravers who are not ready to go home.
★ 4.6 · 508 reviews
Discover Phalaina, a high-energy Athens bar that keeps a local crowd happy well into the night. Grab a drink, order the well-liked cheese pie and soak up the buzz.
★ 4.4 · 3,367 reviews
Settle into Aigli Cinema, a historic garden cinema in central Athens where summer films play under the night sky. Grab a deckchair, order something from the cafe and watch a movie in a leafy open-air setting.
★ 4.8 · 13,380 reviews
Experience a concert at the Athens Concert Hall, the city's modern home for music and performing arts. Choose a performance in one of its four halls and enjoy the acoustics in a polished, contemporary setting.
★ 4.8 · 684 reviews
Discover Galaxy Bar, a hidden gem tucked inside a small arcade on Stadiou Street. Slip in for carefully made classic cocktails or a dram of whisky in a warm, atmospheric room.
★ 4.0 · 370 reviews
Watch Athens switch on its lights from the top deck of a panoramic night bus. Roll past Parliament, the National Library and the Acropolis Museum with the lit Parthenon above the skyline.
★ 4.8 · 139 reviews
Discover Alexander's Cigar Lounge, a wood-panelled retreat crowning the Hotel Grande Bretagne. Linger over a cigar and a well-poured drink, moving between the classic interior and the open-air rooftop.
★ 3.8 · 537 reviews
Ride Athens after dark on an open-top Big Bus with a live English-speaking guide. Pass Parliament, the National Library and the Acropolis Museum, with the lit Parthenon overhead.
★ 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.
Athens · 🌙 Nightlife
DYBBUK
2h30
Pub Crawl with Open Bar & VIP Club Access
4h
EKEI
Temple
Athens · 🎭 Entertainment
Thision Open Air Cinema
2h
Cine Paris
An Club
Athens · 🍸 Drinks
The 7 Jokers Cocktail Bar
1h30
Baba au Rum
Gagarin 205
Teleion
Dexameni Outdoor Cinema
Cinema Riviera
THE BAR IN FRONT OF THE BAR
Romantso
Zéphyros
Traditional Greek Show in Plaka with Dinner
Jazz In Jazz
Half Note Jazz Club
Au Revoir Bar
Athens · 🧭 Tours
Private Evening Sightseeing Tour by Electric Tuk-Tuk
Skullbar
Phálaina
Aigli Cinema
Athens Concert Hall
Galaxy Bar
Athens panoramic tour by night
Alexander's Cigar Lounge - Hotel Grande Bretagne
Big Bus Live-Guided Night Tour
The Clumsies
