Best Things to Do in Athens for Young Friend Groups
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From the classic Pub Crawl with Open Bar & VIP Club Access and Baba au Rum, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 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.
★ 4.5 · 2,288 reviews
Hop aboard the Aegina, Agistri & Metopi Swimming Cruise for a lively day on the Saronic Gulf. Explore Agistri, slide into the sea near Metopi, enjoy a Greek buffet and wander Aegina's harbour before sailing home.
Best season
★ 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 · 2,349 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.
★ 4.5 · 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.
★ 4.5 · 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.
★ 5.0 · 740 reviews
Glide around the Acropolis hill on a guided e-scooter tour from the Acropolis Museum. Ride past the Odeon, Areopagus and Pnyx, then through Thission for views of the Temple of Hephaestus.
Dive into Monastiraki, where the square, the flea market and the Acropolis all collide. Browse stalls along Adrianou and Ifestou streets, then head up to a rooftop terrace for views of the lit-up Parthenon.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 317 reviews
Discover Amore Spritzeria, a pocket-sized spritz bar in the alleys of central Athens. Sip inventive spritzes, taste a few cheeses with the staff's help and share a carafe of wine.
★ 4.3 · 4,771 reviews
Join the crowd at Hoocut, the busy Athens favourite built around its much-talked-about pita. Order the spiced meat and soak up the energetic, late-night atmosphere.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.4 · 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.
★ 4.3 · 732 reviews
Discover Eprepe Bar, a laid-back cocktail spot with a local, alternative feel. Settle in with a well-made drink, a good soundtrack and a few shareable plates.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 3,372 reviews
Grab a wrap at Falafel Al Sharq, the Athens stop that stays open until 3:00 AM. Pick a falafel or shawarma wrap and eat quickly, without spending much.
★ 4.6 · 4,320 reviews
Join the queue at Kalamakia O Elvis, the open-grill souvlaki stop near Monastiraki Square. Grab skewers of smoky lamb or pork and eat them on a stool among the crowd.
★ 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.
★ 4.2 · 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.
★ 4.5 · 1,697 reviews
Discover Crust, the central Athens pizza-by-the-slice spot that feeds the city from lunchtime until the small hours. Grab a fresh slice to eat on the move or settle in and watch the night get going.
★ 5.0 · 8 reviews
Glide across the Greek coastline with SUP Tours Athens / Messinia, a small outfit teaching paddleboarding to beginners. Learn the basics, then paddle a guided route on safe, quality gear, with a friendly guide beside you.
★ 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.
★ 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.
Athens · 🌙 Nightlife
Pub Crawl with Open Bar & VIP Club Access
4h
Athens · 🍸 Drinks
Baba au Rum
1h30
THE BAR IN FRONT OF THE BAR
Athens · 🎭 Entertainment
Aegina, Agistri & Metopi Swimming Cruise
7h
Jazz In Jazz
2h
The 7 Jokers Cocktail Bar
Gagarin 205
2h30
Teleion
The Clumsies
Athens · 🧭 Tours
Guided E‑Scooter Tour with Acropolis Views
Athens · 🚶 Neighborhoods
Monastiraki
Romantso
EKEI
Amore Spritzeria
Athens · 🍽️ Food
hoocut
1h15
Phálaina
An Club
DYBBUK
Temple
Eprepe Bar
Pharaoh
Au Revoir Bar
Falafel Al Sharq
30 min
Kalamakia O Elvis
1h
Cine Paris
Athens · ☕ Coffeebreak
LOT 51
25 min
Crust
Athens · ⚽ Sport
SUP Tours Athens / Messinia - Sup Lessons
Bungalow7 Athens
Galaxy Bar