THE BLACK DUCK GARDEN

You wouldn’t guess that such a beautiful place can be found in the heart of the city. Black Duck is a secret garden hidden in Klafthmonos square. It is a summertime oasis full of green trees, flowers and a fountain. It was the first public garden in Athens organized by queen Amalia, king Othonas wife, back in 1836. Located next to Athens City Museum, an all-day bistrot where you can enjoy quality food, coffee and signature cocktails. Black Duck loves art! Check out the facebook page / site for all the artistic projects and events that take place in the garden. Listen to the music, smell the jasmine, feel the sun, read a book, enjoy your brunch or dinner and taste the experience of the Black Duck.

 

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290 m / PANEPISTIMIO

METRO LINE 2

5-7 Ioannou Paparigopoulou St. – Athens | t: +30 210 32 52 396

 

AROMA Plateias

A well-known spot among the people of Athens is “Aroma Platias”. In Greek, means “the smell of the square” and it is suitable for this place! You can find “Aroma Platias” on the central square of Nea Smirni. An all-day bar for all ages and all tastes. You can drink your coffee; you can eat your breakfast or taste the delicious burgers and pizzas and when the night comes, you can drink excellent classic and non-classic drinks. Listen to the soul, funk and jazz music! Here, you have the chance to meet Athens by night!

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210 m / AGIA FOTINI

TRAM LINE 4, 5

19 25th March St. – Nea Smirni
t: +30 210 93 57 505

 

Mouthfull

Our day should always start with a rich breakfast. Most likely, for you, that you are about to discover a whole city in a few days! For an energetic breakfast, the first choice is Mouthfull. On the main square of Omonia, Mouthfull opens its doors since 7 a.m. There, you can find coffee, fresh juices (from peach and mandarin to classic orange), yoghurt, stuffed croissants, sandwiches, handmade puff pastries, eggs and salads to taste a full breakfast. The advantages of Mouthfull include rich choices in vegan, sugar free and lactose free products, while respect for the environment is obvious in paper packaging and biodegradable straws. Enjoy a tasteful breakfast in the large Mouthfull’s hall or take your meal as take away, so you can enjoy it on your walk for the discovery of Athens!

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73 m / OMONOIA

METRO LINE 1, 2

9 Omonoia Square | t: +30 211 18 28 672

 

Martinis

On one of the most historic avenues of the city, which starts from Omonia and reaches Patisia, there is a new spot for coffee and brunch. Right next to there, you will find Martinis Kouzina (page 45), which for fifty years has been offering Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. This experience led to the creation of a space that was missing from the whole region. Early in the morning, Martinis offers a rich breakfast with very good quality coffee, inspirational and original ideas for brunch, excellent sandwiches and burgers. Don’t miss the sweets, juices and energy drinks too. The rich menu is signed by the well-known chef Sofi Hatzieleftheriou and you can taste the delicious choices until late night. Trust the 50 years’ experience in taste! The staff is always there to help you!

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800 m / KATO PATISSIA

METRO LINE 1

289 Patision & Iakovaton St. – Athens | t: +30 210 21 11 063

 

Strange Brew 

For beer lovers and especially craft beer lovers, we found the place to be! Strange Brew was established in late 2015, when three friends and homebrewers decided that plastic buckets were no longer enough and was officially introduced to the fans of craft beer on May 2017, with Jasmine IPA. Now, you can find more special labels such as: Mandy Black, Strange Years, Uncle Jam’s Brewhouse Tales that includes 4 choices: Double IPA​​​​, American ​Stout, Galaxy IPA and Wallonian Farmhouse. All these are now in Koukaki, in a brand-new place, where you can find some classic drinks too, that are alternated from time to time.

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450 m / SIGGROU-FIX

METRO LINE 2

86 Falirou St. – Koukaki – Athens
t: +30 210 92 32 146

 

1937

A classic option for coffee in Athens is 1937. A special atmosphere that will carry you to oldest times, as its name implies. At 1937, you should order original Greek coffee, whilst in the evenings, you can enjoy your drink: beers, wines and well-made cocktails. Jazzy sounds and gentle melodies let you have a great conversation with your friends, but in the weekends, you can find DJ’S on decks. This place is unique and ideal for those who want to have a glimpse in old Athens.

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750 m / SINTAGMA

METRO LINE 2, 3

1B Klitiou St. – Athens
t: +30 212 10 56 629

 

It’s a ΒΙΛΑΤΖ

«It’s a Βίλατζ» located in Saint Georges Square in Kypseli is definitelly a «must visit» destination to put on your checklist if you are in Athens. The name inspired by the word “Village”, indicates that Athens is a big village, where you can meet people and make friends. Here you can enjoy your coffee, fresh juices and brunch all day long. The staff is friendly and you will surely feel «like home». You can choose to sit outside, under the trees or on the inside where you can work on your laptop and enjoy your snack. The -all day- bar serves cool drinks and the most refreshing cocktails, named by the streets around the square. Every night there is a different dj set and the kitchen stays open until late if you want a tasty pizza or salad to accompany your drink! Also check the facebook page for events or art exhibitions, there is always something going on in the most… urban «Βίλατζ» of the world!

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959 m / VICTORIA

METRO LINE 1

9 Ithakis St. (Saint George Square) – Kipseli – Athens | t: +30 210 82 20 222

 

Gulliver

In a classical Athenian arcade, “Gulliver” makes our lives beautiful and adventurous! In the old private arcade of Kolokotroni street, “Gulliver” (a name clearly inspired by the hero of the book «Gulliver’s Τravels») puts his own mark on the Athenian day and night. Combining the luxury of old Athens with the modern world, the urban landscape with exotic beauty, it is decorated with frescoes inspired of the popular book. Gulliver is an all-day bar, that serves special coffee, breakfast, coffee & bar food until midnight and a delicious brunch is served on weekends. As for drinks? Early drinks from 14.00, classical bar, based mainly on whiskey, while the cocktails are house made. “Gulliver” is passionate about black music and during the night, you can find guests DJs or live music. “Dare to explore, dare to live” along with … Gulliver!

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400 m/ PANEPISTIMIO

METRO LINE 2

11 Kolokotroni St. – Athens | t: +30 210 32 38 199

 

Neuf

An all-day bistro that reminds us of … France can be found in the capital of Greece! Specifically, “Neuf” is located in Pagkrati, in the center of Athens. From 10 a.m. until late at night, is open and ready to welcome us! It stands out from a distance due to the characteristic blue color, while, entering the space you will be impressed from the decoration: artworks, many of them inspired by Toulouse Lotrec’s art, that travel us in time and space. “Neuf” is the perfect chance to relax and enjoy your day! There, you can taste special coffee, delicious brunch, a lot of snacks and salads, special menu for lunch and dinner, made by an executive chef and off course, a lot of carefully-selected drinks: choose a housemade cocktail, greek wine (organic or not!), take a look at the updated list of beers and listen to good music!

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658 m / EVAGGELISMOS

METRO LINE 3

9 Archelaou St. – Pagkrati – Athens | t: +30 210 72 23 724

 

KOLOKITHI

In the favorite district of Mets, in the center of Athens, you will find “Kolokithi” (it means pumpkin!). Excellent coffee, fresh juices and all kinds of beverages are waiting for you. When it comes to food, you will taste homemade flavors from high-quality products. Omelets, fruit salads and tasty yoghurts, so you can start your day with the energy you need! Freshly prepared salads, club sandwiches, baguettes for a delicious break. Their wide experience within the entertainment, allows them to be proud of the quality of drinks and cocktails they serve. Warm environment for everyone, all day and night!

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550 m / ACROPOLIS

METRO LINE 2

18 Anapafseos St. – Mets – Athens
t: +30 211 40 05 637

 

Peri Kafe

For unique people, there is a unique place that serves unique coffee! “Peri Kafe” means “all about coffee” and it is placed really close to Syntagma Square. Here in Greece, coffee is more than a simple beverage: it is style, attitude, habbit and addiction! In Peri Kafe, you will find special brand coffee from exotic places (heirloom for Aithiopia, Typica from Guatemala), simpler coffee tastes and beverages such as cold chocolates, Frappuccino, Moccacino, fresh juices and smoothies. Plus, there are a lot of options for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner: a rich menu made by experienced chef, cooked by high-quality materials, for all tastes, where you will find yoghurt, all kinds of eggs, sandwiches, salads, pasta, burgers, meat and vegan dishes! Don’t miss the chance to taste original Greek pies, baked carefully in the cuisine of “Peri Kafe”! Enjoy your coffee and food in the shop, but you can also take them with you, while you are walking around Athens!

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162 m / SYNTAGMA

METRO LINE 2, 3

1 Mitropoleos St. – Syntagma – Athens | t: +30 210 33 11 102

 

The Handlebar

A classic meeting point in Psyrri’s picturesque neighborhood is named “The Handlebar”. It arrived in 2013 to join all the Athenian cyclists, but it turned into a hangout for everyone! Open from 11 a.m to 1.30 a.m., it serves delicious brunch and lunch, coffee, juices and beverages, while its strong point is selected beers from small brewers. Relax in a place that resembles a family lounge. If you are a cyclist and want to fix your bike to continue your ride, the store provides you with all the right tools!

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338 m / MONASTIRAKI

METRO LINE 1, 3

8 Melanthiou St. – Athens
t: +30 211 40 93 002

 

Intriga

In the heart of Exarchia, “Intriga” is the oldest bar in the area (since 1981). In case you are interested in experiencing the real-life Athens, you should visit this place! A café bar of two floors, decorated in a tasteful and classic way. Since 11 p.m. in the morning, “Intriga” serves coffee, beverages and snacks. For the late hours, you can enjoy your drinks or handmade cocktails. Also «Intriga» is well known for the variety of beer labels that offers: from international labels, such as the Irish Stout, to Greek crafted beers, you will surely find the one that suits your taste. All these of course, accompanied with a totally alternative and rock music and vibe!

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900 m / OMONIA

METRO LINE 1, 2

60 Dervenion St. – Exarchia
t: +30 210 33 00 936

 

Silver Spurs

If you want to explore Athens by night while you are a rock lover, you should visit Silver Spurs. No, you won’t find cowboys in there (only Lucky Luke in some pictures!). But you will appreciate a spot, famous among the Athenians! Original and authentic rock lovers, the owners of Silver Spurs created a place that honors not only the rock music, but also the rock attitude! It is open from morning till late night. You should taste their special coffee (choose the “Gentleman Jack Mellow Espresso”, which is costadoro espresso with Gentleman Jack whiskey, a unique all-day choice!), but also their dishes, such as salads and bruschettes. During the night, enjoy your drink (beers, whiskeys etc) by listening to good, rock music. There, you will have the chance to meet Greek rock music too. Sit on the wooden bar, notice the decoration, full of posters of great rock stars and make new friends!

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91 m / PROFITIS ILIAS STATION

TROLLEY BUS 4

22-24 Efranoros St. – Pagkrati – Athens | t: +30 210 75 67 262

 

Pagoto -14

The paradise for those who are passionate about ice cream is located in the center of Athens. Pagoto -14 offers real –like the old days – taste of chilled flavors wrapped in artisan philosophy.
All made with milk processed in small producers’ farms, with fruits fresh and juicy and with nuts perfectly roasted. If you choose a sorbet, you think you eat the frozen fruit itself and with these tasty materials, they make fresh squeezed juices with ice cream, milk shakes, coffees stirred with ice cream etc.
Also, you can find a variety of traditional Greek desserts like kadayifi nests or semolina halvah (both matched with ice cream too!) and you will find lots of garnishes like choco fudge, nuts, syrups or Greek “spoon sweets” to top them! Don’t miss the pistaccio or the kaimaki flavors!

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400 m / MONASTIRAKI

METRO LINE 1, 3

3 Athinaidos St. – Athens | t: +30 213 08 89 072

 

Dude

Walking on one of the most characteristic pedestrian streets, Kalamiotou, in the heart of the historic center of Athens, a meeting venue leaves its own mark and tone. Dude is an all day and night bar. Honoring the Big Lebowski movie, its name is inspired by the main character. Special coffee in the morning, while at nights it becomes a classic rock bar that fills our lives with good music, quality drinks and fun till dawn! An original Athenian bar, but also universal, as it reminds us the bars in which the great heroes of literature and cinema sit and enjoy their drinks. All these are perfectly combined with the scenery, as Kalamiotou street, a street where fabrics are sold since the 1960s, is now attracting people ready to coexist with many different cultures, to flirt, to relax along with a glass filled with authentic spirits.

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323 m / MONASTIRAKI

METRO LINE 1, 3

14 Kalamiotou St. – Athens | t: +30 210 32 27 130

 

Mint

In the bustling neighborhood of Archelaou Street in Pagkrati, you will see the Mint, emerging between the buildings. Cool as its name implies, Mint is an All-Day Bar, which opened about four years ago in order to offer us moments of relaxation, enjoyment and fun, from morning till night. You can choose among homemade juices, tea varieties, smoothies, coffee, drinks, and special cocktails. When it’s night, the music is into the hands of DJs, with freestyle moods, familiar listening and low intensity.

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651 m / EVAGGELISMOS

METRO LINE 3

30 Archelaou St. – Pagkrati – Athens
t: +30 215 54 57 386

 

Ziggy

Hidden behind urban greenary in Eratosthenous Street,you’ll find Ziggy, the new all-day cocktail bar in Pagkrati. Right across of the upcoming Museum of Modern Art, you have one more reason to visit it. Early in the morning you can start your day with a TAF coffee, one of the best specialty coffee brands in Greece. In case you are hungry, Ziggy won’t let you down. Different kinds of bagels with a variety of sweet and savory spreads, salads and snacks are served here. If you are visiting Athens for business, Ziggy is also the perfect choice for an after-work drink. Early dj sets from 6pm and a big list of aperitives and special cocktails are here to offer you a complete experience.

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1000 m / EVAGGELISMOS

METRO LINE 3

10 Ivikou St. & Eratosthenous – Pagkrati – Athens

 

Things in Jars

Christos and Katerina, the owners of this fabulous place, have decided to make their dream come true. Both, having acquired years of experience in famous cuisines and with a passion for confectionery, created Things in Jars! With respect to simple, fresh material and with artistic tendency, they serve fine coffee, delicious chocolates, a variety of teas and healthy cold pressed juices. The brunch they serve is delicious after they have put their own personal touches (croque madame with croissant is a unique recipe, benedict eggs, sandwich with fresh bread, chicken salad and pancakes are ideal for our taste) and you should accompany it with 3 different spritz. Do not forget to try the special sweets and cupcakes! From 09.00 in the morning until 10.00 in the night, enjoy the delicious dishes and beverages in a carefully decorated room, since all the handmade paintings -from the ceiling to the floor- have been created by artists!

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467 m / SINTAGMA

METRO LINE 2, 3

30 Petraki St. – Sintagma – Athens | t: +30 210 32 49 945

 

Banana Athens

Our favorite Banana club, the… «island» placed on a historic road next to Kallimarmaro, in the heart of the city, offers us unforgettable summer nights! Famous all-around Athens, the decoration and breeze of Banana make you feel like you are in an exotic place: four large bars are dominating in its magnificent open-air space, summer colors and pictures, while the stone terrain reminds us the narrow streets of Greek islands. The unique musical choices from top Dj’s, the cocktails and the friendly staff are added to the list of its positive features. Banana club Athens hosts top DJs. Open all week, it presents a different party every night. Feel the summer breeze and see the dawn in Athens, dancing in Banana!

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433 m / ACROPOLIS

METRO LINE 2

1 Ardittou St. – Mets – Athens | t: +30 698 100 9190

 

Αρbarόριζα

The cozy ambience of Arbaroriza (it means apple geranium) has colors, aromas and a special identity that derives from the menu as well as the friendly staff. Innovative signature cocktails that combine Greek spirits with special flavors are famous all-around Athens. Arbaroriza excels in food too – especially breakfast and brunch, but also delicious comfort foods, such as its delicious burgers and, of course, the … PFC (pagkrati fried chicken)! Youthful and value for money, Arbaroriza always proposes new things in order to evolve and satisfy its customers.

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1000 m / EVAGGELISMOS

METRO LINE 3

10 Plastira Square – Pagkrati – Athens
t: +30 210 70 19 530

 

MATERIA PRIMA

A perfect day in Athens learning all about Greek wines and Culture.

“Forget your normal image of a wine bar: Materia Prima is all light and air and blond wood, with an almost hippie dedication to artisan winemaking, in Greece and beyond.”
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At the center of Materia Prima’s attention are artisan wine producers who work as «naturally» as possible to offer us authentic, terroir wines.

700+ etiquettes are sure to make you have a great time! Our sommeliers will happily guide you across the mountains and islands of our wine-producing country.

Take a flavorful ‘walk’ with our chefs through their passion about fresh, local products and how these can match with our wines.

Note: During August 1-31 we will be swimming around the islands (closed).

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350 m / SIGGROU FIX

METRO LINE 2

68 Falirou St. – Koukaki – Athens | t: +30 210 92 45 935​

 

Sorolop

You will find the modern taste of sweets in the center of the city, in Exarchia neighborhood. A “boutique” of sweets is waiting for you to explore it, as it is full of tsoureki, profiteroles and ice cream. Τhey deliberately decided to confine themselves to these three tasteful temptations in order to achieve the best possible result. The use of natural materials of exceptional quality, carefully selected by the huge variety of Greek and world production, is their first priority. With these delicious ingredients, they make their sweets combining creative authentic flavors and traditional recipes with modern tastes and nutritional preferences.

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740 m / OMONIA

METRO LINE 1, 2

17 Metaxa & Βenaki St. – Exarchia
t: +30 210 38 01 118

 

Local 337

Not only a bar, but a place with strong signature, the colourful “Local337” is famous among the …locals (as its name implies!). Placed in an old neighbourhood of Athens, the team of “Local” offer quality customer service in a friendly, non-formal way! Coffee and beverages, tasteful pizzas, weekend brunch, special drinks and cocktails made with love are waiting for you. Especially at nights, “Local” … «meets its glory» with Dj sets and special events! Feel the warmth and care of Greeks, inside the “Local 337”!

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400 m/ Agios Eleftherios

METRO LINE 1

337 Patission & Skra St. – Ano Patissia
t: +30 210 20 11 375

 

FabriCa de Vino

“Fabrica de Vino” is an original wine bar, really close to Omonia Square. A unique place in Athens, where you will find a wide variety of wines. Over 500 labels are waiting for you to taste them in the cellar of Fabrica De Vino. Meanwhile, the owners of this place are very careful when it comes to gastronomy too. Various dishes that are suitable to the high quality of wines are included to Fabrica de Vino’s menu. Except for the excellent products, decoration is distinctive too. Fabrica de Vino is the most trusted place for wine in Athens.

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250 m / OMONIA

METRO LINE 1, 2

3 Benaki St. – Athens
t: +30 210 32 14 148

 

Ippopotamos

Among the 5 oldest bars in Athens is Ippopotamos (means Hippo!). Since 1978, it has been the most classic hangout for a clean drink, having its doors open to everyone, regardless of age or sex. There is no Athenian who does not know this place. Travel to older times, after the decoration and the special architectural style of that time has been preserved. On a famous pedestrian street in Athens, this historic bar here for urban adventurers, with vintage mood, warm and cozy atmosphere, direct and friendly service. Plus, there are two enchanting gardens and tables on the pedestrian street, that consist a corner of coolness during summer! It opens in the morning for snacks and coffee, but for the evenings a special choice is the sangria, since the recipe is unique. Plus, you can choose wines, beers, classic drinks and cocktails for all tastes. Music is particularly important for this place, with a rock preference.

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550 m / PANEPISTIMIO

METRO LINE 2

3B Delfon St. – Athens | t: +30 210 36 34 583

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