Guidebook
Coffee
This is a cool, gourmet coffee spot, with a nice breakfast/brunch menu, and an outdoor ‘backyard’ patio.
57 abantu bendawo batusa
The Underdog
8 IraklidonThis is a cool, gourmet coffee spot, with a nice breakfast/brunch menu, and an outdoor ‘backyard’ patio.
Fresko Yogurt Bar Thissio
11 Apostolou PavlouGreek yogurt bar, perfect for breakfast ‘to go’ en route to the Acropolis.
Rooster
4 Pl. Agias IrinisGay-friendly café-bar & terrace.
Cool little cafe and book shop - quiet, chill and totally local vibe.
45 abantu bendawo batusa
Little Tree Books and Coffee
2 KavallotiCool little cafe and book shop - quiet, chill and totally local vibe.
Food scene
Modern Greek restaurant and wine bar – day or night. Great brunch spot! Busy on weekends – book ahead.
43 abantu bendawo batusa
Zampano
18 SarriModern Greek restaurant and wine bar – day or night. Great brunch spot! Busy on weekends – book ahead.
Street-side resto-bar in the colourful Psirri neighbourhood, serving upscale Greek ‘tapas with a twist’, great wine list, cool vibe.
iFeel
33 KaraiskakiStreet-side resto-bar in the colourful Psirri neighbourhood, serving upscale Greek ‘tapas with a twist’, great wine list, cool vibe.
‘Concept’ market/bakery/café/resto offering the best of Greek products. Yummy versions of classic Greek taverna mezze - open all day. Great brunch spot! Busy on weekends – book ahead.
53 abantu bendawo batusa
ERGON House Athens
Street Mitropoleos‘Concept’ market/bakery/café/resto offering the best of Greek products. Yummy versions of classic Greek taverna mezze - open all day. Great brunch spot! Busy on weekends – book ahead.
Classic quirky Psirri café/resto/bar, serving affordable and tasty Greek food with ‘cheap & cheerful’ drinks.
Liosporos
24 MiaouliClassic quirky Psirri café/resto/bar, serving affordable and tasty Greek food with ‘cheap & cheerful’ drinks.
Sophisticated Greek/Asian fusion menu, great drinks, worth the higher price point. A favourite. Reservation needed.
94 abantu bendawo batusa
Nolan
31 - 33 VoulisSophisticated Greek/Asian fusion menu, great drinks, worth the higher price point. A favourite. Reservation needed.
Food scene - Vegetarian
Not a purely vegetarian menu, but in fact lots of vegetarian options, and always good reviews. Also in a less-touristy, bohemian part of the city.
69 abantu bendawo batusa
Rakor
10 PlateonNot a purely vegetarian menu, but in fact lots of vegetarian options, and always good reviews. Also in a less-touristy, bohemian part of the city.
Jars filled with spices, herbs, superfruits, oats and seeds line the walls in this street-side health store, which doubles as a juice bar.
FONTANA LIVING WELL STORE
17 AiolouJars filled with spices, herbs, superfruits, oats and seeds line the walls in this street-side health store, which doubles as a juice bar.
One of the ‘original’ all-vegetarian spots in the city, still popular, great selection, casual dining - open for lunch & dinner.
126 abantu bendawo batusa
Avocado
30 NikisOne of the ‘original’ all-vegetarian spots in the city, still popular, great selection, casual dining - open for lunch & dinner.
Juices you could live on as well as raw soups and smoothies made with homemade ingredients, casual little place near the Acropolis museum.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Froots Juice Bar
και PorinouJuices you could live on as well as raw soups and smoothies made with homemade ingredients, casual little place near the Acropolis museum.
Drink
Want to stay local and have a nice glass of wine and a yummy bite? Try this casual wine bar, literally up the street.
Caravin wine and wanderlust
11 AkamantosWant to stay local and have a nice glass of wine and a yummy bite? Try this casual wine bar, literally up the street.
Grungy-cool art space/bar. Go through the door into a surprising outdoor space - café/bar.
141 abantu bendawo batusa
TAF (The Art Foundation)
5 NormanouGrungy-cool art space/bar. Go through the door into a surprising outdoor space - café/bar.
Tiny, eclectic wine bar in Psirri with nice collection from around Greece.
19 abantu bendawo batusa
Cinque Wine Delights
10 VoreouTiny, eclectic wine bar in Psirri with nice collection from around Greece.
Don’t be put off by the alley, venture down the stairs and emerge in the totally cool outdoor bar space (great for daytime coffee too).
356 abantu bendawo batusa
six d.o.g.s
6-8 AvramiotouDon’t be put off by the alley, venture down the stairs and emerge in the totally cool outdoor bar space (great for daytime coffee too).
Great bar, great music, great vibe – casual & cool. A personal favourite.
32 abantu bendawo batusa
Bartesera
25 KolokotroniGreat bar, great music, great vibe – casual & cool. A personal favourite.
Rooftops
Fun, casual rooftop café/bar. Entrance is just beside ‘TAF’ listed above.
179 abantu bendawo batusa
Couleur Locale
3 NormanouFun, casual rooftop café/bar. Entrance is just beside ‘TAF’ listed above.
Hip and popular cafe/bar with brunch and a killer view. Cosy & casual, day or night.
33 abantu bendawo batusa
Anglais Athens
6 KirikeioiHip and popular cafe/bar with brunch and a killer view. Cosy & casual, day or night.
A summertime favourite in the Gazi district - beautiful ‘garden’ in a multi-purpose venue, serving a range of drinks and cocktails with a cool grown-up vibe.
132 abantu bendawo batusa
GAZARTE
34 VoutadonA summertime favourite in the Gazi district - beautiful ‘garden’ in a multi-purpose venue, serving a range of drinks and cocktails with a cool grown-up vibe.
Sophisticated rooftop resto-bar, in a landmark architectural building designed in 1898 by Ernst Ziller. A personal favourite.
44 abantu bendawo batusa
The Zillers
54 MitropoleosSophisticated rooftop resto-bar, in a landmark architectural building designed in 1898 by Ernst Ziller. A personal favourite.
Beach
Popular, urban beach playground, with beachside bar and food service. Weekly nighttime parties with local and international DJs.
Area: Alimos.
www.bolivar.gr
144 abantu bendawo batusa
Bolivar Beach Bar
Leoforos PoseidonosPopular, urban beach playground, with beachside bar and food service. Weekly nighttime parties with local and international DJs.
Area: Alimos.
www.bolivar.gr
Just down the coast from Bolivar, Akanthus is a stylish beach with full-service on-site restaurant. Weekly nighttime events. Cool tunes and pretty people.
Area: Alimos.
www.akanthus.gr
70 abantu bendawo batusa
Akanthus Summer Club
Leoforos PoseidonosJust down the coast from Bolivar, Akanthus is a stylish beach with full-service on-site restaurant. Weekly nighttime events. Cool tunes and pretty people.
Area: Alimos.
www.akanthus.gr
Undoubtedly ‘the best’ Athens beach experience, Astir is a fully organized ‘5 star’ Greek beach experience. High end!
Area: Vouliagmeni.
www.astir-beach.com
134 abantu bendawo batusa
Astir Beach
40 ApollonosUndoubtedly ‘the best’ Athens beach experience, Astir is a fully organized ‘5 star’ Greek beach experience. High end!
Area: Vouliagmeni.
www.astir-beach.com
Even further down the coast, this stylish, laid-back beach is situated on a quiet bay with shallow waters, offering full beach service and on-site restaurant. Good for families.
Area: Agia Marina.
www.mojitobayclub.gr
24 abantu bendawo batusa
Mojito Bay
Leoforos Athinon SouniouEven further down the coast, this stylish, laid-back beach is situated on a quiet bay with shallow waters, offering full beach service and on-site restaurant. Good for families.
Area: Agia Marina.
www.mojitobayclub.gr