If you’re visiting this European capital, here are 10 top restaurants, bars and cafes in Athens.
1. Little Kook
Located on Pittaki Street with different rooms and beautiful decorations. You will feel the vibes of a fairytale full of elves, goblins and imaginary decorations. We’ve personally visited this place on New Year’s Eve and can confirm that it’s one of Athens’s most crowded and magical places. We’ve dedicated one article about this place and you can check it HERE.
2. Prasini Tenta
With around 300 sunsets annually, Athens is an ideal destination for those who love watching the sunset. Combined with this place it makes it perfect to spend one afternoon there.
3. Brettos Plaka
Opened in 1909, the oldest working distillery in Athens is located near the Acropolis, Pláka area.
4. TAF Theartfoundation
Multi-purpose space featuring contemporary art galleries with a café.You can see local exhibitions, workshops, and performances, buy jewelry, and souvenirs.
Are you an Agatha Christie fan? Check out this place!
5. To Treno sto Rouf
You can drink coffee on the original Orient Express train, watch the theater, and listen to music. ”The Railway Carriage Theater to Treno sto Rouf consists of ten refurbished antique cars, including an original wagon-restaurant from the 1926 Simplon Orient Express and a refurbished Breda type steam engine, which dates back to 1953, constituting evidence to contemporary Greek history and industrial heritage.”
6. Latraac Skate Cafe
One of the favorite locations for the skate crew!
7. Little Tree Books and Coffee
Books and coffee? Why not! You can also enjoy the view of the Acropolis Museum.
8. Ellyz
..is the perfect pink place with cool beverages. Get ready for Instagrammable photos!
One of the oldest cafes in Athens is Oraia Hellas.
9. Oraia Hellas
Described as kafeneio this place from 1839 was the first to distribute food at the time of the German occupation and was visited by Jamie Oliver and described as one of the best in the town according to the Historic Cafes Route.
10. The Underdog
Just south of Monastiraki, The Underdog is a coffee bar run by top champions from elite coffee competitions like World Barista.