Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Greece

"Couleur Locale has an incredible overall setting and vibe, but finding the entrance is like a little treasure hunt. To get there, you go down a quiet alley, head through what seems to be an antique store, and finally go into an elevator with a blue glass wall. At the top floor, you’ll be greeted with a view of the Acropolis perched above."

"Hidden in a street near Monastiraki station Couleur Locale is a popular rooftop bar where you can admire the view of the Acropolis Hill and Plaka. At the terrace, you can enjoy your coffee, delicious cocktails, and creative snacks. Couleur Locale has a welcoming atmosphere and is particularly popular with young people."

"Couleur Locale Athens is another restaurant where you can enjoy an breathtaking view of the magnificent Acropolis. The restaurant has an elegant style with a modern vibe and it has a cozy decor. Don’t miss their fabulous coctails and authentic, fresh meals."

"Six dogs is one of the most popular garden cafes in Athens, perfect for a hot summer day!. People take a break from walking in the bustling city center in this beautiful secret garden that can be found just a few minutes away from Monastiraki square. It has become one of the trendiest social hangouts for the locals, while at night, it hosts a multitude of cultural events, including gigs of bands from across the world."

"It is a multi-room where the alternative Athens is expressed. It has a multilevel garden available for cocktails or snacks and it is always full of students, kept as a common secret of all the non-mainstream Athenians. In the Gig Space there are concerts and club nights, as well as events that attract loads of young people."

"Six d.o.g.s is the favorite place to hang out for fans of the underground techno scene. This highly avant garde locale, situated in the business centre of Athens, is actually a day/all night cultural centre which can host live gigs, performances, exhibitions, shows and parties."

"It takes chutzpah to open a 'Japanese Pub + Grill' on the same street as the best sushi restaurant in Athens (Sushimou). But self-styled 'chef-butcher' Ari Vezenes pulls in the after-work drinks crowd to his latest venture. A wooden counter lined with chunky oak stools runs the length of the narrow space, a warm cocoon of wood panelling, glazed tiles, and diffused light."

"Vertical gardens, quirky industrial design, and a beautifully landscaped roof terrace give this former Greek font foundry the edge over the other boutique hotels popping up all over Psirri, a lively neighbourhood in downtown Athens. It’s been lovingly restored and managed by an easygoing couple, and is the kind of intimate hotel where you can chat with the staff for half an hour before you’ve even checked into your room. There are only 12 apartments and each one has a different layout and style, with interesting details such as a metal ‘steering wheel’ to open and close the windows."

"Hidden down a cul-de-sac, this former type foundry is clad in a patchwork of exposed stone, giant Crittall windows and climbing plants. Inside, original industrial details are fused with mid-century antiques, bold wallpaper, and bespoke wood and metal bed frames and wardrobes. Perfect for long stays, the 12 rooms are more like apartments, with proper kitchens and sunny workspaces."

"A post shared by The Foundry Suites Athens (@thefoundrysuitesathens) on Sep 10, 2018 at 3:06pm PDT. Where: Sarri 40, Athina 105 53. With twelve-foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, and magnificent views over the historic heart of Athens, the apartments at The Foundry Athens provide a wonderful home away from home."

"This is a low budget, two-storey bar with alternative music and weekly theme-based events. You can sit downstairs or on the terrace overlooking the Kerameikos district as well as the Acropolis, surrounded by young people and drinking cheap beers (3,5 euros for 500ml), wine (3 euros) or cocktails (7 euros). There is also a happy hour for even lower prices every Friday and Saturday, from 8 until 11 p. m."

"Hops beer and burgers on Drakou pedestrian street, close to the Acropolis Museum and the Fix metro station, is the ideal all day place to enjoy delicious burgers and other specialties. Start your meal with a healthy salad, such as the home made coleslaw or an interesting appetizer such as the metsovone cheese tart, but leave space for a satisfying burger with crisp freshly fried chips. Definitely try the buffalo cheeseburger, made with locally produced meat, the bacon patty with smoked bacon, the pancetta with Jack Daniels sauce."

"Located in the residential suburb of Ano Patisia, Beans & Hops is a fresh entry in the beer bar scene. As the name suggests, this establishment specializes in quality coffee and craft beers. As such, the minimalistic spot includes a bar dedicated exclusively to coffee and a second dedicated to serving delicious and refreshing beer, while we recommend you take advantage of the inviting outdoor seating area during the summer days."

"The Italian maestro gelatiere Carmelo Chiaramida brings its expertise to the Greek capital, promising absolutely no artificial colourings or flavours, just gelato that’s churned everyday in Italian fashion. A small artisan cheesemaker in Puglia provides them with fresh ricotta, ricotta di pecora and mascarpone, pistachios come from Bronte, almonds from Avola and the fruit are as fresh as can be. Top Scoops: Crema di mascarpone is spiked with a dash of Marsala wine, the tiramisu is velvety and tasty, and Pulcinella ice-cream, made with fresh ricotta cheese, chocolate flakes and orange is a must-try."

"Kayak's wide range of flavours seduces every ice cream addict that tries them|© Kayak. With several stores and selling points across the nation, Kayak is a homegrown brand with a philosophy of using the purest ingredients to provide the best products. With over 163 flavours available, including frozen yoghurt, this Glyfada-based ice-cream parlour is a perfect place to enjoy a delicious cone of ice cream with a cup of coffee in a welcoming environment."

"Inscriptions from early history to the late Roman period are on display in the Epigraphical Museum. Decrees, tribute lists, alliance treaties, various records, stone inscriptions, and more are safeguarded and preserved here. The museum aims to protect, conserve, display, promote, the epigraphical collection."

"Unique in Greece, and among the largest museum of this type in the entire world, the Epigraphical Museum of Athens houses over 13,500 inscriptions, mostly Greek, and from Greece. Visitors have access to four of its eleven rooms, the courtyard, and the lobby."

"Right next to the National Garden, Zappeion is another lovely oasis. Get the chance to admire the Megaron; a beautiful neoclassical building originally built to host the first contemporary Olympic Games in 1896, later to be transformed into a center for international conferences, political events, and exhibitions."

"It’s a little pricey, and fills up fast—especially on weekends—but it’s worth the splurge. Besides the croissants (which you should try no matter what), there are lots of other pastries, from pain au chocolat to feuillete. You’ll also find a mortadella sandwich with fleur de sel and the Queen Bee club, starring delicious prosciutto from San Daniele."