Best Pubs and Tavernas in Athens
Brettos, Klimataria, ouzeri — Athens heritage Greek drinking.
Athens's pub equivalent is the kafeneio (traditional Greek café) and ouzeri (ouzo bar) — Brettos (1909 distillery) is the most heritage; Klimataria (Plaka taverna) brings the rebetiko music tradition.
Six Athens pub-and-taverna picks for a heritage Greek evening.
The 6 best pubs in Athens
Brettos
1909 distillery with 60+ backlit liqueur bottles.
Klimataria
Plaka heritage taverna with live rebetiko on weekends.
Tasca do Chico (Athens-style)
Plaka traditional fado-style taverna (Greek equivalent).
Lithos
Plaka live music tavern with rebetiko nightly.
Café Mama
Em Benaki rebetiko cellar.
Vyrinis
Pangrati heritage taverna with weekend rebetiko.
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