Athens

Best Pubs and Tavernas in Athens

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.

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    Brettos

    Plaka · $$

    1909 distillery with 60+ backlit liqueur bottles.

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    Klimataria

    Plateia Theatrou · $$

    Central Athens heritage taverna, open since 1927, with live rebetiko Tue–Sat.

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    Tasca do Chico (Athens-style)

    Plaka · $$

    Plaka traditional fado-style taverna (Greek equivalent).

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    Lithos

    Psiri · $$

    Psiri stone-walled taverna with live Greek music on select nights.

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    Palia Taverna tou Psara

    Plaka · $$

    Plaka's old fish taverna, a heritage table with live music.

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    Vyrinis

    $$

    Pangrati heritage taverna with weekend rebetiko.

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