Best Bars in Exarcheia, Athens
Dive bars, anarchist tavernas, music basements — Athens's bohemian bar neighbourhood.
Exarcheia is Athens at its most political. The neighbourhood between the Polytechnic and Strefi Hill has been Greece's anarchist-bohemian-intellectual stronghold since 1973. Cheap drinks, loud arguments, full philosophical Athens energy.
Eight Exarcheia picks for a properly Athenian night.
The best bars in Exarcheia
Floral
Themistokleous heritage Exarcheia café-bar. All-day, intellectual crowd, full Exarcheia atmosphere.
Alexandrino
Em Benaki café-bar. Coffee, ouzo, philosophical conversation, the Exarcheia all-day default.
Café Mama
Em Benaki rebetiko cellar. Live Greek blues nightly, low cover, the Exarcheia music institution.
A Liar Man
Sina basement dive. Cheap drinks, indie playlist, the Exarcheia dive benchmark.
Higgs
Sokratous cocktail bar with science-themed menu. Strong cocktails, intimate room, the Exarcheia modern option.
Boem
Asklipiou café-bar. Cheap drinks, terrace, full Exarcheia neighbourhood feeling.
TAF
Normanou former workshop turned multi-venue. Multiple bars, art exhibitions, full Exarcheia cultural feeling.
An Club
Solomou live music basement. Indie bands, low cover, the most uniquely Exarcheia music venue.
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