Best Bars in Plaka, Athens
Acropolis-view rooftops, ouzeri, hidden tavernas — Athens's heritage bar neighbourhood.
Plaka is Athens's most heritage neighbourhood — the maze of marble streets at the foot of the Acropolis. Touristy by day, but the rooftop bars with sunset Acropolis views are some of the best in Europe.
Eight Plaka picks worth navigating the tourist crowds for.
The best bars in Plaka
360 Cocktail Bar
Monastiraki rooftop bar with Acropolis view. Strong cocktails, late-night DJs, the most reliably packed Plaka rooftop.
Brettos
Plaka 1909 distillery — Athens's oldest. Wall of backlit liqueur bottles, ouzo and mastiha, full Greek heritage.
Couleur Locale
Monastiraki hidden rooftop. Lower-key than the famous rooftops, same Acropolis view, locals' alternative.
Six Dogs
Avramiotou multi-venue space — bar, café, music venue, garden. Full Athens cultural feeling.
Lithos
Plaka live music tavern. Nightly rebetiko (Greek blues), full Athens heritage music.
Klimataria
Plaka heritage taverna. Live rebetiko on weekends, cheap house wine, full Athens taverna heritage.
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