Greeks enjoy the night and go to bed only at sunrise. The capital – Athens, is very entertaining and provides a crazy and exciting nightlife for locals and visiting tourists. The city is full of bars, cafes and clubs for every style. A Greek night out starts with a coffee in one of the many cozy cafes in the city, choosing from an incredible number of bars that play every type of music: live music, disco, jazz, international and Greek pop, traditional Greek music, heavy metal, music house or hip-hop.
The night will continue in one of the many large and small clubs that are full of people partying until the early hours of the morning. In winter, the most popular bars are concentrated in the central district of Kolonaki, on Gazi and Panormou streets. In summer, bars and clubs move to the southern suburbs of Athens, such as Glyfada and Varkiza, or to the north-eastern side of Attica, including to Rafina and Nea Makri.
Nightlife in Districts of Athens
Gazi is the epicenter of Athens’ nightlife, full of trendy bars, nightclubs and restaurants. Centered around an old gasworks (now a cultural center), this industrial area transforms into a vibrant party district at night, offering something for everyone from techno enthusiasts to cocktail lovers.
Kolonaki is a trendy district known for its trendy boutiques, exclusive restaurants and trendy bars. Start your evening at a rooftop bar like Couleur Locale or Tudor Hall, where you can sip specialty cocktails while taking in breathtaking views of the city. These places often feature live music or DJ performances, which is a perfect combination for a party.
Monastiraki and Psiri: Fun and artistic nightlife in Monastiraki and Pasiri districts. These areas are full of lively bars, clubs and music venues that cater to a variety of tastes and genres. A popular spot in Monastiraki is Six Dogs, a bar and live music venue that combines a trendy courtyard with an eclectic music program, from electronic beats to indie and rock. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere, mingle with the locals and dance the night away to the sounds of talented DJs and bands
Plaka: It offers a unique mix of cozy tavernas, traditional music halls and rooftop bars. Stroll through the narrow and picturesque streets and discover hidden gems such as Bartos, one of the oldest distilleries in Athens, where you can taste a variety of flavored liqueurs. If you want to get a taste of traditional Greek music, head to Rambatiko taverns such as Erodo or Platanos, where you can listen to live performances of this popular folk music genre.
CLUBS
Athens nightlife scene offers unique clubbing experiences with its electronic clubs. Techno, EDM, house and DnB music fans must pay a visit to these clubbing venues in the most electrifying nights out:
- Six d.o.g.s
- Island
- Dybbuk
- Ekei
- Blast
- IT
Underground Clubs
Nightlife in Athens is not only about atmospheric bars and innovative cocktails. The city’s underground clubs attract their own audience, who find their happy place among sticker-covered walls, hypnotic lights, loud music and low ceilings. Walk down the stairs to Athens’ most popular underground clubs.
- Crust
- Russian Disco Meteorit
- The Speakeasy
- EKEI
- Skullbar
Beach Bars
Athens also has a beautiful coastline where you can find amazing beach bars. These are perfect places to relax and enjoy the sea, coffee, cocktails and meals.
- L’Amico Beach Bar Lounge
- Arka
- Peñarrubia Lounge
- Bolivar
- Rubirosa
Bouzoukia
The popular modern kind of bouzoukia is a live show where a singer performs and people drink and dance at their tables or on the dancing floor. It is common to throw flowers at the performers to congratulate them for their show, so you will probably encounter women and men wandering around the floor while carrying stacks of discs filled with flowers.
It is quite an impressive thing to see and do, but keep in mind that you have to buy the flowers in order to throw them onto the scene. Many such live shows with Greek singers are found on Pireos Street close to the center of Athens, or on the coastal road that passes by Kalamaki and Glyfada.
