Athens After Dark

Athens doesn’t slow down when the sun sets, it shifts into a city that thrives on late nights, music and an unbeatable atmosphere. Whether you’re after sophisticated cocktails with an Acropolis view, a cozy wine bar tucked into a historic alleyway or an all-night bouzoukia experience, there’s something for every kind of night owl.

Start the night at a rooftop bar, where the Acropolis glows against the night sky or settle into a wine bar pouring small-batch Greek wines. From there, you can grab a table at a bustling taverna or follow the sound of live music to a rebetiko joint, where old-school Greek blues set the mood. If you’re in for the full bouzoukia experience, expect a high-energy night of live Greek music, non-stop dancing, the classic sight of flowers being thrown onto the stage and a very very late night (or early morning!).

In true Greek style, nights stretch into the early hours, Athenians don’t rush and neither should you. Whether you’re clinking glasses of tsipouro and meze, discovering a hidden jazz bar or dancing until dawn at a seaside club, Athens at night is an experience in itself.