Over the next few minutes we will be taking a deep dive into drinking at the best bars in Athens. From a tall glass of beer and a shot of vodka to local drink specials and singing karaoke we are going to try and cover it all.
The best wine and cocktail bars near you will get the ball rolling. Once they have been discussed in full breweries and sports bars to watch the big game or maybe play some pool and throw some darts will get a shout out.
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Those who want to get the party started right after work or just buy some cheaper drinks will learn about the best drink specials in your area next. After they are out of the way we will move on to bars with trivia, quiz, and/or game nights around town.
Bars for dancing, karaoke, and to listen to live music will wrap this all up. Be sure to check out our Athens bar map that has every place we mention throughout the post pinned on it.
And you are all welcome to compare the scene here to other cities around the region at this link if you want.
Cocktail & Wine Bars
Many would agree that the best Athens cocktail and wine bars are:
- 360 Cocktail Bar at Ifestou 2
- The Clumsies at Praxitelous 30
- MS Roof Garden at Athinas 1
- Juan Rodriguez Bar at Pallados 3
- Vintage Wine Bar & Bistro at Mitropoleos 66
- Oinoscent at Voulis 45-47
360 Cocktail Bar offers a wide variety of cocktails and wines as well as snacks and special meals including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Their bar is open from 10am to 2am Sunday to Thursday and until 3am on Friday and Saturday.
Enjoy the unique experience while savoring the distinctive flavors available from a list of extraordinary cocktails in your area at The Clumsies. They can also deliver your favorite bottles right to your door.
MS Roof Garden is a downtown hotspot that fits perfectly at all times of the day whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can drink your coffee, savor delectable dishes, or unwind with a cocktail while listening to live music and gazing out the window.
If you are searching for a highly inspiring, interesting, and exciting wine bar with an intimate and endearing atmosphere head to Vintage. Their Mediterranean meals and outstanding wines complement each other perfectly to take your taste buds on a fascinating culinary experience.
Oinoscent’s underground wine cellar houses over 1,000 different labels from throughout the world ranging from famous Bordeaux and new world wines to rare vintages from local vineyards. Every day from 5:30pm to 1am you can taste their cocktails with excellent food.
Athens Breweries & Sports Bars
You and your buddies will have a great time watching the big game at these local sports bars and breweries:
- Noctua Brewery Athens at Piraeus 124
- Athens Sports Bar at Veikou 3A
Noctua Brewery Athens makes some of the best craft beers near you with unique aromas as well as magical combinations of hops and freshness. Free delivery is eligible with a minimum order of €40 or more.
Expect to find a wide selection of craft and tap beers, gourmet burgers, salads, sandwiches, and all the games on TV at Athens Sports Bar at Veikou 3a where they also have karaoke every Thursday, bar quiz nights every Monday, and drink specials every night from 7pm to 8pm.
Local Drink Specials
If you know of any good bars with drink specials or happy hours around town that can help save our future readers money please tell us in the comments, thanks.
Trivia, Quiz & Game Nights
Here is a good list of bars with trivia, quiz, and game nights in your area:
- Tiki Bar Athens at Falirou 15
- The Wee Dram Scottish Pub at Konopisopoulou 23
Tiki Bar Athens is one of the best spots in town and is known for its high-quality cocktails which include some distinctive recipes crafted with seasonal fruits by its bartenders. The DJs will be playing music from the past decades all the way up to the present and they host trivia, quiz, and game nights from time to time.
The Wee Dram Scottish Pub is open daily at 7pm and features good food, live music, and a fun trivia night every Thursday.
You also will want to head to Athens Sports bar for trivia near you on Monday nights at 9pm.
Dance, Karaoke, & Live Music
Anyone that wants to dance, listen to live music, and sing karaoke can head to:
- The Clumsies at Praxitelous 30
- Beatniks Road Bar at Koletti 14
- Afrikana at Ierofanton 13
The Clumsies features a special space with a fireplace, a bookcase, a billiard table, and vinyl LPs to listen to some fantastic music that can seat up to ten people. It’s an all-day bar with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere where the vibe shifts when people assemble for a night out.
Beatniks Road Bar is a really fun bar with rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and 60’s garage music as well as permanent DJ’s on weekend nights and live shows.
Expect to find live music Wednesday through Saturday at Afrikana is a Jazz and Wine Bar.
Visit Athens Sports Bar and Wee Dram Scottish Pub for a great karaoke night in your area every Thursday starting at 8pm.
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Have Fun Drinking At The Best Bars In Athens
There are plenty of local wine and cocktail bars, breweries to watch sports at, places with good drink specials to save money, trivia, quiz, and game nights, as well as bars to listen to live music, dance, and sing karaoke near you. Hopefully we were able to fill you in on some valuable info that will make your next night out a little better.
Please use the comments to let us know if any spots have closed down or if any new cool places have opened up in your area so that we can keep our lists fresh. Now go have fun drinking at the best bars in Athens.
