Legendary bars in Athens
5 legendary bars in Athens, chosen and checked by the Atlas. The hotel bars, speakeasies and cocktail rooms that set the standard, from Bar Hemingway at the Ritz to the best of The World's 50 Best Bars.
Line
Ranked 5th in The 50 Best Bars 2026, Line occupies a former art gallery and is known for its own fermentations, most of them made in-house.
Baba au Rum
Athens's celebrated rum bar near Syntagma, ranked 55th in The 50 Best Bars 2026.
The Bar in Front of the Bar
A playful Athens bar that climbed 28 places to No. 19 in The 50 Best Bars 2026, winning the Highest Climber award.
Barro Negro
A tequila and mezcal bar in central Athens, a short walk from Syntagma Square. Ranked 40th in The 50 Best Bars 2026.
Naked
A lively cocktail bar with a terrace on Agias Irinis Square in Monastiraki. A new entry at No. 76 in The 50 Best Bars 2026.
Good to know
Go early or book
The best bars are small. Arrive at opening time or reserve where you can.
Trust the bartender
Tell them what you usually drink and let them choose. It is the fastest way to the best drink in the room.
Respect the room
Many classic bars ask guests not to take photographs or make calls at the bar.