11 Athenian Bars for Summer Drinks

The warmth of the day makes it troublesome to wander round Athens in the summertime, however the nights are significantly extra nice. Because of this the locals get collectively at bars that present well-made, refreshing signature or traditional cocktails, tasty bar meals, and good music within the metropolis’s cool courtyards, vibrant hangouts, peaceable pedestrian streets, and rooftops.

To Lokali

This summer season season’s flavors embody 4 fruits: strawberry, fig, coconut, and fervour fruit, every featured in three cocktails. Additionally included are a vibrant courtyard with mulberries, olives, and Judas timber, in addition to a novel rooftop with a view of the Acropolis. The strawberry prosecco spritz, strawberry-flavored rum mojito, and home made mint soda will wash away your worries. A.S.

CV Distiller

The smooth semi-circular bar is the defining characteristic of this whisky bar, which in the summertime additionally serves cocktails on the deck overlooking the parked automobiles and timber on Hatzigianni Mexi Avenue. The crew delivers their very own twist on conventional cocktails, infusing them with smells and flavors and sneaking of their favourite spirit the place you least anticipate it, such because the cool, fruity Charlie Chaplin with a peaty aftertaste or the Toreador, which has a Tommy’s Margarita vibe. A.S.

Bar in Entrance of the bar

The entire pleasure at this conventional road bar takes place exterior all yr. Each night time is sort of a road social gathering on this alley – the bartenders create new drinks utilizing recent substances and cutting-edge methods, the DJs combine music genres, and clients mingle with passersby. You can too attempt two cocktails from the menu of its new sibling, Rumble within the Jungle, which is correct behind it. A.S.

Nazaré

Nothing says summer season fairly like this street-surf bar on the higher stage of Zea Marina, in a setting that brings to thoughts an island village alley. A cool Florida Iced Tea served towards the backdrop of bamboo and surf boards might be sufficient that will help you neglect in regards to the metropolis. Seating is on whitewashed benches or on the many little tables shared with its sibling bars, Rockfellas and Uncle Tan’s, making it the shortest bar crawl ever. A.S.

Ham on Rye

We haven’t loved such expertly crafted traditional drinks at a brand new bar in a very long time. At Ham on Rye, situated within the secluded pedestrian road of Klisovis in Exarchia, we tried the crispest dry Martini and summer season Pornstar. Regardless of his youth, proprietor and bartender Markos Priftis exudes the arrogance of a seasoned skilled. For many who would moderately pattern a novel whisky, gin, or tequila, the cellar additionally has a lot of noteworthy labels. M.P.

Teras

The stunning courtyard of this all-day bar in Neos Kosmos comes into its personal in the course of the summer season. Within the morning, you possibly can take pleasure in good espresso and well-prepared breakfast choices within the shade of the timber. It’s excellent for a day cocktail after work or early drinks on a Sunday. Head bartender Armanto Ilia creates among the best signature cocktails on the town. His Pink Sbagliato is a well-balanced and nice cocktail made with gin, pink mulberry, cucumber, Madagascar vanilla, and Campari. A superb bar meals choice enhances the general expertise. M.P.

Latraac

An iron industrial gate separates Leonidou Avenue from Latraac’s backyard and skate bowl. This small city oasis in Kerameikos, densely shaded by myrtle timber, mulberries, and scattered monstera crops, is simply what the physician ordered on a sizzling day within the metropolis. Through the day, you possibly can take pleasure in tasty snacks, burgers on Sundays, refreshing home made smooth drinks, and cocktails whereas watching the skaters. Within the night, the skate bowl turns right into a seating space the place you possibly can take pleasure in drinks whereas listening to recent various music. M.P.

Baba au rum

Correct drinks, comfortable folks, and well-chosen music alternatives are the staples of a bar that has formed the town’s cocktail scene and continues to take action. Across the pink tables on the pedestrian road or the steps subsequent to the door, you possibly can take pleasure in Negronis made with rum as a substitute of gin, blood-red Anti-Novel Margaritas, excellent Mai Tais, and lots of different advanced, well-balanced, and thoroughly crafted cocktails. The blue menu booklet will refresh your data of the avant-garde actions that impressed a lot of what’s served right here. A.S.

Stroll in

Line’s youthful sibling lately opened on Mavromichali Avenue in Exarchia, with industrial design components, a spacious bar, and tables round an ethereal house that pulls a youthful clientele. Line’s specialty grape-free wines are served from faucets alongside pure wines by Greek winemakers. Cocktails take middle stage, with choices starting from an alternate Negroni that includes their very own vermouth to the boozy Penicillon made with cognac, kombucha, and black pineapple. The snacks that accompany the drinks are one other plus. M.P.

Elefantas

Locals come right here to benefit from the signature cocktails of gifted bartender Myrsini Spaneli, who took over the all-day bar this yr. The tropical décor, refreshing drinks, and filling meals will make you neglect all in regards to the Athenian warmth for good. M.P.

Barro Negro

A well-liked vacation spot for tequila and mescal lovers, that includes round 200 agave-related labels. Some manufacturers, found by the proprietors and their buddies throughout their travels all through Mexico, should not obtainable wherever else. Benefit from the beautiful margaritas (to not point out their different cocktails) and groovy music on this oasis amidst the concrete of the town middle. A.S.

This text was beforehand printed in Greek at gastronomos.gr.