What To Eat And Drink In Athens On A Weekend
- by XpatAthens
- Thursday, 15 June 2017
Cafes, bars, and restaurants are just a few of the reasons to go out and explore Athens. There are many places to choose from so Olive Magazine narrows it down for you ~ Here are the best places to and drink in Athens!
Your Weekend Guide
Afoi Asimakopouloi
Pastry shop Afoi Asimakopouli opened in 1915 and was operating as a dairy bar until 1950. Today it still uses its own milk and butter to make wonderful creams, scented tsoureki (brioche), galaktompoureko, truffles and eclairs (from €2.50 each). It also sells some of the best ice cream in town.
Afoi Asimakopouloi
Pastry shop Afoi Asimakopouli opened in 1915 and was operating as a dairy bar until 1950. Today it still uses its own milk and butter to make wonderful creams, scented tsoureki (brioche), galaktompoureko, truffles and eclairs (from €2.50 each). It also sells some of the best ice cream in town.
If you are a coffee lover, Taf Coffee, is the place to head for. Its coffee is purchased directly from certified producers and the baristas are expertly trained. Cappuccino from €2.40.
Address: Emmanouil Benaki 7-9
Address: Emmanouil Benaki 7-9
The Gin Joint
The Gin Joint is one of the hottest cocktail bars in Athens and with good reason. Its cocktail list offers a range of finessed classics as well as some imaginative signatures. Everything is made in-house, including homemade bitters. The aged negroni, €11, is definitely one to try.
Address: Christou Lada 1
The Gin Joint is one of the hottest cocktail bars in Athens and with good reason. Its cocktail list offers a range of finessed classics as well as some imaginative signatures. Everything is made in-house, including homemade bitters. The aged negroni, €11, is definitely one to try.
Address: Christou Lada 1
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