Trendy Terraces: Athens’ Rooftop bars

Courtesy: Manos Chatzikonstantis

Cocktails with a view of the Acropolis. We know you want them. Here’s where to get them.

A for Athens

A favourite with visitors, this rooftop makes you feel like you can reach out and touch a Parthenon column. If you're wondering where all those Instagram shots of Monastiraki Square with Acropolis behind are taken, it's here. Open all day for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks, make sure you try one of the cocktails from the Odyssey-themed menu.

Photo: Amalia Kovaiou

Bios

Ultra urban and grungy, the rooftop terrace is the cherry on the cake of this art space and performance centre. This is where you come to listen to music, played by local and visiting international DJs, with you know, a view of the Parthenon. Lay back on a deck chair and order a popsicle cocktail. Ice lollies have never been this fun.

Photo: Amalia Kovaiou

Ciel

Overlooking the Metropolitan Cathedral, this place is laid back and low key. Full of plants (real and painted on walls), bamboo furniture and the looming Parthenon as a backdrop, this is a perfect place to chill out right in the Historic Centre. Ciel is open all day, offering you everything from brunch to signature cocktails.

Photo: Amalia Kovaiou

Anglais

Walk into an apartment building and up a winding staircase, catch a glimpse of Monastiraki square, and just as you think that's all, the Parthenon suddenly appears in front of you. You can see all of Athens from this happening rooftop, usually abuzz with students and youngsters taking in the bustling vibe of Athens by day or night.

Photo: Orestis Seferoglou