A for Athens Cocktail Bar
A for Athens Cocktail Bar
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Face to face to the Acropolis.On our top floor, we created an urban terrace, with the most stunning view to the Acropolis, Plaka and Monastiraki Square. An ideal place to have your breakfast in the morning or enjoy our house special cocktails at night. Minimal design is set to enhance your viewing experience and our menu is created with special care, with emphasis on local and healthy ingredients.
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Neighborhood: Psirri / Gazi
Side-by-side neighborhoods Psirri and Gazi provide some of the city’s prime nightlife. The almost claustrophobic streets of Psirri feature an interesting blend of original small businesses with the restaurants, cafés and bars that have recently sprouted up. The central artery of Agion Anargiron Street has lively places to eat or drink. Further west, you can visit the peaceful ancient cemetery of Keramikos, then cross busy Pireos Street to find yourself in Gazi. With the huge Technopolis performance and art complex converted from old gasworks at its heart, you really have to come at night to appreciate this maze of bars at its best, although a daytime stroll will allow you to admire the excellent street art.
How to get there
- Monastiraki • 2 min walk
- Thissio • 6 min walk
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Louise S
Dubai, United Arab Emirates430 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
A for Athens came highly recommended from several friends before traveling to Athens so it was high on our bucket list and did not disappoint. The bar is located in the same square as 360 Bar but I have to say, the views here are unbeatable! With a direct view across Monastaki Square up to the Acropolis we sat and watched the sun setting whilst enjoying some cocktails.
We had made the reservation via email in advance as we were visiting on a Friday evening and wanted to ensure availability but when making a reservation there is a minimum spend of €20 which is not required for walk in reservations - although this is around two drinks so we did not mind anyway.
We had made the reservation via email in advance as we were visiting on a Friday evening and wanted to ensure availability but when making a reservation there is a minimum spend of €20 which is not required for walk in reservations - although this is around two drinks so we did not mind anyway.
Written May 17, 2021
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Sharon
Derby, UK50 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We came here on a recommendation and it didn’t disappoint. We had an evening meal with wine (not big cocktail drinkers) and it was so delicious. When asked if there was a good place to take photos of the Acropolis our waiter wound down the glass surround so I could take photos minus the reflections from the bar. Service was impeccable. If we return to Athens we would definitely eat here again.
Written March 18, 2023
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Liana H
Jackson, WI41 contributions
Sep 2022
The name sounds generic, so I wasn't sure it was worth the hype. It was the view is breathtaking! From the Acropolis to Sunset to overview of the city, it was awesome. We went for cocktails only and they were great. I thought they were very reasonably priced especially for such a unique view.
Written January 9, 2023
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Leah G
Owasso, OK2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Went for cocktails on the rooftop, sat us in a table overlooking a dirty alley. There are many rooftop bars in Athens and rather than stay we opted to try to leave and go somewhere else. They insisted we stay and gave us a better table on the top floor. When our waitress realized we weren’t there for dinner her attitude changed immediately, we could see her discussing her displeasure with the host and they were mean-mugging us. We were uncomfortable and didn’t want to upset the waitress so we drank our cocktails quickly, put our money in the bill holder and left. They then chased us down the alley accusing of us of not paying! We would never do that and it was insulting that they did that without even checking the table. Skip this place! Every other place we went in Athens everyone was very hospitable, we went to the Attic right next door and were greeted with smiles, totally different atmosphere.
Written July 20, 2022
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Leonie J
Katwijk, The Netherlands7 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
What a negative place to go! I came in with an ice cream cause there is almost no trashcans in Athens.
The guy was super weird about it. Almost attacked me about it, and when I told him I just wanted to put it in the bin ( I had gastric surgery so can't eat and drink much) he told me I can eat it inside..
My friends like a cocktail and I'm not drinking because of my surgery and I asked for a Coke or a Fanta and he was almost offered I asked for a soft drink instead of an alcoholic beverage.
When I told him I don't drink alcohol he was so difficult about it. We just had dinner and my friend was full aswel and wanted to order something later he almost made us leave cause we only ordered 3 drinks, even though I wanted to order but they had no non alcoholic drinks. And the ones they did have weren't to my liking.
They never came back to our table to ask us if we wanted something else.
There is plenty of rooftop bars in Athens, so just skip A for Athens, they were the most unfriendly and unhelpful people I've ever seen in a bar that charges so much!
The guy was super weird about it. Almost attacked me about it, and when I told him I just wanted to put it in the bin ( I had gastric surgery so can't eat and drink much) he told me I can eat it inside..
My friends like a cocktail and I'm not drinking because of my surgery and I asked for a Coke or a Fanta and he was almost offered I asked for a soft drink instead of an alcoholic beverage.
When I told him I don't drink alcohol he was so difficult about it. We just had dinner and my friend was full aswel and wanted to order something later he almost made us leave cause we only ordered 3 drinks, even though I wanted to order but they had no non alcoholic drinks. And the ones they did have weren't to my liking.
They never came back to our table to ask us if we wanted something else.
There is plenty of rooftop bars in Athens, so just skip A for Athens, they were the most unfriendly and unhelpful people I've ever seen in a bar that charges so much!
Written May 10, 2022
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D & J
Eynsford, UK14 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Diamond in the rough in how to describe getting to this bar - it's situated in a busy area surrounded by the less fortunate in Greece. There were many people sleeping rough around the area and near the entrance of the bar and you wouldn't associate what you see outside of A for Athens with what it has to offer inside.
Despite the initial looks of the entrance, once you get to the roof top, you are surrounded by wonderful views (the night lights are amazing) and the music we entered to set the mood well. The Acropolis is well lit and a picture opportunity with it in the background.
My partner and I were shocked with the limited amount of cocktails available. We were specifically told that this bar only does spirits and a couple cocktails and not flavours i.e. we asked for a strawberry daiquiri and were told they don't do flavoured drinks like that.
I ordered a Disaronno and coke which tasted very weird so when I inquired further, it was the wrong drink and they changed this for me asap without any fuss or extra cost. My partner had a cocktail made for her which was to her liking.
We ordered three cocktails, two Ameretto shots, one Disaronno and coke which came up to €50.00. With the views that accompanied the bar surroundings, we'd say A for Athens is worth visiting.
Despite the initial looks of the entrance, once you get to the roof top, you are surrounded by wonderful views (the night lights are amazing) and the music we entered to set the mood well. The Acropolis is well lit and a picture opportunity with it in the background.
My partner and I were shocked with the limited amount of cocktails available. We were specifically told that this bar only does spirits and a couple cocktails and not flavours i.e. we asked for a strawberry daiquiri and were told they don't do flavoured drinks like that.
I ordered a Disaronno and coke which tasted very weird so when I inquired further, it was the wrong drink and they changed this for me asap without any fuss or extra cost. My partner had a cocktail made for her which was to her liking.
We ordered three cocktails, two Ameretto shots, one Disaronno and coke which came up to €50.00. With the views that accompanied the bar surroundings, we'd say A for Athens is worth visiting.
Written February 23, 2020
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Brian
Seattle, WA14 contributions
Jul 2022
We stopped in for a couple drinks on a Thursday night. Even though we weren't by the edge we still had an amazing view of the Acropolis. The drinks were all good but I'd especially recommend Poly the Cyclops. There's a cocktail with edible sunscreen that the waiter skillfully guided my girlfriend away from.
Written July 12, 2022
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Vikki G
Peterborough, Canada188 contributions
Feb 2022
A beautiful view of Acropolis and the square while the sun sets or anytime through out the day.
The service is good and the food is delicious, however it is a bit more expensive than other places. A seafood app and 4 beers costs 50 Euros.
The service is good and the food is delicious, however it is a bit more expensive than other places. A seafood app and 4 beers costs 50 Euros.
Written February 28, 2022
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fra_pulce90
Dublin, Ireland356 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
There is a cooler place in the city! Amazing view, acropoli stands in front of you, lovely music, delicious wine and cocktail option.
The menu is quite limited, the dish were average and the prices for food too high.
In general i recommend place for drinking and having an amazing experience in front of the Acropolis, not for eating
The menu is quite limited, the dish were average and the prices for food too high.
In general i recommend place for drinking and having an amazing experience in front of the Acropolis, not for eating
Written July 26, 2021
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Yen
Singapore, Singapore107 contributions
May 2022
loved everything about it esp the views .. you can see the town and the Acropolis. Recommended to go early evening and soak in the vibes and see the town and Acropolis light up into a warm summer glow... really beautiful.
Dinner dishes were really pretty and I loved the eggplant dish with walnut paste.
Drinks were awesome too!
Highly recommended to go at least once if you are in Athens!
Oh... but perhaps a reservation might be necessary for summer.
We walked in and got the very last table available and it was already fully packed.
Dinner dishes were really pretty and I loved the eggplant dish with walnut paste.
Drinks were awesome too!
Highly recommended to go at least once if you are in Athens!
Oh... but perhaps a reservation might be necessary for summer.
We walked in and got the very last table available and it was already fully packed.
Written May 26, 2022
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Hi! Is it recommended to make a reservation, especially for sunset time?
Napoナポ
Athens, Greece8 contributions
Yeap, you need to make a reserve every time. But beware of the cocktails! Food is delicious there. ^^
rchiotis
Sydney, Australia41 contributions
Hey, can anyone please tell me if there is a dress code? TIA
itsdaveengland
London, UK139 contributions
No dress code when I visited - A t shirt and shorts with a pair of trainers was good enough
Night Divination
Jakarta, Indonesia147 contributions
does the roof top bar accept reservation? They haven't replied to my email for a week
Eurotraveler110
Munich, Germany1,042 contributions
There is a reservation system for the restaurant that they adhere to very tightly. I was able to get to the rooftop and was seated immediately.
Carly R
2 contributions
is the rooftop bar open in winter?
thanks
Emilija Dimic Mamuchevska
Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia37 contributions
Maybe depends on weather conditions, I don't know to answer. When I was it was all in glass. But still you have very nice view :)
Sherryscheller
Phoenix, AZ
Can you have dinner there
Emilija Dimic Mamuchevska
Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia37 contributions
As I remember there were desserts and salads, I am not sure for meals :) sorry for my late reply
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