Bars · 20 of the best in Athens
The Bar in Front of the Bar
World's 50 Best Bars 2026 – No. 19
About The Bar in Front of the Bar
A relaxed, zero-waste bar with a daily-changing menu that has climbed fast up the world rankings. Creative drinks without any pretension. Monastiraki is the lively bazaar quarter below the Acropolis, with its flea market, Ottoman mosque, the Ancient Agora and rooftop bars facing the Parthenon, and its metro station links to the airport and Piraeus. Athens nights start late, with bars filling after 22:00 and many staying open into the small hours.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Bar in Front of the Bar before you go.