Bios

"In a relatively dodgy spot near Gazi you will (not easily) find an industrial building that looks like nothing much on the outside. But on the inside…! The ever-popular multispace of BIOS hosts a tiny cinema, an exhibition area, an underground club and so much more, but most importantly, in the summer it opens its terrace to the public. Here you will find one of the most interesting rooftop bars in Athens, with edgy music, a projector on the wall playing artsy clips (that we often don’t quite get, to be honest), and a breathtaking view to the Acropolis. There are no chairs here - otherwise what kind of hip bar would this be? - but beach chairs, metal barrels, and a big bench in the center of the space instead. The service is a little slow, given how busy this place always is, but the young crowd and that view that you just.can’t.beat. make up for it. You’ll see everyone ordering a cocktail with a whole sorbet ice-cream stick in it, so we’ll save you some time and tell you it’s BOIS's famous ‘papoto’ - do try it, it’s a lot of fun. Where to find it: Pireos 84, Athens Where to call: +30 210 3425335 When to visit: 11AM-4AM"

"Tucked away in a stunning Bauhaus building, this art space/cafe is definitely worth a visit to feel the creative pulse of the city. Amazing rooftop terrace overlooking the Acropolis. "