FOUAR Restaurant & Bar

"In a tiny lane, this time in Monastiraki, we challenge you to spot yet another inconspicuous old building that hides way more than you'd think on the inside. We'll give you some hints: it's pink(ish), built in neoclassical style, and found only a few minutes away from the Monastiraki train station. Found it? Good - now jump on that elevator and go directly up the first floor. Welcome to Fouar! This is definitely one of the most promising (and best hidden) bars we've seen open recently, as it combines a lively bar with a really awesome restaurant within the same space - a large room designed to remind you of a patio, with a beautiful mosaic in the middle of the floor, and lots of indoor plants to decorate the area. Technically, this blogpost should encourage you to go for one of their cocktails - they are indeed great, and with hefty amounts of alcohol - but as we are not the kind to ever ignore a good meal when we see it, we also encourage you to try Fouar's Soul Kitchen mnoms, which are all very well priced. If you are not covered yet - who are you?! - let us inform you that on the same floor Fouar also hosts a small gallery, and a tiny little soundproofed club where you can continue your night later. Don't worry, all spaces are distinctly divided so there's no chance you'll smell curry from the restaurant when you're sitting at the bar, or find yourself before an art piece while you're still chewing on that honey and thyme duck. Where to find it: Mitropoleos 72, Athens Where to call: +30 210 3211381 When to visit: 6PM - 3AM (Closed in August) "