Athens party time!
Greeks love to party, which is why the Athens nightlife goes on longer than in most European cities. The earliest that people in Athens will consider dining out is 8 p.m. Bars and clubs start heating up only after midnight. The party people stay out until 3 or 4 a.m. on weekdays and 5 or 6 a.m. on weekends. During summer, everyone’s drinking at the beach as many clubs relocate there to cope with the heat. The streets of Athens are filled with people that have spilled out from the cafes and clubs.
Greece has a kind of informal national drink, ouzo. It’s liquor with a bit of licorice and is available everywhere in Athens. Ursus, which is vodka with berries, is another popular bar drink.
The closest thing that Athens has to a club zone is the area near the coast. Live international music fills the air every night. The city center of Athens also hosts many highly entertaining bars and clubs.
The following are some of the best bars and clubs in Athens.
Remeo
This kind of place is known locally as skyladika (doghouse) because its crooning singers resemble pitch-perfect howling dogs. Among skyladika, Remeo is the best in Athens. Like any other skyladika, Remeo is filled with smoke and is a bit sleazy, but it gives tourists an authentic taste of Greek culture.
Stavlos
An outstanding bar on the Iraklidon row of the Thisio district, Stavlos is a haven for people who love live alternative music alternating with mellow tunes. Stavlos is located at Iraklidon 10, Thisio.
Palenque
For a taste of Havana, Palenque is the place to visit. It’s located at Farandaton 41, Ambelokipi. It specializes in hot Latin music and dancing, flamenco shows and all-night salsa parties. If you want to learn the tango, dance instructors provide lessons from 6 to 8 p.m.
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