Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Athens worth taking a tram to.

Where to drink local

Strange Brew Taproom and Bottleshop ★ 4.4

Greek craft, IPA-ledkoukakiMon-Fri 18:00 to 01:00, Sat-Sun 14:00 to 01:00

Strange Brew in Koukaki is the Athens taproom and bottle shop of the Greek craft brewery, opened 2019 with the Jasmine IPA on permanent tap and rotating Cellar Jams.

Tip: The Cellar Jams barrel-aged programme rotates weekly; ask the bar for what's pouring.

Falirou 86, Koukaki Athina

Noctua Brewery ★ 4.0

Greek craft, microbrewerykerameikos-metaxourgeioEvent nights only, check Facebook

Noctua on Pireos in the Gazi quarter of Athens is the small-batch Greek craft microbrewery whose taproom opens for events, with bottles in city bars across Athens.

Tip: Check Noctua's Facebook for open nights before turning up; bottles sell across Barley Cargo.

Pireos 124, Athina 118 54, Greece

Barley Cargo ★ 4.4

Greek and international craft beer barsyntagma-historic-centreDaily 13:00 to 02:00

Barley Cargo on Kolokotroni in central Athens is the city's deepest craft beer bar, 230 international bottles and 70 Greek labels with 17 rotating taps from 2012.

Tip: The three-litre canisters are for groups; the tasting flight is the way to learn Greek craft.

Kolokotroni 6, Athina 105 61

Breweries in Athens, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Athens?

Peak food season in Athens is year-round.

What time do people eat in Athens?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Athens?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Athens?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Athens rewards trust.

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