If you look beyond the stunning ancient architecture of Athens, you can also find some great places to drink wine.
Materia Prima is located in the beautiful neighbourhood of Koukaki, near the Museum of Acropolis and is one of the most recent additions to the wine bar scene of Athens. Their passion focuses mostly on natural wines, and there is also a wide variety of dishes to accompany your glass of wine in this cosy and intimate venue.
Oinoscent is located only five minutes from Syntagma Square, this place has been an oasis for wine lovers for more than a decade. This is a place with very positive energy, knowledgeable staff and, of course, a wide variety of wines from all over the world.
Warehouse is a family of three wine bars (Warehouse, Warehouse CO2 and Warehouse Edge). The three venues are spread across Athens, with the main and oldest one located in the Exarcheia area. Here you’ll find a good selection of both Greek and foreign wines by the glass and by the bottle, high-quality coffee, an all-day food menu, and several other beverages.
Tanini Agapi Mou (actual translation: tannin my love) is located in Exarcheia, one of the most alternative areas of central Athens. The venue is very vibrant and with a strong personality, and once you take a glimpse of the wine list, it becomes clear that the focus is on natural, organic and biodynamic wines.
Wine Is Fine is located in the Monastiraki area of downtown Athens. The food has a French bistro approach and the atmosphere and decor will remind you of Paris. The wine list consists exclusively of natural and low-intervention wines, mainly from France and Greece.