Athens Rooftop Bars: 30 Best Picks for 2025

Overview:Found just a short walk from Syntagma Square, Thea Terrace Bar is open daily and year round, and the charming terrace invites to a mix of stylish dining tables and high-top bar stools, surrounded by vertical flower gardens.

View:Magnificent view over the city center, but even more so to the iconic Acropolis.

Menu:The rooftop menu includes a great selection of Greek and Mediterranean dishes, along with a full bar serving both classic and signature cocktails, as well as a nice selection of wine.

Price:Cocktails: €14 | Beers: €7

Why visit:Make it your pit-stop during a day of sightseeing, or make it your nightly destination for a full evening of views.

Our insider tip

• The bar is open from around noon, but the restaurant ususllay opens first in the evening.

Overview:Perched 10 floors above the city center, on top of the 5-star Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens, 10 Urban Roof is a modern, lush, natural and tropical oasis, where pool, restaurant & bar meets.

View:Breathtaking 360° views to Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill and Pedion Areos Park.

Menu:Perfectly crafted signature cocktails, unforgettable classics, fresh drinks and a dinner menu where Mediterranean and Asian flavors meet.

Price:Cocktails: €14

Why visit:For an atmospheric and sophisticated experience hard to beat.

Our insider tip

• During daytime, the food menu is more poolside inspired.

Overview:Located in the heart of Athens, just off Monastiraki Square, Attic Urban Rooftop is a cosy, urban and diverse rooftop cocktail bar & restaurant, inviting to days and nights filled with atmosphere and views.

View:Amazing 360° views over Acropolis, Lycabettus and almost all of Attica.

Menu:A wide selection of fresh Mediteranean and Greek flavors, complemented with everything from signature Attic cocktails and craft beers, to a great variety of quality wines.

Price:Cocktails: €14

Why visit:For a relaxing brunch, a sunny lunch, or stylish-casual dining and sips to cool tunes in the evening.

Our insider tip

• Check out the highly Instagrammable flower-decorated swing.
• If you plan to eat, reservations are recommended.

Overview:On top of The Foundry Suites you find what's probably the most lush and charming setting to enjoy Athens from above. Adorned with olive trees, colorful flowers and pergolas covered in vines, the Roof Garden has the look and feel of an untouched Athenian backyard.

View:Fantastic views over Acropolis and the city.

Menu:Local and fresh flavours, including wines from small Greek winemakers, beers from local microbreweries, crafted cocktails and home-made pizzas.

Price:Cocktails: €13 | Beer: €8

Why visit:For sunny sips, beautiful sunset sessions, or vibrant evenings with a lit Acropolis as backdrop.

Our insider tip

• There's plenty of pop-up events on the rooftop, from full-moon parties to pizza tastings.

Overview:The rooftop of the emblematic 100-year-old building of the historic hotel Olympias has found new life, thanks to the modern and charming Olympias, The Rooftop Bar.

View:Breathtaking views over Lycabettus, the historic center and the Central Market, and one of the best direct vistas of Acropolis you can find.

Menu:A wide variety of signature and classic cocktails, plenty of craft beers and local wines, as well as Mediterranean-inspired bites and plates.

Price:Cocktails: €13

Why visit:For all day sips and bites in a sophisticated yet buzzing atmosphere.

Overview:Nestled against the pine-forested slopes of Lycabettus Hill, the elegant St. George Lycabettus Lifestyle Hotel invites to a rooftop experience out of the ordinary. On the top floors of the hotel you find several elevated venues, including a rooftop pool, a sunset bar, and an award-winning rooftop restaurant.

View:Amazing panoramic views over Athens.

Menu:Indulge in an Greek-Aromatic menu full of traditional Greek flavours at La Suite Lounge, or enjoy beautiful summer dips and sips at Vertigo Sunset Pool Bar.

Price:Cocktails: €16 | Beers: €9

Why visit:For sunny poolside dips & sips, or top class Greek lunche and dinners.

Our insider tip

• Free for guests staying at the hotel, the rooftop pool is also available to members and outside visitors for a fee.
• Don't miss the 'WINTER Dome Dining Experience'.

Overview:Located on top of the Academias Hotel, in the heart of Athens downtown, NYX is an elevated, chic and glamourous lifestyle entry in the Athenian gastro-scene.

View:Amazing 360° views over Athens.

Menu:Elegant dishes influenced by Japanese gastronomy, tastefully blended with crafted signature cocktails.

Price:Cocktails: €15

Why visit:For a truly unique dining and drink experience above the Athens evening.

Our insider tip

• Reservations are recommended, but we do love the spots at the elegant bar.

Overview:Set seven floors above the hustle and bustle of Ermou street below, Ermou 18 Beyond the Horizon is an all-day rooftop oasis, that comes with a rustic yet highly stylish feel.

View:Amazing panoramic views over Athens, with the Acropolis as a stunning backdrop.

Menu:The varied rooftop menu features Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, handcrafted signature cocktails, aperitivo, wines and a large selection of premium spirits.

Price:Cocktails: €13

Why visit:For brunch, a sunny lunch, sunset drinks, or vibrant evenings with handpicked music.

Our insider tip

• There's also a sisha menu.

Overview:Located right next to Monastiraki Metro Station, the stylish A for Athens is home to an urban Athens rooftop cocktail bar & restaurant, with a sleek and minimal design.

View:Here you are pretty much face to face to the Acropolis, and the views continue out over the Athens skyline.

Menu:Filled with Greek gastronomic aromas in terms of both food and drinks, including selected spirits from all over the world and small Greek breweries.

Price:Cocktails: €15 | Beers: €8.5

Why visit:All day for a great mix of Greek flavors and views.

Our insider tip

• There's shareable cocktails, including 'House Negroni' and 'House Old Fashioned'.

Overview:Found in the heart of the city, Athens Capital Center Hotel offers a rooftop experience out of the ordinary. Called Mappemonde, the 10th floor rooftop includes an elegant dining room and a spacious terrace mixing dining tables with comfy lounge sofas.

View:An unbelievable view over the Athens rooftops, to Acropolis & Lycabettus Hill.

Menu:A journey to the heart of the sun-drenched Mediterranean region, complemented with a fine selection of crafted signature cocktails and an impressive wine list.

Price:Cocktails: €18 | Beers: €10

Why visit:From business lunches to sunset drinks with friends and romantic evenings with a loved one.

Our insider tip

• Book your stay at the 5-star Athens Capital Center Hotel to swim with a view at the amazing rooftop pool.

Overview:Situated at the foot of the Acropolis, on top of Herodion Hotel, the elegant, lush and airy Point-a Bar & Restaurant is seasonal hot-spot with a highly stylish design, but an even more impressive view.

View:Breathtaking and unobstructed 360° vistas of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, which are 289 and 85 meters away respectively.

Menu:An extensive range of alluring signature cocktails, wines and spirits, as well as delicious Mediterranean cuisine with Greek traditional influence.

Price:Cocktails: €12

Why visit:For an alfresco experience right next to Athens most famous monument.

Our insider tip

• Open evenings from May to October.

Overview:The spacious, lush and elegant Elysium Rooftop Dining& Cocktails is a 7th floor roof garden oasis, offering exquisite cuisine, creative cocktails and a warm atmosphere.

View:Breathtaking views of the Acropolis.

Menu:Brunch favorites, an all day menu filled with fresh Greek flavours, crafted signature cocktails, fresh spritzes and a fine selection of Greek wines.

Price:Cocktails: €14 | Beers: €7

Why visit:For a special celebration, sunset sips or a casual meal above the heart of Athens.

Our insider tip

• With plenty of retractable covers, the rooftop can feel both open and airy, and cosy and secluded.

Overview:Hidden in the alleys of Monastiraki, Couleur Locale is a vibrant and trendy Athens rooftop bar, offering a local touch over several floors.

View:The higher you go, the better the views over Acropolis and Plaka gets.

Menu:Creative tapas and finger foods, as well as everything from crafted signature cocktails, to special coffees and homemade juices.

Price:Cocktails: €12 | Beers: €6

Why visit:To relax in the sunshine or enjoy vibrant DJ sessions at night. This is an all day and all year venue for elevated Athens fun.

Our insider tip

• No booking required.

Overview:Found in the heart of Athens, the rooftop at the Ergon House offers an urban and tropical respite above the hectic streets, and the highly charming and beach-chic rooftop bar is decorated with lush green trees and twinkling fairy lights.

View:Fantastic views over Acropolis.

Menu:From the cool cocktail truck on the terrace you can order carefully crafted and creative creations that balance the flavours and evoke the aromas of Greece.

Why visit:For summer evening sips with an Acropolis view.

Our insider tip

• Open from April to October.

Overview:Perched on top of a renovated and unique building in the heart of the historic center, City ZEN is a modern all-day rooftop, set over two levels.

View:The lush and stylish open-air terrace offers panoramic views over the Acropolis and the city skyline..

Menu:Handmade Mediterranean-inspired comfort food, complemented with a fine selection of crafted cocktails, aperitivos, wine, spirits and beers.

Price:Cocktails: €13 | Beers: €7

Why visit:For a relaxing coffee and brunch in the sunshine, drinks during the golden sunset, or evenings filled with dining and fun.

Overview:Found elevated above Monastiraki Square, 360 Cocktail Bar is a vibrant, trendy and popular Athens rooftop bar and restaurant, mixing an industrial-style interior with a lush rooftop garden.

View:Amazing views over Acropolis, Parthenon and downtown Athens.

Menu:A journey of tastes among Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, as well as a wide selection of signature cocktails taking inspiration from all over Greece.

Price:Cocktails: €14

Why visit:For fine and fun drinks and food, from early to late.

Our insider tip

• Don't miss the rooftop brunch.

Overview:Perched on the 21st floor of the President Hotel Athens, the stylish and comfy Penthouse 21 is the highest hotel rooftop bar in Athens (and all of Greece).

View:Unsurprisingly, you get a breathtaking 360° view over all of Athens.

Menu:Mediterranean and international cuisine along with a large variety of coktails and other drinks.

Price:Cocktails: €14 | Beer: €7

Why visit:For sophisticated, elevated and stylish vibes with friends or a loved one.

Our insider tip

• The amazing rooftop pool is exclusive to guests staying at President Hotel Athens.

Overview:Perched on top of the fabulous Athens Utopia Ermou, between Monastiraki Square and Syntagma Square, Theathine invites to a tranquil escape amidst Athens' vibrant energy.

View:Uninterrupted and panoramic views over Athens, with the Acropolis as a majestic focal point.

Menu:A delectable array of Greek tapas, complemented with an impressive selection of Greek wines, as well as handcrafted signature cocktails and fresh drinks.

Price:Cocktails: €13

Why visit:Anyone looking for crafted food and drinks with a view.

Our insider tip

• Every Wednesday means old Greek folk songs on the rooftop.

Overview:The Artist Athens comes with a unique and quite magic rooftop bar and restaurant, holding not one, but two rooftop terraces. One is for sit down dinners and one is for cocktails and bites.

View:Outstanding views over Acropolis and Athens.

Menu:The restaurant takes you on a culinary adventure among global delicacies, while the bar offers a bit more chill setting to indulge in imaginative signature cocktails and modern street food.

Price:Cocktails: €13 | Beers: €6

Why visit:For a cosy, intimate and somewhat mystic rooftop experience.

Our insider tip

• For a special evening, go for a full tasting menu.

Overview:On the 10th floor of the modern Electra Metropolis you find one of the most luxurius rooftop terraces Athens has to offer, including gourmet restaurant Metropolis Roof Garden, the stylish rooftop cocktail bar M Bar, and a beautiful rooftop pool.

View:Magical and unobstructed views of the Acropolis.

Menu:Creative Mediterranean cuisine, an impressive wine list, perfectly crafted signature cocktails and premium spirits.

Price:Cocktails: €18 | Beers: €9

Why visit:For poolside sips with a view, an elevated lunch or dinner, or a mix of both.

Our insider tip

• M Bar works on a walk-in basis, while reservations are highly recommended for dinner at the Metropolis Roof Garden.

Overview:A very stylish rooftop bar and restaurant, located on top of NEW Hotel, about 200 meters from Syntagma Square.

View:360° panoramics that include lots of Athens historical landmarks.

Menu:Greek / Mediterranean inspired food and a large selection of drinks, from cocktails to local and international wines.

Price:Cocktails: €21 | Beers: €9

Why visit:For a sunny meal, a romatic evening or some stylish drinks.

Our insider tip

• Sunday rooftop brunch is usually available from mid-October to late April.

Overview:Found just across the Metropolitan Cathedral, Ciel Athens is a stylish and lush all-day rooftop, filled with Mediterranean vibes.

View:Stunning views of the Acropolis, Lycabettus and the Temple of Hephaestus.

Menu:All-day brunch, fresh street food and Mediterranean mains, as well as signature & classic cocktails and plenty of other refreshing options.

Price:Cocktails: €11 | Beers: €5.5

Why visit:Laid back and low key, perfect for charming and relaxing eats and drinks with a view.

Overview:BIOS is a modern arts and performance center on Piraeus Street, hosting everything from movies and concerts to DJ sessions. Best of all, this innovative venue also houses a really cool Athens rooftop bar.

View:Perfect views over the majestic Parthenon.

Menu:From famous popsicle cocktails to more classic drinks.

Why visit:To enjoy drinks and a vibrant, all-are welcome atmosphere.

Our insider tip

• Expect regular apperances from both local and international DJs.

Overview:Located on top of an apartment building in Monastiraki, Anglais Athens is a beautiful all day rooftop, that is somewhat of a hidden gem for visitors, but highly popular among the local crowd.

View:Amazing panoramas stretching from Lycabettus Hill to far beyond the Acropolis.

Menu:Plenty of Italian-inspired dishes, and a great array of crafted cocktails and other refreshing drinks.

Price:Cocktails: €12 | Beers: €6

Why visit:For local vibes during afternoon coffee, sunset drinks, a casual dinner or buzzing evenings.

Overview:Set right in the heart of the city, Melia Athens Hotel holds one of the most stylish terraces Athens has to offer, called Sky Lounge Rooftop Dining Bar.

View:The seasonal rooftop offers a spectacular view to the Acropolis and the Lycabettus Hill.

Menu:Traditional Mediterranean cuisine, local wines and exquisite cocktails.

Price:Cocktails: €12 | Beers: €7

Why visit:As in-house guest for sunny hours by the rooftop pool, as an outside visitor for stylish evenings above Athens.

Our insider tip

• Usually open from mid-April to mid-November.

Overview:Buena Vista Social Bar is a hidden and quite unique Athens rooftop gem, offering plenty of Cuban vibes, mixed with classic and fantastic views.

View:Not sky-high, but the rooftop still offers a marvelous, panoramic and unobstructed view of the Acropolis.

Menu:Filled with Caribbean influences, ranging from cool, crafted and colorful signature and classic cocktails, to street food-style dishes.

Price:Cocktails: €13

Why visit:For a cheerful and comfy atmosphere, perfect for drinks, bites and views pretty much anytime.

Overview:A modern and stylish rooftop terrace with a rooftop swimming pool, a great restaurant and a cool bar. Perched on the 9th floor of the chic Hotel Fresh, close to Monastiraki.

View:A breathtaking skyline scene of Athens, with views in all directions.

Menu:Healthy and classic Mediterranean cuisine and a large selection of signature and vintage cocktails, as well as an impressive wine list.

Price:Cocktails: €14 | Bites: €7

Why visit:For both relaxing and sunny lounging in the day, as well as fun night time dinner and cocktails with a view.

Our insider tip

• Book your stay at the hotel to enjoy the fantastic rooftop pool.

Overview:Right in the heart of Athens you will find this fine dining oasis and sleek bar, located on the 7th floor of the King George II Palace Hotel.

View:Fantastic views of the historical sites of Athens, including the Acropolis.

Menu:Modern cusine with inspiration from the classic Greek kitchen, an impressive wine list and crafted classic cocktails.

Price:Cocktails: €24

Why visit:For elegant and tasty dinner and/or evening sips with a view.

Our insider tip

• The restaurant has been awarded several times, so expect flavors of the highest class.

Overview:Located in the heart of Athens, the top floor of Hotel Novotel Athenes offers a rooftop pool, rooftop bar and rooftop restaurant.

View:Majestic 360° views of the Lycabettus Hill, the Acropolis and the city skyline.

Menu:International cuisine, signature cocktails and wine.

Why visit:For a cosy night out with friends and family.

Our insider tip

• The rooftop is seasonal, and open during the warmer months.

Overview:Perched on top of the cosy Plaka Hotel, right between Monastiraki and Syntagma Square, the Roof Garden Snack Bar is a friendly and charming spot to enjoy Athens from above.

View:Fantastic views of the Acropolis, the old city of Plaka, Monastiraki area and much more.

Menu:A good selection of various cocktails, wines and beer.

Why visit:To bring a date or gather family and friends for a chill out night with fantastic views.