Top 20 · Athens, Greece
Top 20 Nightlife & Clubs in Athens
Athens nights start late and finish at sunrise. From Gazi's clubs and underground techno to live jazz, Greek bouzoukia and the Riviera's summer beach clubs, these are the twenty best nights out.
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Live music & DJs
1. Six d.o.g.s
The most respected music venue in central Athens: a multi-level arts space with a magical garden bar, gigs and DJ sets almost every night.
6-8 AvramiotouDetails View on map
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Concert venue
2. Gagarin 205
One of the city's longest-running live venues, hosting rock, indie and international touring bands. A rooftop open-air stage in summer.
205 Liosion AveDetails View on map
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Jazz
3. Half Note Jazz Club
Athens' premier jazz room, presenting Greek and international artists in an intimate seated setting. Book ahead for the big names.
17 TrivonianouDetails View on map
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Rooftop & stage
4. Gazarte
A stylish venue opposite Kerameikos metro with a concert stage, restaurant and a rooftop bar looking straight at the Acropolis.
32-34 VoutadonDetails View on map
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Mainstream club
5. Lohan
Gazi's best-known club for a big night out: mainstream electronic and Greek pop, stylish crowds and table service. Open Wednesday to Saturday until late.
22 IakchouDetails View on map
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Culture hub
6. Bios
An industrial building turned cultural hub, with a basement club, cinema, exhibitions and a rooftop. Indie electronic, experimental nights and themed parties.
84 PireosDetails View on map
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Techno
7. Steam Athens
A serious destination for techno and tech-house, with a big sound system and international guest DJs in a raw industrial space.
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Underground
8. Crow Club
A small, dark and much-loved underground club for techno and leftfield electronic music. Where Athens' dedicated dancers end up.
4 IakchouDetails View on map
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Underground
9. Tranzistor
A compact DJ bar in Psyrri playing underground techno and house, with a friendly crowd that spills onto the street.
13 KaraiskakiDetails View on map
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Experimental
10. SMUT
An underground venue for techno and experimental electronic music, with regular club nights and a forward-thinking line-up.
17 SalaminosDetails View on map
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Alternative
11. Second Skin
A long-running alternative club with darkwave, electro and industrial nights, plus deeper sounds in its Red Room.
49 PlataionDetails View on map
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All-day venue
12. Booze Cooperativa
A creative cooperative that runs from morning coffee to late-night DJs, with exhibitions, board games, jazz and indie nights.
57 KolokotroniDetails View on map
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Creative hub
13. Romantso
A former printing house turned creative hub near Omonia, hosting parties, concerts and markets in a buzzing, arty space.
3 AnaxagoraDetails View on map
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Bar-theatre
14. Faust
A bar-theatre in the historic centre with live music, stand-up comedy and cabaret shows on its stage, and a lively bar in front.
12 Athinaidos (also 11 Kalamiotou)Details View on map
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Soul & R&B
15. Soul
A Psyrri favourite with a garden and dance floor, playing soul, R&B, hip-hop and Latin to a friendly late-night crowd.
65 EvripidouDetails View on map
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LGBTQ+
16. Sodade2
One of the city's best-loved LGBTQ+ clubs, with two rooms of pop and electronic music and a welcoming, high-energy crowd.
10 TriptolemouDetails View on map
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Live Greek music
17. Posidonio
The Athens Riviera's leading bouzoukia: big-name Greek singers, flowers thrown at the stage and an unforgettable Greek night out. Book a table.
18 Posidonos AveDetails View on map
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Summer only
18. Bolivar Beach Bar
A landmark summer beach club on the Riviera, with sunset sessions and international DJ residencies. Open roughly May to September.
Alimos beachfrontDetails View on map
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Summer only
19. Island Club
A glamorous clifftop restaurant-club above the sea, one of the Riviera's most stylish summer nights out. Open roughly May to September.
27th km Athens–Sounio AveDetails View on map
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Summer
20. Astir Beach
An exclusive beach on the Vouliagmeni peninsula with crystal-clear water, smart sunbeds and summer DJ sessions.
Apollonos AveDetails View on map
Clubs get busy after 1am. Riviera beach clubs are usually open May to September. Entry prices vary by night, so check before you go.