For over 3,000 years, wine has been Athens’s social glue – from ancient symposium debates to modern bohemian nights. Today, a new generation of wine bars is redefining the city’s wine culture.
These hotspots mix low intervention Greek vintages, hip neighborhood vibes and global design influences making every glass a story.
Here are four of our handpicked favorites that capture the essence of this vibrant, contemporary Athenian scene.
1. Heteroclito Wine Bar & Bistro
A beloved local cornerstone in Syntagma, Heteroclito helped spark Athens’s natural wine renaissance. Tucked into a bustling alley, it offers a rotating list of 25–30 by the glass labels featuring rare Greek varietals like Assyrtiko, Robola, and amber wines. Intimate seating inside or sidewalk facing pairs perfectly with cheese, cold cuts, and thoughtful conversation.
📍 Fokionos 2, Athens 105 63
2. Warehouse
Set in a former warehouse in a colorful, youthful neighborhood, Warehouse blends industrial-chic design with a dynamic wine list that spans Greek and international picks . Ideal for exploring new varietals, it also dazzles with Italian inspired dishes: think fresh pasta and small plates, that rival the wine in both creativity and flavor.
📍 Valtetsiou 21, Athens 106 8
3. Tanini Agapi Mou
In the heart of Exarchia, this offbeat wine bar champions natural, biodynamic, and organic wines sourced directly from vineyard to bottle. With a quirky, DIY vibe and a flourishing community of young wine lovers, it also curates an annual natural wine festival, an authentic celebration of modern Greek wine culture.
📍 91 Ippokratous & Methonis St., Athens 106 80
4. Birdman
Don’t let the Japanese grill concept fool you—Birdman’s bartenders pour some of the most precise wine selections in Athens. Pair focused Greek wines with creative cocktails and elevated bites like Wagyu nigiri, Japanese sandwiches, and skewer-grilled satay, all enjoyed right at the wood-accented bar.
📍 Voulis 35, Athens 105 57
Smart Tip: Order a Wine Flight & Toast “Yia Mas!” Like a Local
Explore wine flights
Instead of a full glass, go for a tasting flight—typically 3–6 small pours featuring whites, reds, and even orange or natural wines. At spots like Warehouse or Tanini Agapi Mou, this lets you experience a broad spectrum of Greek varietals (like Assyrtiko, Xinomavro) in one sitting. It’s an educative, flavor packed journey. Pick up tiny nuances of each grape while nibbling on local bites
Toast in Greek with “Yia Mas!”
Before sipping, clink glasses and say “Yia Mas!” , which means “to our health.” For a more personal touch, use “Stin Ygeia Sou!” meaning “to your health” to an individual friend. This simple gesture connects you to ancient Greek hospitality, ritual, and camaraderie, turning a drink into a shared cultural moment .
