Άρθρα·Εβδομάδα 27.09.26
New Destinations: Cocktail Bars, Fire-Cooked Feasts and Souvlaki in Every Shape
This week, Localtime welcomed over a dozen newcomers across Athens, from Koukaki's Italian-Japanese fine dining to cinema bars and inventive desserts.

Cinema draws the first act at BAR 2046 Maps Instagram site, set inside Cinobo Opera on Akadimias. Crafted cocktails nod to Wong Kar-wai’s iconic film as mid-century style meets projection-room mood lighting.

In Rouf, Focu Sauvage Maps Instagram transforms open-fire technique for the city, blending earthy Greek flavors with modern craft. Nearby in Exarchia, arcade hideaway Sinafi Maps Instagram balances casual Greek comfort fare with an evening cocktail focus.

Koukaki’s Ristorante di Caravaggio Maps Instagram introduces ‘itameshi’—a blend of Italian and Japanese influences—uncommon in Athens. Souvlaki takes the spotlight downtown at Αψύς Maps Instagram, where chef Yannis Liokas brings renewed care and ingredients to the classic.

For all-day tastes, Γοργόνα (Gorgona) Maps%2C%20%CE%95%CF%85%CF%86%CF%81%CE%AC%CE%BD%CE%BF%CF%81%CE%BF%CF%82%2035%2C%20%CE%A0%CE%B1%CE%B3%CE%BA%CF%81%CE%AC%CF%84%CE%B9%2C%20%CE%91%CE%B8%CE%AE%CE%BD%CE%B1) in Pangrati morphs smoothly from Greek breakfast café to meze and cocktails by night.
A modern Greek soundtrack and creative plates headline Pony Club Maps Instagram site on the Ilisia-Kaisariani line—open all week from 5 PM to 1 AM.

Elsewhere, notable landings range from Ugly Rolls Glyfada site to Bee Bros site in Nea Smyrni for sugar-free treats, and Moshi Moshi Instagram in Alimos for Japanese comfort bites.
All this joins a weekend filled with concerts, heritage events and standout museum visits.