Psiri, Athens is the place to head for if you are looking for a great combination of good food and an exciting nightlife. Psiri has evolved into a popular destination for Athens nightlife. Psiri, Athens is as authentically Greek as it is internationally touristy. This old neighborhood, located north-west of Monastiraki, is just a ten minutes’ walk away from the Plaka. The fame of Psiri as one of the most popular Tourist Attractions in Athens is due to fact that it is a center of ethnic Greek and themed restaurants, chic and alternative bars and clubs, well known art galleries and theatres and quirky, little shops.
Psiri, Athens is lovingly called ‘the Soho of Athens’ and you come here and know why it is called so. You can spend a great evening here and expect to indulge in more fun and entertainment as the evening grows into night and it can go on till the wee hours of night. And, there is plenty to visit, explore and experience. You can visit some of the galleries and museums here. The Gramophone Museum is one such unique place which you cannot miss to visit while you are here.
Let your evening start off with a glass of ouzo or wine and you can ask for pikilia which is a small variety of starters to go with it. The traditional-style ouzeries like the Rebekkas are the places where you should go for this. You will find a large number of restaurants in Psiri, Athens. The choices are wide – ethnic or international style eateries like Godzilla or plush Red Marrakech with impressive décor and music often playing live DJ or band or fun restaurants with a funky touch like Multi Culti and Vanilla.
If you are looking for authentic Greek, Mediterranean fusion, traditional or regional cuisine, you can come to Taki 13. It offers homemade traditional fare, Psipsina, mezedopoleia, starter dishes and excellent basic main courses. Among the several bar-restaurants the Thai influenced Guru Bar deserves a special mention. Astron, Babalu, Bee, Free Your Base, Godzilla, Inoteka, Mad Club and Privilege are just a few of the names that you can keep in mind while you come to Psiri, Athens.
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