Thessaloniki’s first whisky bar has a very comprehensive and interesting selection of spirits. Perfect for an after-dinner drink, accompanied by a cigar from the cigar bar. [5 Aristotelous Square]
The glamour of a bygone era has been brought back with the restoration of this historic bathhouse, which was built in the late 16th century and was used as a warehouse for more than a hundred years after Thessaloniki’s liberation in 1912. If you’re not picky about your music, this is a good choice for early drinks. [3 Aghiou Nikolaou]
The Thessaloniki Concert Hall’s new bar-restaurant caters to a rather intellectual, well-dressed crowd and sports a Scandinavian design aesthetic. Located on the venue’s second floor, it affords a wonderful view over the sea, making you feel as though you’re floating on air if you find a seat at the outdoor tables. It serves coffee, food and drinks, turning up the volume come nightfall. [25th Martiou & Paralia]
Tucked away in one of Thessaloniki’s dozens of arcades, with a secret garden and excellent DJ sets, this is a playground-bar for adults, where the décor is retro and there are plenty of nooks to hang out with your friends, to less or more intense music. [31 Egnatia, Colombus Arcade]
The bartenders know their cocktails and aren’t shy about it. An uber-hipster hangout, it organizes frequent electro parties, though much of the action, or people-watching, takes place outside. [17 Polytechniou]
This may be the only bar in Thessaloniki where people still dance. Alternative in the right sense of the word and with nothing mainstream about it, this is the kind of place created by owners with a penchant for the job, with good service and great drinks, so they could have fun with their friends. Its laid back and absolutely unpretentious environment quickly made it the talk of the town. [4 Vassileos Irakliou]
This is the ultimate club for the metal, goth and death metal crowd. The live music stage hosts local and international talent playing different genres, including disco and new age. [1 Pindou, www.eightballclub.gr]
Very central yet well-hidden among the ruins of Thessaloniki’s Ottoman past, this bar is located inside an old bathhouse and has a rooftop area with nice view of the city. Tends to be preferred by youngsters for its cheap drinks and flirty buzz. [11 Mitropolitou Gennadiou.]
Old and worn by time, this is a classic with indie and rock music, and an easygoing vibe, in a three-story neoclassical mansion. The upper seating areas are popular for their views over the city’s hustle and bustle. Events and bazaars with handmade objects are held every Sunday. [6 Salaminos, Ladadika]
The renovated neoclassical edifice that houses this bar has a lovely courtyard, while the indoor areas are used to host art, comics and collage exhibitions by young artists, a vinyl store and a rich cultural agenda. The music has attitude, the crowd is a mix-and-match bunch, the coffee is good and the cocktails imaginative. [14C Melenikou]
Nena Dimitriou | December 2nd, 2015
Young or old, modern or traditional, ambient easy listening or pumping heavy metal, Thessaloniki’s bars come in every imaginable variety. When the sun sets, the locals head out for a drink. Choose your poison and join them to find out what makes this city’s bar scene so famous.
Thessaloniki’s first whisky bar has a very comprehensive and interesting selection of spirits. Perfect for an after-dinner drink, accompanied by a cigar from the cigar bar. [5 Aristotelous Square]
The glamour of a bygone era has been brought back with the restoration of this historic bathhouse, which was built in the late 16th century and was used as a warehouse for more than a hundred years after Thessaloniki’s liberation in 1912. If you’re not picky about your music, this is a good choice for early drinks. [3 Aghiou Nikolaou]
The Thessaloniki Concert Hall’s new bar-restaurant caters to a rather intellectual, well-dressed crowd and sports a Scandinavian design aesthetic. Located on the venue’s second floor, it affords a wonderful view over the sea, making you feel as though you’re floating on air if you find a seat at the outdoor tables. It serves coffee, food and drinks, turning up the volume come nightfall. [25th Martiou & Paralia]
Tucked away in one of Thessaloniki’s dozens of arcades, with a secret garden and excellent DJ sets, this is a playground-bar for adults, where the décor is retro and there are plenty of nooks to hang out with your friends, to less or more intense music. [31 Egnatia, Colombus Arcade]
The bartenders know their cocktails and aren’t shy about it. An uber-hipster hangout, it organizes frequent electro parties, though much of the action, or people-watching, takes place outside. [17 Polytechniou]
This may be the only bar in Thessaloniki where people still dance. Alternative in the right sense of the word and with nothing mainstream about it, this is the kind of place created by owners with a penchant for the job, with good service and great drinks, so they could have fun with their friends. Its laid back and absolutely unpretentious environment quickly made it the talk of the town. [4 Vassileos Irakliou]
This is the ultimate club for the metal, goth and death metal crowd. The live music stage hosts local and international talent playing different genres, including disco and new age. [1 Pindou, www.eightballclub.gr]
Very central yet well-hidden among the ruins of Thessaloniki’s Ottoman past, this bar is located inside an old bathhouse and has a rooftop area with nice view of the city. Tends to be preferred by youngsters for its cheap drinks and flirty buzz. [11 Mitropolitou Gennadiou.]
Old and worn by time, this is a classic with indie and rock music, and an easygoing vibe, in a three-story neoclassical mansion. The upper seating areas are popular for their views over the city’s hustle and bustle. Events and bazaars with handmade objects are held every Sunday. [6 Salaminos, Ladadika]
The renovated neoclassical edifice that houses this bar has a lovely courtyard, while the indoor areas are used to host art, comics and collage exhibitions by young artists, a vinyl store and a rich cultural agenda. The music has attitude, the crowd is a mix-and-match bunch, the coffee is good and the cocktails imaginative. [14C Melenikou]
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