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210 331 3733; Thiseos 16, Syntagma;
Syntagma)
Athens' newest hipster hang also
serves a mean cocktail.
Melina
CAFE
(Lyssiou 22, Plaka; Akropoli, Monastiraki)
An ode to the great Merkouri, Melina offers
charm and intimacy out of the hectic centre.
Seven Jokers
BAR
(Voulis 7, Syntagma; Syntagma)
Lively and central Seven Jokers anchors the party block,
also shared by spacious
42
(around the corner) which serves cocktails in wood-panelled
splendour.
Syntagma)
Fab cocktail mixologists concoct the tipples of your
dreams.
Syntagma)
This cool bar-cafe with great music hides out at
the end of a narrow arcade.
Brettos
BAR
(Kydathineon 41, Plaka; Akropoli)
You won't find any happening bars in Plaka, but Bret-
tos is a delightful old bar and distillery with a stunning wall of colourful bottles and huge
barrels. Sample its home brands of wine, ouzo, brandy and other spirits.
Booze Cooperativa
CAFE, BAR
( 211 400 0863;
www.boozecooperativa.com
; Kolokotroni 57, Syntagma; 10am-late Mon-Fri,
from 3pm Sat, from noon Sun; ; Monastiraki)
By day, this laid-back arty hangout is full
of young Athenians playing chess and backgammon and working on their Macs; later it
