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transforms into a happening bar that rocks till late. The basement hosts art exhibitions
and there's a theatre upstairs.
Gin Joint
COCKTAIL BAR
(Lada 1, Syntagma; Syntagma)
They call it Gin Joint for a reason: sample 60 gins or oth-
er fancy beverages, some with historical notes on their origin.
Galaxy Bar
BAR
(Stadiou 10, Syntagma; Mon-Sat; Syntagma)
Not to be confused with the Hilton's sky
bar, this sweet little wood- panelled place has a homey saloon feel.
6979470638; Amerikis 6, Syntagma;
11pm-7am Thu-Sat;
Syntagma)
If you just can't
call it a night...DJs party till dawn.
Oinoscent
WINE BAR
( 210 322 9374;
www.oinoscent.gr
; Voulis 45-47, Plaka; Syntagma)
Drop in for a vast array
of Greek and international wines, or pick up a bottle for the road.
Toy
COCKTAIL BAR
(Plateia Karytsi 10, Syntagma; Syntagma)
Thirty-somethings gather at this old favourite
for coffee by day and glam cocktails by night.
James Joyce
PUB
( 210 323 5055; Astingos 12, Monastiraki; Monastiraki)
The Guinness is free flowing at
this Irish pub with decent food (mains €9 to €14), live music and loads of travellers and
expats.