A Small Momento to CELebrate our One Year
It’s no secret that the streets and markets of Athens have led to the conceptualisation of agora. a city we feel indebted to.
Before the idea of agora was born, we wandered its cobblestone streets in awe of the city’s grit — first solo, then as a team — To listen. To taste. To see. to feel. even to touch.
Each trip, we came back with notes, with photos, with bellies full of souvlaki, grilled fish and chickpea stews. we Took back home memories of the sound of cutlery in courtyards, and the sun bleached textures of a city that never quite sits still.
AGORA was never about imitation. It was about distillation. About taking its raw, unfiltered beauty and letting it shape our space, our menu, our energy. after one year, it feels right to turn the camera back towards where it all began.
So we made a small momento — a folded, little keepsake that gathers together the people, places, and plates that shaped us. From late-night souvlaki hideaways to backstreet bars, from sunlit taverna tables to city walks through crumbling marble and neon signs — to a city that has given us so much.
a thank you To Athens, To the people, places and friends we have made along the way, and to all those who share the same love for this incredible city. a little guide on some of our favourite places. yamas.
FOOD
1. Taverna ton Filon
Argous 66, Athina 104 41
The kind of place you stumble into and never want to leave. true hospitality by giorgos and proper cooking by Ioannis.
2. Stou Lou (Wine & Cook House)
Konstantinoupoleos Ave. 104, Athina 104 35
elevated plates and wine list to match.
3. Seychelles
Keramikou 49, Athina 104 36
Neighbourhood taverna with natural wine. food you want to eat.
4. Pharaoh
Solomou 54, Athina 106 82
A new-school classic. great cooking. great wines.
5. Tavern Klimataria
Pl. Theatrou 2, Athina 105 52
hearty stews, humble cooking, the best kind. live music and tables that dance late into the night.
6. Diporto
Sokratous 9 &, Theatrou 2, Athina 105 52
No menu, no sign. just trust the old boy. eat everything.
7. ΛΙΝΟΥ ΣΟΥΜΠΑΣΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΣΙΑ
Μελανθίου 2, Αθήνα 105 54
Kalamida 9, Athina 105 54
masters of effortless simplicity on a plate, in the best way possible.
8. Manari Taverna
Pl. Agion Theodoron 3, Athina 105 6
a refreshing take on an old-school taverna — perfect for a long lunch that turns into dinner.
9. Birdman
Voulis 35, Athina 105 5
Japanese Bar + Grill Skewers, sake, and late-night energy.
10. iodio Restaurant
Loukianou 36, Athina 106 75
a romantic one.
11. Akra
Aminta 12, Athina 116 35
open all day. solid kitchen. baking and pastries especially good.
12. Ex Machina
ampadokieous 34, athina 110 30
incredible, forward thinking, creative, elevated cooking.
13. Fita
Ntourm 1, Athina 117 45
Seasonal, thoughtful, low-lit. A go-to for a gentle evening.
14. Tomas Kebab [ Est. 1983 ]
Mitrou Sarkoudinou 49, Athina 117 44
No frills, no fanfare — just perfect souvlaki since forever.
drink
15. Line Athens
Agathodemonos 37, Athina 118 53
Cocktails with roots—ferments, fruit, and fun.
16. The Bar in Front of the Bar
Petraki 1, Athina 105 63
Tiny, cheeky, and always packed with good stories.
17. Baba au Rum
Klitiou 6, Athina 105 60
World-class drinks in a laid-back setting.
18. The Clumsies
Praxitelous 30, Athina 105 61
A bar that feels like home, if your home had bartenders this good.
COFFEE
19. Anana Coffee & Food
Praxitelous 33, Athina 105 60
a seriously good flat white. lovely site.
20. Dope Roasting Co
Vissis 25, Athina 105 51
great vibes. great coffee.