An innovative bar and restaurant in Athens, known for its unique fermentation-focused cocktails, house-made fruit wines, and a food menu designed to complement its beverages.
Chef Dimitris Dafopoulos is known for his commitment to sustainability, particularly through fermentation of wines and beers, and a strong focus on minimal waste practices in his culinary ventures. He has an...
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Last updated: 7/6/2026, 4:28:09 AM
Key Information
Line Athens is an innovative bar and restaurant located in a renovated art gallery in Kato Petralona, Athens. It embodies a 'Method of Anarchy' philosophy, blending scientific precision with natural fermentation processes. The venue is renowned for its house-fermented fruit wines ('Why-ins'), creative cocktails, and a food menu meticulously designed to complement its unique beverage offerings. It operates as an all-day spot, transitioning from a sun-drenched brunch location with a lush courtyard to a high-energy night-time mixology lab, all within a zero-waste ecosystem.
Customers consistently praise Line Athens for its exceptional hospitality, with staff described as warm, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and genuinely welcoming. The cocktails are lauded as truly wonderful, highly inventive, and world-class, with spirit-free options receiving equal acclaim. The food is considered thoughtful and delicious, with specific dishes like fried cauliflower and potato wedges receiving high praise. The atmosphere is described as effortlessly cool yet welcoming, making it a must-visit destination for those interested in food, cocktails, fermentation, and outstanding service.
Additional Details
Line Athens is celebrated for its commitment to sustainability, operating a zero-waste ecosystem where byproducts from its fermentation lab are repurposed for other menu items, such as their legendary Bread Experience. The venue's industrial-chic design, with soaring ceilings and exposed concrete, reflects its modern and experimental ethos.
Line Athens is open for extended hours, offering an all-day experience. It is ideal for brunch during the day and transforms into a bustling hub for night-time mixology. Reservations are highly recommended, especially for weekend evenings, to secure a table.
Awards & Recognition
The World's 50 Best Bars - Ranked No. 8 • 2025
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My husband and I had our first dinner in Greece at Line, and it immediately set the bar incredibly high for the rest of our trip. The hospitality was exceptionally warm, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish.
It’s easy to see why Line continues earning international recognition among the world’s best bars. Every recommendation was outstanding - especially the fried cauliflower with strawberry miso and lacto-fermented peach slices was wildly creative while still being genuinely delicious. Also, don’t skip the potato wedges with the warm cheesy mayo, as these were in my top 5 best fried potatoes I’ve ever had. Finally, the beef carpaccio with marinated beet greens and a creamy, chopped pickle sauce was absolutely ridiculous — easily my husband’s favorite dish of the trip so far.
Enough of the food, though… they ARE a bar after all. As someone drinking spiritfree cocktails, I felt like my own beverage experience was just as elevated and carefully crafted as the alcoholic menu, which is surprisingly rare even at highly acclaimed bars.
The team also took extra time to dig through their back-stock of merch to find the perfect hoodies to bring home from Greece, which made the whole experience feel even more special and memorable. Line knows how to go above and beyond!
If you’re traveling through Athens and care about food, cocktails, fermentation, and/or exceptional hospitality, make this a priority stop. They’re open far more hours than they’re closed, so you really have no excuse!!!
Line is currently the highest-ranked bar in Athens, sitting at No. 8 on the World’s 50 Best Bars list. Although it is slightly removed from the city centre, it is still within walking distance of the Acropolis. More than just a cocktail bar, it operates throughout the day as a café and brunch spot. I visited on a sunny Saturday afternoon and chose a table in the spacious courtyard rather than the equally attractive interior. After starting with a coffee, I sampled all three of the venue’s house-produced grapeless wines—made from honey, apple and pomegranate—ultimately settling on the pomegranate, which was my favourite. I rounded off the visit with a Penicillin Highball.
Line Athens is an essential stop for anyone serious about cocktails!
The drinks are truly wonderful and highly inventive, focusing on unique flavors and house-made ferments (definitely try a cocktail with their "Why-ins"!).
What made the experience even better was the friendly staff—they are welcoming, knowledgeable, and passionate about their craft.
Fantastic atmosphere and world-class mixology. Go for the drinks, stay for the service! A must-visit bar!
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I love how creative their cocktails are. Mine had a ball made of different types of Greek cheese and you had to give it a bite and then take a sip of the cocktail, 10/10.
Their olives and potato wedges were supreme. I would definitely come back!
I recommend making a reservation beforehand :)
Line is an absolute must visit in Athens. The atmosphere is effortlessly cool yet welcoming, with a real attention to detail in every aspect.
The cocktails are creative, perfectly balanced, and clearly crafted with serious skill and passion.
The team is knowledgeable, friendly, and makes the whole experience feel relaxed and special at the same time.
Easily one of the best bar experiences in Athens!
