Athens boasts a rich network of museum cafés that elevate the cultural experience by blending cuisine, ambiance, and views. Among them, the Acropolis Museum Café & Restaurant stands out with its panoramic Parthenon view and elegant Greek menu, often featuring seasonal ingredients and themed gastronomic events. Mondays 09:00-17:00, Fridays & Saturdays 09:00-24:00, Tuesdays to Thursdays, Sundays 09:00-20:00
Museums Cafes
The Benaki Museum (Koumpari Street) offers a rooftop café with views of the National Garden. Its Mediterranean-inspired menu includes gourmet light meals and rotating chef-curated selections. The space also hosts cultural events like concerts and lectures.
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 10:00-01:00, Sundays, Mondays 10:00-18:00, Tuesdays closed
In the heart of the city, the Benaki Museum of Islamic Art Café provides a stylish rooftop setting with vistas of historic Athens. The café serves light, Mediterranean- and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes in a peaceful, upscale environment. Open Saturdays and Sundays 10:00-18:00, closed during August
The Garden Café at the National Archaeological Museum offers a more relaxed experience in a leafy courtyard, serving coffee, snacks, and sandwiches. It's a hidden gem ideal for quiet breaks and doesn’t require a museum ticket for entry.
Tuesday 13:00-20:00, Wednesdays to Mondays 8:00-20:00, no museum ticket required
Set within the elegant garden of Heinrich Schliemann’s mansion, the Iliou Melathron (Numismatic Museum) Garden Café exudes old-world charm. Surrounded by citrus trees and mosaics, guests can enjoy light Greek fare accompanied by live jazz or classical music. Mondays to Sundays 08:00-22:00
The National Gallery Café, redesigned with modern flair, offers a minimalist space with city views and an inventive Greek menu crafted by contemporary chefs, aligning beautifully with the museum’s modern art collection.
Mondays 10:00-18:00, Wednesdays 12:00-20:00, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 10:00-18:00, Tuesdays closed
In Pangrati, the Goulandris Museum of Modern Art Café emphasizes health-conscious cuisine in a chic setting. The café is known for organic offerings and frequent collaborations with local culinary talents, attracting both art lovers and brunch-goers.
Wednesdays to Mondays 10.00-18.00, Friday 10.00-20.00, Tuesdays closed, to visit the café-restaurant during its opening hours, no entrance ticket is required
Finally, the Museum of Cycladic Art Café is known for its intimate atmosphere and regional Cycladic flavors, seamlessly blending design, culture, and gastronomy.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays 10:00-17:00, Thursdays 10:00-20:00, Sundays 11:00-17:00, Tuesdays closed
Together, these cafés offer more than just refreshments—they serve as cultural extensions of Athens’ premier museums, making them ideal spots for relaxation, inspiration, and taste.
Galleries
Zoumboulakis Gallery + Art Shop
From its roots as an antique store in 1912, Zoumboulakis Gallery has evolved into a cornerstone of Athens’ art scene. With multiple creative spaces and a dynamic exhibition program, it champions both rising talents and international collections. Artful living takes shape at the Art Shop of the gallery, through a handpicked collection of refined furniture and unique objets d’art by some of the world’s most iconic design houses. With exclusive representation of distinguished names such as Cappellini, Tina Frey, Astier de Villatte, and Les Etains du Campanile, the gallery offers timeless creations that embody elegance, craftsmanship, and contemporary sophistication.
6 Kriezotou Str., Kolonaki
Ileana Tounta Contemporary Art Center
A cultural haven in the heart of the city, the Ileana Tounta Contemporary Art Center offers more than exhibitions – it offers experiences. Housing two galleries, a concept shop, and the lush 48 Urban Garden café, it hosts everything from theater and poetry to over 250 art shows. The works may change, but the emotional resonance remains constant. Currently hosting Dimitra Vamialis’ work “Pinot Noir”, on view until 31/7.
48 Armatolon & Klefton Str., Athens
Kapopoulos Fine Arts
Stands as one of Greece’s leading contemporary art spaces, celebrated for its dynamic showcase of both established and emerging artists. Since its founding in 1991, the gallery has grown into an influential presence, with locations in Athens, Mykonos, and Limassol, extending its reach both nationally and internationally. Its diverse program features a curated selection of contemporary paintings, sculptures, and mixed media works that reflect the evolving art scene. The gallery collaborates with acclaimed Greek and international artists, including Alekos Fassianos, Pavlos, and Romero Britto, offering collectors and art lovers access to works of significant artistic value. Beyond exhibitions, it is also known for its art auctions and consulting services, serving as a trusted destination for collectors and cultural connoisseurs alike. With elegant exhibition spaces and a commitment to excellence, the gallery continues to play a vital role in shaping and promoting the contemporary art scene in Greece and beyond. Whether visiting a solo presentation or a thoughtfully curated group show, guests can expect a visually engaging and culturally enriching experience.
Skoufa 5, Athens, +302103637652
Rebecca Camhi Gallery
Since 1995, Rebecca Camhi Gallery has been a luminous thread in the fabric of Athens’ contemporary art scene. With a focus on Mediterranean voices and a roster of acclaimed international artists, it offers a refined, ever-evolving view of the global art conversation. Currently on view is the “Astrakhan transmigration” exhibition of awarded DeAnna Maganias, running through 27/9.
9 Leonidou Str., Athens
TAF / The Art Foundation
Born from the transformation of an abandoned city-center building in 2009, TAF is more than a gallery -it’s a living, breathing cultural experiment. With its mix of contemporary exhibitions, buzzing café-bar, and curated art shop, this collaborative space invites conversation, community, and creative risk in equal measure.
5 Normanou Str., Athens
