Drunky Goat: The Wine Philosophy Continues in the Stoa Arsakeiou

The historic Stoa Arsakeiou has returned to the heart of Athens with a fresh new look, combining gastronomy, shopping, culture, and community. Centred around its newly revamped atrium and the concept of the communal table, it brings together diverse food and drink proposals, aiming to become the city’s newest meeting point.

Among the new arrivals is an evolution of the original Drunky Goat in Syntagma, now set in a much larger space offering a more comprehensive wine experience. The philosophy, however, remains unchanged: to help you better explore the Greek vineyard, taste different varieties, and above all, discover what truly suits your palate—free from the awkwardness and elitism that so often accompany wine culture.

Inspired by the satyrs of Dionysus, Drunky Goat approaches wine with a playful attitude, humour, and a firmly anti-snob ethos. Wine flights remain at the heart of the experience, while the new location introduces wine dispensers, giving guests even more freedom to sample various labels and varieties during a single visit.

Exploration becomes even more interactive through the Blind Goat Game—Drunky Goat’s award-winning web app—and the Discovery Club. Here, you can access details about the wines you taste and, based on your preferences, gradually build your own personal wine profile so future recommendations get closer and closer to your exact tastes.

Wine is paired with platters featuring Greek cheeses, cold cuts, and other accompaniments, with more kitchen options slated to roll out gradually. Meanwhile, the upper level can host private events and gatherings, adding yet another dimension to the vibrant new space.

Perhaps the most significant difference from the original Drunky Goat is the expanded cellar. It remains proudly focused on the Greek vineyard—with an emphasis on indigenous varieties and small-scale producers—while periodically opening a window to a different wine-producing nation. Italy is the featured guest country for this season, to be followed by Spain and Portugal.

What is more, the cellar isn't just something to browse before sitting down at your table. You can pick out a bottle to take home, grab one of the curated thematic wine boxes as a gift, or choose a bottle right off the shelf to enjoy on the spot—either in the Stoa atrium or inside Drunky Goat itself, for a modest corkage fee.

Ultimately, Drunky Goat Stoa strives to make wine a little easier to explore and a lot more fun to discover—whether you already know exactly what you’re looking for or are simply starting out with a single glass and the curiosity to try something new.