Bar Brettos
Athens, Greece
The oldest active distillery in Athens, founded in 1909 by Michael Brettos at 41 Kidathineon Street in the heart of the Plaka district. The interior is adorned with a tall wall lined with hundreds of illuminated colorful bottles of their own liqueurs and old oak wine barrels. Traditional Greek spirits can be tasted on site. The menu includes anise-flavored ouzo made according to a hundred-year-old recipe, tsipouro distillate, mastic liqueur from the island of Chios, and 30 fruit liqueurs with aromas ranging from pomegranate to citron.
- Visit time: 1 h
- Local name: Βρεττός
What to look for
- A multicolored illuminated wall with hundreds of liqueur bottles
- Historic oak wine barrels dating back to the early 20th century
- Tasting of traditional Greek ouzo and mastic liqueur from Chios
Before you go
- Best time: Afternoon or evening after 7:00 PM
- Crowds: Crowded in the evening hours
- Note: Small space with a limited number of bar stools
Good to know
- Brettos still produces liqueurs according to the original recipes recorded in the founding book from 1909.
Sources: brettosplaka.com, visitgreece.gr
How long does it take to visit Bar Brettos?
Plan about 1 h.
Nearby
- Plaka District — 80 m
- Birdman — 210 m
- Nolan Athens — 220 m
- Katedra Zwiastowania Matki Bożej w Atenach — 230 m
- Acropolis of Athens and Parthenon — 250 m
- Tawerna Tzitzikas kai Mermigas — 280 m
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