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Top 10 Rembetatika and Rock Clubs

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1. Stoa Athanaton

Athens’ premiere rembetatiko, open day and night. Old-timers with cigars shower musicians with flowers, and, when the mood strikes, dance to gritty songs of heartbreak. Reserve on Friday and Saturday.
2. Rodon-Live Rock

This converted cinema is an institution in Athens’ thriving rock scene. Iggy Pop, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Metallica and many in between have graced the stage.
3. Boemissa

The bland decor belies the wild scenes that come to life after 2am. One of the few rembetatika to draw a primarily young, hip crowd with its gypsy blues.
4. An

One of Athens’ oldest and best-loved live music clubs, showcasing rock and alternative bands. Rave parties after 1am.
5. Taximi

Most of Greece’s greatest rembetatika musicians have played here, and the atmosphere retains something of a bygone age.
6. Decadence (Rock Alternative)

Greek alternative music kids and hipsters flock here to dance to the likes of Scotland’s Belle & Sebastian and Australia’s prince of darkness, Nick Cave.
7. Stathmos

Tacky decor and overpriced drinks, but there’s no denying the enthusiasm of the crowds of Greeks swaying to their favourite songs.
8. Rembetiki Istoria

The original moulded walls and ceilings of this favourite bar, tucked into an early 20th-century building, are a nice contrast with the earthy music.
9. Parafono

A great little jazz and blues cabaret that for 20 years has attracted some of the best names in the business to its small stage, draped with plush red curtains.
10. Kavouras

A dark and smoky rembetika den upstairs: allnight souvlaki joint under the same name can be found on the ground floor.