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Two Greek bars among the best of the world

Two Greek bars among the best of the world

Cover photo: The Clumsies FB

Two of our favorite bars in Athens are at the 50 top bars in the world for 2016! Every year, Drinks International magazine announces the list with the world’ 50 best bars, as voted by the industry’s experts. For 2016, Athens is worthily represented, thanks to The Clumsies and Baba Au Rum.

The Clumsies, the beloved all-day bar of Athens downtown won the 9th place in the list with the 50 best bars in the world, among other competitors from New York and London. Last year, it was number 22 in the same list. “It’s one thing being the talk of the town during your first year or so of opening, quite another to keep the buzz going beyond the initial furore. Hats off to Vasilis Kyritsis, Nikos Bakoulis, Lelos Georgopoulos, Thanos Tsounakas and Giorgos Kaissaris who have done the job with bells on.”

Photo: Baba Au Rum FB

At the same time, Baba Au Rum at Klitiou street is the 40th best bar in the whole planet. “Baba au Rum is proof that you don’t have to be big to make an impact. Every visit serves as a reminder that this bar is not much larger than your average home lounge. It has a home vibe to match though, and therein lies the secret to its success. It’s like hanging out at a friend’s house, only this particular friend knows everything worth knowing about rum, as well as how to put it to good use in some excellent cocktails.”

See the whole list here.

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From: Anthi Sasmatzoglou

 
 

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