B. Restaurant

Combine your visit at the Byzantine Museum with a meal at the upscale B. Restaurant (pronounced 'veta') or stop by in the evening to feel the romantic atmosphere over a dinner. The menu with Mediterranean dishes is changed on a regular basis and is seasonal.

• Web:

  www.brestaurant.gr/en

• E-mail:

  info@brestaurant.gr

• Address:

  Leoforos 3is Septemvriou 2 (Museum of Byzantine Culture), Thessaloniki

• Phone:

  +30 2310 869 695

• Opening hours:

  Restaurant & Bar: daily noon–1am. Cafe: daily 8am–8pm

• More info:

  Located at the Byzantine Museum

Charlie D. Brasserie

The elegant European Charlie D. Brasserie right in the city centre has a great atmosphere perfect for a coffee early in the morning, a light lunch mid-day, a gourmet dinner in the evening or delicious cocktails in the middle of the night, with jazz music to complement any occasion.

• Web:

  www.excelsiorhotel.gr/dining

• Address:

  The Excelsior Hotel, Komninon 10 & Leoforos Mitropoleos 23, Thessaloniki

• Phone:

  +30 2310 021 010

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7am–midnight

• More info:

  Located at The Excelsior Hotel

Firenze

If you are craving authentic Italian food — head over to Firenze. The friendly and helpful staff serves fresh pasta, risotto and pizza. End your evening with a sweet dessert and just enjoy the warm atmosphere.

• Web:

  firenze-ristorante.gr

• Address:

  Nikolaou Plastira 91, Kalamaria

• Phone:

  +30 2310 444 615

• Opening hours:

  Daily noon–2am

Frutti di Mare

Frutti di Mare is a seafood restaurant close to the Aristotelous Square, nestled across from the Turkish hammam. Great staff, exceptional food and trendy interior come together to create a special evening or lunch date.

• Web:

  www.fruttidimare.gr/home-page-en

• E-mail:

  info@fruttidimare.gr

• Address:

  Komninon 20, Thessaloniki

• Phone:

  +30 2310 239 100

• Opening hours:

  Daily noon–midnight

Full tou Meze

Smack in the centre of Thessaloniki sits Full tou Meze — a wildly popular and forever crowded restaurant. Take the opportunity to try an array of small dishes like dolmas, fresh tzatziki, spicy grilled peppers, fava and all sorts of grilled meatballs, meats, seafood and vegetables with delectable sauces. The food pairs nicely with local beer, wine or ouzo. No need to reserve a table, but you might need to wait a bit to be seated.

• Web:

  www.fullmeze.gr

• Address:

  Katouni 3, Thessaloniki

• Phone:

  +30 2310 524 700

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11am–midnight

Mia Feta

Mia Feta is a cheese bar that’s all about the salty and crumbly Greek delicacy. Grab a bite right there or get a delicious bundle to go. This shop/bar combo uses ingredients delivered daily from their organic farm, giving old traditions a modern reinterpretations. Try the creamy yogurt swirled with pomegranate and linseed, bite into a black olive cookie filled with feta cream and studded with beetroot pearls. Pair exceptional Greek wines with sweet-and-sour desserts.

• Web:

  miafetafetabar.gr

• E-mail:

  fetabar@miafetafetabar.gr

• Address:

  Pavlou Mela 14, Thessaloniki

• Phone:

  +30 2310 221 120

• Opening hours:

  Μοn–Sat 9am–midnight, Sun closed

Club Vogue

Vogue is a club and concert venue that is equal parts loud, obnoxious and mesmerizing. Definitely The go-to place for young people who are there to see and be seen. Strong industrial decor and understated luxury details create the big nightclub vibe for the thousand people in attendance. Best music acts start after midnight, obviously. If clubs are your thing — don't miss Vogue!

• Web:

  vogueclub.gr

• Address:

  26is Oktovriou, Thessaloniki

• Phone:

  +30 231 055 0000

Dentro sto Bar

Dentro sto Bar is a fabulous cafe and bar with a big tree full of fairy lights and an old villa as it's home. The selection of beers is huge and the music they play is perfect. A great place for a coffee or a drink, the music is not too loud and the place looks nice. Nightly events with live music usually start around 10:30 pm. Definitely one of the top 5 bars to visit in Thessaloniki.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/dentrostobar

• Address:

  Δέντρο στο Bar, Leoforos Vasileos Georgiou 25, Thessaloniki

• Phone:

  +30 2310 811 885

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–2:30am

• More info:

  The name literally means 'Tree in the Bar'

Mylos

Mylos is a large entertainment complex in the warehouse district of the port where you will find bars, galleries, restaurants, cafes, theatres and plenty of varieties of live music.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/mylos.are

• Address:

  Andreou Georgiou 56, Thessaloniki

• Phone:

  +30 231 051 0081

Navarinou Square — The Youth Epicentre

All the cool Tik-Tok kids with septum piercings head to Navarinou Square, just seaward from the Rotunda. You'll find bars and restaurants, tattoo parlours and alt clothing stores, cheap bites and plenty of energy. Drift around the square and find a table at one of the bars or just pass through to see appreciate the modern Greece doing their thing right next to the remains of the Palace of Galerius.

• Address:

  Platia Navarinou, Thessaloniki

• More info:

  Thessaloniki has what is possibly the best behaved youth on the planet

OTE Tower — Skyline cafe-bar

OTE Tower is a 76-metre-tall whimsical tower located within the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center. In addition to being a gleaming monument to 60s design, the tower is also home to a revolving Skyline cafe-bar. The venue operates year-round, offers coffee, signature drinks and a small selection of small bites. After dark, there is live piano music. Skyline organises special events for Christmas and New year's Eve, should you visit Thessaloniki in winter.

• Web:

  www.skyline.bar

• E-mail:

  info@skyline.bar

• Address:

  Egnatia 154, Helexpo, Thessaloniki

• Phone:

  +30 2310 265 460

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu & Sun 10am–1am, Fri & Sat 10am–2am

Rotunda

No, unfortunately, Rotunda does not become a bar at night. But, Take a stroll around the landmark towards the evening and you will notice plenty of cute and creative bars attracting customers. The area is at the border of Thessaloniki's university district, and all the students gravitate towards Rotunda. The bars seem to differ by age a bit, but there are no strict divisions. Just take a look around and find your crowd. Some of our favourite bars here are Tabya (in an old villa), Diethnes (trends younger), Elektron cafe (´Ηλεκτρον καφέ — so stylish), To Podilato (Erasmus students) and Hippopotamus (Hello, PhD students and 60s interior!)

• Address:

  Platia Agiou Georgiou Rotonta 5, Thessaloniki

Art Café Théâtral

Art Café Théâtral is a cosy hidden place with a lot of character. Time slows down here, inviting you to relax with a cup of coffee, a book or maybe chatting with a group of friends. Every table gets a generous slice of chocolate cake — and the dessert is phenomenal. The interior design is quaint and is carefully designed to invoke the feeling of being in an old theatre or your favourite grandma's apartment. Utterly charming.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/prwto_patwma

• Address:

  Tsimiski 97, Thessaloniki

• Phone:

  +30 2310 223 331

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–2am

• More info:

  Some people might know this place as Πρώτο Πάτωμα (Proto Patoma), which means "first floor"

Diethnes

A beautifully decorated Greek traditional coffee shop where you can enjoy a relaxing evening with your friends. Warm atmosphere, large space. A wide selection of tee ("Tee Route") is provided. Friendly waiters and staff. It is located near Kamara, a few metres above Egnatia.

• Address:

  Διεθνές, Konstantinou Melenikou 13, Thessaloniki

• Phone:

  +30 2310 245 520

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–midnight

Lena's Bistro

Located in the Ladadika area, this French bistro makes a perfect spot for a coffee break of an aperitivo. Take a seat outside and enjoy the vibrant city. The charm of the bistro hinges on its owner's personality: every visitor remarks how welcome they felt as Lena Tzitzika's guests.

• E-mail:

  tetix_1999@yahoo.com

• Address:

  Katouni 7, Thessaloniki

• Phone:

  +30 2311 249 140

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–2am

Plaisir

Plaisir is a well located patisserie and cafe, right in the heart of the centre of Thessaloniki. They serve excellent pastries and ice-cream, small bites and bigger plates good enough for dinner.

• Web:

  www.plaisirbrasserie.gr

• E-mail:

  info@plaisirbrasserie.gr

• Address:

  Plateia Aristotélous 9, Mitropoleos, Thessaloniki

• Phone:

  +30 2310 277 444

• More info:

  Located in Electra Palace Thessaloniki

Stereo

Cafe by day and a young trendy hipster bar by night, Stereo is the quiet alternative hangout for 20-somethings with exceptionally nice staff. Literally the place to be if you want to mingle with cool locals. DJ's play understated and occasionally nostalgic hits. It's casual and friendly, perfect for weekdays and weekends. Sure to become your favourite in Thessaloniki.

• Address:

  Dimarchou Vamvaka 3-5, Thessaloniki

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–4am

• More info:

  Too cool to have a website

Tabya

Tabya is a quaint cafe with a garden in an old preserved villa. Enjoy a coffee or a cocktail at one of the bistro tables under the tree canopy or find a cosy spot in the neoclassical house with eclectic mid-century modern furniture. Great place for laptop warriors, even though WiFi is not the fastest. Tabya is located opposite the university on the pedestrian Melenikou street. The entrance is easy to miss which makes it a delightful hidden gem free of crowds.

• E-mail:

  tabyaplace@gmail.com

• Address:

  Konstantinou Melenikou 14, Thessaloniki

• Phone:

  +30 2311 242 522

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–2am

• More info:

  Close to Rotunda