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Best breweries in Athens, Greece

Within 16 miles of Athens we track 29 breweries. 1 rates Great. Alea Brewing Co. in Metamorfosi leads the list at 4.11 (Great).

The scale

Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

1
Alea Brewing Co.
Metamorfosi, Greece
Alea Brewing Co. proudly stands as the trailblazer in the Greek craft beer scene, being the first microbrewery in the country to package its exceptional brews exclusively in aluminum cans since 2019. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation, Alea Brewing Co. has redefined the craft beer experience, bringing fresh and vibrant flavors to beer enthusiasts while setting a new standard in eco-friendly packaging.
Rating
4.11Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
2
Strange Brew
Athina, Greece
Strange Brew produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #7 in Greece. They are most well known for "Jasmine IPA", which is a New England IPA and "Dr. Haze", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.94Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
3
Paragon Brewery & Taproom
Ilioupoli, Greece
A craft brewery and taproom in south Athens Greece focused on fresh beers. Quality driven focus, we strive to progressively blend science and art through creativity and following our passion. We are proudly independent 100% family owned and operated.
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
4
Last Row
Marousi, Greece
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
5
Dark Crops Brewery
Paleo Faliro, Greece
Dark Crops Brewery produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #12 in Greece. They are most well known for "Freezing Moon", which is an Imperial Stout and "Dark Crops West Coast IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
6
Anastasiou Brewery
Athina, Greece
Anastasiou Brewery produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #6 in Greece. They are most well known for "Asteroessa (Αστερόεσσα)", which is an American Pale Ale and "Recipe 10 (Συνταγή 10)", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.70Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
7
Athens Noctua Microbrewery
Athina, Greece
Athens Noctua Microbrewery produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #17 in Greece. They are most well known for "Head Twister", which is an American Pale Ale and "Night Vision", which is a Black IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.49Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated
8
608 Brewing Co. Greece
Athens, Greece
At 608 Brewing Co., we believe that great beer is more than just a drink—it’s a storytelling experience. Every batch we brew carries the spirit of Galatsi, from its bustling streets to the daily journeys on the famed 608 bus route. Through our collaborative approach as a gypsy brewery, we’re able to explore new techniques and flavors by working alongside some of the finest breweries across Greece. This dedication drives us to continuously innovate, creating beers that speak to both the craft connoisseur and the casual sipper. Whether it’s a crisp lager for a sunny afternoon or a hop-forward IPA that pushes boundaries, we take pride in every recipe that bears the 608 name. At the heart of it all is a commitment to community—Galatsi City is our home, and every pour is our way of sharing its vibrant energy with you. Hop on board and join us for the ride as we celebrate bold flavors, new friendships, and the timeless joy of great beer. Because at 608 Brewing Co., the journey is just as important as the destination!
Rating
3.46Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
9
Blame The Sun Brewing
Αθήνα, Greece
Blame The Sun Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #25 in Greece. They are most well known for "Beach Bum Tropic Ale", which is an Other Pale Ale and "Puppenhaus", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.44Poor
Popularity
Lightly rated
10
Midnight Circus Gypsy Brewing
Athina, Greece
Midnight Circus Gypsy Brewing produce's good quality beer and is ranked #26 in Greece. They are most well known for "Psixi Tou Parti (Ψυχή του Πάρτυ)", which is a Session IPA and "Oxi Sta Vathia (Όχι στα Βαθιά)", which is a Pale Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Rating
3.44Poor
Popularity
Lightly rated
11
Taos Brewing
Athina, Greece
Taos Brewing produce's unproven beer and is ranked #37 in Greece. They are most well known for "Sauvignon", which is a Brut IPA and "Liogerma", which is a Traditional Gose. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Wild Ales.
Rating
3.42Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
12
Main Squeeze Brewing
Athens, Greece
Main Squeeze Brewing produce's unproven beer and is ranked #32 in Greece. They are most well known for "Take Your Time Persephone", which is an Other IPA and "Sourcase 1: Tropical Sour", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Rating
3.41Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
13
Asylum Brewing Co.
Athens, Greece
Asylum Brewing Co. produce's unproven beer and is ranked #47 in Greece. They are most well known for "Asylum Saison", which is a Saison. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons.
Rating
3.07Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
14
Εκ Χίου (Ek Chiou)
Athens, Greece
Εκ Χίου (Ek Chiou) produce's unproven beer and is ranked #41 in Greece. They are most well known for "Μέγας Ζύθος ΖΘΣ", which is an Other Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers.
Rating
2.52Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
15
Vari's Microbrewery
Vari, Greece
Rating
2.40Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
16
Satyr Brews
Athens, Greece
Satyr Brews produce's unproven beer and is ranked #33 in Greece. They are most well known for "Menace IPA", which is an American IPA and "Drye Humpin", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.04Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
17
KVLT Brewing Society
Greece
KVLT Brewing Society produce's unproven beer and is ranked #35 in Greece. They are most well known for "Magissa (Μάγισσα)", which is a New England IPA and "Salted Caramel Dark Lager", which is a Dark Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Lagers.
Rating
2.98Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
18
33 Brewing Company
Aspropirgos, Greece
33 Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and is ranked #48 in Greece. They are most well known for "Syra", which is a Pale Lager and "Chrysafenia (Χρυσαφένια)", which is a Pale Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Pale Ales.
Rating
2.98Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
19
Clepsydra Brewing
Athens, Greece
Clepsydra Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #15 in Greece. They are most well known for "Just In Time", which is a New England IPA and "Walnut Pie", which is an Imperial Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
2.97Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
20
ALU.beer
Athens, Greece
ALU.beer produce's unproven beer and is ranked #47 in Greece. They are most well known for "ALU West Coast IPA", which is an American IPA and "ALU Blonde", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
2.97Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
21
Folly Point Brewing
Athens, Greece
Rating
2.91Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
22
Athineo Microbrewery
Egaleo, Greece
Athineo Microbrewery produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Athineo #01 Honey & Coriander (Αθηνέο #01)", which is a Pale Lager and "Athineo #04 IPA (Αθηνέο #04)", which is an English IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and IPAs.
Rating
2.90Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
23
Kirki Beers
Pireas, Greece
Kirki Beers produce's unproven beer and is ranked #30 in Greece. They are most well known for "Pikri / Πικρή", which is an American IPA and "Kirki / Κίρκη", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
2.79Limited
Popularity
Modestly rated
24
Random Brewing
Kallithea, Greece
Rating
2.71Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
25
Elixi Microbrewery
Lykovrysi, Greece
A family owned microbrewery situated in the area of Chalkis, Greece. Our main characteristic is the emphasis on the creation of unfiltered and non pasteurized beers using the the traditional way of second fermentation inside the bottle. Our brewing style entails distinctive tastes and aromas combined with easy going and somewhat lower alcoholic content brews tailor made for the sunny Greek weather. For us, drinkability paired with complexity is the key of a succesful brew.
Rating
2.65Limited
Popularity
Lightly rated
26
Craft Microbrewery
Kryoneri, Greece
Since its founding in 1997, Craft has had creativity in its DNA. We believe in the universal need for creation that drives personal expression and leads to self-awareness and self-determination. Since the stone age, humankind creates and generates marks and artifacts in an ever-changing universe. Small works that express our inner souls daily but also large works that can go beyond ourselves and outlive us. We have the driving passion and the burning desire for creation, innovation, expression that has become part of our DNA. We make our own craft, and we invite you to make your own, whatever it might be, that will give flesh and bones to the things that you really love… Craft your story!... We have innovated by creating the historical first microbrewery in Greece. Beer is brewed with all the passion and philosophy that characterizes small-scale production… Beers are produced at a vast variety, with full flavor and aroma, and having all the taste advantages that fresh bakery bread has over mass-produced industrially packaged bread. Our passion, our obsession with quality and our love for beer and the beer world constitute our driving values.
Rating
2.65Limited
Popularity
Lightly rated
27
Athenian Brewery
Egaleo, Greece
Athenian Brewery produce's generally unappealing beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Alfa (Aλφα) Beer", which is a Pale Lager and "Mamos (Μάμος)", which is a Pale Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Wheat Beers.
Rating
2.63Limited
Popularity
Widely rated
28
Olympic Brewery
Kifisia, Greece
Olympic Brewery S.A. is a purely Greek and fast evolving company that was set up in January 2010. It owns the lager FIX Hellas brand, the first and most historical Greek beer; the premium lager FIX Dark brand, which created a new category in the domestic market of dark beer and the premium wheat beer FIX Royale, which constitutes a high quality Hellenic proposal in the Weiss beer category. The ultra-modern privately owned brew house of Olympic Brewery, where all the products are produced, is located in Ritsona area, in Evia. Since its establishment, Olympic Brewery has demonstrated that, alongside its investment program, it focuses on the development of the beer market in Greece, its great contribution to the national economy, the responsible investment on raw material and the support of the Greek farmers and producers. At the same time, Olympic Brewery is an example of a healthy Greek business overseas as it exports its high quality and tasty Greek beer to several dynamic international markets.
Rating
2.58Limited
Popularity
Very widely rated
29
Thessaliki Brewery
Athens, Greece
Thessaliki Brewery produce's not great quality beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Zita (Ζήτα) Premium Beer", which is a Pale Lager and "Thita (Θήτα) Classic ", which is an Other Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Wheat Beers.
Rating
2.15Limited
Popularity
Barely rated