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Couleur Locale, Rooftop bar in Monastiraki, Greece.

Couleur Locale is a rooftop bar on the third floor of a restored building in the Monastiraki quarter, offering unobstructed views of the Acropolis and central Athens. The terrace is an open-air space where visitors sit under the sky and watch the city unfold around them.

The bar opened in 2014 inside a restored building near Monastiraki Square. This reuse of an older structure reflected broader changes happening in the neighborhood as historic buildings were adapted for new purposes.

The venue draws both locals and visitors who gather to share the views and experience the rhythm of the neighborhood together. Local DJs shape the evening mood, creating a social space where people meet and linger over drinks.

Access is through an arcade of antique shops, and an elevator takes you up to the third floor. The venue is open Tuesday through Sunday with extended hours on weekends, so planning a visit for one of these days gives you the most options.

At night the terrace glows with blue lighting, which transforms the view of the Parthenon and the Acropolis. This evening display gives the ancient structures a completely different appearance than they have during daytime.

Location: 1η Κοινότητα Αθηνών

Location: Δήμος Αθηναίων

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Normanou 3, Athina 105 55, Greece

Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 09:00-01:00; Friday-Saturday 09:00-02:00; Sunday 09:00-01:00

Phone: +302167004917

Website: https://couleurlocaleathens.com

GPS coordinates: 37.97658,23.72442

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03

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