Barro Negro

Tequila & Mezcal Bar · Athens · Chef Panagiotis Giannopoulos

Ranked No. 62 on The World's 50 Best Bars list, Barro Negro in Athens was co-founded by Stelios Papadopoulos and George Kavaklis in 2019. Operating as the city's first tequilaria, it focuses on agave spirits and signature cocktails like Los Abuelos, a mix of mezcal, tequila, olive oil, lime, and fennel.

Kolokotróni 6, Monastiraki, Athens 105 62, Athens

  • #62 World's 50 Best Bars 2025

Menu

Cocktails

  • Los Abuelos (12) — Mezcal and blanco tequila with olive oil, lime, fennel and herbal liqueur.
  • OAXACA NEGRONI (12)
  • Smoky Margarita (12) — Mezcal and tequila silver 100% agave with lime and agave syrup.
  • Classic Margarita (12) — Tequila silver 100% agave with Barro Negro citrus liqueur and lime.
  • Signature Negroni (12) — San Cosme Espadin mezcal with Barro Negro house vermouth and Campari.
  • Tommy's Margarita (12) — Tequila reposado 100% agave with lime and agave syrup — the low-sugar original.
  • Paloma (12) — Tequila silver with lime and Three Cents Pink Grapefruit Soda. The bar claims to be the world's first Paloma Embassy.
  • CDMX Espresso Martini (12) — Tequila-based espresso martini — a Mexican City twist on the modern classic.

Dishes

  • MAYANS’ PUNCH (12)
  • PARA TODO BIEN (12)
  • CENOTE (12)
  • LOKALISM (12)
  • PAPALOTE (12)
  • MEZCAL & TONIC (12)
  • STRAWBERRY LUNA (12)
  • MICHELADA (7)
  • CANTARITO (11)
  • BATANGA (11)

The Experience

Expect a lively and intimate atmosphere.

  • Atmosphere: Lively, Intimate

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