Drunk Sinatra, Kolokotroni & Thiseos Street, Athens

This is one of the most popular bars in the city and has become ‘talk of the town’ over the last few months. Found on the pedestrianised Thiseos Street, close to Karytsi Square, it stars the legendary Frank Sinatra! Playing the music of the Rat Pack and with carefully chosen décor, it packs them in! We suggest the aromatic passion fruit cocktail. It might just fly you to the moon! Take an Athens tour to explore some bars in Athens city and take some inside tips or info from locals.

Brettos, 41 Kidathinaion, Plaka

Brettos is not just a favourite with visitors, locals regularly seek out an unusual flavor in here. The oldest distillery in the city, it dates back over 100 years and really hasn’t changed much. The bar is filled with hundreds of brightly coloured bottles each containing a homemade liqueur.  We highly recommend the Maraschino flavour!

Mikro bar, 13 Kiprou Glyfada

Although in the Southern Suburbs of Athens, Mikro Bar is certainly worth the trip. A futuristic spot with industrial design, drinks come in mini bottles, while the cocktails are edgy, but delicious.  Mikro Bar is a glamorous place, so make sure you dress to impress.

Monk bar, 15-17 Kolokotroni Street, Athens

This is a brand new spot in the center of Athens that welcomes you from early morning with a cosy coffee, leisurely drink with good jazz, soul and funky music in the evening, or, of course, some of the best cocktails in town. It’s an ideal choice for the winter months with speciality cocktails like the ‘Smoking Monk’ (a steamy version of Manhattan) or the ‘Cucumber Thrill’, a spicy and aromatic mix, based on gin, with cucumber and lime! The décor is excellent, with medieval references that are a clear nod to monasteries. The style is gothic, with hidden archways and corners that give it a mysterious atmosphere.

London bar & resto, 72 Solonos, Athens

A London corner bar in Kolonaki, Athens! In the heart of the city, where the chic Kolonaki meets the bohemian Exarcheia, at the foot of Lycabettus Hill, the London bar is waiting for coffee, dinner or a drink. It’s an ideal meeting point, on the pulse of the city, a place that’s really drawing crowds and making a name for itself.

By Zoe Mouchritsa

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Shut the Water Off

It is Murphy’s Law that if you have a burst pipe, it will happen while you are on vacation. You can avoid this disaster by shutting off the water supply to your house before you leave on your sailing trip. There is a valve in the house that will shut off all the water to the interior of the house. The valve is usually located in the basement. This valve will not shut off outside water, so your automatic sprinklers will still keep your lawn healthy while you are gone.

Check Your Sump Pump

A burst water pipe is not the only thing that can cause flooding while you are away on your sailing vacation. A flash flood can quickly flood a basement. Make sure your house is ready for this by checking the sump pump before you leave.

Adjust the Thermostat

You can save some money on your electric bill by turning the thermostat to a lower or higher setting. Turn the temperature down to 50 degrees if you are going sailing in the winter. Turn it up to 90 degrees if you are going in the summer. This will save you a bundle on your energy bill while you are gone, but it won’t allow the temperature to get extreme enough to do any damage to the house.

Unplug Things

Another great way to save electricity while you are on a sailing trip is to go around the house and unplug things. Many electronic devices continue to draw power even when they are not in use. Unplug almost everything in the house. The only thing that you really need to leave plugged in is the refrigerator.

Leave the Lights On

English: J/42 cruising and racing sailboat sailing upwind in Penobscot Bay, Maine. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

If your home is not protected by a home security system, you may wish to leave some lights on to deter burglars. You can set these lights up on a timer. Set the timer so the lights go on when it gets dark. Have the timer set so the lights then turn off around your normal bedtime. This trick is a great way to fool prowlers that might be otherwise tempted tor strike while you are away sailing.

Store Valuables

You may want to put your most valuable items under lock and key at a storage facility while you are gone. This will keep you from worrying about them wile you are sailing on the ocean.

Author: Madyson Grant – Follow her on Google+

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