The Art Foundation (TAF Athens)
Art Gallery, Bar, and Café
Μοναστηράκι, Αθήνα
"A must see in Athens - hidden bar meets angry art"(13 Tips)
"Great artsy and hip spot away from the touristic crowd."(3 Tips)
"Art shows and live jazz music..."(7 Tips)
"Get the cocktail "the Hunt"-- mastiha with chili and cucumber"(14 Tips)
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Sienna KangSeptember 14, 2016Beautiful courtyard transformed into bar/cafe and contemporary art space. Entrance is only subtly marked in a dark alley. Get the cocktail "the Hunt"-- mastiha with chili and cucumber
Ania MajłowskaFebruary 1, 2016Really nice place in the centre of Athens, close to Monastiraki square! Trees inside of the place and art of local artists present during the evening. Cool place for a coffee and drink!!
Ayla HusseinAugust 15, 2017Best place i ever been to when u enter u feel like u r in another world!!! And the best cocktails ever!!!with great service and great crowd amazing jazz music
Sandy RoseOctober 30, 2016One of the best places in Athens! Used to be a prison of the old times and now its a great place to get coffee and drinks! Reminds me of old spanish houses with an inner yard
Μαρίνα Θεανώ ΚάτσαρηFebruary 9, 2015What a find!A unique hidden gem in the heart of Athens!Great vibe,nice cocktails & coffee.Fair prices & good service.If I lived anywhere around it,I would definitely be a regular.
Arthur PirogovskiJanuary 18, 2017Look for an old door to a house with a small TAF sign near it. It takes a while to see it. Inside is an art gallery with outdoors bar.
Merih ArıkkökNovember 16, 2015Really cool place, artistic& authentic. Good drinks and warm atmosphere. Top on your list to chat with friends along with a drink or lighting up the fire for the night;)
Fatima Al HashimiAugust 9, 2017Hidden gem. Feels like miles away when it's right in the center of the hustle & bustle.
Giwrgos MegremisNovember 5, 2015Super magnificent, hidden behind a secret old door café-bar. Walk in....and discover a whole different world!! Grand old fashion ambience. You'll never regret coming here.
IreneJanuary 24, 2016It worths a visit definitely! Enjoy your drink, listening to live music and admiring art work pieces.
David HeiserMay 24, 2015Very cool coffee shop / bar / art space hidden behind a bunch of tourist nonsense. Definitely worth a visit.
The tunnel .July 11, 2017Very interesting place, sometimes overly crowded but still spacious. Consciously gender neutral bathrooms. But hey, pee in any toilet you want regardless :)- Karine MironJune 24, 2014Great artsy and hip spot away from the touristic crowd. Try the microbrewerie beer. Take a look at the exhibitions in the different rooms.
Excellent cozy place in the heart of Athens! Stop by for a drink and have a look at art gallery and shop.
Hope DiKappaJanuary 27, 2016A must place to be! Great atmosphere, coffee and nice music. Good staff and service.- The Taste SheriffFebruary 26, 2016Great place to come once and enjoy the unique setting. Just for drinks or coffee. It's usually seriously packed, avoid on weekends.
Edward MavroAugust 21, 2010Amazing Cafe/Bar/Art Gallery! a mix of run-down and minimal deco, with an open air atrium as the main "stage" surrounded by 2 floors of decrepit rooms as galleries. Jazz, Blues and lounge music. Excel
Sidira KuriaJanuary 20, 2019Art cafe/bar in monastiraki. Interesting interior, though extremely hot and wet in summers. Prefer it in winter nights or when the weather is not extremely hot.
Onur BalAugust 2, 2020Coktails are amazing! Music is marvelous. Ambiance is great... this is one of the best bar in Athens
Iraklis PatsialosOctober 19, 2018It’s a nice hidden spot to enjoy a cup of coffee. Interesting space with the small rooms inside.
Aris ZiOctober 11, 2016Excellent service great environment... 7/10 cocktails . Great suggestion for people that want to forget they are in a big city
Nana ApostolopoulouFebruary 16, 2015I LOVE IT HERE! So many coffee choices, super helpful staff and awesome scenery! And all that at very reasonabl prices!
George YannarosFebruary 13, 2015Favourite hidden corner in Athens for drinks or coffee. Some of the art exhibitions are very interesting as well
Dimitri VassJune 7, 2015Best part is the atmosphere with changing art shows and a large range of drinks. Would definitely recommend for a date.
Antonis KalipetisFebruary 1, 2016Very nice place, tries to get you back to the old times of Athens 50-60 years ago. Good service too.
Andy KanenasMay 11, 2018Hidden spot in a small street in Athens. Nice for a beer or drink in the evening.
- Seth BannonJanuary 19, 2016Incredibly cool. Resembles an abandoned building turned art gallery and café.
- Elina VarJanuary 5, 2016One of the classic places -for me- for coffee ! Art shows and live jazz music...
Eirini MarioliSeptember 2, 2015A Nice hidden spot in Athens with great cocktails and good architecture and environment
- Petri AukiaApril 3, 2018What a blast. A bladerunneresque melange of the old and the amended. Lots of smokers unfortunately.
G TNovember 1, 2014Good espresso. Art and relics all around. Not a secret anymore but still with character. Not a winter spot as they have put ugly plastics to cover the yard
Petros KflApril 15, 2018One of the most nice places in Athens...Nice people, nice music...Nice drinks.
🔹Maria L🔹January 4, 2015Looks abandoned from the outside,but totally worth walking in. A breeze from another time period.
Maria MakriOctober 5, 2015Cocktails and beers! Lovely place to hang out with friends. Usually crowded...
- Vasia Decadent ToolAugust 19, 2015An alternative hidden yard; a nice place to enjoy coffee with friends.
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the Art Foundation (taf)
Αn independent space organizing and hosting cultural events related to all forms of artistic productions
Open until 3:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–3:00 AM
+30 21 0323 8757
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
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Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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