The unsuspected visitor of the historic center of Athens cannot miss the hundreds of colourful bottles and lights that decorate the walls of “Brettos”. “BRETTOS” is the oldest distillery in Athens. It started operating for the first time back in 1909 at the ground level of an Athenian old mansion in the heart of Plaka.
At those premises, his founder Mr Michael Brettos, started producing ouzo, brandy and a few liqueur flavors, from the old-time classics like cherry and peppermint to the most distinct ones like citrus and masticha, using old family recipes from Smyrni (Izmir, Turkey). When demand started rising more than expected he had to relocate the distillery to Kallithea and operate the small shop on Kydathineon street only as a liquor shop and at the same time as a bar where tourists as well as locals could taste and buy any liqueur they wished for.
Just don’t leave town without a visit to Brettos. This historic lounge in the Plaka neighbourhood is also Athens’ oldest distillery. It is home to one of the most stunning back bars you will ever see hundreds of multi-hued bottles backlit and stacked to the rafters.
Colourful and cosy, Brettos was established in 1909 and is known for its friendly welcome. The owners make their own liqueurs in a myriad of flavours, including cherry, lemon and mastiha, as well classic ouzo. Shelves of coloured bottles, lit from behind, encourage experimentation. Great place for a convivial nightcap.
Hundreds of colorful bottles propped up against the walls of cozy Brettos Distillery in Plaka set the mood for a special drinking experience.
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