BarroNegro Athens is the city's first dedicated tequila and mezcal bar, founded in 2019 as a passion project by George Kavaklis and Stelios Papadopoulos. The venue brings the lively energy of Oaxaca and modern Mexican drinking culture to the heart of Athens, featuring creative and innovative cocktails rooted in deep knowledge of agave spirits. Ranked No. 62 on the World's 50 Best Bars list in 2025, BarroNegro operates with a dynamic team of young professionals and runs Academia de Barro Negro, an educational initiative dedicated to agave spirits and Mexican cultural traditions.
