12 Bars. 11 Cities. One Night: Avra and the Clumsies Unite the Global Hotel and Street Bar Scene for Athens Bar Show at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens

On Monday, November 2, 2026, Avra at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens is thrilled to shake things up for its fourth Athens Bar Show. This year, the iconic Athens Riviera hotspot is joining forces with The Clumsies cocktail bar with the support of PATRÓN Tequila for a vibrant event celebrating collaboration and connection. At Fouar Restaurant and Bar in downtown Athens, the event brings together 12 renowned bars from 11 cities, showcasing two distinct sides of the industry. The elegance of luxury hotel bars and the creativity of independent ‘street bars’ come together for one unforgettable night.

Six global Four Seasons bars are paired with six of the world’s leading independent bars at six cocktail stations. Beyond innovative cocktails, each collaborative station serves up a fresh exchange of ideas, skills, and perspectives, all fuelled by friendship and a love of hospitality. Against a backdrop of epic DJ beats, guests can discover global flavours and meet the talented bartenders behind some of the industry’s most exciting bars.

“For me, the magic is in the mix – different styles and different stories but one shared passion,” says Nikos Tachmazis, Bar Manager at Avra. “We’re thrilled to be bringing two diverse cocktail cultures to Fouar and making new friends along the way.”

Discover the Bars

• Six Four Seasons Global Bars:

BKK Social Club, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Thailand – Ranked No. 20 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars and No. 30 globally in 2026, BKK Social Club brings Latin American glamour to Bangkok’s vibrant cocktail scene.

VIRTÙ, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, Japan – 2026 saw VIRTÙ ranked No. 26 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars and No. 48 in The World’s 50 Best Bars. An Art Deco haven 39 floors above Tokyo, it marries Parisian glamour with Japanese craft.

Stilla, Four Seasons Hotel Milano, Italy – A Milanese aperitivo with a creative twist, Stilla blends Italian style with contemporary cocktail craft. Signature cocktails are paired with the hotel’s Wine Spectator Award-winning list.

Fifty Mils, Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City, Mexico – Fifty Mils brings a distinctly Mexican spirit to the art of mixology. Its laidback yet luxurious vibe saw it named No. 4 International Hotel Bar in Food & Wine magazine's Global Tastemakers awards.

Saikindō, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, UEA – Winner of Best Overall Bar at the 2026 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, Saikindō fuses Japanese listening-bar culture with vinyl, inventive cocktails, and immersive design.

Avra, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, Greece – A 2026 Spirited Awards Regional Top 10 Honoree for Best International Hotel Bar in Europe, Avra brings Mediterranean soul and experimental mixology from its on-site lab to the Athenian Riviera.

• Six Independent Cocktail Bars:

The Clumsies, Athens, Greece – Ranked No. 30 in Europe’s 50 Best Bars 2026, The Clumsies helped put Athens on the global cocktail map. Housed in a neoclassical townhouse, it mixes Greek ingredients with perfectly personalised service.

Purovōku Project, Thessaloniki, Greece – Featured on The World’s 50 Best Bars Discovery list, Purovōku challenges convention with street-style cocktails, seasonal Greek ingredients, and a zero-waste philosophy.

FOCO, Barcelona, Spain – Ranked No. 48 in Europe’s 50 Best Bars 2026, FOCO brings creative cocktail craft to Barcelona’s vibrant bar scene. Since opening in 2022, it’s also been named a 2026 Spirited Awards Europe Top 10 honouree.

Shakerato, Amsterdam, Netherlands – A 2026 Spirited Awards Top 10 honouree, Shakerato brings the globally celebrated team behind Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy to Amsterdam.

TAG, Kraków, Poland – No. 39 on Europe’s 50 Best Bars list, TAG is a cocktail hideaway with a discreet, speakeasy-style entrance. Art-gallery aesthetics meet bespoke bartender creations and a grungy-yet-classy atmosphere.

Torto, Porto, Portugal – Grunge glamour meets graffiti, hip-hop nostalgia and cassette-tape menus at Torto. Ranked No. 413 on the Top 500 Bars list, the bar showcases genre-bending cocktails with names as playful as their flavours.

About The Athens Bar Show

Taking place November 3 to 4, 2026, the Athens Bar Show is one of Europe’s leading events for bar professionals, bringing together global spirits brands, industry talent, and fresh ideas. Alongside Athens Bar Week – November 1 to 5 in 2026 – it transforms the city into a hub of cocktail culture, creative exchange, and world-class hospitality.

To discover inventive cocktails from six global Four Seasons bars and six leading independent bars at Avra’s exclusive Athens Bar Show event, visit the website.