Polykala Distillery Showroom: Explore 125 Years of Flavorful Liqueur History
4.9
20 Ratings
Athina
Discover the rich history of Polykala Distillery, a Greek family distillery with 125 years of flavorful liqueur tradition. Visit our showroom in Athens and indulge in a liqueur tasting experience.
Duration: 40 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kleisthenous 7 - Nina or Rena will be waiting for you to tell you all about the distillery and produced liqueurs
  • Polykala Distillery - expanation of the distillery
    how the liqueurs are made
    and tasting
What's Included
  • Originated in 1897
  • Thrived post-World War II
  • Historic distillery preservation
  • Complimentary liqueur tasting experience
  • Free 100ml liqueur bottle to take home
  • Discover an array of exquisite liqueur bottles
Additional Information

Reach out to us and immerse yourself in our tale that spans over 125 years. We are a Greek family-owned distillery that originated in Kefallonia island and later relocated to Athens.

Our shop stands in the very same street where the second and third generations founded the Polykala Distillery.

Today, the Polykalas Distillery continues its operation in Athens. Rena, a fourth-generation distiller along with her father Giorgos, carries on with the production of various spirits with great zest and ardor, catering to a clientele that extends across Greece. The cherished liqueur recipes from V. Polykalas, the great-grandfather, are still in use with the same devotion. These recipes have been christened as the ‘1897 Polykalas Collection’. They have adapted to the changing times, the tastes have evolved, and soared in popularity, the packaging has received a luxurious makeover, and new products and suggestions have surfaced. The name ‘Polykalas’ is now synonymous with premier quality and exceptional taste.
Your ticket includes a complimentary 100ml bottle of liqueur.
JOIN US for a liqueur tasting session with up to 3 different flavors each.

  • Not Recommended for travellers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions to taste alcohol
Location
Kleisthenous 7
Kleisthenous
Under Kotzia square, opposite the Mayors Hall. Very close to Fresh Hotel. Pop up tourist bus stops.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jeremy_b
Oct 3, 2023
Warm, welcoming and wonderful - From the warm welcome from Nina to the classy showroom to the delicious samples, this is one of the finest memories I will have of Greece. This establishment has such a rich history and justified family pride that it was a pleasure to learn about. I thoroughly enjoyed talking and laughing with Nina. The product line is top-notch, and I look forward to savoring my purchases at home. The next time I visit Athens, Polykala is on my list.
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Ashleightayla
Sep 3, 2023
Put this on your must do list!! - Nina was so kind to us and let us taste so many delicious liqueurs while explaining the super interesting history of her family business and how each one is made! An absolute highlight of our trip to Athens, thank you beautiful lady we can’t wait to come back again one day!!
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Hhhhhhhhhhhhhh12390
Aug 11, 2023
Wonderful Place with a great story behind it - I would like to thank Nina for her smile and her friendly way in telling me the story about the place. The store is amazing and everything tastes unique.
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Karenj57
Jun 28, 2023
Hidden Gem - Nina was an amazing host sharing her family history and wonderful tasting. This place is a hidden gem.
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Northstar17556348077
May 25, 2023
Definitely Worth the Stop - I saw this experience posted online, thought I’d give it a try and I’m so glad I did. Nina was very kind in telling me about the different liquors they had and offered me a taste of each one in which I was interested. She kindly answered all my questions and opened my eyes to a new taste experience. I did end up buying a few flavors because I really did enjoy them but she gave no pressure to do so. I highly recommend this little shop.
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Fotinoulla_h
May 11, 2023
Well worth the money - Anna was very informative and passionate. She taught us about the distillery and how through the generations everything is the same, made with love and quality ingredients.
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Carol
Mar 18, 2023
Lovely and accommodating! - We happened to be in the area of the distillery and dropped in. Nina was so accommodating and shared the love of her family’s business while providing tastings of the product. We took home a number of bottles and can’t wait to enjoy them!
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Naomi
Sep 13, 2022
Wonderful experience - Such a wonderful experience! Nina is so lovely, and it was truly amazing to hear all about the 125+ years history of this beautiful distillery. I highly recommend to anyone visiting Athens, you won’t regret :) You also get a 100ml liqueur free of charge, in a flavour of your choice!
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Noellet595
Jun 28, 2022
Amazing!!! - The owner made us feel so welcome from the beginning and it was the one of the highlights of our trip! Also, all of the flavors we tried were delicious and reasonably priced! Our favorites were lemon, red berries, chocolate, and original.
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Wiliam_d
Nov 7, 2023
Very disappointed - Arrived at 0915 for my 0930 visit, the Distillery did not open, left at 1000. Very disappointed. Not happy with the minimum characters, nothing more to say
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