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Urban Bar Their presence in the city resembles a fairy tale.The first entry log was made in 2005 when Urban Bar chose to land on Zefxidos pedestrian precinct and became one of the first bars to include the area in the entertainment “map” of the city. But, apart from going for the right location, it set the standards really high from the word go with the unrivaled mix ’n’ match setting to which we were introduced by its owners, two close friends, Grigoris and Thanassis.A world emerging from the 60s and 70s, with authentic cult items from their personal collections, dryer chairs from the 60s, motley seats, a retro wall paper, the bar –dressed with vintage tiles–, everything left its first regulars spellbound and never lets us get bored even 10 years later, since new touches are being added. In Urban Bar, days are relaxing and it is the ideal after shopping meeting spot and more, to enjoy aromatic coffees, and super delicious beverages, with the show stopper being the homemade lemonade, while there is also one more surprise in store for us, a very delicious treat of yummy praline and jam served with a brioche! The vibes on Zefxidos Str. are spectacularly skyrocketed with the music played by different Djs each night, as well as with its theme parties with afro beat, and punk sounds! However, the journey doesn’t end here... And the fun peaks since 2011 with the appearance of Kantina Tropicana, which breathed new life into the abandoned Kolomvou Market arcade. Picture a paradise lavishly vegetated in the exterior common area of an apartment block in the city centre! The interior is dominated by an imposing Hawaiian tropic scenery covering many square meters and it is high lightened by playful, decorative touches.The friendly bar and the tables in the interior yard and the back garden (open all year through)... invigorate our cells with its zen atmosphere, especially at night when the mood goes up the roof with irresistible cocktails created by the cocktail specialized bartenders team of “Soul Shakers”. The music as well follows the same upbeat mood,... with Djs selections and often live events.What about summers? It literally and metaphorically lifts us... on the roof, where we enjoy ourselves with loud music and electronic events. Info: URBAN BAR: ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΙΣ 10:00. ΖΕΥΞΙ∆ΟΣ 7 , T. 2310 272821 URBAN BAR, ΚΑΝΤΙΝΑ ΤΡΟΠΙΚΑΝΑ: ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΙΣ 19:00. ΕΓΝΑΤΙΑΣ 31, ΣΤΟΑ ΚΟΛΟΜΒΟΥ, Τ. 2310 539727 ΚΑΝΤΙΝΑ ΤΡΟΠΙΚΑΝΑ/ URBAN BAR: DAILY FROM 10:00. 7 ZEFXIDOS STR. KANTINA TROPICANA: DAILY FROM 19:00. 31 EGNATIA STR., KOLOMVOU ARCADE 211