Hotel Grande Bretagne - Summer Experience Guide 2023

Hotel Experience Guide

SUMMER 2023

Restaurant & Bar is located on the 8th floor of the

Hotel Grande Bretagne. The generous space that unfolds before your eyes captivates the senses and arouses the desires at first sight. The Acropolis and the Parthenon, as well as Lycabettus hill and the Greek Parliament building at Syntagma Square, are located just one breath away and can be admired from every corner.

The summer menu is based on the Mediterranean culinary tradition and the application of modern haute cuisine techniques. The dishes are being created utilizing fresh seasonal and high-quality ingredients with emphasis on organic locally sourced products of small producers, following sustainable standards. The menu presents dishes that unfold the creative imagination and rich experience of the awarded Executive Chef, Asterios Koustoudis, along with the Chef de Cuisine, Nikos Liokas, and their dynamic team.

GB ROOF GARDEN RESTAURANT & BAR

As for the sweet epilogue, the talented Pastry Chef Alexandros Koufas introduces a tempting dessert menu, while also composing his own imaginative desserts for the restaurants degustation menu.

The restaurant’s menu is accompanied by a multi-awarded wine list with Greek and international vineyards, curated

Restaurant Operation Hours:

Breakfast: 06:30 - 11:00

Lunch: 13:00 - 18:00

Dinner: 18:00 - 02:00

(The kitchen closes at 00:15)

Telephone: +30 210 3330 766

www.gbroofgarden.gr

The GB Roof Garden

by the Hotel Grande Bretagne’s Head Sommelier, Evangelos Psofidis.

Breathtaking views of the Acropolis

The Bar of the GB Roof Garden Restaurant allows you to enjoy breathtaking

views of the Acropolis while sipping on any of the 50 expertly crafted cocktails, each infused with its own unique blend of flavors that capture the essence of summer in the city.

The talented team of bartenders at Hotel Grande Bretagne has meticulously created a captivating cocktail menu to elevate your overall experience.

Before a romantic dinner or for a night out, indulge in an aperitivo and relish in the enchanting atmosphere from the roof of the Hotel Grande Bretagne while enjoying the stunning view of the Acropolis.

GB ROOF GARDEN BAR

Captivating Cocktails at the GB Roof Bar

Operation Hours: Daily, 13:00 – 02:00

Telephone: +30 210 3330 766

www.gbroofgarden.gr

The operation hours are subject to change.

On the first floor of the Hotel Grande Bretagne, a “secret garden” welcomes

in an oasis, away from the city’s noise, while still in the heart of Athens. Surrounded by olive trees, laurels, small cypress trees and flowers that lavish their colors and beauty to the venue, THE ATRIUM of Alexander’s Lounge invites you to unwind in a setting of distinctive appeal while savoring luscious dishes and premium drinks, prepared by our awarded team of bartenders. For the cigar aficionados, the Atrium of Alexander’s Lounge features a wide variety of perfectly preserved cigars to complete the ritual.

“Il Giardino Segreto” at the Atrium of Alexander’s Lounge

The Atrium of Alexander’s Lounge and the Executive Chef Asterios Koustoudis invite you on a gastronomic journey through “Il Giardino Segreto”, a new menu created with carefully selected Mediterranean ingredients offers authentic Italian accompaniments prepared in an open kitchen. No one can resist the delicious aroma wafting from the garden’s vintage oven while slow-cooking three styles of handmade pizza, aromatic flatbreads to match the chef’s homemade spreads and crispy focaccia with olive oil and sea salt. In this unique atmosphere, additionally to a remarkable wine list, the awardwinning bartenders of the historic hotel, prepare refreshing aperitifs to accompany your dishes.

THE ATRIUM OF ALEXANDER’S LOUNGE

Operation Hours: The Atrium of Alexander’s Lounge

Daily, 11:00 – 02:00

The Il Giardino Segreto Menu

Daily, 17:00 – 00:00

Telephone: +30 210 33 30 141

This summer promises to bring unique moments

The operation hours are subject to change.

On the 8th floor of the Hotel Grande Bretagne, summer comes alive in the

the iconic Bar 8, the ideal openair bar for gatherings in the heart of Athens. In lush surroundings with modern aesthetics, the hotel’s expert team of bartenders prepares unbeatable cocktails with imposing Lycabettus Hill in the background.

Live DJ sets and live saxophone further enhance the atmosphere, making Bar 8 the perfect destination for an unforgettable night out.

Operation Hours: Daily, 19:00 - 02:00 Telephone: +30 210 3330 766

BARbites

At the live food station, Executive Chef Asterios Koustoudis in a spirit of renewal takes you on a tasty journey while preparing a revamped Bar Bites fusion menu made with the freshest ingredients.

BAR 8

Splendid

Bites

Indulge in individually crafted sushi rolls filled with delectable ingredients like King crab, shrimp, or tuna. Treat yourself to a selection of fresh oysters and seafood on ice. Don’t miss out on the Aegean seabass nigiri, handmade vegetable dumplings, and the incredible grilled Wagyu beef brioche.

Escape to the ultimate summer destination in the city and immerse yourself in a captivating experience at Bar8. From the culinary delights to the crafted cocktails and vibrant atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to make unforgettable summer memories.

Operation Hours: Daily, 19:30 - 00:00

Telephone: +30 210 3330 766

Bar

selection in front of your eyes!

The operation hours are subject to change.

The renowned Afternoon Tea of the Winter Garden holds its own part of the

hotel’s history.

A custom carried from India to Britain in the early 17th century with the 1,500 different kinds of tea prove the dedication of the English and its intrinsic presence in British culture. Since its inception, the Winter Garden tea serving and ritual became a landmark among tea consumers and connoisseurs. Perceived as the most opulent tea experience, accompanied by the finest selection of sweet and savory delicacies, the Afternoon Tea of the historic hotel is exclusively curated by its talented Pastry & Executive chefs.

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE WINTER GARDEN CITY LOUNGE

The

most opulent tea experience

Operation Hours:

The Winter Garden City Lounge

Daily, 08:00 – 00:00

Afternoon Tea

Daily, 12:00 – 20:00

Telephone: +30 210 3330 748

www.gbroofgarden.gr

On the 7th floor of the the King George Hotel, the Tudor Hall Restaurant

overlooking the fabled Acropolis and the regal Syntagma Square welcomes you in an environment of elegance and comfort.

Savor imaginative dishes curated by the talented Chef de Cuisine Nikos Livadias, who unfolds his passion for contemporary cuisine through an inspired menu, complementing the dynamic culinary brigade of Executive Chef Asterios Koustoudis. The menu philosophy combines local products and modern cooking styles from all over the world focusing on excellent raw materials and spotlighting their quality and flavors. To seal a perfect meal, the finest dessert selection by our talented Pastry Chef, Alexandros Koufas will satisfy everything a sweet tooth could desire.

For the wine connoisseurs, Head Sommelier Evangelos Psofidis recommends exquisite wine pairings and curates the restaurant’s awarded Greek and International wine list.

TUDOR HALL RESTAURANT

Operation Hours:

Breakfast & Coffee: 06:30 - 13:30

(for in-house guests)

Dinner: 18:00 - 02:00

(The kitchen closes at 23:15 )

Tudor Hall Bar Lounge: 17:00 - 02:00

Telephone: +30 210 3330 265

www.tudorhall.gr

and enjoy authentic Greek cuisine specially prepared by our Executive Chef Asterios Koustoudis, or light and healthy meals accompanied by rejuvenating cocktails. Located on the 7th floor, our tranquil rooftop Pool Bar offers magnificent views of the Lycabettus Hill.

Decorated with pergolas and aromatic plants, with modern sun lounges, tables and comfortable chairs scattered around the pool’s perimeter, the GB Pool Bar is an ideal spot to relax and escape from your daily routine.

GB POOL BAR

Operation Hours: Daily, 10:00 – 20:00

Telephone: +30 210 3330 748

Indulge under the Athenian sun at the GB Pool Bar of the Hotel Grande Bretagne

An ideal spot to relax and escape from your daily routine

The operation hours are subject to change.

The GB Pool of the Hotel Grande Bretagne opens its doors and welcomes

you to a distinct summer cinema experience in the heart of the captivating center of Athens.

Located on the 7th floor of the hotel and offering exquisite views of the Lycabettus hill, the GB Pool celebrates Greek summer in the most iconic way. The unique setting that is almost magically created once the city lights adorn the backdrop at dusk becomes the place where scripts and stories unfold and journey us through imagination.

All-time classic favorites and Hollywood blockbusters show up on the big screen and keep you the best company. Since flavor should not be a miss from this experience, the Executive Chef Asterios Koustoudis and his culinary and pastry team have prepared perfect finger food menu to pair with the wine or the beer to enjoy as you unwind at the relaxing lounge chairs.

Book this memorable experience through our online store.

www.grandebretagnestore.com

POOL YOUR CINEMA AT THE GB POOL

The GB Pool welcomes a distinct summer cinema experience!

Thursday–Friday–Saturday–Sunday Arrival Time: 21:15 Start Time: 21:30

The operation hours are subject to change.

At the heart of the historic Hotel Grande Bretagne, the multi-awarded

GB Spa welcomes our valued guests with a fresh innovative approach to total wellbeing. From ancient holistic rituals to the finest modern skin care, every treatment and personalized regimen promises to indulge, soothe, and rejuvenate. Escape to the GB Spa for a signature massage and beauty treatments.

Water is the focal point of the spa. Clean, beneficial and an essential component of life, it enjoys pride of place at the GB Spa’s indoor pool, inviting guests to relax, swim and revitalize their muscles, their spirit and their will to move on to one of the rejuvenation areas offering sauna, water massage, thermal suites and a hammam.

A multi-awarded Spa in the heart of Athens

Unwind with an exclusive range of purifying and rejuvenating signature treatments especially designed for the GB Spa. Enjoy a nourishing Swedish massage, revitalize and relax your body with a yoghurt, honey and sugar wrap while your child will enjoy a moment of relaxation with our superhero massage.

GB SPA

Operation Hours:

Daily,09:00 - 21:00

Telephone: +30 210 3330799

www.gbspa.gr

Hair Spa Salon

Elevating the beauty salon experience to new heights, the Hair Spa Salon offers a unique selection of hair treatments, manicure and pedicure services as well as make up services for special occasions that will make you shine. Relax in an environment drenched with timeless luxury and style as our professional hair stylists and make-up artists work their magic with selected high-quality care products.

Operation Hours:

Hair & Barber Services

Daily, 11:00 - 19:00

Manicure - Pedicure Services

Daily, 11:00 - 19:00

Telephone: +30 210 3330799 www.gbspa.gr

Fitness Studio

Keep your workout routine on track at our Fitness Studio, operating 24/7 for hotel guests. Our state-of-the-art fitness facility offers a variety of opportunities for an invigorating exercise session. Located on the lower level of the hotel at the GB Spa, it features an extensive range of Life Fitness® cardio and resistance equipment fitted with flat-screen televisions. We offer complimentary access to hotel guests.

Operation Hours: 24/7

An innovative approach to total wellbeing

The operation hours are subject to change.

GB Corner Gifts & Flavors

The most renowned ‘corner of Athens’ invites you to a world filled with authentic

gifts and indigenous delicacies by our Pastry Chef, Alexandros Koufas, and his team. This summer, visit the GB Corner Gifts & Flavors and select from a wide variety of gifts for you and your loved ones such as the travel bag, available in three-color combinations, the beach towel, which is available in wonderful shades and signifies its “Greek” origin with its typical patterns and the jockey caps.

Finally, don’t miss the opportunity to explore a selection of summer products created by celebrated Greek brands, including the timelessly elegant swimwear collection from Zeus+Dione.

Hotel Grande Bretagne

Operation Hours:

Monday - Saturday, 11:00 - 20:00

Telephone: +30 210 33 30 750

The Lobby Shop

Visit the Gift Shop on the lobby level for an exclusive selection of products with the hotel’s signature, including body oils, home fragrances and candles.

Hotel Grande Bretagne

Operation Hours:

Daily, 08:00 - 23:00

Telephone: +30 210 33 30 758

THE SHOPPING GUIDE

KG PERFUMERY AND BOUTIQUE VALMONT

On the ground floor of King George Hotel, Boutique Valmont offers a range of cutting-edge products from the Swiss brand, while the Perfumery specializes in luxury scents from the houses of Etat Libre d’Orange, ESPA, Valmont, Montale Paris and others.

King George Hotel

Operation Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 - 19:00

Telephone: + 30 210 33 30 266

VILEBREQUIN

Get ready for the beach with Vilebrequin’s wonderful collections of swimwear for the whole family, created with the highest quality of fabrics, focusing on innovation and the best fit.

King George Hotel

Operation Hours:

Monday - Saturday, 11:00 - 20:00

Telephone: + 30 210 33 30 231

Keep your memories from your journey to Greece alive

WHAT TO DO IN ATHENS THIS SUMMER

Discover Athens on Foot

Lycabettus

Hill

Approximately 300 meters high, this favorite spot among locals and visitors alike boasts superb views and a sense of tranquility amidst the sprawling Athenian cityscape.

Plaka

This enchanting neighborhood embraces archaeological sites nestled next to small ouzerias and tavernas, colorful flower stands, and artisan shops for an authentic flavor of local Athens. The Sunday flea market at Monastiraki Square is well worth a visit.

The National Garden

Once named “The Royal Gardens”, they may be found right behind the Parliament. Standing at the very entrance of The Garden, one can immediately feel the magnitude of the place which is surrounded by extremely high palm trees. Hosting a large number of walkways, small lakes, and rich vegetation, this peaceful place will give you the absolute sense of tranquility even though in the heart of the city centre.

Family Activities in Athens

The Benaki Museum Childhood, Toys and Games Exhibition

The collection includes 20,000 toys, games and childhood items, from antiquity to 1970, originating not only from Greece and the broader Greek world but from Europe, America, Africa and the East as well.

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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

The Stavros Niarchos Park is ideal not only for children, who can play undisturbed in its playgrounds, but also for any visitor who wishes to enjoy their leisure walk, exercise or attend concerts, exhibitions, and a multitude of other events.

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The Acropolis

The New Acropolis Museum was established in 2009 and is acclaimed as one of the highest-profile cultural projects undertaken in Europe for the last decade. Visit its 226.000sq. meters space, and become proudly part of the city’s greatest and most historic museum.

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Culture Guide

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Situated on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theatre structure built in 161 AD by the Roman citizen Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife Regilla. After an extensive restoration in the 1950s, the historic site has been revived as a cultural venue and now hosts theatrical performances and outdoor concerts of both the international and domestic music scene.

Athens Festival

One of the country’s most acclaimed leading public cultural organizations, the Athens-Epidaurus Festival is one of the oldest festivals in Europe. In the course of its 68 years of operation, it has accommodated some of the most well-known personalities from the fields of music, dance and theater from both native and international scene, attracting large audiences worldwide.

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Release Athens 2023

After its premiere in 2016, Release Athens has become one of the most momentous music festivals not only in Athens but also throughout Greece. Featuring a variety of live music performances and famous bands, this is the ultimate event in Athens if entertainment is what you seek this summer.

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The operation hours are subject to change.

Explore the city which gracefully extends an array of entertainment options and offers every visitor the pleasure of discovering its indigenous beauty and renowned historical sites.