Experiences

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.
On the 7th floor of the hotel, in a romantic setting by the pool overlooking Lycabettus Hill and the city lights at nightfall, all-time classic favorites and Hollywood blockbusters show up on the big screen to entertain guests on the nostalgic summer evenings.
Since taste plays a leading role in this scenario, the Executive Chef Asterios Koustoudis with his team have prepared the perfect finger food set menu to pair with wine or beer, while guests will have the opportunity to unwind at our relaxing lounge chairs.
June 8 - October 1
Every Thursday to Sunday | 21:30
This online experience guide features the venues, the hotel activities and the F&B promotions, which are offered to our guests for this season.

The Atrium of Alexander's Lounge and the Executive Chef Asterios Koustoudis invite you to embark on a gastronomic journey through "Il Giardino Segreto", the new menu offering authentic Italian accompaniments prepared in an open kitchen using carefully selected Mediterranean ingredients.
No one can resist the delicious aroma wafting from the garden's oven while slow-cooking three styles of handmade pizza, aromatic flatbreads with rosemary to match the chef's homemade spreads and crispy focaccia with olive oil and sea salt.
The cold cut of the day is thinly sliced on the spot with the impressive red vintage machine and served with artichokes from Tinos island, olives and crunchy focaccia bread.
In this unique atmosphere, additionally to a remarkable wine list, the award-winning bartenders of the historic hotel, prepare refreshing aperitifs to complete the ritual and serve premium drinks.
OPERATION HOURS
The Atrium of Alexander's Lounge | Daily, 11:00 - 02:00
The Il Giardino Segreto Menu | Daily, 17:00 - 24:00
Tel. +30 210 33 30 748

The historic Hotel Grande Bretagne creates an elegant brunch menu experience and invites its guests to savor it at the Winter Garden City Lounge.
Every Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 until 14:00, the Executive Chef Asterios Koustoudis and his talented team, curate a menu filled with sweet and savory delicacies and, under the elegant sounds of soft music, create the most ideal atmosphere for an experience not to be missed; the "Weekends at the Winter Garden".
WINTER GARDEN CITY LOUNGE
October - March
Saturday & Sunday | 11:00 - 14:00
Tel.: 210 33 30 748

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. 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.
Unparalleled taste of irresistible savories and sweets awaits you daily a ritual not to be missed and always cherished.

Introduce your children to the opulent tea experience of the historic hotel and delight their moments with irresistible savories and desserts such as mini sandwiches, cupcakes, marshmallows, macarons and cookies.
Daily | 12.00-20.00

Every Wednesday enjoy live Jazz performances within the warm and inviting ambiance of the Winter Garden and immerse yourself in a timeless atmosphere of vivacious jazz tunes.
From October 12th, 2022 you can experience captivating performances from the beloved trio combination consisting of piano, double bass and saxophone. Listen to fusions of various local and international styles of jazz creating the perfect musical backdrop for your evening.
Genuinely originated by New Orleans, United States, it now journeys all the way through continents and centuries and allows us to journey ourselves while enjoying the warm embrace of the Winter Garden ambience.
Wednesdays dress-up their Jazzy attire and welcome you to the city's most elegant and enchanting refuge; the Winter Garden City Lounge.
Every Wednesday (as of October, 12th, 2022) | 19.30-22.30

The elegant ambience of the Winter Garden City Lounge embraces the fine sounds of Opera and welcomes some of its most renowned repertoires every Thursday from October 12th 2022.
Gracefully aligned with the fine essence of the historic Hotel Grande Bretagne and the enchanting environment of the hotel's city lounge, the "Opera Nights at the Winter Garden" debut with a duet of a soprano and a tenor.
Renowned arias and sophisticated sounds surround the stylish and opulent setting of the Winter Garden and set the background of this unique experience.
Thursdays dress-up their Opera attire and welcome you to the city's most elegant and enchanting refuge; the Winter Garden City Lounge.
Every Thursday(as of October, 12th, 2022)| 19.30-22.30

The talented team of bartenders of the GB Roof Garden Restaurant & Bar, inspired by the historic coffee houses of Europe, have created an alluring coffee cocktail menu.
Coffee, alcohol and fine desserts are harmoniously blended to create a unique authentic experience.
Daily, 13:00 - 02:00

TAKE ME HOME
TEA ME AWAY by WINTER GARDEN CITY LOUNGE
The renowned Afternoon Tea of the Hotel Grande Bretagne comes home with you.
Order it daily between 11.00-19.00 at 210 33 30 748 and it will be ready for you to pick it up in 1 hour from the Concierge of the Hotel Grande Bretagne.
Our epicurean team and the authentic tea flavors of the hotel's tea selection, promise to deliver for you the finest Afternoon Tea experience at home.