Gambrinus

Thessaloniki


If your love of guitar music is matched only by your devotion to popcorn and beer, step into the darkness of this Czech-inspired place. Central European beers abound, with hefty carb- and sausage-snacks providing the ballast.


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0.14 MILES

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2. National Bank of Greece

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4. Yad Lazikaron

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5. Monastirioton Synagogue

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