Brettos (pronounced "vrettos") is a very charming place to come in, sit and have one of the best ouzo or brandy available in Greece. The first thing you notice when passing by or coming inside is his beautiful decor of coloured bottles that are lit from the bottom, providing a colour spectrum in contrast to the 200 year old building. The specialty is the ouzo or bandy which is made on premises and conditioned in the old oak casks that line the walls in the pub. I asked the owner about this and he explained the casks were near 100 years old and was one of the factors in the smoothness his ouzo and brandy offers. Try the VSOP can only be bought in the bottle, but the 3- and 5-star can be poured directly from the casks and are fantastic in their own right. The real treasure here is the ouzo. Very smooth and full bodied, this ouzo is the best I have tried and many of the locals echo the same opinion. The owner will pour a glass straight from the cask or you can take some home and impress your friends with your delicious find.

Also, they serve wine, beers, and other spirits if you are so inclined. He has a small but very nice selection of liquors and wines by the bottle if you are in need of something to go or take home.

Tip: Spend an hour here, try the ouzo, and become involved in the conversations that are easy to be included on as the locals and travelers alike are a friendly mix and make for a comfortable environment.

My husband really enjoyed hanging out here speaking with locals and tourists alike. He was really just avoiding shopping with the kids and I, although we did bring home plenty of "souvenirs" from Bretto's. One option available here is shipping home a whole case. You can mix and match, and although the cost is rather significant, it's easier than carrying a case with you through an airport and on the plane. Be sure to visit Bretto's, have a drink, buy a metal cannister (or six) or a bottle of his excellent brandy, and say hi to him for me!