Guidebook for Athens
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails. Back porch is great in the afternoon and evening with the fire-pit.
80 locals recommend
Normal Bar
1365 Prince AveGreat cocktails. Back porch is great in the afternoon and evening with the fire-pit.
The Old Pal
1320 Prince AveFancy Cocktails, good wine selection.
Very good bar food, with vegetarian and vegan options. I do the mushroom po-boy and the Ruben (tempeh or normal). Kid friendly. Very good sunday Brunch. Often have bands on the weekend. Feels like a local pub. Try an Ilegal Mezcal Reposado.
81 locals recommend
Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince AveVery good bar food, with vegetarian and vegan options. I do the mushroom po-boy and the Ruben (tempeh or normal). Kid friendly. Very good sunday Brunch. Often have bands on the weekend. Feels like a local pub. Try an Ilegal Mezcal Reposado.
40 Watt Club
285 W Washington StGreat place to catch a show.
The main music venue in town, and the rooftop is great for a sunset cocktail or late night dance party.
169 locals recommend
Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin St The main music venue in town, and the rooftop is great for a sunset cocktail or late night dance party.
Caledonia Lounge
256 W Clayton StFavorite place to catch a band. Intimate and rocking.
Manhattan Cafe
337 N Hull StExcellent cocktails.
Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak StreetVery reasonably priced drinks and nice outdoor patio.
Brewery with live music and comedy. Very walkable from the house.
17 locals recommend
Athentic Brewing Company
108 Park AveBrewery with live music and comedy. Very walkable from the house.
Food Scene
Agua Linda Taqueria
1376 Prince AveDelicious Mexican food.
Sips Espresso Cafe
1390 Prince AveCoffee shop
White Tiger Gourmet LLC
217 Hiawassee AveThe Pimento Cheese BBQ sandwich is life changing!
Very good food and drink selection. Good Sunday brunch spot as well
59 locals recommend
Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market
815 N Chase StVery good food and drink selection. Good Sunday brunch spot as well
Automatic Pizza
1397 Prince AveGood local pizza
Ideal Bagel Co
815 W Broad StQuick on the go breakfast bagels.
Weaver D's Delicious Fine Foods
1016 E Broad StIconic soul food place.
Flying Biscuit Cafe - Athens, GA
1180 Prince AvenueBreakfast spot, only a few blocks away at the end of King Ave
Parks & Nature
Good 2-3 mile trail. Large open green spaces for picnic or running dogs. The North Oconee river flows on one side and there is a creek that enters it right at the beginning which is good for wading.
25 locals recommend
Ben Burton Park
615 Mitchell Bridge RdGood 2-3 mile trail. Large open green spaces for picnic or running dogs. The North Oconee river flows on one side and there is a creek that enters it right at the beginning which is good for wading.
Essentials
Mexican supermarket. I go hear once or twice a week for vegetables and anything else I need in a hurry.
Los Compadres
1380 Prince AveMexican supermarket. I go hear once or twice a week for vegetables and anything else I need in a hurry.
Daily Groceries Co-Op
1190 Prince AveNeighborhood co-op, lots of organic and vegan options.
Kroger
191 Alps RdBig grocery store
Entertainment & Activities
Ciné
234 W Hancock AveArt house movie theater. Serve drinks and snacks
Shopping
Community
260 N Jackson StLocal crafts
Dynamite Clothing
143 N Jackson StCurated vintage clothes
Atomic
260 W Clayton StAll kinds of whacky stuff
The Starlite Showroom
750 W Broad StVintage home good and decorations. Cool place to wander through.
Indie South
470 Hawthorne AveHandmade crafts from a variety of local artisans.