Guidebook for Athens
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent beer, wine, and cocktail selection. Great outdoor patio and ambiance.
80 locals recommend
Normal Bar
1365 Prince AveExcellent beer, wine, and cocktail selection. Great outdoor patio and ambiance.
If you want a good cocktail, this is the place for you. They change often and rarely disappoint.
54 locals recommend
The Old Pal
1320 Prince AveIf you want a good cocktail, this is the place for you. They change often and rarely disappoint.
Not really a bar, but it is the best brewery in Athens. Go there on a Friday and take a tour. The building and the beer is great! Oh, and GA just passed a law allowing them to sell you a growler!
149 locals recommend
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveNot really a bar, but it is the best brewery in Athens. Go there on a Friday and take a tour. The building and the beer is great! Oh, and GA just passed a law allowing them to sell you a growler!
Food Scene
Best Mexican food in Athens. Their margaritas are not too shabby either.
42 locals recommend
Agua Linda Taqueria
1376 Prince AveBest Mexican food in Athens. Their margaritas are not too shabby either.
This is the place for you to grab that morning coffee and donut or breakfast sandwich. They also have great lunch sandwiches and recently started selling an excellent burger and frito pie at night.
51 locals recommend
Ike & Jane
1307 Prince AveThis is the place for you to grab that morning coffee and donut or breakfast sandwich. They also have great lunch sandwiches and recently started selling an excellent burger and frito pie at night.
In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in Georgia. Good clean sustainable food, excellent wine, and the best atmosphere around. I eat there waaayyy too much. Tell Chef Peter Dale I sent you!
113 locals recommend
The National
232 W Hancock AveIn my opinion, this is the best restaurant in Georgia. Good clean sustainable food, excellent wine, and the best atmosphere around. I eat there waaayyy too much. Tell Chef Peter Dale I sent you!
The best place in Athens to sit down and enjoy a cocktail and the freshest oysters available. The ambiance is second to none and the food is out of this world!
93 locals recommend
Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince AveThe best place in Athens to sit down and enjoy a cocktail and the freshest oysters available. The ambiance is second to none and the food is out of this world!
Another great option for a morning coffee and a moment to read a weekend paper on their patio.
26 locals recommend
Sips Espresso Cafe
1390 Prince AveAnother great option for a morning coffee and a moment to read a weekend paper on their patio.
The flagship restaurant of friend and talented Chef Hugh Acheson. Great local food executed by another friend and talented Executive Chef Jason Zygmont. Eat here before you leave Athens!
79 locals recommend
Five and Ten
1073 S Milledge AveThe flagship restaurant of friend and talented Chef Hugh Acheson. Great local food executed by another friend and talented Executive Chef Jason Zygmont. Eat here before you leave Athens!
Another of my favorite restaurants in Athens. Great cocktails and very inventive/delicious Southern inspired food. Best brunch in town BTW!
6 locals recommend
The Branded Butcher
225 North Lumpkin StreetAnother of my favorite restaurants in Athens. Great cocktails and very inventive/delicious Southern inspired food. Best brunch in town BTW!
My good friend and chef Ken Manring's unique restaurant. It's in a cool little building in the neighborhood w/ lots of outdoor seating. The food & BBQ is outstanding! Serves Breakfast & Dinner.
63 locals recommend
White Tiger Gourmet LLC
217 Hiawassee AveMy good friend and chef Ken Manring's unique restaurant. It's in a cool little building in the neighborhood w/ lots of outdoor seating. The food & BBQ is outstanding! Serves Breakfast & Dinner.
My friend Jessica's restaurant. Serves delicious local food in a great setting. Excellent outdoor patio and they also have a phenomenal brunch! Tell Jessica and Jordan I sent you!
59 locals recommend
Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market
815 N Chase StMy friend Jessica's restaurant. Serves delicious local food in a great setting. Excellent outdoor patio and they also have a phenomenal brunch! Tell Jessica and Jordan I sent you!
World famous vegetarian restaurant. The Grit is to vegetarian food what The Varsity is to hot dogs. People travel from far and wide to eat at this famous restaurant. Try their famous Golden Bowl!
97 locals recommend
The Grit
199 Prince AveWorld famous vegetarian restaurant. The Grit is to vegetarian food what The Varsity is to hot dogs. People travel from far and wide to eat at this famous restaurant. Try their famous Golden Bowl!
Owned by good friend, and owner of The Grit, this pizzeria serves delicious pizzas and has a bocce ball court and great patio to enjoy a pizza and craft beer on. Eat here on the way to the 40 watt.
53 locals recommend
Ted's Most Best
254 West Washington StreetOwned by good friend, and owner of The Grit, this pizzeria serves delicious pizzas and has a bocce ball court and great patio to enjoy a pizza and craft beer on. Eat here on the way to the 40 watt.
Essentials
If you want good, wholesome, organic vegetables and meat, this is the place to get it!
66 locals recommend
Earth Fare
1689 S Lumpkin StIf you want good, wholesome, organic vegetables and meat, this is the place to get it!
Another place to grab essentials for your stay. Use the kitchen to its fullest when you are there!
13 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Athens Pointe Shopping Center
3620 Atlanta HwyAnother place to grab essentials for your stay. Use the kitchen to its fullest when you are there!
Another closer grocery store to stock up on essentials like charcoal, beer, etc. for your stay. Use the kitchen to its fullest when you are there!
71 locals recommend
Kroger
191 Alps RdAnother closer grocery store to stock up on essentials like charcoal, beer, etc. for your stay. Use the kitchen to its fullest when you are there!
Across the street from Kroger and a much closer place to gran fresh, organic fruits and meats!
18 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
196 Alps RdAcross the street from Kroger and a much closer place to gran fresh, organic fruits and meats!
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful places in Athens. Beautiful selection of exotic plants from all over the world. Great for a Sunday afternoon or a hike on their trails!
135 locals recommend
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S Milledge AveOne of the most beautiful places in Athens. Beautiful selection of exotic plants from all over the world. Great for a Sunday afternoon or a hike on their trails!
Everything Else
Public swimming pool, tennis courts, and the best Farmers Market in Athens on Saturday mornings. Get there early before it gets too hot and everyone buys up all of the delicious local strawberries!
29 locals recommend
Bishop Park
705 Sunset DrPublic swimming pool, tennis courts, and the best Farmers Market in Athens on Saturday mornings. Get there early before it gets too hot and everyone buys up all of the delicious local strawberries!
Arts & Culture
The home of the Bulldogs! Wanted to put this in here to give you an idea of where it is in relation to your place. It is a cheap and easy Uber ride away!
132 locals recommend
Sanford Stadium
100 Sanford DrThe home of the Bulldogs! Wanted to put this in here to give you an idea of where it is in relation to your place. It is a cheap and easy Uber ride away!
It burned down a few years ago but has been rebuilt and is now one of the best sounding venues I have ever been to. They constantly host amazing shows. Definitely check out their show listing!
169 locals recommend
Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin StIt burned down a few years ago but has been rebuilt and is now one of the best sounding venues I have ever been to. They constantly host amazing shows. Definitely check out their show listing!
Historical music venue! Great place to see local and touring bands. Check their show listing before coming for sure. You are going to be in a famous music city after all! Take it in on your visit!
91 locals recommend
40 Watt Club
285 W Washington StHistorical music venue! Great place to see local and touring bands. Check their show listing before coming for sure. You are going to be in a famous music city after all! Take it in on your visit!