Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak StreetGreat place to get breakfast or lunch - locally owned.
Waffle House
1255 S Milledge AveOpen 24 hours!
The National
232 W Hancock AveGreat restaurant and bar - one of Athens' finest!
Best place for a quick and tasty slice of pizza, calzone or sub sandwich.
15 locals recommend
Little Italy Pizzeria
125 N Lumpkin StBest place for a quick and tasty slice of pizza, calzone or sub sandwich.
A coffee shop that also books great live shows and has a nice patio.
64 locals recommend
Hendershots Coffee
237 Prince AveA coffee shop that also books great live shows and has a nice patio.
Big City Bread Cafe
393 N Finley StBest patio seating in Athens!
Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak Street"South Kitchen + Bar boasts a menu filled with modern takes of classic southern dishes. Try the
award-winning Iron Skilled Tots tossed in duck fat, delicious Shrimp + Grits, or the mouth-watering
Bone-In Berkshire Pork Chop, and you'll see why Athenians love South."
42 locals recommend
South Kitchen + Bar
247 E Washington St"South Kitchen + Bar boasts a menu filled with modern takes of classic southern dishes. Try the
award-winning Iron Skilled Tots tossed in duck fat, delicious Shrimp + Grits, or the mouth-watering
Bone-In Berkshire Pork Chop, and you'll see why Athenians love South."
"The atmosphere really makes you feel like you're in a whole other country ... "
148 locals recommend
Cali N Tito's
1427 S Lumpkin St"The atmosphere really makes you feel like you're in a whole other country ... "
"Great spot in the heart of downtown Athens with great ambience both indoors and outdoors for dining. Indoor and outdoor bar available too. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Food was high-quality and came out with good temperature. The crabcakes are nice and crispy on the outside and moist inside. They offer a large selection of alcoholic beverages. "
153 locals recommend
Last Resort Grill
174-184 W Clayton St"Great spot in the heart of downtown Athens with great ambience both indoors and outdoors for dining. Indoor and outdoor bar available too. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Food was high-quality and came out with good temperature. The crabcakes are nice and crispy on the outside and moist inside. They offer a large selection of alcoholic beverages. "
(from their website) "Seabear Oyster Bar is a casual and lively neighborhood gathering spot. Our food and drink represents the best of sea and land, drawing inspiration from near and far. Grab a seat, a pile of icy oysters, a cold beverage, a few plates, and settle in for a journey far from your worries or cares."
93 locals recommend
Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince Ave(from their website) "Seabear Oyster Bar is a casual and lively neighborhood gathering spot. Our food and drink represents the best of sea and land, drawing inspiration from near and far. Grab a seat, a pile of icy oysters, a cold beverage, a few plates, and settle in for a journey far from your worries or cares."
Puma Yu’s is a wine and cocktail forward bar serving up small plate Thai food. The kitchen program is lead by Pete Amadhanirundr and the bar program lead by Ally Smith. Top notch!
Puma Yu's
Puma Yu’s is a wine and cocktail forward bar serving up small plate Thai food. The kitchen program is lead by Pete Amadhanirundr and the bar program lead by Ally Smith. Top notch!
The Grill
Hamburgers, milkshakes, fries and feta!
The Royal Peasant
1675 S Lumpkin StCondor Chocolates
1658 S Lumpkin StEverything Else
Sanford Stadium
100 Sanford DrFOOTBALL!
Art Galleries, Gift Shop, Kids' Saturday events in the Spring and Fall.
112 locals recommend
Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton StArt Galleries, Gift Shop, Kids' Saturday events in the Spring and Fall.
40 Watt Club
285 W Washington StCool shows in an iconic music venue.
The Classic Center
300 N Thomas StMany large concerts, trade shows, weddings etc happen here.
University of Georgia
Herty DriveEnjoy a stroll through beautiful campus.
Nature trails, indoor tropical garden, Dondero's Kitchen for coffee and sandwiches, gift shop with local art
135 locals recommend
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S Milledge AveNature trails, indoor tropical garden, Dondero's Kitchen for coffee and sandwiches, gift shop with local art
Arts & Culture
Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin StGreat place to hear live music!
Ciné
234 W Hancock AveArt house theatre, next to fine dining restaurant The National.
Visitors Center station
This should be your first stop if you want to learn more about Athens.
Excellent local brewery that hosts the Athens Farmers Market on Wednesday evenings.
149 locals recommend
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveExcellent local brewery that hosts the Athens Farmers Market on Wednesday evenings.
College Square
College AvenueShopping
R Wood Studio
450 Georgia DrMagnificent, one-of-a-kind pottery studio right around the corner from the condo.
Native America Gallery
195 E Clayton StCommunity
260 N Jackson StCheeky Peach
160 W Clayton StHeery's Clothes Closet
195 College AveUrban Outfitters
155 E Clayton StAthens Farmers Market
705 Sunset DrDrinks & Nightlife
The World Famous
351 N Hull StThis is a really fun bar with delicious bar food.
This is a fun bar in Normaltown that has a really great menu and relaxed atmosphere. The menu offers lots of vegetarian options and their fries are amazing!
81 locals recommend
Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince AveThis is a fun bar in Normaltown that has a really great menu and relaxed atmosphere. The menu offers lots of vegetarian options and their fries are amazing!
Trappeze Pub
269 N Hull StStupendous beer selection! Great food menu too!
One of the oldest bars in Athens, a favorite of locals and tourists alike.
60 locals recommend
The Globe
199 N Lumpkin StOne of the oldest bars in Athens, a favorite of locals and tourists alike.
Manhattan Cafe
337 N Hull StNormal Bar
1365 Prince AveHi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince AveCreature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveParks & Nature
Dudley Park
100 Dudley Park RdThe State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S Milledge AveLake Herrick, Athens, GA 30605, USA
Intramural Fields
Entertainment & Activities
This movie theatre has servers who bring you drinks and popcorn when you push a button on your chair - heavenly! Tuesday nights tickets are only $5 and they have beer and food specials, too.
6 locals recommend
AMC Dine-in Athens 12
1575 Lexington RdThis movie theatre has servers who bring you drinks and popcorn when you push a button on your chair - heavenly! Tuesday nights tickets are only $5 and they have beer and food specials, too.