Guidebook for Athens
Drinks & Nightlife
local microbrews + big groups.
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Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock Avelocal microbrews + big groups.
iconic local music venue. love the rooftop bar for sunsets. don't miss the local photography from jason thrasher tucked away on the second floor. art deco details shine from recent restoration project.
www.georgiatheatre.com
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Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin Sticonic local music venue. love the rooftop bar for sunsets. don't miss the local photography from jason thrasher tucked away on the second floor. art deco details shine from recent restoration project.
www.georgiatheatre.com
Normal Bar
1365 Prince Avedrink like a local.
The Old Pal
1320 Prince Avebecause you love whiskey.
www.theoldpal.com
The Globe
199 N Lumpkin Stmy favorite spot for happy hour writing.
iconic athens music venue. check the calendar.
www.the40watt.com
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40 Watt Club
285 W Washington Sticonic athens music venue. check the calendar.
www.the40watt.com
because you believe bowls of gummy bears at the bar is magical. catch dj mahogany on the patio for late night dancing.
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Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak Streetbecause you believe bowls of gummy bears at the bar is magical. catch dj mahogany on the patio for late night dancing.
because we all love small scale live shows + drinking cocktails out of mason jars. bain maddox + family serves up athens wonderment. come hungry. order the fried pickled okra + a chicken + waffle sandwich.
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The World Famous
351 N Hull Stbecause we all love small scale live shows + drinking cocktails out of mason jars. bain maddox + family serves up athens wonderment. come hungry. order the fried pickled okra + a chicken + waffle sandwich.
our version of a dive bar. come talk to anyone. historic hot corner. memories + locals drinking.
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Manhattan Cafe
337 N Hull Stour version of a dive bar. come talk to anyone. historic hot corner. memories + locals drinking.
because you love amazing food with your drinks. come early for happy hour + grab a booth. order boiled peanuts + local brews on tap. garlic fries. historic hot corner area.
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Trappeze Pub
269 N Hull Stbecause you love amazing food with your drinks. come early for happy hour + grab a booth. order boiled peanuts + local brews on tap. garlic fries. historic hot corner area.
Food Scene
stellar new south cuisine from peter dale + hugh acheson.
www.thenationalrestaurant.com
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The National
232 W Hancock Avestellar new south cuisine from peter dale + hugh acheson.
www.thenationalrestaurant.com
best brunch in athenstowne. get a bloody mary. or go for the sunday fried chicken supper. new south menus from chefs hugh acheson + mike sutton. beautiful bar + small dining rooms nestled in a beautiful historic mansion.
www.fiveandten.com
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Five and Ten
1073 S Milledge Avebest brunch in athenstowne. get a bloody mary. or go for the sunday fried chicken supper. new south menus from chefs hugh acheson + mike sutton. beautiful bar + small dining rooms nestled in a beautiful historic mansion.
www.fiveandten.com
old school athens owners keep the music going. check out the jazz evenings or go see up + coming talent at open mic night. this place feels like the athens of my youth.
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Hendershots Coffee
237 Prince Aveold school athens owners keep the music going. check out the jazz evenings or go see up + coming talent at open mic night. this place feels like the athens of my youth.
half off wine night on mondays. best pizza in athens. long time local owners. they'll let you buy mason jars of their addictive balsamic vinaigrette if you ask nicely. walkable from our spot.
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DePalma's Italian Cafe
401 E Broad Sthalf off wine night on mondays. best pizza in athens. long time local owners. they'll let you buy mason jars of their addictive balsamic vinaigrette if you ask nicely. walkable from our spot.
automatic for the people. call ahead to make sure they're open. old school soul food that's a 5 minute walk away. sit outside at the picnic tables or get delivery. dexter weaver is an athens icon.
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Weaver D's Delicious Fine Foods
1016 E Broad Stautomatic for the people. call ahead to make sure they're open. old school soul food that's a 5 minute walk away. sit outside at the picnic tables or get delivery. dexter weaver is an athens icon.
it's right around the corner. good biscuits. order take-out ahead + skip the ridiculous crowds that swarm here for brunch. weekdays early bird + lunch specials are great.
www.mamasboyathens.com
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Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak Streetit's right around the corner. good biscuits. order take-out ahead + skip the ridiculous crowds that swarm here for brunch. weekdays early bird + lunch specials are great.
www.mamasboyathens.com
pulled pork + collard greens + kids playing in the side yard.
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White Tiger Gourmet LLC
217 Hiawassee Avepulled pork + collard greens + kids playing in the side yard.
watch the train go by while you dog some bbq. try the redneck reuben.
www.pulaskiheightsbbq.com
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Pulaski Heights Barbecue
675 Pulaski Stwatch the train go by while you dog some bbq. try the redneck reuben.
www.pulaskiheightsbbq.com
mimi maumus is brilliant. new south cuisine lovingly prepared. order whole casseroles for the family + eat in. wonderful catering. i keep trying to copy her deviled eggs. ;)
www.homemadeathens.com
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home.made
1072 Baxter Stmimi maumus is brilliant. new south cuisine lovingly prepared. order whole casseroles for the family + eat in. wonderful catering. i keep trying to copy her deviled eggs. ;)
www.homemadeathens.com
because you also like to slurp $1 happy hour oysters + eat organ meats. paleo-foodie-heaven.
www.thebrandedbutcher.com
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The Branded Butcher
225 North Lumpkin Streetbecause you also like to slurp $1 happy hour oysters + eat organ meats. paleo-foodie-heaven.
www.thebrandedbutcher.com
The Grit
199 Prince Aveold school athens. get the golden bowl.
www.thegrit.com
lovely patio. neighborhood vibes. happy kiddos + sidewalk chalk. come in for 1000 faces coffee + b'fast, then leave with a perfect olive loaf to bring home for later.
www.bigcitybreadcafe.com
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Big City Bread Cafe
393 N Finley Stlovely patio. neighborhood vibes. happy kiddos + sidewalk chalk. come in for 1000 faces coffee + b'fast, then leave with a perfect olive loaf to bring home for later.
www.bigcitybreadcafe.com
because y'all want to have drinks outside while your kids meet new friends in the massive sandbox. 3-6pm happy hour heaven. $1 pbr + really lovely pizza.
www.tedsmostbest.com
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Ted's Most Best
254 West Washington Streetbecause y'all want to have drinks outside while your kids meet new friends in the massive sandbox. 3-6pm happy hour heaven. $1 pbr + really lovely pizza.
www.tedsmostbest.com
because you love farm to table eating, seasonal menus, and farmers. period. my absolute favorite work lunch spot in athenstowne.
www.heirloomathens.com
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Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market
815 N Chase Stbecause you love farm to table eating, seasonal menus, and farmers. period. my absolute favorite work lunch spot in athenstowne.
www.heirloomathens.com
because the first incarnation last resort was a music club which opened in the 1960s. and you love brunch. order the shrimp + grits. cake to go.
www.lastresortgrill.com
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Last Resort Grill
174-184 W Clayton Stbecause the first incarnation last resort was a music club which opened in the 1960s. and you love brunch. order the shrimp + grits. cake to go.
www.lastresortgrill.com
because it's lame to support the incoming big business chains when an affordable 24/7 locally owned, old school diner is right there. dip those massive fresh cut fries in feta dressing + play something on the jukebox.
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The Globe
199 N Lumpkin Stbecause it's lame to support the incoming big business chains when an affordable 24/7 locally owned, old school diner is right there. dip those massive fresh cut fries in feta dressing + play something on the jukebox.
Terrapin Beer Company
265 Newton Bridge Rdathens microbrewery + live music venue.
Parks & Nature
bring your pup + play under the ancient trees of our historic campus.
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North Campus Quad
bring your pup + play under the ancient trees of our historic campus.
hike the white trail. or catch an outdoor concert on the lawn.
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The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S Milledge Avehike the white trail. or catch an outdoor concert on the lawn.
check for events + festivals or go enjoy a picnic on the beach at lake chapman.
see athensfolk.org for more information on our beloved folk festival.
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Sandy Creek Nature Center
205 Old Commerce Rdcheck for events + festivals or go enjoy a picnic on the beach at lake chapman.
see athensfolk.org for more information on our beloved folk festival.
at your doorstep. bring the dogs or use our bike + tour around.
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North Oconee River Greenway
139 Ruth Streetat your doorstep. bring the dogs or use our bike + tour around.
Sightseeing
because eccentric southerners include trees as next of kin. ;)
learn more about the tree that owns itself at
http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/tree-owns-itself
Dearing Street
Dearing Streetbecause eccentric southerners include trees as next of kin. ;)
learn more about the tree that owns itself at
http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/tree-owns-itself
park here or get closer (gps 433 rocksprings street). take a walk + see rocksprings shotgun row houses. history. beauty. this little iconic strip is on the national register of historic places.
Rocksprings Community Center
285 Rocksprings Ctpark here or get closer (gps 433 rocksprings street). take a walk + see rocksprings shotgun row houses. history. beauty. this little iconic strip is on the national register of historic places.
i used to live here + cherished the place. it's a lovely historic area. awesome playground for the kiddos, storytime at the little library, preserved train depot. gardens. quiet. easy. beauty. there's often free early shows-- fiddles + the like. the marigold festival is wonderful. you can rent the pavilion there for family reunions + events. enjoy.
www.cityofwinterville.wordpress.com
Winterville Library
115 Marigold Lni used to live here + cherished the place. it's a lovely historic area. awesome playground for the kiddos, storytime at the little library, preserved train depot. gardens. quiet. easy. beauty. there's often free early shows-- fiddles + the like. the marigold festival is wonderful. you can rent the pavilion there for family reunions + events. enjoy.
www.cityofwinterville.wordpress.com
Arts & Culture
one of the first + oldest surviving african-american built, owned + operated vaudeville theatres in the country. check the calendar.
www.mortontheatre.com
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Morton Theatre
195 W Washington Stone of the first + oldest surviving african-american built, owned + operated vaudeville theatres in the country. check the calendar.
www.mortontheatre.com
big concerts + events. you can walk there + stumble home.
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The Classic Center
300 N Thomas Stbig concerts + events. you can walk there + stumble home.
Hugh Hodgson School of Music
250 River Rdwww.music.uga.edu
Lyndon House Arts Center
211 Hoyt Stwww.gaarts.org
you'll find a collection of artists + makers + start-ups here in the chase street warehouses-- if my studio's open, come in + say hey. ;) seasonal open houses are always an amazing offering of athens best.
www.mercuryartworks.com
Mercury Art Works
160 Tracy Styou'll find a collection of artists + makers + start-ups here in the chase street warehouses-- if my studio's open, come in + say hey. ;) seasonal open houses are always an amazing offering of athens best.
www.mercuryartworks.com
be sure to check out the hargrett rare book collection. love this place.
www.libs.uga.edu
UGA Main Library
be sure to check out the hargrett rare book collection. love this place.
www.libs.uga.edu
Shopping
Wuxtry Records
197 E Clayton Stbecause you love vinyl + athens music.
because you love independent bookstores. catch local authors at their book signings.
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Avid Bookshop on Prince Ave.
493 Prince Avebecause you love independent bookstores. catch local authors at their book signings.
Agora Vintage
279 E Broad Stbecause you love hunting for vintage treasure.
almost like going to church. grab a coffee + spend slowtime perusing the massive collection of rare + vintage books.
Jackson Street Books
260 North Jackson Streetalmost like going to church. grab a coffee + spend slowtime perusing the massive collection of rare + vintage books.
R Wood Studio
450 Georgia Drbeautiful pottery from an amazing woman.
www.rwoodstudio.com
dialed in local wine shop. the owner emily knows her stuff. wine tastings on saturday. bring the picnic basket + stuff it with delicacies on your way.
www.shirazathens.com
Shiraz
675 Pulaski Stdialed in local wine shop. the owner emily knows her stuff. wine tastings on saturday. bring the picnic basket + stuff it with delicacies on your way.
www.shirazathens.com
boutique loveliness for the littles. craft classes + cool camps.
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Treehouse Kid & Craft
585 W Broad Stboutique loveliness for the littles. craft classes + cool camps.
wonderful neighborhood farmers market that gets the community involved.
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West Broad Farmers Market
300 S Rocksprings Stwonderful neighborhood farmers market that gets the community involved.
Essentials
get your hair did by the woman who styled the B52s while you sip a beer + look out over college avenue. book way in advance for lyric.
Republic Salon
312 E Broad Stget your hair did by the woman who styled the B52s while you sip a beer + look out over college avenue. book way in advance for lyric.
Urban Sanctuary
810 N Chase Sthistoric preservation at it's best. awesome owners.
Daily Groceries Co-Op
1190 Prince Avebecause you love old school health food co-ops.
where my family goes for healing. acupuncture. chinese medicine. dr. deb changes lives.
www.kayakalpacupuncture.com
KayaKalp Acupuncture, LLC
485 Huntington Roadwhere my family goes for healing. acupuncture. chinese medicine. dr. deb changes lives.
www.kayakalpacupuncture.com