One of the great drinking cities in the South, there are some truly great bars in Athens. This may be useful. Athens is a great place to waste away in a state of bachanallia . Some of the best bars are:
The 40 Watt Club, 285 W. Washington Street, (706) 369-8399, . Anybody who is anybody in music in the past thirty years has played at the The 40 Watt.
The Georgia Theatre, 215 N. Lumpkin Street, (706) 549-9918, . The Georgia Theatre is a premier music venue. The Theatre is on the Athens Music History Walking Tour which is sponsored by the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau. 18+ Only/ID Required. The Theatre recently burned down in June 2009 and reopened in August 2011.
The Manhattan, 337 North Hull Street, Athens, (706) 369-9767. This dive is a a place for grad students and professors to hang out at. Their drinks are generally fairly cheap and the conversation and decor fairly trendy. The decorations look like they all came from random buys at a thrift store, and several pictures of MLK and JKF hang on the wall as a tribute to the liberal leanings of the proprietors. Try the signature drink which is Maker's Mark and Blenheim's spicy ginger ale. Also, they provide free popcorn in the corner.
The Max Canada, 243 W. Washington Street, (706) 543-6666. Formerly Room 13 and before that it was called The Engine Room. Bar room atmosphere with pool tables, darts, video games and pinball machines.
Nowhere Bar is a popular spot for pool players, yet large enough to accommodate their less recreational friends who simply desire a place to drink. The jukebox tends to alternate between classic rock favorites and Widespread Panic.
Georgia Bar A dive if one existed in Athens. While unassuming on the outside, it has a certain charm that only grunginess and cheap beer can provide.
The Pub at Gameday A relatively new arrival to the downtown Athens scene, it has become popular with students eager to avoid the Spring Break type atmosphere at "Bourbon Street" and "Generals." A large and accessible bar, multiple televisions and wood paneling has ensured Gameday's status within the Athens social scene.
Allgood Usually attracts a different crowd than the townies, fratboys, and the Freshmen. The greatest aspect is the outdoor patio bar in back of the second story. Though the the bar is large, it is a tad narrow, so overcrowding can be a problem.
The Globe A pub offering draft Belgium beers, English Ales and an extensive wine list that tends to attract an older, slightly more sophisticated crowd than nearby establishments. Tables, couches and rocking chairs makes this a good place for those who seek to rediscover the lost art of conversation or simply enjoy quality beer.
Trappeze Pub, 269 Washington St, ☎ 706-543-8997, . Opened in 2008, Trappeze has 30+ beers on tap and over 200 on their bottle menu. Trappeze doesn't sell any low-end domestic beers, such as Budweiser but does have some liquor such as vodka and scotch and also offers champagne and a wine list. Deserts and some food items are also offered. �
Inoko Japanese Steakhouse, 161 Alps Rd, ☎ 706-546-8589, . Hibachi Restaurant thats been around since 1991. The restaurant is not fancy but you get a ton of food that is delicious for a reasonable price. �
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