AN EXPERIENCE NOT JUST A MEAL…read more This place is located in a kind of seedy downtown area of Macon. We walked in and the vibe throughout the place won me over instantly. When the staff seem to enjoy their jobs and working with each other as well, chances are you have a winner. We were seated immediately in a cozy booth with floor to ceiling graffiti. The place just oozed character! We were told that at times in the loft above our heads they had live music FYI. The waitress was friendly and on point. We never found ourselves waiting to order or for drinks, etc. The food was great. We started with the solid gold soul rolls which were tasty. I'd say 2-3 people for this app. My wife had the hot pig and fig which she enjoyed. She wanted something a little light and it was perfect for her. I ordered the Dr John Burger. The cook forgot my bacon . No bueno. Our waitress was game and was quick to bring me bacon to complete the burger. It was well cooked and the flavors were excellent so all was good. Our companion enjoyed her food as well. We all left full and happy. And, yes I would return and I recommend trying them yourself.

The Rookery is definitely worth a visit if you're in downtown Macon. The atmosphere is fun,…read morewelcoming, and full of local character, and the service was friendly throughout our meal. We started with the fried green tomatoes, which were a great appetizer--crispy, flavorful, and a nice way to kick things off. For our entrées, we had the fish and chips and the smoked turkey sandwich. The fish had a nice crispy batter, and the smoked turkey sandwich was tasty and satisfying. My only disappointment was the fries. They were a bit soggy and lacked the crispiness I was hoping for, especially with the fish and chips. A crisp, hot fry would have taken the meal to the next level. Overall, the food was good, the atmosphere was enjoyable, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

A.P.'s Hidden Hideaway is definitely a cool dive type biker type bar with cold beer, some…read moresurprisingly good food and live music out on the deck. When I was there the band called Big Mike and the Booty Papas and they were playing some classic old school type country that had me tapping my foot and feeling that joyful melancholy that only old outlaw type country can inspire. They also did a great version of the Lynyrd Skynyrd classic "Simple Man" (this song seems to be a mandatory song for many of the bands here in the South). I would definitely recommend a visit here.

I'm so glad we found this spot! Not that it's lost. Absolutely great local spot and a amazing band…read moreplaying. Sadly we ate somewhere else before coming here. We will definitely be back!

when are they reopening, this was a great spot for a mature crowd. we enjoyed this place many…read moreFridays and heard they were gonna reopen it

I visited with some friends for Friday night karaoke and had a blast. The DJ was nice and on top of…read morethe music in between songs. I can't speak to the food because i didn't eat but ambiance is your typical half restaurant half pool/game hall. Service was good i ordered from the bartenders and they were friendly. Will def be back

Truly disappointed and hurt that I had a great seat to see Ali Saddiq today for a 7pm show and…read moredrove 1.5 hours to this location to not be able to see him perform. Drove around for about 10 minutes, like many others, to finally find parking directly across from the Auditorium for $20 that only took cash. I looked at the Auditorium to see it was a chaotic scene. At about 720 there was a long line still waiting to get in. The Line extended from the Auditorium down the stairs onto the sidewalk. This told me that the show would be delayed as well, as people were looking for parking like me while others were waiting to get in. Afterwards, I drove around a few more blocks for about 10-20 more minutes then at 745 I gave up and drove the 1.5 hours back home. I called the box office to voice my disappointment. If you're not familiar with the area you wouldn't know where else to seek parking but I tried by following the crowd as they continued to look for parking. I won't be coming back to this location. Sorry that I missed his performance I was really looking forward to it.

Back in March I was gifted a ticket to see Jill Scott down in Macon. I did some research in this…read morevenue so I knew it was aged. I prefer smaller venues for concerts. They just hit differently. We had front row seats in the balcony right. Section 202/Row A Seat 5 and 6. Now let me just say this. If you are handicap or have mobility challenges be prepared to walk. There are no elevators or escalators available in this venue. If you have a seat in the balcony you have to walk up a set of steps. Also there is an entrance just for handicap. I used the entrance but I really didn't see where it made much of a difference. Another thing is knowing where your seat is and which door to use. We use the set of steps to the left of the venue not knowing that our seats were to the right of the venue. With that being said we walked up all those steps got to the balcony, and then we realized that our seats were all the way on the opposite side. We had to walk around the top of the balcony all the way around to the other side. I was out of breath honestly but the ushers were nice enough to let me sit down here and there on my way to my seat. Also if you are a height challenged or have some extra fluff y seats are tight. We chose the balcony front row thinking that we would have more leg room. Negative. You will not have more leg room just because you have the front row. As the night went on I noticed that there were no people on the end seats so I got up and moved to the end where there was no restrictions with legroom. That also allowed me to see the stage very clearly on the right hand side. I saw every movement just Jill Scott made very clearly. I will say the acoustics in this place were pretty good. I saw other reviews where people didn't like the sound but the sound was on point on this particular night. It was also very easy to get out of this place even though there was a crowd. I definitely would not choose floor seats because I saw where those seats some of them were zip tied together especially on the front row. You have no room to move around. This place is old and tattered and smell old but it was a good show regardless.

The Society Garden is a cool, hip place to check out some live music and grab a drink or two…read more(perhaps even three drinks). We were there to check out a band and dug the all-around atmosphere and the service was good and only enhanced the all-around good time. They have a great selection of craft beers to pick from and the total experience was pretty awesome. This place definitely deserves five stars.

We came here to meet some friends for dinner and catch up and was surprised there was a cover. It…read morewas Saturday night at 6pm and there was a live band that was playing later that night. Parking was easy out front and we paid our $10 to get in. Kids 13+ had to pay as well. We were definitely on the early side as there were few people there (by the time we left a few hours later, it was packed!). We got a nice table with a dedicated fan that had a clear view of the stage. The space is really cool and there are also some stadium style seats with great views of the stage. The bar had everything you could want and including a good beer selection. They also allow you to bring your own food, which is a game changer. There is one food truck onsite that rotates (it was Mexican the night we were there) and a pizza place next door with great pizza. There are some TVs playing sports and a kid's area so bring the kids and dogs. Onvce the band started, it was loud, but we had a great time here catching up with friends.

An older venue, but the sound on the floor is great no matter where you stand. We've sat upstairs…read morebefore, but the seats are on the smallish side, and it's a long walk to the bar. The bar staff is great, and the prices aren't bad at the bar. Guess it can't be too bad, we've been there five times in the last three months...

Top notch theatre in beautiful, historic Macon, GA. Incredibly friendly staff, intimate space,…read moregreat sounding room. This place is a gem, if you find yourself in Macon I highly recommend taking in a show, they book great shows. This place was built in 1916, hopefully it will be around for another hundred years! I'm all in on the Capital.

An authentic venue in Macon, Georgia with a storied history. I drove from Augusta to catch a blues…read moreband (Danielle Nicole) and can't imagine a better scene than this. Folks in the crowd had traveled from all over,Georgia. Seems that this place deserves an official brass Historic Marker on a signpost on the street outside.

Love this place! Go for the history, stay for the music! Of course, it's best to go in the…read moreevenings, and you never know what -nor whom- to expect! I went last Friday (Macon celebrates every first Friday of the month) and heard a local band, BAS! With 2 drummers and little Eddie Van Halen, Jr. -well he sounded that way to me- had an excellent time! Fully endorse this small intimate venue!