What a great local gem. I've decided that this is my Thursday night hangout. The beers are a good…read moreprice and the selection is top-notch. Add to that a bartender that never forgets anything and awesome music...what more could you want. That's right, Thursday nights include an awesome open mic. Lots of local artists and some visitors (I met a performing couple from Virginia) show up to entertain us all. You're sure to hear songs that you know and love as some of the musicians play acoustically and some with driving electric tones. Don't forget to visit the restrooms upstairs. The men's room is interesting and quite tight but nicely appointed down to the guitar-shaped mirror. I hope to see you there!

No food down at the venue but there's food upstairs. Large portions on the hamburgers and hotdogs…read morebut lacks a little flavor. The lair is the best little kept secret. Old pub feel with great live music and always something different. Bartenders are great and very attentive. Love this place.

We visited last night, 1/18/26 for the Bert Kreischer show. The auditorium is very basic and easy…read moreto maneuver around. I feel there are no bad seats in this auditorium. We sat in section 15, row F seats 4 & 5 and had no problem seeing or hearing. The seats are jam packed together so you do feel like you're sitting on top of each other, but that would not stop of from coming back. We parked in the parking lot on 7th street, only $10 to park and it is right there. No walking blocks away. Great time had!

Nice venue overall. Bell Auditorium has a lot of character, though it's a little outdated in spots…read more Staff was friendly and helpful, and the concessions were good and moved quickly. Only real downside was the construction going on around the area. Sidewalks were torn up, and we had to walk through mud just to get in, which wasn't great--especially at night. Once inside, though, everything was smooth and enjoyable. Would definitely come back, just hoping the construction is done next time.

For DH's birthday, I surprised him with an intimate evening of jazz. As one of the Cultural Series…read moreperformances at the USC Aiken Etherredge Center, we saw the NEA Jazz Master, renowned Grammy Award®‐winning saxophonist, and Tony Award® nominee Branford Marsalis and his Quartet's longtime pianist, Joey Calderazzo. Without an established setlist, we accompanied them on a musical journey that wound and meandered for 90 minutes. Their duo performed a variety of tunes across a spectrum of time periods. The Etherredge Center is on the University of South Carolina Aiken campus and consists of a 687-seat theatre. The Center is also the home of the department of Visual and Performing Arts with art galleries, studios, and practice rooms, in addition to musical, dance, and theatrical productions like the Marsalis Calderazzo duo we saw. Our front row seats placed us within 30 feet of the performers and the acoustics in the Etherredge Center was stellar. I look forward to visiting the delightful venue again.

This is an excellent facility for graduation & special events. Nice stage for visibility!read more

If you are looking for a "local" place to hang out, you have to go to Whiskey Bent…read more Karaoke, beer, bands, trivia, games, this is such a laid back, kick off your boots kind of place. Great service, great food - a local hangout where friends gather.

The only thing good about this place was the food the server behind the counter was rude it was my…read morebirthday I usually do not wear heels so they're kind of hard to walk in this lady had the audacity to say that I was already drunk and would not serve me because I was having a slight problem with my heels apparently if you say you're a new bartender there and you can't tell whether somebody is drunk or not you need a new job

I will definitely add this location to my hit list when in the area. I had the charred octopus and…read moretraditional sangria that were both amazing.

I was on the fence about going into this place... but vibe was right up my alley. I enjoyed the…read moreceiling fan light fixture electrical thing they had going, very cool invention. Just look up when you enter and you too might be amazed. The place was pretty busy, however the staff were attentive and knowledgeable about the offerings. I am Always amazed when a restaurant can keep the menu fresh with specials. My truffle burger was great. A mouthful of flavors which I would expect from a burger. However, I was not a fan of the liquid cheese or whatever it was... it kind of ruined the burger a bit. The eggs were fine, nothing special, you can skip them. The beef, I didn't try because the burger stopped me In my tracks. I will be paying another visit because there are plenty other things I want to try.

my regular spot to go sit down and have a drink. The staff is real real cool. But after 11 PM, the…read morecrowd gets young and rowdy.

It is with shame in my heart and tears in my eyes that I must admit I have been in Augusta for over…read more13 years and not once stepped foot inside Soul Bar. Was it proximity? Of course not. It's on Broad Street! And it's near Stillwater Taproom, Nacho Mama's, and now The Book Tavern. Was it the appearance from the outside? Of course not. It looks so cool in the front windows and I knew there was a billiards table in the back. I also knew the history of (circa 1995), but somehow my feet and love for all things bourbon and rye did not draw me across the threshold. Until that fateful afternoon. Thankfully I have a mentor who spoke of its greatness (and his nostalgic connection from years gone by) and knew he must right the wrong that was my lack of patronage. We met up during Happy Hour and within moments I had entered a new world. Movie posters (authentic, not cheap replicas) everywhere. Art from front to back. The bar was lit up and one of the televisions had Mortal Kombat (the game) setup. We walked the length of the place, which will surprise you the first time you venture inside), and I learned more in depth the history of this bar. As if the assorted seating, plethora of drink choices, and the presence of an actual dance floor wasn't enough we went out the back door. There I learned about the "smoking section" that holds about 30 folks. Tables, umbrellas, and benches all await. But honestly it looks like the cool kids table I remember from school. I'm told the place can get packed when a DJ is onsite or a popular band. After a couple of drinks and good conversation, he asked me what my thoughts were on the place. I explained it like this; this is the kind of bar you go to regularly or not at all. Like, I don't see a bunch of new people wandering in every night. Just the usual crowd. And downtowns need more bars like that. Just as a coffee shop has a unique vibe from the others, so do bars. And all reach a certain demographic. So the more we have, the more people come which is just plain out good for the local economy. I'll also add that the bartender seemed to be having fun. I only mention it because some bartenders are never having a good day. Just saying.

I decided to check Aiken out last week and made sure to stop by GGB. I really enjoy trying local…read morebeer and figured I'd swing by. All in all, I really enjoyed my visit. They have a great space with plenty of seating, both indoors and out. They have TVs throughout the brewery so watching a game there is probably pretty easy. I started with the onion rings and then went with the double smash burger and I have to say it was solid. They also have a great selection of beers which included several guest taps. My only piece of constructive criticism is that when I got my 3 growlers filled at the end of my visit (because they have good beer and I wanted to drink more later), my growlers were neither sealed nor labeled. For those that don't know, breweries usually label the growlers with beer your ordered and seal it so it doesn't leak. I've only ever run into this once before, it was in Amarillo, TX. I didn't make a fuss about it but it didn't come off as the most professional or polished in that respect. I'd really like to see them reexamine this part of their operation and possibly consider branded labels for the growlers (so that you know what you're drinking) and branded caps (their dog logo would fit perfectly and be a good way to rep the brand). Overall, I had a great visit. But I'll inquire before getting my growlers filled again.

Such a terrific spot! Not only is the beer delicious, but the food is pretty great too! Service was…read morefriendly and attentive. "Peach on a Leash" was my favorite, so much so, that I came home with a growler. It is a seasonal beer though, so definitely visit soon!

If there's anything consistent about downtown Augusta, it's change. Some businesses have closed,…read moresome have opened, others have kept doing what they've done for years. You can look one direction and see new lofts in progress, look another direction and see crane's in the air, and a week later the views are completely different. It's all part of what makes it so vibrant. One spot that hasn't changed though is the Augusta Common. It still remains THE focal point of all events downtown. Whether it's Arts in the Heart, Iron Man, concerts, the Pride Parade, or free ice cream during the summer it is happening here. One major upgrade is the stage space. The city invested in a mobile and collapsible stage so a party can happen within a matter of an hour or two. The green space is always a plus and the view of the levee from Broad Street as you take a drive or a walk is always a nice reminder of just how close to the river we are.

This square stands out from some dated-looking parts of Augusta's downtown as being nicely…read moredecorated and well manicured. There are sometimes events and food trucks and such here, but often it is just a park with some benches to sit at. It is not especially distinctive, but it is a worthwhile landmark.

We enjoyed our night out and playing pool. The back room had two pool tables. They had live music…read moreand cold beer.

Karaoke was great! Everyone there were friendly. Beer only establishment. But great placeread more