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    Blue Sky

    4.5 (23 reviews)
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    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Lots of stairs.
    Chris A.

    Blue Sky is a truly great bar, and it might even be the best one in all of downtown Athens depending upon what you're looking for. One thing to know up front is it's easy to overlook because it's upstairs. There is an entryway and then a fairly steep staircase. Think of this as a self-executing sobriety check point. I joke, I kid, sort of. In any event, the aforementioned staircase takes you to the bar, and it's easy to walk right past it. Me and a friend who lives in town who knows the place did that a couple of times. It's a classy, roomy bar with plenty of room at the bar along with various tables. There is also an outside patio area that is pleasant when the weather is pleasant. My friend and I stoped in a number of times for night caps. It's predominantly a bar for grown ups despite it being across the street from the UGA campus, but one evening late there were quite a few UGA kids in the bar. I think it was a Friday or a Saturday night, so there's that. The bar stocks a very impressive selection of all varieties of whisky. I'm a bourbon guy, and there were lots of very good and sometimes hard to find bottles to choose from. I didn't see any true unicorn bottles though. We had the same bartender every night we went on three nights for nightcaps, and he was great. He was on the ball, friendly, and fun to chat with. The prices were very reasonable, especially for the quality of the hooch we enjoyed. I don't see how anyone could be disappointed by this downtown Athens standout. I will happily return when I'm in Athens again next year. Cheers!

    Blueberry Buck
    Erin S.

    I think this is the one of the classiest bars in the Classic City. The Blueberry Buck ($7) was delicious. It's a little expensive for Athens, but they use nicer alcohol and the cocktails are more specialty, so the higher prices are justified. The music is low, so you can hear each other. They have a cute outside area. The bathrooms had soap and paper towels so yay for Blue Sky! Nice bartenders. We'll be back.

    Mexican Mule
    Rebecca H.

    Best bar in Athens during COVID. Their rooftop area is super cute & big enough for groups. Employees are required to wear masks but customers are not. Their inside seating is open. This is a nicer bar so drinks are in glasses instead of plastic cups and $7 rather than $2-3. This also means that underclassmen usually don't go which is great :) Blueberry Buck is one of my favorites!! Their Mexican Mule was very good too.

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    2 months ago

    Dont be fooled, Blue Sky is not for the younglings. A great bar for those who have knee pain and need to hold the rail to get up the stairs.

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    7 years ago

    Great bar! Good prices on drinks love the Mexican mule with our salt. Has a cute outdoor seating area. Experiences here are unparalleled.

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    Nice, comfortable bar with large selection of drinks. The interior is good. Central location. Great place to stop by for a drink or two.

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    I love the view, the atmosphere, and the drinks. Staff was super helpful!

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    No better beer selection in Athens. Bartenders always have beer knowledge. Beautiful view over North Campus (in daylight). Historic feel.

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    Great beer bar. No food by close by and am can carry in great people who are beer knowledgeable.

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    Dooley’s Bar & Grill

    4.3(10 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    A great spot for casual lunch or dinner, they put on sports games for entertainment. The food is…read morepretty good classic comfort food. I'd recommend this to anyone wanting something quick, good, and classic.

    Maybe we went on an off night?…read more Family of five went by for dinner. Online reviews looked good and the menu posted at the door looked good. The bartender greeted us when we walked in and let us know to order our food at the bar. She was friendly. We ordered an appetizer of fried cheese curds, two chicken parm melts, chicken tacos, Dooley drip, and a chicken tender meal. The total was $97 with sodas, $120 after tip. They brought out a chicken parm and chicken tacos first. I got the chicken tacos and noticed that they smelled really bad. I took one bite and couldn't decide if it was the chicken or the sauce that was so bad. They honestly smelled like somebody with terrible body odor. Two other people at our table tried it and nobody liked it. We only managed to eat one of the three tacos. Everybody was laughing that I picked the wrong entree. Then our appetizer arrived and later the rest of the food. The chicken parm melts also had a bad taste and smell. I ate a very small piece of chicken from the chicken parm and couldn't eat any more of it. Only half of one chicken parm melt was ate between the three people that tried it. The Dooley Drip was liked and ate along with cheese curds. Unfortunately our son didn't try his chicken tenders as the other chicken didn't taste good. After we had given up on the chicken parm's, the tenders and the tacos we mostly just snacked on the fries. We did take the left overs home thinking that we may eat them later but while walking to the vehicle everybody agreed that they weren't touching them so we tossed them in a trashcan.

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    Hi-Lo Lounge

    4.5(71 reviews)
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    Great little divey place for Cincinnati-style chili and sandwiches &…read more beer choices are good. Locals know it well -it's been serving the neighborhoods around Normaltown for decades-and it looks the part., Food: 5 stars for their Cincinnati-style chili on French fries , by the bowl, or with hotdogs. Sandwiches are always good size and tasty. We like their Reuben and Rachel as well as the various BLT's. Food is a strong point. Service : Staff are very pleasant and the service is quick. Facility: 2- star (Sorry-but it's true) Old interior, but they have attempted to keep it serviceable. The bathrooms are a good reason to use hand sanitizer instead of washing your hands, IMHO. Lots of various beer cans for decor. Location: Very conveniently located on main thoroughfare just outside Athens in Normaltown between the hardware store and the Mexican restaurant. A few parking spaces on the street, more in the rear.

    Today was my 2nd time ever coming into the Hi-Lo Lounge. It's a nice neighborhood dive bar on…read morePrince Avenue in Normaltown. The French Dip has to be the best one I've ever had! The fries are hand cut and perfectly seasoned. Last time I was here, I had their chili and I will admit, it's better than mine! That's saying a lot! Great beer selection of local brews. The staff behind the bar is very friendly and attentive. The only downside is that parking is not great with street parking is the only option. It was worth circling the block a few times before I got a spot! Can't wait to try another one of their awesome comfort food specialties!

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