Classic college dive bar with old tile floors, random art and even a light up Christmas Wise Man…read moreholding court in the corner. Honestly, like a typical college watering hole, it looks like a good cleaning is in order. The atmosphere was electric on this autumn, football weekend Friday night. Service was helpful and friendly, beer ice cold and cocktails well poured. Several in our group ordered, and recommended, their burger and fries. They were both great and the skin on fried potatoes were cut in house - not frozen!

We came for the food (not for music or drinks) and it was well worth it, and worth returning…read more You'll note the menu is short, but it is eclectic, and this really contributes to the quality of the food. Few of the ingredients are "multi-purposed" for different dishes, which means everything is prepared (not just cooked) for order. By keeping the menu short, TWF is able to specialize and perfect each of the dishes. Prices are same as the local chain restaurants, but you're getting much better quality here.

Great staff and drinks. Good place to be picked up…read more Definitely a place for good time!

This bar was awesome. Great decor very friendly staff. Great games in the back room! Would…read morerecommend anyone getting a beer there any time!

This lounge is a cool place with very pretty cocktails! The menu has a good variety of spirits to…read morepick from. All of the drinks I've had (espresso martini, margarita, cosmo, and redline) are very strong! I recommend ordering off the signature drink section (on the front part of the menu) because they are crafted and taste better than the generic bar drinks (on the back bottom part of the menu). My husband loves the raspberry sour. The place has indoor and outdoor seating with ambient lighting. The decor and vibes are nice, mature, and upscale. There are two single stall bathrooms available for use. The hours are unique, so I'd keep that in mind if you're planning on spending time here (Tues-Sat 5-10pm). Great place for parties of 2-6ish! We have enjoyed starting and ending our nights of drinking here.

Very experienced staff, friendly space, and good good good drinks!! I love it. Highly recommended!read more

The food here was so delicious!!! I loved my cocktail the "Tonight's the Night" thanks to my…read morewaitress, Ashley who recommended it to me. She truly made the experience a 10/10. The vibe was your typical pub with great music. Definitely recommend!

Best restaurant in town!! I came solo and had Ashley as my server, she is just the best!! Very…read moreattentive, sweet, and gorgeous as well. I had the chicken bacon ranch sandwich with the fries and was extremely pleased. I love the atmosphere- it's very chill and welcoming.

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.

The selection of bourbons needs to be seen to be believed. I've never seen one place have every…read moreoffering of Pappy Van Winkle from the 10 to the 23. This place is unbelievable somewhere you need to experience to believe and they have made a lifetime member today. The service is friendly and experienced. The food menu is as amazing as the drink menu. The Root has the three things that make it an awesome place you want to bring all the people you want to impress great selection of spirits great service and great food thank you so much to Parker for the amazing service we received today she's one of the many reasons that make the ambiance so laid back and inviting.

One of the best "dive bars" for younger people. I moved to Athens post grad. I feel too old for…read morecollege bars and too young for other bars DT. This is a perfect mix. Good drinks. Friendly faces. Good vibes. Barstools are the most comfy in Athens. Also good deals ! Come out

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!

The Manhattan Cafe is a cozy dive bar in downtown Athens…read more It's not much to look at from the outside. If anything, it looks a little sketchy from the outside given the bars on the window, but it's not a sketchy place at all. Believe me when I say this. I stopped in on a Monday night for a nightcap. It was nice and quiet, which is exactly what I was looking for that particular evening, the following day being a travel day for me. As you can see from my pics, it's a nice little place. Drink prices were very reasonable, and the bartending was very good, too. I will happily stop in again when I return to Athens next year. Cheers!

Manhattan is a fine spot for a drink before a show in downtown Athens. We stopped for a quick drink…read moreand enjoyed some hot selections from their holiday menu on their patio- mulled wine for her and spiked ginger tea for me. We followed that up with a couple Lone Stars, a nice touch for these two Texans. A bit of a dull interior on the inside, but probably a nice spot for conversation, with a few added touches that take this spot past a normal, scuzzy dive bar.

Cam the manager is amazing. Food was great. We wren't sure if this was the place for us because…read morewe're older and this is a college town but they welcomed us in with open arms. Highly recommend.

Never order food from here. Extremely unprofessional and untrained staff as well as the dumbest…read moresystem in place to get people their food. Waited two hours for a burger and was told a refund was not possible. Ambiance is stupid.

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

This was my first time at Blue Sky. It's honestly a nice little hidden gem of a bar in Athens. It's…read morea little hard to find, as it's upstairs, but worth the visit. They have a pretty famous drink called the Blueberry Buck, which I had, and it was pretty tasty! I came here with a bunch of friends, and we all had a really great time. The bartenders were all really nice too, and one of them even talked to me and my buddies about some of the more popular whiskies. He even let us taste some of them too, free of charge! A really kind group of bartenders no doubt. I would definitely come back!