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!

Excellent service, comfortable and clean environment, drinks were well-prepared with large…read moreselection and easy on the wallet. This is an Athens staple that should be on the night life bucket list!

JAMES is honestly the bomb.com he took care of me as soon as I walked in. Stranger in Athens he…read moremade sure to make me feel at home

Remarkably the community has been able to preserve an old theater and continue to use it for movies…read moreand local events Food -basically movie counter fare Facility -old but preserved Parking in the street or in local business lots for events

Cool little Indie film cinema. Great drinks and coffee. Staff is super friendly and the popcorn…read morewith rings of toppings and the sodas are a great deal. Old school seating in two theaters with cult classics, independent films and just quirky movies in general. Great ambiance in a renovated historical building that used to be a tire shop I believe.

The Expat is amazing! This is a must when in Athens and we look forward to our meals here months in…read moreadvance. The food is always delicious, the cocktails wonderful and great service. Love the ambiance!

The duck breast was outstanding. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked, and beautifully composed…read more Every element on the plate had a purpose--from the crisp, rendered skin and tender duck to the greens, hazelnuts, and dried cherries that balanced the richness without competing with it. This is the dish I wanted to find before I left Athens!

This place had horrible management. I was having a sugar crash because I have diabetes, so l I…read moreadvised the manager i needed help. The manager proceeded to advise me to leave the premises. They told me to seek help from someone else and kicked me out when i attempted to seek medical attention. The bouncer was horrible and the cops also advised me that the bouncers can refuse service to anyone. I don't believe that this is the right provision for someone who has a certification to serve the general public.

Doesn't play good songs for enough time. I like Ella mai but the dj didn't seem to like slow songs.read more

Live Wire Athens did not disappoint! Daniel and staff worked hard to create the upscale nightclub…read moreambiance we were after for our Dead Beat Club event. Everything about Live Wire is top-notch: Beautiful venue, superb sound and lighting, and a cocktail lounge that rivals any in our area. Add the courtyard with elevated deck area and it offers a cozy place for all. So many of our guests commented on the fact that they had never been there, and that it was now on their radar screen. So the next time you don't know what to do on a Tuesday summer evening, drop in to experience all that is Live Wire Athens. Tiki Taco Tuesday is coming up every week and you can enjoy Don Carne tacos and a beautifully crafted cocktail at this local family-owned and operated venue. Check their calendar for more public events, or talk to them about your wedding, graduation party, or family reunion. See you Tuesday!

LIVE WIRE FILTERS OUT THEIR GOOGLE REVIEWS, SO YOU CAN NOT LEAVE AN HONEST REVIEW THERE…read more We are writing to express our profound disappointment with the event coordination for our 20-year reunion. The experience was incredibly unprofessional, and the Class of '04 Reunion Committee felt disrespected after having paid for your services. Initially, we selected Live Wire based on the positive reviews on your social media platforms. However, after checking other review sites like Yelp, it became clear that our negative experience was not unique. We encountered significant issues with conflicting information about the services provided by your staff. Despite multiple attempts to contact our event coordinator, Erika, we did not receive clear or consistent answers to our questions. During our visit on June 25th, we were given conflicting information yet again, but your general manager, Algy, and other staff were the most pleasant and spoke with us with the level of customer service a paying client expects. Attempts to visit the venue during stated hours of operation were fruitless, as the venue was closed each time. Given the high cost of renting this venue, we expected a much higher level of service and professionalism. After speaking with the owner, Erin, we were told that we were "wasting her time" because she and other members of management had to be involved when our event coordinator, Erika, went unresponsive and we weren't getting our questions answered. Erin also mentioned that she shouldn't be communicating with one of the committee members because they weren't the point of contact, yet she was willing to take an additional $350 from our classmate for an extra hour to set up. This inconsistency was unacceptable. This business is in the hospitality and customer service industry, and Live Wire's conduct was severely lacking. We have never heard of an event coordinator not assisting with coordination. When our class representative was told Erika was not an event planner, we were already aware. However, when we expressed our concerns to Erin and Algy, their responses were contradictory. Live Wire can certainly learn from Algy, who communicated professionally while being informative and addressing our issues. If your event coordinator was unable to fulfill the responsibilities of the role, then it raises questions about the standard of service provided. If this venue could not handle event coordination, it should not have taken on the responsibility. Here's the link to UGA's Event Planning and Meeting Management Certificate. Given that this is a college town, as Erin pointed out, perhaps Live Wire could benefit from this training to better reflect professionalism in its operations. On July 4th, we received an email stating changes to our contract and confirmation that the $350 was received for the additional setup hour. Yet, they weren't the point of contact, but the money was taken. As of July 7th, Erin responded to a message indicating that yet again, misinformation was provided. Erin, you stated in your email that you said the same thing as Erika to our class representative, which you certainly did not do. Our class representative even confirmed with you multiple times prior to leaving regarding the timeline for dropping off tablecloths at 2 pm. It's a good thing that in the state of Georgia, you have the right to record conversations as long as one person is aware, and when they spoke with you, the committee was also on the phone and heard the entire conversation. You also forgot to mention that you said if your staff shared the information regarding tablecloths or any items being dropped off and set up before our arrival, you would have to speak with your team. Sounds like a lack of communication amongst your staff that had nothing to do with the client. The fact that you blatantly lied about your conversation in an email truly shows this venue for what it is. Neither you nor Erika owned up to any customer service lapses, which was mind-blowing. On July 8th, Erika finally reached out to our point of contact by phone and provided direct contact information, less than four days before our event. The simple fact that there was a thread going back and forth between your event coordinator and our point of contact prior to July 8th and your event coordinator went unresponsive is what warranted the call for clarity yet again. And it seems that both you and your event coordinator are on the same page when it comes to telling the customer to make sure we have a great time at the event and not to worry about logistics leading up to it. So, you wanted us to put trust in the fact that everything would work itself out, but your business has made that impossibly hard to do.

Little Kings Shuffle Club is one of the many great dive bars to be found in downtown Athens. We…read morestopped in to pregame it a little before the third night of the Drive-by Truckers annual four night heathens homecoming run at the 40 Watt. Little Kings did not disappoint. It's a roomy place, especially when you consider both the roomy inside and the very roomy outside seating. It was a nice night, so we sat outside to enjoy the good weather. Prices are very reasonable, and the bartending is good. I have no complaints in that regard or any regard really. I will surely return when I'm in Athens again next year. Cheers!

Really cool bar with lots of outdoor seating. Cool vibes and everyone's chill. Really nice…read moreattentive bartenders and a lot of outdoor fun (ping pong was fun). Cheap drinks and 25+ so pretty mature crowd.

This a great chill spot to get a bottle of wine and hang out. You can play pool or just chill and…read morebrowse the internet. The bartenders are very friendly and helpful. They are great will come here next time I am in Athens.

Great bar, great atmosphere, overall great times. Definitely a must stop destination in a night of…read morebar hopping!