Dos Palmas

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.

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Nighthawks Lounge

4.9(9 reviews)

4.3 mi

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

Bar area

A Bloody Mary with brennivin aquavit

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The Rail

3.5(11 reviews)

0.5 mi

Delicious food and great drinks! Very reasonable prices and friendly people. It was a good time!read more

Jon Taffer would shut this bar down on how well the staff worked. Staff holding up orders to pour…read morethemselves drinks (any type, with or without alcohol). Pool tables need to be better numbered than pool ball lights kinda over a table. Furniture could stand to be In better shape. No simple syrup at the bar, at least the one bartender tried and the drink was good with the substitute. There was a guy at the door taking money for a cover charge. Then you would have to pay to play pool, ridiculous! Bartenders need better clear cut rolls here, maybe a few more would help. I was supposedly third on a list for a table and it seems I was skipped as were a few others. Athens needs a real pool hall. This place has turned into a disaster from when I was younger.

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The Hideaway

4.8(6 reviews)

46.7 mi

Food is amazing! You gotta try their chicken tenders and homemade honey mustard sauce. OH and their…read moredeserts are to die for.

Great neighborhood bar feel with good service and lots of fun things to do. The owner clearly cares…read moreabout his employees and that shows in how they take care of the customers.

The Rooftop

4.3(52 reviews)

35.3 mi

Great atmosphere and service. Had the pleasure of meeting the owner and had a nice chat! Smoked old…read morefashioned was delicious.

My wife and I came to The Rooftop excited to celebrate our 17th wedding anniversary. We walked in…read moreall smiles, found two open seats at the bar, and sat down. Unfortunately, that excitement disappeared pretty quickly. We waited approximately 10 minutes without being acknowledged. A woman standing behind us who had arrived after we did was approached by the bartender and had her order taken first. I'm not going to speculate about the reason, but sitting there and watching it happen certainly didn't make us feel welcome. At that point I decided not to order anything because I already had doubts about staying. My wife ordered a glass of white wine that was supposed to be a 6 oz pour. When it arrived, we both questioned the amount. I even noticed other glasses of wine at a nearby table that appeared to have considerably larger pours. I've included a photo so people can judge for themselves. We weren't looking for special treatment because it was our anniversary. We simply expected the same basic level of acknowledgement and service as everyone else. It's unfortunate because we came in genuinely excited to try a local place and celebrate together. The atmosphere has potential, but our first impression of the service made us feel like we'd be better off spending our anniversary somewhere else.

Half ass pour.

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Normal Bar

4.5(30 reviews)

3.6 mi

Good place to grab a drink and just hang out for a little bit. Staff were friendly and on their…read moregame.

The bartender John was amazing!! Great atmosphere and environment. We will definitely be backread more

Back entrance-patio sitting!

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All cocktails hand made with fresh ingredients.

Who Cares Bar & No Grill

4.3(11 reviews)

36.0 mi

Made our annual trip to GA for Christmas. Actually went to Who Cares three times on this trip. Love…read morethe bartenders, Morgan Frances and Kelly. The patrons are always very nice to us Hoosiers. We will be back on our next trip to visit our son and family.

The employees don't wash their hands. They have poo poo hands. The food and drinks are also…read moreterrible.

Front of bar

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Manhattan bar

4.6(64 reviews)

4.6 mi

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.

We have one of the same pictures.

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Sister Louisa's Church

4.4(25 reviews)

4.5 mi

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!

Second Sunday Service

CHURCH Atlanta

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Trappeze Pub

4.0(601 reviews)

4.6 mi

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.

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Bar area - inviting and clean.

Steak frites

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Deronshay G.

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8 years ago

This is an absolute terrible place to visit in Athens. The service is horrible. Management and workers are beyond racist and the amount of hatred this place have towards Black people is impeccable. I will NEVER return to this place again! I can't believe management allow their servers to speak to customers in such a rude manner and for that they have lost a customer. If you are new to Athens please do NOT visit this place, you will not be satisfied. Also, they are not true to their promotions and "Taco Tuesday" is not what they want people to perceive it to be. read more

Quonesia P.

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1 year ago

Dos Palmas is an absolute hidden gem! If you're craving flavorful Mexican food that actually brings the heat, this is your spot. The spicy chile con carne is amazing with a real kick. The service is consistent and the staff/bartenders are friendly and attentive. The drinks aren't watered down and everything is reasonably priced. Can't recommend this place enough!! read more

Nesreen J.

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12 years ago

There is 2 Mexican restaurant in Athens are the best Mexican food dospalmas and la fiesta they are family operated and you won't be disappointed the food always fresh and tasty the fish tacos are my favorite and on top of it they have great daily drink special the prices are fare it's been good place for me and my family read more

Diane M.

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12 years ago

The best in Athens! Wow good cold pitchers of beer. Meals we like . All the grilled chicken dishes,especially Tacos da Polla. My husband loves the spicey Chilli Burito and the Fiesta Burger !Good friendly service,never kept waiting. No complaints,we go a couple of time a week. Love it......Diane & David M. read more

Claire P.

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9 years ago

Joe, Antonia, Kayla and team make every night amazing! From Taco Tuesdays to Saturday nights out. . . Drink are on point, food portions are generous and service is the best in town! I would recommend Dos Palmos to everyone and everyone from a family dinner to date night you can't beat the experience!!! read more

Angelica B.

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1 year ago

Staff members are extremely friendly and give good food recommendations. The food is always fresh and a large portion sized. The drinks are amazing and decently priced. Ask for the Hannah-rita is always a winner. If you're looking for amazing Mexican cuisine please check this restaurant out. read more

Hayley O.

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8 years ago

Best Mexican in Athens! The food will blow your mind and the service is just as impressive. $2 margaritas from 4-7 everyday and they are amazing! There is something for everyone on this menu, but my absolute favorite is the Torta. Eat here- you will not regret it. read more

Madison W.

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1 year ago

Food, drinks, and service are always a 10/10! Love the vibes and the atmosphere that the staff and customers bring. If you're looking for great Mexican food and margaritas, check out Dos Palmas!!! You won't regret it! Ask for Hannah, she's the best! read more

Mary B.

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8 years ago

I don't understand the negative reviews on Dos Palmas. The food is delicious, the menu varied and we've always had great service. Please don't let comments like bad food and bad service color your opinion. This is a great Mexican restaurant!!! read more

Courtney W.

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1 year ago

The drinks here were phenomenal and my server was extremely knowledgeable into what I wanted as I was new to the place and Mexican food in general. Definitely coming back and hoping the server is there again on my next visit. 10/10 recommend! read more

Samantha P.

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9 years ago

This is by far our favorite Mexican restaurant around! We are regulars here and have tried many items on the menu and haven't found a bad dish! Haley and Kayla are two of our favorites waitresses. I highly recommend this place! read more

Criss B.

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14 years ago

Great service fantastic margaritas fish tacos Great bar finally a salsa that doesn't taste like you're eating tomatoe paste our server Julian was on top of the line. Great service and definitely going back next week read more

Gabriel E.

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1 year ago

All around great place. The vibes were good, The fish tacos were amazing, and the service was incredible. Our server Hannah gave us the best service that we've had in a long time! Will definitely be going back! read more

Stephanie S.

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8 years ago

I really love this restaurant especially for their great nachos special on Thursdays 1/2 off!!! Staff is awesome and very attentive as well as friendly. It's always a great time when I go to Dos Palmas! read more

Kareem J.

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1 year ago

Great atmosphere with amazing food and drinks! Awesome family vibes and a fun late night vibe! Service is always amazing! Servers and bartenders are very welcoming and truly care about your experience! read more

Eddy G.

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8 years ago

Great service! Outstanding food! Love the special half off nachos on Thursday! Can't forget about the happy hour! 2 dollar house margaritas! And 1.50 on bud light miller and mic ultra on draft! read more

Paul N.

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9 years ago

Great food and even greater service!! Dos Palmas is by far the best Mexican restaurant in Athens. The food is always consistent and reasonably priced. When you dine here, you feel like family! read more

Martinj192

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1 year ago

The food & Drinks are amazing!! Lighting done very well. Good job Kareem. If it takes a minute be patient, the people are better! Hannah is the best!!! Thank y'all so much we will back!!! read more

Jada H.

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1 year ago

The food & drinks here are amazing, with large portions! Our server was so attentive & knowledgeable about the menu. Will definitely come back & tell more people about this hidden gem. read more

S Clayton M.

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1 year ago

Dos Palmas is a favorite of mine! They have a solid menu and great staff! Hannah is usually there to keep you entertained either serving or behind the bar with her feisty personality! read more

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