First off: the cocktails are unmatched! I've traveled all over the world and lived in major cities…read moreand these are hands-down the best. And very, very affordable. The bartenders have become my husband and I's friends and we love being regulars in this cute, historical, friendly bar. The ambiance is amazing and the whole vibe is artsy and cool. This is a community safe-space and I love it for that. The beer garden out back is cute for summer days. The front patio is perfect for people-watching. The cider is delicious and this is more of as non-college bar, which this almost 40-something appreciates. This is truly the best bar I've ever been to!

We stopped here on our way to our weekend getaway with my mom and daughter. Both my daughter and…read moreI liked the ciders we chose. A pear cider and a cherry cider. My mom got a drink with rum and kinda tasted like a pina colada. We ended up buying a six pack of cider to enjoy at home. Worth stopping by. Oh and the spiced cashews were yummy.

Awesome place. Great bar to hang out and just meet the locals. Been there manny times.read more

If you're tired of bars with bros and sorority sluts try this bar. Smiling Skull Saloon is…read moresomewhere they wouldn't be caught dead in. This bar seems to have mostly townies. It gets loud and crass. They don't take sass and will knock you on your ass if you get all high and mighty. It looks a lot like a typical biker bar. It refers to itself as a saloon rather than a bar. This means it feels like somewhere to get rowdy. It's not so crazy in the middle of the day. Patrons are mostly half conscious and in a stupor. If you want to witness some hell raising, go later. This isn't quite like Sons of Anarchy, but the bikers can be a little scary. Just don't piss them off and you'll be okay. There's a pool table that's fun to get in on. It's a good place for cheap beer and cocktails. Patrons can look scary but are usually not looking to fight. This is one of the best bars to catch musicians.

We stopped here while biking the Adena Bikeway because it looked like a cute "bike side" place to…read moregrab food. We were honestly excited!! baby sleeping, toddler ready to eat, outdoor seating available. It should have been the perfect stop. It went downhill fast. My husband asked the host for highchairs and both were broken. Wobbly, broken buckle straps (safety issue) we don't risk it with our kids. After asking again, they found another one. Not a great start, but okay. Then we waited at least 10 minutes before our server even came to get drink orders. When she finally did, we placed our food order and she didn't write a single thing down. By the time we needed refills, our server had completely disappeared for 20-30 minutes. Eventually a different server brought our meals. When my husband asked for drink refills, she told us we could refill them ourselves at the station in the front. What?? We've never been told to go refill our own drinks at a sit down restaurant ‍ My husband asked where our server was, and the second server clearly wanted nothing to do with helping us since we weren't "her table." He ended up going inside to find a manager, and the entire front area was full of staff gossiping and arguing with each other. Total chaos. The manager eventually came out and did absolutely nothing to make the situation right. On top of the service issues: * Outdoor seating with no lids for drinks = bugs flying into cups * They clearly need new highchairs if you're advertising as family friendly * Food was very sub par. Mac and cheese was NOT it, brisket was just okay. Dry but good flavor I guess LOL. We were really disappointed. This stop had so much potential, but the service and overall experience were a mess. Honestly, skip this place and pack a lunch!!!!. ‍

The Sunday brunch is excellent! Eclipse has great food and vibe generally. But the brunch does it…read moreup right.

The Overhang is a bar on Court Street. It's unlike many of the other pieces of shit in Athens. They…read moreare a bit more clean, and it's got not as much of a sterile feel like many others. It's got a better atmosphere and music. This feels more like a hipster kind of place than a lot of the bro bars there. I like it more than many other bars in Athens. It's got some cheap specials like PBR for $1.50. The Bloody Mary is also good, and that's great because it's not even close to my favorite cocktail. It also has food but it looks like typical bar things. The music really gets loud. It's not a place for a conversation. This seriously has to be the cleanest bar in town. It's good to know there's a chance you won't get hepatitis. That's good enough to get me in. I would go to The Overhang the next time in town. It's clean and unlike Broney's they actually have a good atmosphere. This is a good hipster bar so be aware of that.

As new places go, this one could go either way…read more Clean, sharp and trendy, it's a classy joint for a college town, but has a comfortable casualness that's accessible. The fish sandwich was impressive but the "loaded" nachos and cubes-of-buffalo-chicken salad were lame. They need to crank up their fare to match their decor. Good beer selection and TVs all around. Looks like they have a live band setup too.

Wow!!! This is a moody wine bar... but as a non drinker I was really impressed with their list of…read moreMocktails! But the food Blew Me Away! The flatbreads were amazing... don't miss the one with Maple Syrup; the hummus was Yummy with fresh pita, the beer dip Was just right. Limited dinner options but they looked great too! Seriously, go treat yourself! Also, the service was top notch!

Athens Uncorked no longer exists. It changed ownership a couple times and stayed Athens Uncorked…read morebut now has been sold again and become Bobcatz in January 2026, a VERY different kind of place.

Casa Cantina is a great bar and is better than others in Athens, but this is not cheap. In fact it…read morecan be extremely expensive. This is a bit too much for a college town bar. It's for sure a place to take a guest or have a classier evening. The worst part is the prices, but it's still better service than the restaurant side. Casa Cantina began in 1993 when the Casa Nueva employees expanded to a full service bar. The infused vodka cocktails are what its best known for. I have only been only to try a few beverages here since it can be costly. The blueberry mojito is the best. It's sweet and tangy. The margaritas are good if kind of watery. A glass is about $5 to $6, while a pitcher is about $20 to $30. There's also premium and super premium margarita that use higher quality liquor. Among the vodka infused cocktails, I most liked the cucumber gimlet. This is about $5, with cucumber infused vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. Another good drink is the Ohio Mule. This is about $5, with Buckeye Vodka, Reed's Ginger Brew, and lime juice. Casa Cantina has a limited menu of some items from Casa Nueva. The house made salsas are kick ass. The black bean is garlicy, and the habanero is burning hot. I am a supporter of independently owned companies so I want to like this. It's run by people who care but may not have a lot of experience. This is worth a return because it's still a good place for chilling and enjoying a margarita or an infused vodka.

I've been to Casa several times, on this visit I just stopped in for a drink. The bar is a…read morethree-sided, wrap around affair that was already busy when I walked in at 5pm on a Wednesday. The dining room was already on a wait at that point in the evening. I ordered a Manhattan, it came on the rocks, I probably would have had it up if the bartender had asked, but it was fine. They have a special menu for the bar, it looked to be on the expensive side. Casa has great food, but it is not cheap. There is a stage and a mirror ball and a small PA, it would be a fun place to see a band. I hear my beloved Phantods have played Casa. It seems as friendly and tasty and as expensive as I remember it. Definitely worth a look if you're in Athens for more than a day.

Me and my wife went in today, just after opening at 3. It was lovely…read more The venue is small, but welcoming and friendly. The food is phenomenal. They do a small, but versatile, and well done menu. The young man in the kitchen knows his stuff. They have flyers up for events happening regularly. My wife found a flyer for a book club meeting she is interested in attending. Lots of shows, lots of bands. Local artist represented. The LGBTQ community clearly and lovingly embraced. We will definitely go back.

The Side Bar, located in what was the Greyhound Bus station WAY back in the day, is a low-key spot…read moreto chill at the end of the day with some creative mixed drinks and tasty apps. Despite lots of creativity on the offing behind the bar, my go-to is the blue G&T with lemon peel served in a martini glass because as a regular says, "F..K ICE!" For those who remember the menu at earlier versions of Athens Uncorked, this one will have some familiar offerings. That isn't a mistake as the kitchen lead at the now defunct Athens Uncorked now runs the show at The Side Bar. I'm partial, then and now, to the baked brie with candied bacon bits although the jam topping works well too. And they don't short you the crackers for this easy shareable. The pretzel bites are a carb injection but again, if sharing, the dipping experience is one you can get behind if you don't make it a habit. I can't speak to the live music and performances they feature on a small stage but I am told it is an inclusive and welcoming performance space. I will say the space has also worked for informal but organized catered receptions after an event on campus. They do have a full dinner menu that I will have to try a few more times and come back with an update.

The "Gold Rush" wings were very good and flavorful. The bartender Judson was cool and we had a…read moregreat conversation. The lunch crowd was light but it was not to much. The feel of the place was nice and staff spoke and seemed pleasant. The only negative was the paper towel machine was completely broken and there wasn't a place to dry your hands.

Great food, great service. Our bartender was super friendly and we had a nice chat while it was…read moreslow. My boyfriend really liked the Mac Attack burger and I thought the pulled pork sandwich was also delicious!

The burgers are cooked perfect and great taste. Spicy curds are delicious. Staff is friendly &…read morewelcoming. Bar seating is a good size. Behind the bar is very spacious for staff which creates small walkway for customers.

Found love in this hopeless place. Found love again and then actually, unbelievably, again here…read more The crown jewel of all shitbox OU bars, the cream of the misfit weirdo staff crop. A true charcuterie of Athens Ohio. Fuck the oil slick and the dirty shit they do behind broken stairs, painted and repainted walls, unlatched doors... but rock on grimy RedBrick rats!!! You rule.

stayed at the OU Inn last weekend and my son and I had dinner there. We dined early enough that it…read morewas not crowded, albeit by the time we left it was busy (Dad's weekend). The service was excellent. Very courteous and attentive. The ambiance was kind of little old school country club, which I actually liked. we at in the solarium which was a little on the cool side given all the windows and time of year, but nice ambiance. the food was very good. the sides were plentiful. we both had steaks. it was the best steak in the world - which is why just 4 stars), but it was cooked as ordered and still very flavorful. we will definitely go back next I visit. thank you Cutler's~

The food was exceptional. I don't even like alcohol, but their pear martini was superb. Their…read morewaiter was entertaining and VERY good at his job. Well done! The restaurant was elegant and I would recommend this place for good date. The Appalachian paella was *chefs kiss*.