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    Hi-Lo Lounge

    4.5 (71 reviews)
    InexpensiveLounges
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    HI-LO LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for dancing

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    Grain bowl
    Sarah L.

    We were in Athens for the first time and joined some local friends at Hi-Lo Lounge! It was a really cool place with a more unique menu than I was expecting. My fiancé and I both got local Creature Comforts beer, which is always superb. I got the grain bowl with chicken and my fiancé got the drunken noodles. I liked my grain bowl, huge portion and really tasty chicken. It felt a bit more just like a Chipotle bowl than a "grain bowl" per se, but still tasty. We shared some fries with green goddess sauce which were amazing. Service took a little bit, but it was very friendly. This feels like a solid neighborhood spot with lots of fun tap beers, a variety of food options, and a friendly atmosphere. Would recommend!

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    Honest Review. There's some creepy old men in there. Kitchen had closed early for cleaning. Left because HUNGRY. Walked a bit - found safety in an Italian Sando from Firehouse Subs. It was fire. Five Stars to Firehouse

    Whippet, Whippet good!
    Laura C.

    Love this local neighborhood spot! Visited with friend Brian in July who's lived here 15+ years & knows everybody that works at Hi-Lo. We ponied up to the bar, packed at 6:30 pm. I sat next to a local dude, with his laptop perched on the bar. Up above, a TV aired The Andy Griffith Show, with the sound turned off. Classic - we made up the dialogue as we ate & drank... Carrie our bartender was awesome. I inquired about what I thought was a Peach Milkshake, when in fact it was a Peach Milkshake IPA BEER. She gave me a taste: it smelled heavenly & tasted yummy - lots of peach flavor...but still "beer" & this chick ain't a beer fan :D. No worries b/c they offered many other adult beverages: a chalkboard posting a variety of ginger-themed drinks and a signature cocktail, the Whippet. Grapefruit juice, vodka, lavender syrup & some other sassy ingredients combined to invigorate this tourist who had just walked around downtown in the heat/humidity for two hours. Tuesday night's Soup: Kale/White Bean, & Featured Sandwich: Gruyere Grilled Cheese. Yummers! One of our other bar mates raved about his veggie hot dog with coleslaw. They serve about six different hot dogs and you can choose a veggie or Hebrew National for your dog. I ordered their Cheese Coney Dog, topped with homemade chili, cheese & onions. Delicious - & I don't typically eat hot dogs. Brian said the soup was healthy and offset the two beers he ingested. We almost made it to 8:30 Trivia but were too tired to stick around. Next time! Comfy atmosphere + good food + incredible beer, cocktails AND wine selection = Absolute Athens Experience!

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    Kelly C.

    The kind of place that doesn't need Yelp reviews because it's regulars take care of business. The falafel sandwich was one of the best I've ever had. Green goddess sauce paired perfectly with the dill in the pickle. And the falafel itself did not taste overly oily or fried. Pita was fresh and held everything together!! I could probably go back today and get another sandwich it was that good! Bar staff was friendly and accommodating

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    7 months ago

    Great local gathering place with good food and full bar. Late evenings and Sundays very popular

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    11 months ago

    Full of hippies, however their food is pretty good. If you're a Trump fan, avoid Hi-Lo Lounge...

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    2 years ago

    Best spot in Athens to grab a drink! A great beer selection on draft and in cans, and a tasty cocktail menu to boot.

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    4 years ago

    We love this place! Excellent food, with a ton of vegan options. We actually come here for the food more than the bar.

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    Amazing vegetarian options, yummy food, quick service, and friendly employees. Check it out!

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    4 years ago

    Great place to stop for a craft beer or cocktail! Love this place, great local spot! Try the Reuben!

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    4 years ago

    Always love the menu! Vegan corndog is amazing and Fritz made a perfect Bordiga Appertivo Spritz

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    7 years ago

    Stopped in for brunch. It was fantastic. Yummy drink specials. Laid back atmosphere. We will be back

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    8 years ago

    The best for drinks or food. Weekend Brunch or dinner. Chinga el Muro is a great drink if you like tequila

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    Live Wire Athens

    Live Wire Athens

    2.9(9 reviews)
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    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.

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