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.

West End is a lovely Sunday destination. Zingiber is my husband's go-to, plus cans for home. The…read moreSpicy Cashews are another must-have. Ask your server what to order and they will help. Today I tried Peach Melba at the server's suggestion and it was lovely. Not sweet, but tasty. A crafting group was meeting there because it was the 2nd Sunday of the month. They were just as sweet as they could be, working on their individual projects, sipping tasty cider. This year, West End was added to the Bobcat Brew Trail, a must do for alums.

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!

The CI is bomb! Great bartenders, Nate and Benny will help you figure out exactly what you need to…read moredrink and are super friendly!

my night was absolutely made by this bar. The best bar tenders i have ever seen. Specifically Max C…read moreand Taylor W. I have never exper service and hospitality like i did tonight. As Max would say "Go bobcats"!!

I came into this bar on a Monday with a group of friends, all of us are 22, and school was off that…read moreday. When I first went up to the bar to order drinks, the bartender told me she would be with me in just a second. However, over the next 20 minutes, she repeatedly skipped over me while serving other customers, even though I had been waiting patiently the entire time. It became clear that she was catering to a certain crowd. At one point, my friend came to stand next to me just to talk while I waited, and the bartender told her to move so she could serve an older man who was already being helped. We didn't cause any issues or say anything because we didn't want to make a scene. What really made me uncomfortable was when the bartender made a comment to the man about us not "looking mean," and said to let her know if we were, even though we were just next to him at the bar waiting for a drink. That felt unnecessary, judgmental, and unwelcoming. We felt singled out and judged based solely on how we looked, and it honestly felt like we were being refused service for no reason. Because of this experience, we decided to leave. Overall all we wanted was some hot nut shots and I couldn't believe the treatment by this bartender. We would have tipped well and were excited to go and we expected a lot more out of this "inclusive" environment bar.

This place sucks. The bartenders act like they're doing you a favor when they finally serve you…read more God forbid you interrupt a conversation they're having to get service after being repeatedly ignored. Go to The Skull! The owner and people there are very cool.

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.

One of the best places on campus. Staff is quick to serve. Best shot menu on Court Street. "They…read moregot a pool table too!"

Pool? Drinks? Athens classic. Best bar on court street, slightly biased, I worked there for 3…read moreyears, but it has something for everyone.

The Athena Cinema is the 100+ year old place for movies in Athens and surrounding area. Now owned…read moreby Ohio University, it operates three screens and focuses on films that go far beyond the box office franchises to a more inclusive and artistic grounding. It features series on sustainability, on Appalachia, on mental health and the annual International Film Festival. It is also where you go to see the animated shorts or international films nominated for an Oscar. They offer the usual suspects of popcorn, soda, and candy but also local beers. It is also a great source of jobs for college students who often seem like they've won the lottery with that extra job to pay the bills. With the shuttering of Athena Grand on East State Street, the more typical multi-screen place for blockbusters, the Athena is carrying a bigger load for those who do not want to head up State Rt 33 to the fun house atmosphere available on the edge of Nelsonville.

This is such an adorable movie theater. I'm grateful for theaters like this. Highly recommend! The…read morepeople that work here are kind and friendly as well. So remember if you're in Athens Ohio and want to go to a movie, go to this theater. Not to be confused with Athena Grand,also in town, a movie theater i most definitely would NOT recommend.

Dairy Barn is one of the greatest collections of local flavor in Athens. It features artwork from…read morelocal painters and sculptors. The barn has many exhibits depending on the time. It's in a beautifully restored old barn. The one bad thing is the changing hours. I like art. If it's a local artist, that excites me even more. This is a good place for finding some beautiful hand crafted pieces. If you're looking for a present, they have a gift shop area. The only thing frustrating about this is figuring out when it's open. It says hours on its entrance, but it's not always correct. The artwork is worth making a trip for. I want to support the local artists, and that can be done by visiting the Dairy Barn. It has s great collection of crafts. There's an area you can buy many.

I recently visited this gallery for the Bead International 2008 opening night. I went because my…read morebeaded fire truck was juried into the show and will be exhibited there all summer... I had a wonderful experience at this gallery. It is a historic dairy barn that was almost torn down at one point, and now it houses beautiful art & craft exhibitions. Also, I am very impressed with the staff. They are very friendly, professional, and they really know how to treat their guests. They also did a fabulous job displaying all of the beadwork. You can see more pics, as well as some of the show here: http://blog.thelonebeader.com/2008/05/cultural-weekend.html ... Enjoy! :D