Came to Augusta for some business, went searching Yelp for local flavor, as my hotel is in the…read morecommercial district. This little spot is fab! The bartender greets everyone in here by name and made me comfortable as soon as I sat down. Currently, the kitchen is closed, so do make note of that--but if you're looking for fun conversation or to throw darts, etc--this is your place!

Low key bar off path. Cold beer and great service. Nice place to grab a drink after a hot Georgia…read moreday!

The Iron Horse Grill (now called Beech and Barrel) is a wonderful local restaurant. This place has…read morebeen on our list for a long time and we finally got to try it. We will be back for sure! We enjoyed the mimosa special while waiting on our order. The staff were so welcoming and a joy. We ordered country fried steak, chicken and waffles, and French toast. All the dishes were so flavorful and cooked just right. I was able to sample some local South Carolina whiskey. The prices are really good and the facility is nice and well put together. This will be a regular spot for sure.

Outside ambience is very nice. Inside, not so much. The hard benches are uncomfortable…read more Food. We used to go to Iron Horse all the time. Loved the burgers and catfish. We've been to Beech and Barrel several times. Each time hoping the food would get better. But no. The burgers are dry. The catfish overcooked. It's hard to mess up a cheeseburger but somehow, it just tasteless and overcooked. But they still have cold beer! But no. We are going to put them on our "no" list.

It was quiet during the time that I was there…read more Food took about 20 minutes to prepare because it was made from fresh. The fries were hand cut. The burger was a meal by itself. It was a hand made patty. I think it was about 1/3 pound. Well worth the price and wait. If you want fresh food and don't mind waiting, try them out. The workers were polite and willing to answer my questions.

Dive bar environment at its finest. You do not come to Bruce's if you're expecting 5 star Michelin…read moredining, you come to Bruce's for the people and good food. We started our meal with beers and fried pickles which they were right when they said the fried pickles were delicious. Next onto the wings, we tried spicy ranch and should've gone with a different sauce however the crunchy outside, moist inside and flavor is what you want with wings. Next to the burgers which hit the spot at approx. 1/2lb a patty. A hidden gem for sure and can't wait to come back.

Happened to be in the area around lunchtime and saw the crowd in the parking lot. Anything with the…read morewords oyster bar in the title gets my immediate attention. It was packed. The parking lot is not paved so if you have a new or fancy car, I might would drive by. It is quite a rustic type place, think beach dive bar without the beach, but the people inside were clearly enjoying themselves. They have incredible prices for seafood and daily drink and food specials that can't be beat these days. I had the fried shrimp lunch special. They came out hot, fresh and tasty. Drinks were refreshed regularly and the server could not have been more helpful. The stuffed mushrooms were a little too heavy on the cheese for me, but I didn't come for mushrooms. Just an added note. I can eat Bbq on brown paper and roasted oysters off a tabletop. You are served on paper plates and with plastic utensils, so if that's a non negotiable, don't go here. I just used my fingers anyway!

Great service wonderful atmosphere drinks 10 out of 10. I do recommend. I will be Come backread more

I came here around 9pm and it was fairly empty. Perfect time to get a seat and order a drink while…read moretalking to the bartenders. They have their signature cocktails or you can ask them to make something. Nonetheless, prices were surprisingly good compared to what I had expected. I ordered 3 drinks and spent $31 without tip. The inside is very cabin-y and cozy. They have an upstairs which is small, but the outside is cute for a group hangout. I will say though be aware of parking. It gets full fast! Their lot gets filled up quick, the side parking lot by the florist also fills up, and also the place across the street fills up too. It may be smarter to uber for the sake of parking. Overall, definitely would come back here for the drinks and the attentive service I got here!

I initially was skeptical because of its proximity to AU and thought it was for the young college…read morecrowd. A few patrons of the bar where I work raved about it so I decided to try it out. I walked in thinking that I would be a sore thumb amidst a crowd of young adults, but that was far from the case. The bartenders and bar back are some of the better ones that I've met in the industry. You can tell them an idea if the type of drink you would like and they'll make you one of the best cocktails you've had. The parking lot is skates clean, there's ample seating outside, and shine lights it may get a little loud, but it's always clean.

What a great local gem. I've decided that this is my Thursday night hangout. The beers are a good…read moreprice and the selection is top-notch. Add to that a bartender that never forgets anything and awesome music...what more could you want. That's right, Thursday nights include an awesome open mic. Lots of local artists and some visitors (I met a performing couple from Virginia) show up to entertain us all. You're sure to hear songs that you know and love as some of the musicians play acoustically and some with driving electric tones. Don't forget to visit the restrooms upstairs. The men's room is interesting and quite tight but nicely appointed down to the guitar-shaped mirror. I hope to see you there!

No food down at the venue but there's food upstairs. Large portions on the hamburgers and hotdogs…read morebut lacks a little flavor. The lair is the best little kept secret. Old pub feel with great live music and always something different. Bartenders are great and very attentive. Love this place.

It's your average dive bar hole in the wall place but the bar tenders make it fun. The service was…read moregreat, the food was better than expected. I ordered a chili dog with onions and expected a gas station type chili dog. This was a better than average chili dog with seasoned fries. Not sure what brand chili was used but it could have been home made and worth the money.

I was actually excited to come here because of the name and the reviews looked promising. The bar…read morehad a good selection and the menu looked good. But....the service was awful. The waitress didn't acknowledge us and we dat for 15 minutes before she decided to yell at us from the bar to ask if we were drinking. By then we weren't feeling it so we left

Food is always tasty. Service has been consistent. And the ambience is always friendly. My wife…read morelikes the burgers and I like the burgers and grilled chicken sandwich.

Been here twice since visiting augusta, the server/bartender were super informative and nice, they…read morehelped me decide what I wanted which were both solid meals. The burger was cooked very nicely and the wasabi mayo was def the highlight of the meal. For an Americanized restaurant the Curry Katsu was actually wonderful. The gyoza could have been a bit better, but not a bad appetizer by any means. It's just your typical bar/restaurant, so the vibe is pretty normal/okay. Would go back for a nice lunch.

Dive bar. Great dive bar. Pool table. Couple pin ball. Great happy hour. Beer n tequila 6.50! You…read morekidding me. Good music. Guy hangout during happy hour but everyone friendly. Thought they could use a recent update.

Super sweet little dark bar right on the main drag in downtown Augusta…read more This little bar has everything that I love. It's dark (did I mention that?), chill vibe, a proper bar with barstools, booths, sweet tunes, and a pinball machine. Combo that with the affordability of drinks in this town and yep, I'm a fan. I came here with a couple of local friends and instantly felt at home. We played a few rounds of pinball, then chilled out in a booth by the window. I was totally surprised that you could smoke inside, which is a plus for me in the winter (but others may want to take note that there is definitely smoking inside here). The cocktails were great and the had a range of beer from PBR to your popular crafty labels. Totally a fan and I'll def be back when in Augusta again!

I found out about this place in 2025 when they hosted as a venue for a metal show. It was…read moredefinitely different than the typical venues due to the cramped space. But since then Ive been coming with friends to hang out and over time Ive seen how this little dive bar has become a second home for many people. The bartenders are wonderful and the owner makes sure to make this a welcoming space for his patrons. I just wish they still had the booths.

My friends and I had great service from Abby! Thank you for the good drinks & the fun dive bar…read morevibes.