I'm an OU alumni and come to Athens a few times a year to visit. The ONLY place I ever eat is The Pub. Their prices are great, the bartenders are friendly and in point and their grilled turkey and Colby sandwich is my go to. It's my favorite bar/restaurant in Athens read more

The Pub - Grilled turkey and Colby - Bars Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Lauren and Gavin are absolutely gorgeous! Amazing service, very attentive to their guests at the bar. Rail 100% would be back.

Ordered takeout for myself & coworkers for lunch! Delicious, quick & everything in the order was accurate. I had a quarter lb cheeseburger & a side of waffle fries, burger was fantastic. Waffle fry portion was generous & they were perfectly crispy, even after being in the box for a bit! read more

I've incorporated The Pub into my Sundays and I'm glad I did. Laid back environment and prompt service. Local meats (get the steak burger) and good drinks (I wouldn't kick their Bloody Mary out of bed). Fun and friendly. Folks. Sophie and Kara are THE WAY! They even knew it was us when we called about an abandoned phone. C Ya Soon. read more

I spent one evening here drinking, and another here for dinner. Both occasions I had great service, and great drinks and food on their respective nights. If you're in town and need a place for a bite at incredible prices, this is a good option. I had the grilled turkey and Colby, and it was so good (and only like $6). The drinks are also so tasty and strong. You definitely get what you pay for at this place. And everyone who works there is great! They really take care of you! read more

The Pub in Athens has been around for more than 50 years and has an amazing atmosphere and great burgers read more

The Pub - beer - Bars Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Had not been here since I was going to school here about 40 years ago. Food is still very good and the prices are very reasonable. Nice selection of sandwiches and the Wednesday beer cheese soup is great. Will be back again when I have a chance. read more

Great dive bar in Athens. Cool small college town vibe. Helpful staff and good burgers. Fried mushrooms and potato skins are a nice addition to the burger read more

My bride's favorite burger spot = THE PUB!! I am down at Ohio U moving in my daughter for her senior year...had to stop and get a Bacon n Shrooms Burger... Marisn was our server. It was a Sunday evening, so yeah, not many other people in the place. As a result, our food came quick & was hot + delicious!! My daughter got the BLT. Both items were excellent & we left full & happy...beers were COLD too!! read more

Never been to Athens before and got trapped eating Cafe food for a week. Ventured off and found the Pub, which lives up to its name. Great burgundy door leading you into a gallery of memorabilia, laughter and good vibes. I sat at the bar was quickly greeted and ordered wings, beer and a double of Jamison. The wings came out quickly and were a great size for the price. If I ever come to Athens again, I'd definitely stop by. read more

College bar atmosphere with great service and a great burger I will definitely go back there again and the price is right

The Pub in Athens, Ohio is definitely a dimly lit dark old fashion dive bar...my kind of place in my heyday!!! Tony and I was looking for pizza or hot dogs, and we opened the door to this dark little hole (AFFECTIONLY TERMED) My hubby and I both love love love dive bars we grew up on honky tonks and local watering holes..we love them!!! But, we were not there to drink..well of course he was, he always is ready to get his drink on....so he ordered the well advertised "AQUARIUM" and this particular day the Bud Light Aquarium was $4...normally $5. It holds 32 oz of draft beer. Only down to this, no Budweiser or PBR on draft. He feels light beer is mainly like drinking water. We ordered a Mushroom Cheeseburger with grilled onions and A1 Sauce AND a Fish Sandwich with tartar sauce, lettuce and pepper jack cheese. Of course, par normal we split the sandwiches so we both could enjoy something new together and we shared an order of Jalapeno poppers. He enjoyed a couple aquariums and I had a pepsi or two..I don't drink any longer, I am the permanent full time driver!!! I really prefer it that way! The food was okay for bar food. The prices were good. The atmosphere was dim and dark very old fashion bar feel to it but missed the old smokey filled rooms of yester years... A few loud college boys drunk in the afternoon at the bar, probably first time away from home..oh the memories!!! I am giving them a 3! Nothing wow'd me nor really disappointed me. 3 out 5 ain't bad!!! read more

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This is by far my favorite restaurant and place to be. It bring me so much happiness. Their burgers are so awesome. If you are ever in Athens give it a try!! read more

As a former Bobcat, I have to give the pub 5 stars because they have some of the best bar food in Athens. Pretty much anything you order on the menu will be good. The pub club is exceptional. You can either get a full or a half, the picture shows you the size of the half. Then it doesn't not come with a side so you can get a side of your choosing from their sides or appetizers. Their drinks are super cheap along with their food. It is the true definition of a dive bar but it's a great place to grab a beer and they are known for their burgers and beer cheese soup which is available on Sundays and Wednesdays. Now it isn't the brightest bar in Athens but it's a great place to check out and get a meal at! read more

The Pub - Half of a pub club sandwich with a side of jalapeño poppers - Bars Near Me - Athens, Ohio

A fantastic place for alum and students. The aquariums still rule (back in my day they took your ID for them, not true today). Great beer cheese soup-NOT vegetarian tho. They use stock. Try spicy blk bean burger w curly fries or the garden sammie. The man got a pretty darn good looking burger. The sandwiches are about $4 and pretty standard, but taste so good when you are jonesing for something that's hit the grill. This is just a really nice place that is quite affordable. Stop in for lunch or for the hair that bit you-they open 10 am. read more

The Pub - Love this place-Many happy memories! - Bars Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Fuck y'all it says you can smoke in here but when I lit up a camel red y'all threw me out like an old couch on move out day. 2 stars cuz y'all had Miller. read more

Ok, so we walked into the bar Next door by accident and got really scared. Totally not a chill vibe. Thankfully we figured it out and got to the right place. Didn't originally realize that Beer Cheese soup is only on Wednesday & Sunday - TRAGIC by the way apparently - but the bartender and the food was WELL worth it! Loaded Pig Skins - YUM!!!! Well worth it and if we ever get back to Athens on a Sunday or Wednesday we WILL come back for that soup!!!!! read more

The Pub Club is no joke! This sandwich is delicious! They do have a small surcharge on debit/credit card us. But this is solid bar food!

The Pub opens at 10:30 AM to serve food (and drinks) until 7:00 PM. Their food is great and at a low price! My personal favorites are Beer Cheese Soup or the Bacon Cheeseburger with Onion Rings. After 7:00 PM, the restaurant closes down and serves drinks only. I enjoy their 12 oz bud light for $1 on Tuesday nights. During the summer, aquariums are $2.50. The bar is usually packed by 10:30 PM and hopes of obtaining bar seat are slim. Many tables are located opposite of the bar where people may sit on the top of the bench to get a good view. Maybury corner can offer many pleasant memories. If it is difficult to to find your way to the bar, just move to the back end and wait as the gentleman bartender will serve you soon. read more

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7 WORDS - Great Pub Grub, Classic Bar and Grill. AN AFTERNOON IN OCTOBER - The kids are out of class. If you walked all the streets of Athens, you've surely been up and down Court Street hundreds of times. It is a collection of two-story brick buildings with dormers on the 2nd floor and bars, restaurants, and bookstores on the first floor. It is, after all, a comfy college town. At the far end of Court Street, far from the madding crowd of Ohio University students, sits a collection of Athens bars that have been staples since the70s. Chief among them: the CI and The Pub. Whenever you walk in, day or night, the place is almost always jumping. Some days (like today) it's bar-crowd-noisy), but most afternoons, it's quaintly loud with a background of classic rock. The bar runs along the left wall and a row of boots line the right. Through the center are a mix of two-tops, quads, and six-tops. About half are filled with patrons enjoying lunch. We seat ourselves and a waitress comes up to take our drink order immediately: Arnold Palmer and Diet Coke. Then, when she returns, we order our meals: a Cup of Beer Cheese Soup, Chicken Salad Sandwich, and Roast Beef Au Jus. The Cup of Soup and Chicken Salad Sandwich arrived in five minutes for my lunch mate, but I was left empty-handed. Still, I take a few sips of soup and it's yummy (as always). About 6-7 minutes later, my Au Jus arrived, and it was yummy, too. All-in-all, it was a pretty great meal - and the reason we drove all the way from Columbus. read more

Excellent Pub food at a great price. Same menu from when I was in college here in the late 80s! Which made me happy! Great burgers and fried mushrooms. read more

The Pub - a sandwich and tater tots on a plate - Bars Near Me - Athens, Ohio

I love the bartenders in the place. Every single one of them is super cool. I LOVE the steak burger which I got with the mushroom sauce and all I can say is GNOM!!!!!!!!!!! The waffle fries were awesome too. I highly recommend the bloody mary too. I can't wait to go back and have another burger. read more

It's been a few years since I've been in Athens and back to my favorite watering hole, but the Pub was always my spot. The food was great for bar food; A solid burger, delicious curly fries and an afternoon pint between classes at the Pub was incredible. The aquarium was one of the best deals in town. The bar got pretty loud and packed on Friday and Saturdays (even Thirsty Thursdays), but for me, going to "Church" service on Sunday evenings and the early/mid-week crowd was the best. The next time I'm in Athens, you'll find my ass in a chair at the Pub. read more

A staple of Court Street which you must check out on a shuffle through town! Some must have : shot of sambuca, an aquarium of , and you have to try a pub margarita (TRUST ME). Also known for a solid lunch, you can't leave without having their beer cheese soup! Fun for a group in the booths, especially the one in the back known as "Mayberry Corner!" read more

I f******ng love pub. Can always get a drink at the bar, awesome staff, good & afforable food :) pub ratz for lyfe

Great bar. Let me tell you, the food is on another level. I recommend the beer cheese soup. Also the bartenders A+. Reggie and Adam tho. They have a chemistry. Will continue to come to see if they get together read more

The Pub is legit. Their food is pretty good, and not overpriced. A hamburger and bowl of their yummy beer cheese soup is plenty of food, very tasty, and rings up around $7. On the nightlife side, The Pub is much less frilly than some of the other bars. They do things their own way, and if you don't like it, there are plenty of other bars. The result is an Athens bar that really has its own character and feel, which is great. Aquariums are relatively cheap and always a good idea. Most nights I'm uptown I find myself in The Pub for at least a beer or a Berg-nasty (if Singer is working). Also, "Church" on Sunday nights is a must for every student before they graduate. read more

This is a take-out review only. Uhhh... But there was no take-out, because when I called at 12noon, the person who answered the phone, "Ed", informed me that they were way too busy to take an order. Saturday? At noon? Typical Athens. No customer service. And no good reason (to live). You Suck, Pub. read more

I only put one star because it won't let me put zero. The only thing this place has going for it is the beer cheese soup, and the run out of it by noon. If people like something make more than one pot of it. The servers are rude as can be and the service is slow at best. I and many others will not be back read more

A legendary institution in Athens, whether you're talking burgers or Aquariums. It's a great place in the afternoon for some hair of the dog (I like the bloody marys) to go with a cheap and good lunch. Most people opt for the Pub Burger, and they've got veggie and chicken options along with other sandwiches. On Sundays and Wednesdays, they have perfect (if always lukewarm) beer cheese soup. If you're thirsty, an Aquarium should do the trick. Afternoon service is fast and friendly, and the crowd is a laid back mix of students, townies, and families. Mr. Hyde comes out a bit after dark, when the Pub converts to a full-fledged student bar. I'm too old for the Pub at night, but that's as it should be. read more

An Athens delicacy. Don't ever change. Best food, friendly staff and the best time on court street.

Total hole in the wall with an awesome burger. And my wife loved her chili cheese dog.

The pub always has VERY friendly bartenders and great service. I would recommend to anyone visiting Athens or attending Ohio University. Food service is phenomenal and everyone is so friendly. I couldn't recommend a bar more in Athens. read more

The music, staff, and beer are all top class. If you do come here, dont pass up the aqauarium. It will change your life.

No service. One hour in the joint and no one asked if we wanted a beer or food. Frustrated, we brought in food from Wendy's only. First contact with service staff was to say we have to leave because we brought food in from the outside! Avoid this place at all costs. Campus environment is a must, but this isn't the place. read more

Best burger in Athens! One of the oldest bars in Athens Best place to go when youre weak and hungover. Very dark at all times of day. I used to go here after a long night out with the boys.....and girl.... Order the fish bowl. read more

adam out here with some killer bloody marys!!! deff worth a try next time you're in a town read more

The Pub - Bars Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Fun place to sit and watch all the fun excited college kids enjoying themselves. Have stopped in here on the several trips to visit our son in Athens and always had a fun time. read more

The food looks and tastes like an under-funded high school lunch. Not an enjoyable experience by any measure