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    The Pub

    4.2 (39 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating

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

    Melissa B.

    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!!!

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    Chelsea A.

    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!

    Love this place-Many happy memories!
    Jessica H.

    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.

    Brian K.

    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.

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    15 days ago

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

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    3 years ago

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

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    5 years ago

    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!

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    8 years ago

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

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    9 years ago

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

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    8 years ago

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

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    10 years ago

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

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    9 years ago

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

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    My personal favorites are Beer Cheese Soup or the Bacon Cheeseburger with Onion Rings.

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    Excellent time many times at this bar. My only complaint is that they don't allow you to hang…read morefrom the top bar. I believe they should start letting people hang from this in order to have a better time. So many games can be played with this being allowed, for example: Air kickball Foot baseball Dodgeball Floating flip cup Human piñata Regular piñata Floating dance contests Pull up contests Reverse sit up contests Swings with your arms Pin the donkey Foot flip cup Foot pong Many movie scenes can be reenacted Squirt gun fights Dodge the tomato Ski shots in the air I would go on but I have an important business meeting to attend on issues including balloon structure that I cannot go into further detail for legal purposes. But one last thing everyone should know is if you want to get a drink faster from the bartender there named Scott, just call him Scotty-pants or Jeffrey using a "this is my butler accent like Geoffrey from the fresh prince of Bel-air" and he will get you a drink much quicker.

    if I could give a one star I would. I went to the this club last night. I handed my ID to the…read morebouncer he swore up and down it was fake (I'm 21 going on 22 in a couple of months) they handed it to me and when I reached out for it they dropped it laughing at me. I asked them to call cops to prove to them it was real but they wouldnt. This bar is discriminatory and only cater to fraternities. Don't waste your time go to Stephens they are the best.

    The Pub - bars - Updated May 2026

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