Classic college dive bar with old tile floors, random art and even a light up Christmas Wise Man…read moreholding court in the corner. Honestly, like a typical college watering hole, it looks like a good cleaning is in order. The atmosphere was electric on this autumn, football weekend Friday night. Service was helpful and friendly, beer ice cold and cocktails well poured. Several in our group ordered, and recommended, their burger and fries. They were both great and the skin on fried potatoes were cut in house - not frozen!

Okay place to grab a drink and slightly-upscaled fast food. Interesting cocktail menu and…read morereasonable cocktail prices. We had chicken and waffle sandwiches with fries. The highlight of the sandwiches was the spicy sauce that contrasted well with the maple syrup on the inside of the waffle. The bar fries with some skin left on were good. Service was mediocre at best. This is a college hangout kind of place, but the food was pretty good.

Went for casual drinks with a friend for a night out. We both got a drink that contains pop rocks…read morein it and was such a delicious and fun to drink. The service was also really good. It wasn't busy when we had gone on a weeknight and it was very clean and quiet inside.

Nighthawks blends a great cocktail menu with a wonderful atmosphere perfect for date night pregame…read moreor just hanging out for a few rounds and conversation with good friends. Sit inside at cozy tables or at the custom built mahogany bar, or outside on the patio where you can enjoy that favorite cigar or smoke. The cocktail menu is updated every quarter and there is something for everyone, including curated beer, wine and mocktail selections. They have a small selection of food items, but have pop up food events weekly featuring Jerry Slater whipping up his famous CHicago Dogs, Pizza's or Smashburgers. If you're looking for an "Adult Swim" place to unwind away from the downtown undergrad frenzy and crowds, Nighthawks is the place!

Great neighborhood bar feel with good service and lots of fun things to do. The owner clearly cares…read moreabout his employees and that shows in how they take care of the customers.

Even though they were closing, the bartender was willing to serve us a drink. Friendly people. Not…read morea lot around the outside bar, kind of in a secluded area off the road, but cool little establishment.

"There's something magical about rooftops. You feel like you're in 'Mary Poppins."…read moreGeorge Clarke There really is something special about being on a rooftop on a perfect summer evening, and it's great to have it right in downtown Sugar Hill. I would like to say I planned the perfect date, but as some of the best things in life, this was just an impromptu visit to cap off an already great evening. Outside of being on the rooftop, the bar itself is upscale yet approachable, service was fast and friendly. Being a bit of a self engrandized home bartender I'm a bit critical when out of my home lab, but their Smoked Old Fashioned wasn't bad. ("Wasn't bad" really means very good.") While I don't love the prices and hate paying a cover charge, when you throw in live music, a great vibe, and a view, I can't really complain. The owner made an announcement that whoever tipped the band $10 would get a free drink, and since most drinks were over $15 I thought that was cool on many levels. Will definitely be back to The Rooftop!

We stepped in not sure what to do as no one greeted us, they were not very busy and the bartender…read morelooked to be having a conversation with someone at the bar. We walked around and finally ran into a waitress who told us to sit anywhere we wished inside or outside. The only area festive was inside a closed igloo and no heaters were on outdoors which was just a tad too cool for me despite the super nice weather that day. It would have been so to sit outside but without the warmth of the heaters we headed inside. We placed our order and explained we were just there for a pre-dinner drink and wanted to check out the venue so we didn't leave our tab open but we were quickly served the fabulous taking drinks on their menu(s). The Old Fashioned was on the regular menu and the Russian was on their seasonal tabletop menu. Server was very nice and took photos for some ladies we met. The only reason I can't give them a 5 star is they claim they are big on hospitality but yet we were not acknowledged upon arrival. Many restaurants and even some retail stores have a way to ensure they say hello/welcome immediately when you enter and without a hostess - the mindset should be that the bar or wait staff have a way to immediately say hello or welcome so those who have never been feel welcomed as well as those who frequently come. It would be nice to have a more festive decor for the holidays but that didn't affect my review; just a statement to say that the entire Sugar Hill area was pumping and themed with the holiday spirit then we walked in the only area decorated was not even accessible nor was it offered as an option to enjoy.

The bartender John was amazing!! Great atmosphere and environment. We will definitely be backread more

One of my favorite locals spots! Comfortable and relaxed with great options for all - cocktails,…read morebeer, wine, N\A options, and CBD drinks. Pro tip - walk next door to Automatic Pizza and ask for "delivery" to Normal bar. They'll give you a table # and bring it to you at Normal Bar.

Made our annual trip to GA for Christmas. Actually went to Who Cares three times on this trip. Love…read morethe bartenders, Morgan Frances and Kelly. The patrons are always very nice to us Hoosiers. We will be back on our next trip to visit our son and family.

The employees don't wash their hands. They have poo poo hands. The food and drinks are also…read moreterrible.

Not even sure where to begin to describe the awesomeness that is the Manhattan. Well first off,…read moreit's dimly lit with some retro lamps, light fixtures and scattered Xmas lights. There seems to not be any open space and the walls and ceiling are both pretty much covered with trinkets. There's little 8" vinyl records hanging from the ceiling, along with beads and various other indescribable pieces of art thrown in here and there. Mismatched tables, chairs, booths and couches are tucked throughout the inside of the bar. There's also a straight up bar seating area, which I totally love and is the best place to chat with random local folks. Part of the charm of the Manhattan is that you can totally go in by yourself, sit at the bar and end of meeting lots of interesting people. I was so glad to see that this had not changed a bit since I had been away for 6 years. Second only to my love of dives bars, is popcorn. And this popcorn machine really comes through after a long night drinking in a little dive like this. Even though there are windows, this bar is always dark (just how I like em) and you just lose track of all time. I was just there during winter break & was pretty jazzed to see a ton of hot rum and whisky cocktails. Perfect since it was super cold out. The Manhattan was always one of my fav & deliciously divey downtown drinking spots and so glad to see it still is.

The Manhattan Cafe is a cozy dive bar in downtown Athens…read more It's not much to look at from the outside. If anything, it looks a little sketchy from the outside given the bars on the window, but it's not a sketchy place at all. Believe me when I say this. I stopped in on a Monday night for a nightcap. It was nice and quiet, which is exactly what I was looking for that particular evening, the following day being a travel day for me. As you can see from my pics, it's a nice little place. Drink prices were very reasonable, and the bartending was very good, too. I will happily stop in again when I return to Athens next year. Cheers!

Great staff and drinks. Good place to be picked up…read more Definitely a place for good time!

This bar was awesome. Great decor very friendly staff. Great games in the back room! Would…read morerecommend anyone getting a beer there any time!

Adreas was literally perfect. Made great recommendations, not to push, right on time. Food,…read moreatmosphere was perfection. Can't wait to come back and try more on the food and beverage menu. What a gem!!!

In town in Athens for a show at the 40 Watt Club and we were meeting a friend of mine for dinner…read morebeforehand. He lives in the area(ish) and recommended Trappeze Pub as a soliding dining option that is also very close to the venue and, having had a meal there, I can now corroborate that assessment. The space is quite big which made it super easy for us to grab a table. We were seated in a section of the restaurant with a bunch of booths so it was nice to have a quieter space where we could catch up with our friend and have a nice meal. For my dish I went with the grilled cheese BLT (muenster cheese with bacon, tomato, arugula and lemon thyme vinaigrette grilled on sourdough) and fries and I quite liked it! Nothing fancy but it was good and and I would absolutely try it again. Currently rocking the sober life so I can't speak to their beer line up personally but the menu did look quite robust! And as someone not drinking I must also recommend their root beer. Great casual spot perfect for a bite, a hang, or all of the above when hanging out around town.

Cutter's Pub is a very fine dive bar located in the heart of downtown Athens…read more It has a split personality. During the day, it's a handfull of townies and the occasional tourist like me. At night, it's often packed with UGA undergrads. The bartending was great both of the times I went during the day. I would say friendly and on the ball. It has a very good selection of Bourbon. Happy Hour is where it's at, especially on Mondays. Drinks are cheap during happy hour! They open at 2:00 p.m. during the week and at 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays. They are closed on Sundays like a lot of places in downtown Athens. My rounds were double Weller neat and Creature Comforts Tropicalia as one does. Cheers!

Living in Athens, I wanted to find a bar where it's causal and fun to watch games at. They don't…read moreserve food, but you're more than welcome to bring food from anywhere else. They have a wide selection of drinks and draft (I like their ciders). I've never had a bad experience here, and if you want more of a fun vibe, their upstairs is great! They do have some seating, but if it gets really busy you might have to stand most of the time.