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    The World Famous

    4.2 (104 reviews)
    ModerateMusic Venues, Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE WORLD FAMOUS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Live music
    Loud

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    Chris A.

    This funky, artsy place was a great choice to have a couple drinks after lunch at Dawg Gone Good BBQ, which is just up the street. Just look for the sign that says "This Is It." It has a great beer selection, and it's full bar, so they have all of your booze groups covered. I chose my usual Makers rocks with a Creature Comforts Tropicalia. I ordinary detest IPA's, but I friend who knows I hate IPAs recommended it. It was a good choice. The bartender did a great job and handled two rounds more or less perfectly. I can't yet speak to how the place is crowd wise at night, but it was nice and chill when I stopped in with just a couple of apparent regulars. It was basically perfect for my purpose. The prices were very reasonable. Cheers!

    Alison L.

    Love the drinks there! I didn't eat this time, but a sweet atmosphere with great music! The big room felt hot to me. Needed AC or fans.

    Casual vibe, great drinks, and when you're there you're in Athens so what could be better? If you're looking for a dive bar to call home this is it.

    Me havana good time

    Very eclectic and low key atmosphere. I highly recommend the Robert Van Winkle or the Pata De Cabra if you're into that sort of thing. I had the General Tso's with chicken and it was out of this world. :D Try the french fries with a side of liberace sauce if you know what I mean!!!! Remember to tip your barber! And have fun time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Pork Poutine
    Tien B.

    I've always heard good things about this place so I decided to check it out. There is no sign out front that indicated that we were at the right place so we had to ask around. We came in and it was packed, not because there was a lot of people but because the place was tiny. As first time go-ers we didn't know if it was "seat yourself" or "wait to be seated" so we sat there confused for a little bit until we went to a bartender, where they asked us if we wanted a menu. It seems like you order your food and drinks then you find a place to sit. Seating was limited so we sat on two high chairs with a low table that was very uncomfortable. We ordered Poutine and steamed buns. Poutine was mid--very salty but that's normal. Steamed buns were also mid and we think the pork was the same as poutine. I would go more for the vibes than the food and drinks. I personally wouldn't come here again just because it wasn't my vibe but I would recommend to those who like very hipster, "lowkey", places

    Cuban sandwich egg rolls
    Carlie M.

    I was impressed with this place. They have a great menu selection (both food and drink). I had trouble deciding what to order because it all sounded amazing. I settled on the Cuban sandwich egg rolls which were amazing. They normally come with plantain chips, but unfortunately they were out. They have an awesome cocktail list and great beer selection. A very Athens vibe for sure.

    Store front of building

    Found out that this place was frequented by the B52s so I had to come. What a cool vibe. Great drink selection.

    Pork steamed buns
    Jade J.

    This place was so cool! The menu was so diverse and sounded so yummy, easy and fast service. This place is usually busy but we caught it on a weekend where alot of people were out of town! I got the pork steamed buns, they were so yummy and the buns were actually boas. We got the pretzels for an appetizier and it was so simple yet so tasty, probs my favorite part of the meal. For destert I got a honey pop, super refreshing and a sweet treat!!! A little bit expensive for the produt imo. Overall such a cool young vibe, super good food. You need to go more than once!!

    Poutine - with braised pork

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    1 year ago

    hands down best bbq in athens ga. long live dr. king... safe place to celebrate his day.

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    Chill dive bar vibes with a great staff serving up delicious cocktails, cheap beer, and great food. Quintessentially Athens.

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    I hate leaving bad reviews so I only do it when it's really bad. The food was atrocious. The service was also abysmal. Never going back

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    Amazing service and really great food and drink selection. I highly recommend trying the poutine, it's killer!

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    Loved this place, but now the prices on the board are wrong and the bartenders argue about it. Not coming back.

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    4 years ago

    Great food, decent beer selection. Art all over, it's a really eclectic place. Cool hangout with mellow atmosphere.

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    For great late night food come to this place .... bar staff is amazing and great live music. I highly recommend the Cuban cigars.

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