We were going to the Rialto Club to see a singer. Before the concert, we went to Trappeze Pub for dinner. I had the burger & their wonderful fries. Mmm Our server was great! The ambiance was comforting & cute! Great place, in my opinion! Go there soon! read more

The truffle fries here are definitely the big hit!! The burgers here are a little heavy + dry. Overall great service + good atmosphere to be in though! I definitely recommend the rosemary garlic truffle fries with the different dipping sauce. read more

The best fries and Caesar salad. I love everything I've had and this is my go to when I don't know what I want to eat. Hard pressed to find anything more consistent and delicious read more

Athens, what a great little town we were directed to trapeze pub by the Hotel clerk. We received it right away. Of course it's only Tuesday. We had a wonderful friendly, bubbly, attentive, waitress named Riley. She met all our needs. My husband had the Panko parmesan crusted chicken with beer mustard, mashed Yukon golds and grilled broccoli. I had the grilled mahi-mahi with Spicy pomegranate and Berlinerweiss glaze with Gouda grits and grilled broccoli-very good and cooked perfectly. Would definitely come back. read more

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In town in Athens for a show at the 40 Watt Club and we were meeting a friend of mine for dinner beforehand. 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. read more

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Another update.... I haven't been back to Athens in about 2 years and I've missed my beloved Trapeze Pub. Going in again after so long had me nervous because often times, restaurants that serve up the greatest food ever usually don't keep up that level of quality for too long. Whether it be using cheaper ingredients to increase margins, or the business getting complacent from all those years of success and damn good food. Well I must unfortunately report that my car mileage will be going through the roof traveling back to Athens more often because THIS PLACE STILL SLAPS! The Carolina dip was as good as EVER and the cheer wine wings were some of the best I've ever had. I don't know how they keep doing it but trapeze pub stays on top. Service was top notch as always! read more

While visiting Athens on a work trip, I was craving a good meal. A friend suggested Trappeze, mentioning it was one of the best restaurants in the area. I was sat in the bar area. The server/bartender was awesome, very attentive. I got a glass of wine, french onion soup and the steak frites. Everything was delicious. The steak was a nice size and the blue cheese-truffle fries were very yummy. Next time I'm in the area I'll be back to order the same meal! read more

Trappeze Pub - Steak frites - Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Good food and drinks. Inside is modern and clean. Got the mash and bangers and it was a ton of mash potatoes and not a lot of duck sausage. Waitress was a little slow for how quiet the place was. Also had a waiter walk in to the women's bathroom without knocking ... that was really weird. He left upon seeing me hence how I know it was a mistake. Still odd and uncomfortable. read more

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I came for a rehearsal dinner. We had a private room and the food was buffet style. The appetizers were sliders, buffalo chicken dip, veggies, and fries. The main course was salmon, Mac and cheese, meat, (looked like a roast), salad, rolls, and roasted potatoes. There were also mixed drinks. The food was good except for the mac and cheese. It was lacking flavor. The staff was friendly and no one had any complaints. I don't like in Athens but if I had the opportunity, I would give them another try. read more

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I ordered a Red Dragon Cheese Plate. It was delicious! One of the cheeses was better (I believe it was the paler one). Lots of variety, and I liked the jam on the board, too. Service was fine, ambiance was pretty lowkey. read more

Trappeze Pub - Red dragon cheese plate - Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Popped in for lunch on Sunday and we were seated and greeted quickly. The brought out cold water in stainless cups which was nice (no ice needed!). We had the pimento cheese and hummus to start and both were delicious. We had the pub burger and tabbouleh salad, which were also great. It's a big space and lots of room - the bar looked nice too. Excellent draft beer selection and lots of fun cocktails to choose from too. If you're looking for a good casual spot with great food and drink options this is definitely your spot! read more

Had a GREAT Burger and served with friendly staff Wait time was minimal and staff was attentive throughout . read more

Let's start with the service at the bar - phenomenal! I'll likely massacre the spellings here, but Nico and Izland were amazing! Nico was fairly new, but had a great spin on cocktails and humored me taking a gin & jam drink and sub bourbon since I don't like gin, and it was fantastic to the point I was disappointed I didn't make it back over the weekend for another. We had a burger and some bar food, which is pretty much our jam. The blue cheese fries left a tad to be desired as I am accustomed to more cheese and likely a sauce, but the fries themselves were tasty and it came with a choice of dipping sauce, so no trauma. The jam with the pimento cheese was the star of the show (hence the drink order). Now the true test to a restaurant is how they handle it when something goes wrong, and someone got distracted and the lamb burger was nearly a hockey puck when it came out. Nico was on it, took it back to the kitchen with all the apologies and we were presented with a replacement that was perfectly cooked. It was super tasty with the onions and toppings to the point that we didn't even care there was not a gluten free option. Bathrooms were immaculate, as was everything, and the bar area very inviting. It's one of those menus where anyone can find something and will absolutely be a go to upon our next return. Thanks guys!! read more

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One of our favorite spots in downtown. Lots of seating, great service, and several unique and delicious dishes. To start, you have to try the Cheerwine Wings. They are one of the best and most unique things I've had in Athens to-date. Perfect flavoring. A bit pricy, so that's the only downside as I could probably eat an almost endless amount based on the flavor. Otherwise we've had the fish, chicken sandwich and several other dishes--all of which have been very flavorful and cooked perfectly. This is a great lowkey spot to enjoy a casual dinner in downtown. read more

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Honestly, a bit disappointing. Fries are SO soggy. Do not get the sweet potato fries they are sooo soggy. I got the fish and chips but grilled with a side Caesar salad and the blue cheese dip. Nice that they have gf options. The server was very sweet and good service. Beware that they are unable to split checks 7 ways! The grilled fish honestly was pretty good and so was the caesar salad but the slaw was under-seasoned and the fries again were the biggest disappointment. I would highly recommend the grilled fish and pimento cheese but fries were not great especially the sweet potato ones. read more

This place was absolutely incredible!! We had a few choices but this spot just sounded delicious. We definitely picked right! They have an incredible veggie burger that was absolute perfection!! The garlic fries hit the damn spot & the cocktails were refreshing as well. Our server wasn't terrible but she definitely didn't seem happy or have a personality. Everyone can have bad days though. Either way, check this spot out! read more

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When we checked in we were told the wait was 20 minutes. Several larger parties arrived after us and were seated immediately. When questioned we were told they were holding several tables for reservations, but not once did we hear anyone say they had a reservation. The food and service was good when we finally got seated. read more

Dined on a Friday evening at approximately 5pm. They got real busy right after our arrival. We had boiled peanuts, tomato soup, burgers, wine, and mixed drinks. The service was excellent and all of the food and drinks were outstanding. We will definitely return when we are back in the area. read more

Trappeze Pub - Chickpea Burger, fries, and tomato soup - Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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

A friend and I were in Athens for a concert recently and we stopped by Trappeze to eat dinner beforehand. I had the pub burger and my friend had a burger as well but with no bun (since she's allergic to gluten.) I loved the burger but it was pretty messy though. It was definitely falling apart by the time I was finishing it. I think it tasted great but I just kinda wish the greens on the burger weren't all over the place and that it was easier to eat lol. I was a fan of the fries. Our server took some time bringing back our receipts when we were waiting to leave, but I still think the service was pretty good overall. The inside area of the restaurant had a pretty cool vibe. My friend and I were happy with our visit and I'm sure I'll be back at some point read more

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I've been here before and though it's usually slow, the food is good and the service is decent. However, I went here for my formal dinner and received awful service. The food runner dropped fries in my lap as she was placing the food down and did not acknowledge it. Then, as the waitress was handing my friend her drink, she spilled diet coke on my dress. Finally, as I was eating my chicken sandwich, there was a hair in my food. I told the waitress and her reaction was to question me instead of apologize and work to make it right. Luckily the manager handled it well and my food was comped. However, awful service overall and a poorly handled situation. read more

I finally got the chance to head back here after the pandemic and all the renovations. What was once a nice "pub" atmosphere is no more. The lighting is very bright and it has lost it's old world charm. It's a standard restaurant with a bar now, nothing more. It feels "sanitized" compared to the old Trappeze. The beer menu has been reduced quite a bit. A decent selection, but still not the expansive menu it once had to find your new favorite. The food...well, the food the night we were there was more like HS cafeteria food than restaurant quality. The Chicken sandwich was underwhelming and the Caesar salad consisted of limp lettuce drowned in dressing. It's was very disappointing for the prices paid. I abandoned the salad about halfway through. I once loved this place dearly and visited often. I'm not sure I'll be going back. Maybe for a beer if I'm downtown, but definitely not the food. I hope this was just an off night and not the new standard for the bar. read more

This restaurant has always been one of my favorites. It is always crowded, but I rarely have to wait. The staff is always extremely friendly and takes great care of me, making sure that my drinks are full and never rushing the table even when it is busy. The food never disappoints. They have great sandwich options and the fries are amazing with the garlic aioli. I almost always stick with a sandwich, but the nachos are also great. I can always make two meals out of it as well. I always choose Trappeze for a catch up or an evening out! read more

Trappeze Pub - Chicken Bacon Ranch with Fries and Garlic Aioli - Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Everything is great: service, food, clean and nice inside!!!! Definitely will come back!

This says something about our predictability: our order was identical to what we ate ten years ago! Down to the beer! And our opinions haven't changed! Had I remembered to read my prior review I a) probably would have suggested lunch elsewhere or b) would have tried something else on the menu. T got a hamburger. It was okay, a bit more well done than requested. And I had a chicken sandwich with bacon and melted cheese. Again, okay. What's better than 'okay' are their fries, which accompany each dish. Trappeze has outdoor seating, which is what attracted us in the first place. Prices are low enough to appeal to students and the menu broad enough to appeal to the masses. read more

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We found this lunch spot on our walk through downtown Athens and boy were we thrilled to find it! The style and furnishings drew us in and the menu made is get a table. We arrived mid afternoon so we were the only ones in the dining room but by the time we left the place was filling up. We ordered a turkey & swiss on sourdough, a chicken bacon ranch on focaccia and a grilled cheese BLT on sourdough. We all enjoyed the vibe inside and wished we had the place back home. The flavors were magnificent, the freshness of the food was noticeable and the combination of ingredients was on trend for today's standard. Despite being full, we were tempted by the chalkboard list of freshly added pies. We figured we are on vacation and should enjoy every moment of Athens. So we ordered a Key Lime Pie slice and a Chocolate Peanut Butter pie slice. Both were so creamy and rich it was absolutely Devine! We cannot wait to go back and try more delights from their menu! This place was fantastic! read more

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Food was amazing and our server Andreas was great! We loved the Belgian fries and the Caesar.

Andreas is the man. Was great and polite all dinner. Tttttttttttttttttttthhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaa

Been going to the Trappeze for awhile now. Ashamed I haven't reviewed them until now. I absolutely love this place. We are always given the best service with the food being cooked to perfection. One thing about this place is they have the absolute greatest blue cheese dressing I've ever had. Amazing. If you're in Athens for a game or traveling through stop in. You won't be disappointed . read more

I ate there on Friday and the food was amazing, tori was my server and she was a sweetheart, loved her so much! I would definitely recommen!

My wife ordered French onion soup it came and looked awesome, unfortunately it wasn't even hot! She reluctantly sent it back to be heated, what came back amazed both of us, sill not hot. I was amazed when the waiter say the almost full bowl and he didn't even ask if he could get her something else. So disappointed in Service and Food. On the other hand my burger was awesome. The staff needs a little more training. read more

So great, that we had to come back a second time in less than 1 week from our first visit. We've lived in Athens for about one year and cannot believe we are just discovering this place. The food is delicious, the service is incredible, and the ambiance is fantastic. We especially loved Brett's recommendations: the mint mojito mocktail and the pork belly taco! Thanks, Brett! read more

The food, service, and drinks are top notch. This used to be 2 businesses with a separate bar that served the best drinks in town. Now it's all 1 establishment and drinks are still awesome. They serve local beers and some international ones. The dipping sauces for fries are all excellent. The rib sandwich is like a real McRib with an actual partial rack of ribs with the bones pulled out. My wife loves the cheese plates. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

Great food and service. Food is always consistently quality and prepared perfectly. Try their clam chowder and their turkey Swiss Sammy. You won't be sorry. read more

In Athens to see the Georgia, Mizzou game. Stopped here for lunch. We chose this place due to the variety on the menu. I require vegetarian options my boyfriend and his family do not. The service was great, food came quick and hot. My soup with delicious. The tofu on the taco was cooked perfectly and the Buffalo sauce had some good heat. My boyfriend loved his Turkey and Swiss sandwich. The fries are rated some of the best in Athens and they were good. Taste like they are fried in peanut oil. You can get some different dipping sauces like raspberry ketchup but regular ketchup and malt vinegar was perfect. My boyfriends mom got the French Onion Soup and said it was tasty. His step dad also got the Turkey and Swiss. Everyone was pleased with the food. It was Game Day so the atmosphere was very lively but not too loud or crowded. If I return to Athens, I will Trappeze again! read more

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Their beer selection is quite nice and I'm positive everyone in your party will find something they like. My colleague and I both got chicken sandwiches and they were just what we were expecting. Sitting at the bar allowed us to chat with the bartenders and receive excellent service. Being a slow Monday night made watching the football game a relaxing endeavor. Will be keeping this place on the short list. read more

We came to Trappeze Pub for a late dinner on our way into Athens. We parked in one of the decks downtown and walked about 5 minutes to the restaurant. We came in around 9:30 and we were seated immediately for our table of 4. To start off, we got the mai tais and they were incredible! For the main, I got the chicken sandwich with the fries. The chicken sandwich was fine nothing absolutely amazing. But the fries.. the fries CARRIED. THESE are award winning French fries. They were amazing and the aioli they came with made the day. I would say a basket of these things for days. 10/10 for service and food just wish the sandwich was better! Other than that I would totally come here again when I am in Athens again. read more

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The food was amazing and service was incredible. All of the staff were very friendly and welcoming. the raspberry ketchup is 10/10!! will be coming back read more

Easy place to grab a bite & good service. Varied menu. I was slightly disappointed with my ramen salad - I didn't realize it would be crumbled crunchy uncooked ramen - I thought it would be cooked & that the salad would be a little more Asian. read more

We always enjoy coming here. Great beer and drink selection, unique appetizers like boiled peanuts and belgian fries, and awesome atmosphere. They have high quality farm to table meats and delicious entrees. the service is always fast and friendly. read more