I will be back to Trappeze Pub! It was my first time visiting Athens, and so the pressure was high to pick the right place, and Im glad I picked trappeze. The food was great across the board, you won't be dissapointed by the boiled peanuts or fries (award winning!). Service was alright, nothing extraordinary but the food spoke for itself. Ambiance was also alright - we were seated in a small booth that was closed off extensively and felt a bit cage-y, but I didn't mind that either when the food was that good. You'll love this place if you come here! read more

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The beer was great with a wonderful selection of local brews. The server was friendly and attentive. The food was good. - The pub burger was tasty. - The lamb burger was ok. A little greasy due to toppings, but pretty good. - Turkey sandwich was very good. - Steak Frite was very good too. Cooked exactly as ordered. - Boiled peanuts were a big surprise. Unusual flavors, but good. Almost like a warm pumpkin pie spice. A little heat, lots of cinnamon, and a little sweet. You'll need some extra napkins as hands will get sticky. They don't taste like peanuts though. If you like pumpkin spiced stuff, you'll love them. If you don't or are a boiled peanut purist, then give them a pass. Food was pretty slow coming out, so don't be in a rush here. It was fairly busy, but slower than it should have been. Bill was kind of steep for burgers and sandwiches. All in all it is a place we would return to. read more

We came on Sunday night with 8 people. The restaurant was empty with the exception of a 20 top and a four top. When we asked for a table we were told we couldn't be seated because the kitchen was backed up from the large table. I totally respect and get them being upfront about the service taking longer than usual but found it odd they wouldn't even seat us. We opted to go to the bar during our wait and were seated about 15 minutes later. It's a dark bar experience but the food is great. I got the pimento burger with a side salad instead of fries. Their specialty raspberry ketchup was everything. Literally wanted to take a pint of it home with me. The others got the turkey and Swiss which came highly recommended and well as Caesar salads with French onion soup. All was good, the salad almost on the spicy side which was different but still enjoyable. If you're looking for good bar food in Athens this is a great stop. read more

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Always a great choice in Athens! It is super easy to get a reservation online if you think you're gonna be going at a super busy time. The food is phenomenal and you almost have to get french fries with your meal here. I personally love the Chicken Bacon Ranch and garlic aioli with my fries. The service is mediocre but it not bad by any means. You can make a meal here very casual or a bigger deal - whichever you prefer. Always a great choice! read more

I was so excited to go here as I've been wanting to go for a really long time, but I hate to say this, I was thoroughly disappointed. My friends and I were seated at a booth. Our server was pretty attentive. However, the food was atrocious. We went for brunch. We tried to order iced lattes but were told they don't serve any--what kind of brunch place doesn't serve lattes? Then, we ordered some iced coffees. They tasted rancid and were only given sugar to mix into the coffee. Sugar doesn't dissolve in iced drinks, and they didn't have simple syrup. For my entree, I ordered the breakfast croissant sandwich, and that croissant was neither warm nor fresh. It was a tough, cold croissant with a sad excuse for scrambled eggs and cold bacon in it. The best part of my meal had to be the fries and raspberry ketchup--the only thing they did right. The only reason I'm not leaving a one star review is because I genuinely liked our server. She was really sweet but the food was disgusting. read more

Went there for lunch. Lazy service and servers, the exception is the bartender. That man was working his tail off taking care of an almost full bar and the tables in the bar. The food - just okay. Nothing special. The grilled cheese BLT looks good on paper but was flavorless in reality. They also have a couple of magazine covers as you enter that say how incredible their French fries are. Not the fries we were served. Just standard, I would even say sub standard. Nothing about this place would want me to come back. There are other options in Athens, swing right past the Trappeze. read more

Boiled peanuts are mid, no seasoning Service is average, waitresses have very showy outfits Very crowded read more

One of my Athens favorites! Their fries are a must, especially with the raspberry ketchup. Loaded Mac and cheese was rich but good. The staff is always very friendly as well. read more

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We had a late lunch prior to watching UGA take on the IA Hawkeyes for baseball. It was close to campus and parking was easy. We were seated in the bar and found those tables to be uncomfortable. My son is 6'5" and the table was pretty much in his lap. Would have preferred to have been seated in main dining room, but didn't change our rating. My son and I each had pub burgers and my husband the grilled chicken bacon ranch. I tried the raspberry ketchup and the others the garlic aioli. The raspberry ketchup with those hand cut fries was amazing!! Offered me my soda to go which I highly appreciate! Overall an awesome experience! read more

Trey was a great waiter and very patience with all of our requests. This place has pretty good vegan/vegetarian options. Heads up the Spicy Ginger Ale has no actual ginger in it. It gives pub vibes which is great and walking distance to a lot of stuff. ooo and the desserts are sooo good. read more

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This was a 10 out of 10 in every respect! Kenzie, our wait person was so welcoming and upbeat. The quality of the food is excellent and we also had great cocktails. You can not go wrong with this pub. Outstanding vibe too. read more

Glad to try out this place in a college town. You never really know what you're going to get in some of these college towns considering that they cater for a college crowd. Very delicious jalapeno burger! I asked the waitress if it was too spicy for a pretty vanilla Scandinavian white guy like myself and she said most people can handle it just fine. I am very glad I took her advice because it was great! Not too spicy but had a good kick to it and full of fresh flavor. Great service and a great environment. Would definitely return next time I come to Athens! read more

Trappeze Pub - Jalapeno Burger - Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

This place is great and right in the heart of downtown Athens. Nice place to take our college daughters when visiting. The hamburger was cooked really well and will cook based on temperature you like. The fries are awesome and come with all the burgers and sandwiches. Fresh cut potatoes and fried really well. We got ours with rosemary and the garlic aioli. My wife had a so I chicken sandwich. It was enough to share and was juicy, which is hard with chicken breast. My daughter had the grilled cheese which was far from your at home grilled cheese. The cheese, buttery toast and bacon made it great and very rich. Also large portion. The burger we got had pimento cheese, the burger was great but they put a lot of pimento cheese that was over the top for me, so I simply scraped some off. It's a very popular place, and you need to get your name on the list. Definitely recommend. read more

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Average on everything. Large so easy to get in to but for a good dining experience I'd pass. Drinks are ok

Big disappointment. First the good. We (party of 5) had a reservation and were promptly seated. We were in the side area with the bar, which was fine because the main dining room was packed full of students. It went downhill from there. Drink orders were taken and it took way too long. Others with mixed specialty drinks were served before the beer came. We were 10 feet from the taps. We ordered 3 appetizers and they came out at three different deliveries and no napkins or utensils. I asked for napkins and she gave us one cocktail napkin. I ordered another beer before I was half finished with the first. I still sat waiting for too long with an empty glass. How hard is it to serve a draft beer? Overall the food was good. Nothing that would make me come back after such awful service. There are lots of other options downtown Athens. I will explore further. read more

Great food, great service and a great pub vibe. We try to establish here everytime we visit Athens

Could not wait to try the Pimento, Bacon Pub Burger, Fries and German Beer. 2 Stars The Good - The Burger was cooked to Pub Perfection The Bad - Pay to Park - The Beer was not as Cold as Expected - The Fries were Cold - The Bacon was Severely Undercooked read more

Veggie Reuben! That's all you need to know. Also the beer and fries are fantastic. Love this place, great service, great food, great drinks

Great food great staff. Don't skip the boiled peanuts They have the best fish n chips read more

Love this place! Never disappoints. My only critique is how busy it can get but that's what you get when you live in Athens! Everything u have tried is great- food and drink wise. The staff is always really friendly & the place is a great atmosphere. It's worth sitting at the bar or in the back of the restaurant just to get a seat lol, must try! The fries are delish, the pimento cheese appetizer is a must, and the sesame tuna is a refreshing and delish choice too- make sure to ask for some avocado for it too! Worth the wait & the $! Huge portions and great food read more

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This place used to be amazing. Now it's the most overpriced most mediocre food in downtown Athens. Really a shame. Tread lightly. read more

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YUM literally one of the most delicious meals ever!! Also the inside of the restaurant is super cute and fun!! read more

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This place gets five stars for awesome food and amazing beer selection! I used to live in Athens and I came here all the time when I lived here. They are famous for their burgers and especially the dipping sauces that come along with the fries. This is one of the few places around where if you ask for a burger cooked medium, they will actually cook it properly instead of overcooking it like most restaurants. If you order fries you have to try the dipping sauces----you just have to! The new servers and bar tenders here are especially nice so that adds to the good food. Lastly, if you are looking for a spot to try new and specialty beers, this is your spot. They rotate their beer selection every week and they always have a ton of craft beers on tap. There are a few must try's in Athens and this is definitely one of them! read more

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Great food and great beer selection. I had the Southern Fish and Chips and I honestly had my reservations upon seeing it, as it isn't a typical fish and chips, which I've grown quite fond of. No, it's not your typical fish and chips, it's something MUCH BETTER. Fried fish with the same seasoning and method as traditional fried okra. Delicious. Paired with a traditional seasoned French fries, this is a meal you'll feel compelled to write a review on, if, like me, you don't write reviews on the inter webs for anything. My only suggestion would be for them to get a wider array of GA brewed craft beer. I liked their selection but would be absolutely floored if they had all the wonderful beers GA has to offer. read more

Great french fries, fun casual atmosphere. it's a great place for lunch or dinner. not a drinker, but impressive beer selection.

Why advertise to come to your restaurant to watch the Georgia game when one of your bartenders so rudely turns off the tv literally minutes before it is over and then she has the audacity to say nonchalantly we're closed. Not once the whole time we were there did anyone inform us that they would be turning off the game at 11:00 pm. Very unprofessional and rude. read more

First time trying. We went around 3:30 and sat in the bar area. The bartender, Matt, was alone and overwhelmed with the number of customers he had, but was so thoughtful and friendly. The food was great. The Carolina Dip was tasty with the fries and garlic aioli. I will be back! read more

Please try the Carolina Dip. I can only describe it as omega bussin'. It had flavors I hadn't expected for a fried chicken sandwich and it delivered on every level. Dipping in the raspberry ketchup put it over the edge, an explosion of flavor that satisfied every taste bud. I closed my eyes with every bite. It was that good. read more

Trappeze Pub - Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Good place for typical pub lunch. Beer lovers like it because they have a big beer selection-many on tap. Food: 3/5. Limited pub menu with a few daily specials. The Burger and the chicken sandwich are good. Double pig is number one choice. They serve plenty of "Belgian fries" (French fries with a choice of dipping sauces) with sandwiches. The sauces include garlic, raspberry, blue cheese, or honey mustard. Multiple yummy desserts, so save room for one of those. Service 5/5 Our server was very pleasant and attentive. Location : 4/5 if you are near Athens. Handy to downtown Athens. On a one-way Street. Within walking distance of UGa arch. No parking lot. Parking is on street with meters during the day. -or you can park in a local garage and walk from a garage Facility: 3/5 nicely remodeled old building Restaurant/pub is in the corner with the bar down one street attached to the corner angle restaurant, and another sister bar (High Wire) attached to the restaurant corner angle down the other cross street-making a kind of V shape with the restaurant at the angle part and bars on each leg of the V. They have another "sister restaurant" called South Kitchen, just a block or so away, that we like better. We think the food there is one notch up. We were there in the afternoon on a weekday when UGa was not in session, so it was not crowded. We have been told it's crowded, esp on weekends when students are back in town. read more

Trappeze Pub was always a college favorite when I went to school in Athens, Georgia. I've had many brunches and dinners here. This time around I opted for the grilled cheese with apples and it was very delicious and filling. I couldn't eat all of it and portion sizes are huge. If you end up getting a burger here, I would recommend getting the sweet potato fries as I'm always biased towards sweet potato. They have an extensive drink list as well as a happy hour deal but only in the bar area and not the restaurant which I was a little bummed out about. Because Ga is super cheap, you can get a decent sized glass of beer for $5 and be satisfied. Definitely recommend this spot if you are visiting the Classic City. read more

The place pretty busy but worth the wait. The only thing I didn't live there was the grilled cheese, but I think that was more personal preference. Everything else I've had was amazing read more

location is great in the center of Athens and ambience pair with the food. Service is good even than place is big they were pretty quick taking the order and bringing the food read more

We made dinner reservations here (highly recommend doing so) for a Saturday night. The restaurant was quite busy, but their service was attentive. We ordered the Belgian fries (make sure to try the aioli as well was the raspberry ketchup), shared the ramen salad and I ordered the Mediterranean couscous as my entree and added chicken. The kitchen was a little backed up, but the servers brought out free popcorn to make up for it. The food still came out relatively quickly for the restaurant to be so busy. Everything was so tasty and delicious, I highly recommend the couscous! It was a little oily, but the vegetables and pearl couscous were just absolutely AMAZING! I am a sucker for some good, fresh veggies though. Atmosphere was fun and electric, I recommend trying to get a table near a window so that you can people watch. read more

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Excellent meals, reasons prices, good atmosphere (usually); also a nice selection of beers. I'll definitely be back some time fairly soon.

Fantastic service. Food was excellent and quick. Went here for my birthday and will 100% be coming again

We got a burger & a Rueben... both awesome! Also... the IPA (creeper? Can't remember the name) is one of the best beers I've had. Service was super inviting & they were nice about dietary stuff (I have a dairy intolerance). Would go back!! read more

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Trappeze was one of our stops in what essentially became a Saturday night pub crawl in downtown Athens. This place was popular and rightfully so. It seemed to have the best food and beer menu of any of the bars and pubs we visited during our trip to Athens. The pub has two main areas of seating: one near the bar and one near the kitchen. The enclosed kitchen is surrounded by glass windows, so it's semi-open and you can see the chefs work away. Note the kitchen closes earlier than the bar. The business also has direct access inside to Highwire Lounge (cocktails) next door. Seating consists of communal tables and booths, both big and small. Hence, this is an ideal meeting spot for groups. You can pretty much consider Trappeze a gourmet pub. The food and beer are nicer than the typical pub. The food menu is small, but is filled with interesting and appetizing selections such as a quinoa salad with walnuts and roasted sweet potatoes, cheese plates, the "Double Pig" sandwich with braised pork and spiced bacon, grilled marinated tofu with udon noodles, and pecan-crusted North Carolina trout. Many of the beers are craft brews which you can't find anywhere else in town. They also serve Cheerwine soda. A good thing about Trappeze is the reasonable pricing. I'm accustomed to Atlanta pricing. Most of the dishes here are under $10-12 each. This is good when you consider the ingredients include Luna breads and all-natural meats such as Mar-Jac poultry and Meyers beef. Popular items include the sweet potato fries, the Asian pork taco with plum sauce, pickled veggies, and cilantro, the sliders (pulled pork or pimento cheese burger), French onion soup, chopped salad (includes green beans, radish, and black olives), and the fish and chips made with buttermilk-battered Atlantic cod. I sampled a few of these items and was pleasantly surprised at the freshness and quality of the dishes. For example, the chefs have been able to make a chopped salad that pops with both color and flavor. What's typically an ordinary side like fries are really addictive and delicious, yet not overly greasy here. It's evident that the food is executed with an additional level of sophistication. Beer aficionados or those who can't decide on which beer to drink can order beer tastings or flights of beers, just like how some breweries serve them. Our server was Markus T. He was friendly and did a terrific job with our large group. We parked in a downtown Athens metered parking spot about 1.5 blocks away for $0.75 per hour. A bartender told me parking is free after 10pm. read more

Trappeze Pub - Chopped salad w/ spinach, green beans, radish, black olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette. - Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Awesome upscale college bar. Stopped in for a quick lunch with the family. We were seated in booth right next to t he window. I believe, it is the best seat in the house. We had the french onion soup, the double pig, and I think the BBQ. All 3 were great, I don;t think you can get anything bad from the kitchen here. Also had one of their beer flights at 11AM and woooo hooo.. yeah baby.. heavy grav beer in the AM.. yeah.. what a buzz. What a great place to hang out, an Athens institution for sure. read more

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The first time I went there with my ex when we were still dating we got the cheer wine wings and he said they were like the best ever but the times we have been back since left something to be desired but I think that's like most things , they are great in the beginning and get worse over time. My coworker says the French onion soup is really good. read more

Always good food and the service is top notch. Fun atmosphere. Fits in perfectly in downtown Athens.