We're so excited for those who are new to Athens to get a taste of the "Classic City" that we love so much. This list could go on forever, so here are a few of our favorite & nostalgic picks. Hopefully you'll have some time to explore!
Walkers Coffee Shop & Pub
128 College Avenue, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 543-1433
Coffee shop by day, pub by night! Walkers was a staple in our Athens experience.
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 West Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 410-1043
THE Athens Brewery. You will likely find us hanging here at some point of our wedding weekend. Be sure to try any seasonal brews they have on tap!
*Patrick's architecture and historical points of interest tour
Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak Street, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 548-6249
The ultimate homey southern breakfast. During the school year, the wait is crazy, so it's a perfect stop in the summer when the crowds are gone!
Big City Bread Cafe
393 North Finley Street, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 353-0029
"Townie Mamas Boy"
Trappeze Pub
269 North Hull Street, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 543-8997
Good fries.
Good beer.
Good location.
Everybody loves Trappeze.
FIVE Athens
269 North Hull Street, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 543-5515
Upscale for Athens! Dinner is amazing, and so is the jazz brunch and bloody mary bar!
Georgia Theatre
215 North Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 850-7670
Our favorite music venue in Athens! Check out the roof top for lunch or dinner!
*Patrick's architecture and historical points of interest tour
40 Watt Club
285 West Washington Street, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 549-7871
The home of R.E.M, Drive by-Truckers—and too many to mention.
Go walk by and bask in alt-rock glory.
*Patrick's architecture and historical points of interest tour
Nowhere Bar
240 North Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30601
The quintessential dive bar. Live music every night, pool tables, cheap beer. 100% chance we'll end up here on our wedding night.
Dawg Gone Good BBQ
224 West Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 613-9799
No Frills BBQ. Go Dawgs.
Cali N Tito's
1427 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30605, (706) 227-9979
South American food! At least 2 people coming to the wedding have worked here before! Laid back atmosphere—you can even BYOB!
Manhattan Cafe
337 North Hull Street, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 369-9767
Classic locals bar.
Great cocktails, no windows–no nonsense.
Ciné
234 West Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 353-3343
Arthouse theater playing all the cult classics and indie films. Patrick's goto hideout from studying or the summer heat.
*Patrick's architecture and historical points of interest tour
Wuxtry Records
197 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 369-9428
Wonderbar Athens
240 East Washington Street, Athens, GA 30601
Fun barcade. Go crush in some Mario Kart or Smash bros on the couch. Don't challenge Mona in connect 4.
Athens Bagel Company
268 North Jackson Street, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 543-5001
ABC all the way. Sorry Ideal...
Little Italy Pizzeria
125 North Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 613-7100
The classic. The goto late night slice.
Go for the grease and attitude, not the pizza.
No Athens night was complete without it.
Sanford Stadium
100 Sanford Drive, Athens, GA 30602, (706) 542-9036
The home of the 2022 National Champions.
GO DAWGS
*Patrick's architecture and historical points of interest tour