Olivia & Michael
Things To Do
The Grill
Where it all began! Michael and Olivia worked here for the duration of time they lived in Athens, and are still dear friends with the owner, Mike Bradshaw (Mike will actually be roasting pigs at the wedding!). Open 24 hours, great for a late night milkshake, omelette, or the famous french fries with feta dip. Walking distance from hotel.
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
Great selection of sour beers, lovely outdoor patio! Walking distance from hotel.
The Grit
An Athens institution, amazing vegetarian food! Don't miss the fried tofu cubes and "chocolate death" cake!
The World Famous
Great drinks and bar food. Walking distance from the hotel.
Trappeze Pub
Huge selection of beers, cozy booths, yummy food. Walking distance from hotel.
Normal Bar
A regular destination for Michael and Olivia to this day-- make sure you get the boiled peanuts and Peanut Butter and Honey cocktail (they also have a tasty wine selection).
Donna Chang's
Modern, family style Americanized Chinese food with delicious cocktails and natural wine selection. Would be great for Friday night dinner if you're planning to make a weekend of it!
The National
A little on the fancy side, one of Olivia's favorite restaurants in Athens. Would be great for Friday night dinner if you're planning to make a weekend of it!
Seabear Oyster Bar
Great cocktails and fresh oysters! Would be great for Friday night dinner if you're making a weekend of it!
Mama's Boy Restaurant
Classic Athens brunch spot. Be prepared for a wait, but the food is worth it! Just note, no booze here so you'll have to go elsewhere for your bloody mary fix.
Big City Bread Cafe
Another lovely brunch/lunch spot with fresh baked bread and pastries.
Viva! Argentine Cuisine
Empanadas! Yes!
Low Yo Yo Stuff Records
Michael's go-to Athens spot for vinyl record hunting.
Wuxtry Records-Athens
Great vinyl record shopping, another Athens institution.
North Campus Quad
Make some time to walk around/picnic in North Campus, walking distance from the hotel. UGA was the first public chartered University in the Country, in 1785-- the quad is beautiful!
Atomic
Fun vintage shopping-- clothes, jewelry, art and furniture!
Ciné
Boutique movie theatre-- would be great for a matinée on Saturday before the wedding, or Friday night if you're making a weekend of it!