Vaughan's Guidebook
Bowling
Homewood Social
2451 Jefferson RdBar
Normal Bar
1365 Prince AveThe Old Pal
1320 Prince AveFlicker Theatre & Bar
263 W Washington StElectric dive bar
Manhattan Cafe
337 N Hull StAthens best and oldest dive bar
The World Famous
351 N Hull StCool bar, good food.
Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak StreetDive bar, great patio
The Old Pal
1320 Prince AveCraft cocktail bar in Normaltown
The Globe
199 N Lumpkin StIrish pub.
Food scene
Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince AveOne of 3 bars in the Normaltown neighborhood
Automatic Pizza
1397 Prince AveHalf-Shepherd Market & Cheese Shop
1238 Prince AveIncredible Tacos, Tortas, and other authentic Mexican food. It’s in a gas station....yes a gas station
Taqueria Juaritos
3865 Jefferson RdIncredible Tacos, Tortas, and other authentic Mexican food. It’s in a gas station....yes a gas station
Maepole
1021 N Chase StHealthy eats, quick and delicious.
Tlaloc
1225 N Chase StFantastic authentic Salvadoran and Mexican food. Get the Papusas!
Great spot to catch on the way to the football game. Great cocktails and oysters.
93 locals recommend
Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince AveGreat spot to catch on the way to the football game. Great cocktails and oysters.
Mifflin’s House
2467 Jefferson RdKiller, authentic Peruvian food.
Ideal Bagel Co
815 W Broad StGreat bagel shop. Open till 3pm every day.
Viva! Argentine Cuisine
247 Prince AveAmazing Argentine cuisine. The Empanadas are the best!
Taqueria Del Sol
334 Prince AveSuper popular taco shop
The National
232 W Hancock AveBest meal around
The Grit
199 Prince AveLong time Athens favorite. All vegetarian.
Thai Spoon
149 N Lumpkin StBest Thai food in Athens
Square 1 Fish Co
1298 Prince AveChuck's Fish Athens
220 W Broad StSeafood/sushi in an old renovated Greyhound bus station.
Sightseeing
Disk golf, hiking trails, fishing, and swimming. Two dollars entry fee, 3 dollars for Diskgolf.
47 locals recommend
Sandy Creek Park
400 Bob Holman RdDisk golf, hiking trails, fishing, and swimming. Two dollars entry fee, 3 dollars for Diskgolf.
State Botanical Gardens. Beautiful gardens with miles of trails.
96 locals recommend
Botanical Gardens station
State Botanical Gardens. Beautiful gardens with miles of trails.
Iron Horse
Longtime landmark
Wuxtry Records
197 E Clayton StLongtime Athens’ favorite.
Bishop Park
705 Sunset DrWalking trails, tennis courts
Coffee
Sips Espresso Cafe
1390 Prince AveSmall coffee shop in Normal Town.
Ike & Jane
1307 Prince AvenueJittery Joe’s roasting location. Great coffee, cool old building and vibe.
131 locals recommend
Jittery Joe's Coffee
1230 S Milledge AveJittery Joe’s roasting location. Great coffee, cool old building and vibe.
Buvez
585 Barber StEuropen style cafe with cocktails, beer, pastries, and sandwiches.
Cool coffee shop with a great outdoor patio in the Bottle Works building.
64 locals recommend
Hendershots Coffee
237 Prince AveCool coffee shop with a great outdoor patio in the Bottle Works building.
Music/Art
40 Watt Club
285 W Washington StLegendary music venue
Caledonia Lounge
256 W Clayton StGreat dive bar/ music club.
Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin StLegendary music venue. Great food up in the rooftop.
Ciné
234 W Hancock AveLocal art house and independent movie theater
Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton StBrewery
Popular brewery in the west end of downtown.
149 locals recommend
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AvePopular brewery in the west end of downtown.
Terrapin Beer Company
265 Newton Bridge RdBrewery
The Southern Brewing Company
231 Collins Ind Blvd