Jenny's Guidebook
Food scene
These are some of our favorite restaurants!
Great cocktails. Fresh, upscale Chinese cuisine. Do not miss desert! Walking distance.
48 locals recommend
Dinner Party
1664 S Lumpkin StGreat cocktails. Fresh, upscale Chinese cuisine. Do not miss desert! Walking distance.
If you are here for a special occasion this is the place to go. It's the place that really put Athens on the food map. Seasonal menu changes. Southern inspired Farm to Table. They have a Sunday brunch that is killer as well. Walking distance...
79 locals recommend
Five and Ten
1073 S Milledge AveIf you are here for a special occasion this is the place to go. It's the place that really put Athens on the food map. Seasonal menu changes. Southern inspired Farm to Table. They have a Sunday brunch that is killer as well. Walking distance...
Casual neighborhood spot for pub fare. Full bar, outside tables, TV's for catching the game. The scene is mellow and friendly. Great fish and chips. Walking distance....
73 locals recommend
The Royal Peasant
1675 S Lumpkin StCasual neighborhood spot for pub fare. Full bar, outside tables, TV's for catching the game. The scene is mellow and friendly. Great fish and chips. Walking distance....
They are known for their burgers but the BBQ is the thing to get. Despite being BBQ and Burgers there are lots of great Veggie and Vegan options. Limited hours so check before you go. Very sweet, friendly vibe. Cute and casual ambiance as well.
63 locals recommend
White Tiger Gourmet LLC
217 Hiawassee AveThey are known for their burgers but the BBQ is the thing to get. Despite being BBQ and Burgers there are lots of great Veggie and Vegan options. Limited hours so check before you go. Very sweet, friendly vibe. Cute and casual ambiance as well.
Happy Hour!!!!!! Really good oyster specials. Fresh seafood very well prepared. Excellent cocktails. This is a regular spot for us. Close to downtown but in a neat, converted warehouse that is home to a few other restaurants as well. Check out Henderschott's which is a coffee shop by day and music venue with a full bar by night. Fun little area to explore.
93 locals recommend
Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince AveHappy Hour!!!!!! Really good oyster specials. Fresh seafood very well prepared. Excellent cocktails. This is a regular spot for us. Close to downtown but in a neat, converted warehouse that is home to a few other restaurants as well. Check out Henderschott's which is a coffee shop by day and music venue with a full bar by night. Fun little area to explore.
Really great coffee. Cool space. Nice place to read a book and unwind.
31 locals recommend
1000 Faces Coffee
510 N Thomas StReally great coffee. Cool space. Nice place to read a book and unwind.
Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Bagels are made in house as well as their delicious spreads. Yum!
34 locals recommend
Ideal Bagel Co
815 W Broad StGreat spot for breakfast or lunch. Bagels are made in house as well as their delicious spreads. Yum!
Breakfast and lunch spot. Super popular and tasty. Something for everyone. Counter service, casual and great!
73 locals recommend
Big City Bread Cafe
393 N Finley StBreakfast and lunch spot. Super popular and tasty. Something for everyone. Counter service, casual and great!
Sightseeing
Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton StLyndon House Arts Center
211 Hoyt StTree That Owns Itself
277 S Finley St
Memorial Park
293 Gran Ellen Dr
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S Milledge AveMusic Venues
Flicker Theatre & Bar
263 W Washington StCaledonia Lounge
256 W Clayton StGeorgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin StGo Bar
195 Prince AveTheater
This is more than a movie theater, it’s a community hub. They are always showing interesting and beautiful cinema from around the world. This is a gem of a place. Athens is so lucky to have such a wonderful and supportive venue. They have a full bar as well.
62 locals recommend
Ciné
234 W Hancock AveThis is more than a movie theater, it’s a community hub. They are always showing interesting and beautiful cinema from around the world. This is a gem of a place. Athens is so lucky to have such a wonderful and supportive venue. They have a full bar as well.
City advice
Don't miss
General Athens Tips and Day Trips
Athens is a great place to explore. It's easy to get around on foot, car or and Uber/Lyft. One thing to keep in mind is that downtown the meters run until 9pm except Sundays.
Football game days downtown can get extremely congested. If you are not here for a game, consider exploring some of the nearby areas.
Tallulah Gorge is an amazing area to hike. There's a beautiful waterfall as well. https://www.atlantatrails.com/tallulah-gorge-state-park/ The neat, old timey town of Clayton is not too much further down the road. A great place for lunch is Grapes and Beans. http://grapesandbeans.com/
Mt. Yonah Winery is in beautiful N. Georgia. Approximately 1hr 15min. away. Great wine and I'm a snob from California. Haha! Gorgeous scenery along the way. https://www.yonahmountainvineyards.com/
Madison is approximately 30 minutes away. Charming town with classic Southern architecture. It's a fun place to wander around.
Tons of cool antique and junk shops to explore all around Athens. Here's a great resource- http://www.georgiaantiquetrail.com/Region/Georgia-Northeast-Region/