Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
Local restaurants within easy walking distance. We've checked mileage to help you make your dining choices.
675 Pulaski Street (distance .7 mile)
Great BBQ - They don't serve beer or wine so you can BYOB or pick up a meal to go. I think there is a walkway next to the railroad tracks that cross Pulaski Street next to this restaurant.
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Pulaski Heights Barbecue
675 Pulaski St675 Pulaski Street (distance .7 mile)
Great BBQ - They don't serve beer or wine so you can BYOB or pick up a meal to go. I think there is a walkway next to the railroad tracks that cross Pulaski Street next to this restaurant.
232 West Hancock Avenue (distance .4 mile)
The National is brought to you by Executive Chef Peter Dale (owner of Seabear Oyster Bar, Condor Chocolates and Maepole).
Serve lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
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The National
232 W Hancock Ave232 West Hancock Avenue (distance .4 mile)
The National is brought to you by Executive Chef Peter Dale (owner of Seabear Oyster Bar, Condor Chocolates and Maepole).
Serve lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
401 East Broad Street (distance .5 mile) Popular Italian restaurant in downtown Athens. Good pasta, salads, and main Italian dishes.
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DePalma's Italian Cafe
401 E Broad St401 East Broad Street (distance .5 mile) Popular Italian restaurant in downtown Athens. Good pasta, salads, and main Italian dishes.
259 West Washington Street (distance .5 mile) Local, popular hamburger spot.
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Clocked
259 W Washington St259 West Washington Street (distance .5 mile) Local, popular hamburger spot.
Part of The Graduate Hotel - Restaurant and coffee shop an easy walk away (distance .2 mile) From the townhouse, walk toward the fire station and turn left on Hoyt Drive. Keep going straight through the parking lot, then turn right. Iron Works is just past The Foundry.
Breakfast and light lunch menu.
Iron Works Coffee
295 E Dougherty StPart of The Graduate Hotel - Restaurant and coffee shop an easy walk away (distance .2 mile) From the townhouse, walk toward the fire station and turn left on Hoyt Drive. Keep going straight through the parking lot, then turn right. Iron Works is just past The Foundry.
Breakfast and light lunch menu.
on Broad Street (turn right from College Ave) Gyro, chicken, or beef wraps, salads. Good lunch spot.
Gyro Wrap
114 E Broad Ston Broad Street (turn right from College Ave) Gyro, chicken, or beef wraps, salads. Good lunch spot.
220 W. Broad Street - A new restaurant in Athens with great reviews. A local favorite for sushi and seafood. $$$
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Chuck's Fish Athens
220 W Broad St220 W. Broad Street - A new restaurant in Athens with great reviews. A local favorite for sushi and seafood. $$$
The Office Sports Bar & Grill
135 W Washington StGood lunch or brunch spot. Easy walk from the townhouse.
Located in the old Georgian Hotel, this restaurant serves sandwiches and salads at lunch. The dinner menu includes shrimp and grits, BBQ, Springer Mountain chicken and more. Full "late-night" bar and brunch on Sunday.
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South Kitchen + Bar
247 E Washington StLocated in the old Georgian Hotel, this restaurant serves sandwiches and salads at lunch. The dinner menu includes shrimp and grits, BBQ, Springer Mountain chicken and more. Full "late-night" bar and brunch on Sunday.
Madison Bar and Bistro open for breakfast at 6:30. (distance .1 mile) Not open for lunch. A favorite gathering spot for cocktails, dinner and socializing, Madison Bar & Bistro beckons guests with its stylishly relaxed settings, menus showcasing local purveyors and an inviting outdoor fire pit. Gather around farm tables handcrafted by local artisans, grab a seat by the outdoor fire pit, or hang by the bar while savoring microbrews by Creature Comforts and Terrapin breweries. Taste other local favorites like Jittery Joe’s micro-roasted coffee, creamy Red Mule grits, Ike and Jane Bakery treats and artisanal cheeses from nearby Greendale Farms.
Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area
500 College AveMadison Bar and Bistro open for breakfast at 6:30. (distance .1 mile) Not open for lunch. A favorite gathering spot for cocktails, dinner and socializing, Madison Bar & Bistro beckons guests with its stylishly relaxed settings, menus showcasing local purveyors and an inviting outdoor fire pit. Gather around farm tables handcrafted by local artisans, grab a seat by the outdoor fire pit, or hang by the bar while savoring microbrews by Creature Comforts and Terrapin breweries. Taste other local favorites like Jittery Joe’s micro-roasted coffee, creamy Red Mule grits, Ike and Jane Bakery treats and artisanal cheeses from nearby Greendale Farms.
297 Prince Avenue #10 (distance .6 mile) Seabear serves a rotating roster of six varieties of oysters on the half shell, and from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, they’re 1/2 price. Also on the menu - shrimp and grits, clam chowder and crispy scallion pancakes with sweet rock crab (my favorite).
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Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince Ave297 Prince Avenue #10 (distance .6 mile) Seabear serves a rotating roster of six varieties of oysters on the half shell, and from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, they’re 1/2 price. Also on the menu - shrimp and grits, clam chowder and crispy scallion pancakes with sweet rock crab (my favorite).
Essentials
Local co-op grocery store with basic items. They sell in-season vegetables and prepared sandwiches in a cooler. Luna Bread (a local favorite) is sold here.
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Daily Groceries Co-Op
1190 Prince AveLocal co-op grocery store with basic items. They sell in-season vegetables and prepared sandwiches in a cooler. Luna Bread (a local favorite) is sold here.
Kroger
191 Alps RdOff Broad Street, turn at Alps Road.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice place to go for dinner and music. And, it's just around the corner from the townhouse. They offer a wide variety of music in an intimate setting. Good food.
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The Foundry
295 E Dougherty StNice place to go for dinner and music. And, it's just around the corner from the townhouse. They offer a wide variety of music in an intimate setting. Good food.
Fabulous music venue - get there early if you want to get a seat. It's general admission. There is also a rooftop restaurant and bar with outdoor seating. There is a separate band schedule for the rooftop.
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Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin StFabulous music venue - get there early if you want to get a seat. It's general admission. There is also a rooftop restaurant and bar with outdoor seating. There is a separate band schedule for the rooftop.
40 Watt Club
285 W Washington StPopular night club in easy walking distance.
Hendershots Coffee
237 Prince AveMusic, food and drinks.
Creature Comforts beer tasting
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Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveCreature Comforts beer tasting
The Southern Brewing Company
231 Collins Ind BlvdLocal brewing company
Terrapin Beer Company
265 Newton Bridge RdCheck website for tour times.
Akademia Brewing Company
150 Crane DrLocal Brewery
Arts & Culture
Community Art Center behind the townhouse.
See live music and plays or attend one of the many conventions held at this location.
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I-Center Classic
300 N Thomas StSee live music and plays or attend one of the many conventions held at this location.
Lyndon House Arts Center
211 Hoyt StCommunity events throughout the year.
Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton StParks & Nature
Beautiful gardens with hiking trails, a gift shop and restaurant.
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Isityalo Sasekhaya Sezwe SaseGeorgia
2450 S Milledge AveBeautiful gardens with hiking trails, a gift shop and restaurant.
Walking or biking trail with entry 1/2 mile from the townhouse.
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Athens - North Oconee River Greenway
Athens - North Oconee River GreenwayWalking or biking trail with entry 1/2 mile from the townhouse.
Sightseeing
Intsomi Ebalulekileyo
277 S Finley StLocal Bakery
1675 S. Lumpkin Street (distance 2.4 miles)
Local bakery with delicious bread and a few pastries. It's in Five Points, so you'll probably want to drive there. And, they can be closed by 2-3, when they run out of bread. Closed on Monday.
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Independent Baking Co
1625 S Lumpkin St1675 S. Lumpkin Street (distance 2.4 miles)
Local bakery with delicious bread and a few pastries. It's in Five Points, so you'll probably want to drive there. And, they can be closed by 2-3, when they run out of bread. Closed on Monday.