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Bark After Dark: Nightlife


40 Watt Club
ONE OF AMERICA'S 40 BEST MUSIC VENUES! Internationally-renowned nightspot with live music almost every night of the week.
Allen's
Athens' oldest Bar and Grill is now better than ever with a great selection of new menu items to choose from as well as the all time classics.
Bailey's American Tavern
Classical American bar food and Southern cuisine, plus flat screen TVs and great atmosphere for viewing sporting events. Brothers Boss and Champ Bailey, both former UGA football standouts, purchased the American Tavern in May, 2010.
Blind Pig Tavern
Great pub food in a great environment with several big screens to catch all the sports action.
Caledonia Lounge
Indie-rock club featuring up-and-coming local and national alternative acts.
farm255
Farm255 is a downtown Athens restaurant that serves local, seasonal & sustainable food. The menu is a mix of Mediterranean & Southern influences and changes daily. And, the music is as homegrown as the food!
Flicker Theatre and Bar
Neighborhood character with a unique combination of friendly bar, intimate music shows, and film screening room.
Go Bar
Popular dance club and bar.
Hot Corner Coffee
Acoustic and spoken-word artists, particularly on weekends.
Insomnia
Popular nightclub for dancing.
J.R.'s Baitshack
Popular among the University crowd for acoustic guitar soloists and classic Southern rock.
Little Kings Club
Frequent special events and CD release parties, plus regular weekend hours.
Melting Point
Eat. Drink. Listen Closely. This intimate music venue hosts a variety of music styles and is a favorite of a wide range of fans. Recently named one of America's 40 Best Music Venues by Paste magazine. Open at 3 p.m. with a diverse menu of food and drink.
Mercury Lounge
True step-above bar fare, including exotic cheeses and mojitos, plus several shows a week from light jazz and acoustic folk bands.
New Earth Music Hall
On the site where Detour, and then Blur, operated, New Earth Music Hall opened in August 2009 and caters to the counter-culture crowd. There is a new emphasis on international DJs, world music and live bands with a little comedy thrown into the mix.
Repent
Repent Bar features a wide selection of beer, wine, champagne plus loud bands, darts, billiards, and patio.
Royal Peasant
This new, British-style pub features quality draft beers from Wells/Youngs in England, a fine selection of UK and other craft bottles, and an English-themed food menu with some upscale twists thrown in for good measure.
Rye Bar
Young bands and singer/songwriters just starting out have found a welcoming stage and audience at Rye Bar. Open-mic night on Mondays is the longest-running of its kind in town. One of Athens' smaller clubs.
Safari Athens
Restaurant, bar and live music venue specializing in regional country rock.
Speakeasy
Try tapas and/or dessert overlooking UGA's historic North Campus, plus a fine selection of wine, port, and specialty cocktails.
Tasty World
This two-floor bar and nightclub downtown is housed in the beautifully renovated old Fridgedaire building.
Terrapin Brewery
Terrapin Brewery, In Tune with Your Taste - Terrapin Rye Pale Ale was released in Athens in April 2002 at the Classic City Brew Fest. Six months later, this beer, which was sold only in Athens, was awarded the American Pale Ale Gold Medal at the 2002 Great American Beer Festival, the most prestigious competition in North America.
The Bad Manor
Large space with state-of-the-art sound and lighting for local, regional, and national acts.
The Capital Room
Located in the historic Georgian Hotel and only steps away from College Square, The Capital Room is Athens' newest upscale gathering place. From the historic granite walls and columns, to the 100yr old stained glass windows, every square foot of the establishment is dedicated to a comfortable elegance where you can enjoy a selection of fine spirits, fondue, and flat breads.
The Globe
Pub and restaurant with a literary atmosphere. Named one of the Best Bars in America by Esquire magazine, October 2007.
The Library
One of Athens' largest clubs, with a full performance schedule plus eats from a full kitchen.
The Loft
Multi-level dance lounge with signature drinks and popular DJs.
The Pub at Gameday
The Pub, located at the Georgia Gameday Center condos and guest suites, features a 70-foot granite bar and custom woodworking. A wide selection of scotch and bourbon and more than 60 types of beer. Hours: 3 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Transmetropolitan
Hip pizza joint featuring upstairs bar with microbrews and build-your-own-Bloody-Mary bar.
Trappeze Pub
Trappeze Pub's focus is good conversation and the best gourmet beers available in Georgia.
Walker's Coffee & Pub
Check out this hot spot that offers top-notch coffee, brews, plus top shelf liquor selections, in the heart of the action on College Square.
Wild Wing Cafe
Catch regional cover bands, roots-rock, and local singer-songwriters upstairs.