1. Paloma Park
Location: 235 West Washington Street
This fun Tapas spot opened in 2021, and it's built up quite the devoted crowd of fans who like to watch their game of choice in Paloma Park's beer garden. With a Jumbotron playing up to 4 football games at once, street food from around the world, and cocktails, wine, and beer at the bar, you can't go wrong with Paloma Park on gameday.
2. Akademia Brewing Company
Location: 150 Crane Drive
This full-service restaurant and brewery offers a vast array of beers to quench your thirst during the big game. From "Pilsner to Lager, IPA to Stout, Sours to Ciders and everything in between." For the non-beer drinkers their menu also includes classic margs and more signature cocktails like the Georgia Peach or Espresso Martini. You won't leave hungry, Akademia has a full menu that includes apps, seafood, flatbreads, burgers, salads, and more. Don't forget to stamp your Athens Beer Trail Passport while you're there!
3. Tate Theatre
Location: 45 Baxter Street
This family-friendly setting is an ideal spot for the group trying to escape the craziness of downtown. Located in the Tate Student Center on campus, this venue provides movie-theater-like seating, a large projection screen, and is in a prime location across from Sanford Stadium and the UGA bookstore (not to mention easy bathroom access!) Make sure you get there early because this is also where the famous pregame ritual, the Dawg Walk, is held.
4. Georgia Theatre Rooftop
Location: 215 N Lumpkin Street
Bask in the breathtaking views of downtown Athens on the famous Georgia Theatre rooftop. Well-known for serving up some of Athens' best up-and-coming musical talents, this venue also serves a large outdoor space, regular food pop ups, and televisions to watch our favorite Bulldogs!
5. Live Wire Athens
Location: 227 W. Dougherty Street
Live Wire Athens hosts watch parties that are friendly and comfortable for the whole family. You can reserve your table online before the game and know that you'll have plenty of room to hang out for as long as you'd like. Live Wire provides a 15 ft. cinema size screen, five additional screens, professional audio, corn hole, dart boards, and other games for the kids. BYOD: Bring Your Own Dinner! Wire does not sell food, but allows you to bring in your own spread to accompany its full bar of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink offerings.
6. Magnolias
Location: 312 E Broad Street
The ultimate Game Day bar, Magnolias provides all the essentials: beers, margaritas, pool, and UGA football coverage. The bar has four projectors along with eight televisions, so anywhere you look, you'll be sure to see red and black.
8. Terrapin Brewery
Location: 265 Newton Bridge Road
Looking to escape gameday traffic? Drive out to Terrapin to enjoy your favorite local craft beer. The brewery plays the live game during their regular tasting hours (12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on saturdays) and hosts Friday Night Pints the day before for some pre-football fun. There will be food vendors and trucks along with some live entertainment.
10. Creature Comforts Brewery
Location: 271 W Hancock Ave.
Want to stay downtown but can't make it to Sanford? Enjoy the big game in the shade! Creature Comforts sets up a big screen under the tent. Grab a pint of your favorite mainstays, like the ever-popular Tropicalia, or try one of their small batch exclusives straight from the tasting room. Plus, after the game is over, you are already at one of the most popular spots in town!
11. Bar South
Location: 104 E Washington Street
Bar South serves as one of Athens' favorite sports bars. Not only are there TVs in the front and back bar, but Bar South also provides pool tables, darts, and an extensive selection of beer. Make sure you stay after the game because Bar South often hosts live music.
12. The Local 706
Location: 1675 S. Lumpkin Street
The Local 706 was designed for watch parties! Owner William Jessel sought to create "a more casual meal, watch a game, hang out with your friends, have a regular beer kind of place." We'd say he achieved all that, as this spot in Five Points has become a central hub for keeping all kinds of sports on the screens.
13. Blind Pig Tavern
Locations: 312 E Washington Street; 2440 West Broad Street; 2301 College Station Road
With multiple locations around Athens, Blind Pig Tavern is a top pick to sit back, grab a bite, and watch the game. Whether you're craving burgers, BBQ, or buffalo wings, the Blind Pig will never skimp on your appetite!
BONUS: New Akins Ford Area
!Save the Date! Be sure to come out on November 29th to watch the Georgia Bulldogs take on Georgia Tech at the Classic Center's brand new arena! Free to enter, enjoy concessions, onsite parking, and fun for the whole family!
