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The Foundry

  • 295 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA 30601
  • 706-549-7020
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The Foundry is a blend of old and new: vintage modern decor in the oldest building on the Hotel Abacus Athens property. It's a restaurant, bar, and live music venue with an active calendar of performances in a wide range of musical genres.


This venue is also available for rental for private events. Ideal for hosting larger parties, weddings, and live music, this multi-tiered space includes a cozy bar and restaurant, flexible 1st floor and mezzanine level dining (and dancing) space, stage and soaring balconies. The Foundry’s restaurant & bar is also available for partial rentals.

Events

Dec 12

Karen Morgan: Unsupervised & Dehydrated Comedy Tour

The Foundry at Hotel Abacus

December 12, 2025

Dec 13

An Evening With Lera Lynn

The Foundry at Hotel Abacus

December 13, 2025

Dec 17

TAB BENOIT: I Hear Thunder Tour with special guest Jesse Dayton

Aubrey Entertainment

December 17, 2025

Dec 19

A night of 90s Music with BTBTE @ The Foundry

The Foundry

December 19, 2025

Dec 21

Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas w/ the Solstice Sisters @ The Foundry

The Foundry at Hotel Abacus

December 21, 2025

Dec 27

Segar Jazz Affair SMOOTH JAZZ concert #103 w/ Tony Exum, Jr @ The Foundry

Aubrey Entertainment

December 27, 2025

Jan 23

Dead Beat Club LIVE BAND KARAOKE with Classic City Jukebox at The Foundry!

Aubrey Entertainment

January 23, 2026

Feb 07

Sons of Sailors: A Jimmy Buffett Cover Band @ The Foundry in Athens, GA!

Aubrey Entertainment

February 7, 2026

Feb 14

90s Grunge Night featuring JEREMY WOULD LET ME DROWN @ The Foundry

Aubrey Entertainment

February 14, 2026

Feb 28

80s Night with Atlanta Vice @ The Foundry

Aubrey Entertainment

February 28, 2026

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Amenities

Accommodations
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Business Ownership
General Accommodations
  • #Rooms, Double Queen: 59
  • # Rooms, Single King: 55
  • # Rooms, Suites: 8
  • # Rooms, Total: 122
  • Complimentary Newspaper:
  • EV Charging Station:
  • Exterior Corridors:
  • Fitness Center:
  • Free Local Telephone Calls:
  • Handicapped Accessible Rooms:
  • High-speed Internet Access:
  • Max. Room Block: 50
  • Miles from Classic Center: 0.2
  • Pet Friendly:
  • Pool - Outdoor:
  • Suites:
  • Bus Parking Available:
  • Bus Parking Capacity (Max Number of Busses): 6
  • Bus Parking Instructions: 3 at front and 3 in back parking lot
Additional Property Information
  • Dining Style: Casual
General
  • Catering Services:
  • Full Bar:
  • Handicap Accessible:
  • Patio-outdoor:
  • Pet Friendly:
  • Private/Group Dining:
General
  • EV Charging station:
  • Handicap Accessible:
  • Onsite Restaurant/Food Vendor:
  • Parking Available:
General
  • LGBTQ+ Welcoming:

Meeting Facilities

Facility Info
Meeting Rooms
  • Floorplan File Floorplan File
  • Total Sq. Ft. 4446
  • Reception Capacity 500
  • Theatre Capacity 500
  • Banquet Capacity 412
  • Number of Rooms 4
  • Large floor Plan PDF Large floor Plan PDF
  • Classroom Capacity 250
  • Sleeping Rooms 122
Foundry Ballroom
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 2660
  • Theater Capacity: 250
  • Classroom Capacity: 150
  • Banquet Capacity: 180
  • Reception Capacity: 200
Ballroom & Galleria I
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 4446
  • Theater Capacity: 325
  • Classroom Capacity: 160
  • Banquet Capacity: 230
  • Reception Capacity: 250
Ballroom, Galleria I + Galleria II
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 6156
  • Theater Capacity: 500
  • Classroom Capacity: 250
  • Banquet Capacity: 412
  • Reception Capacity: 500
Galleria I (downstairs)
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 1520
  • Theater Capacity: 80
  • Classroom Capacity: 32
  • Banquet Capacity: 70
  • Reception Capacity: 80
Galleria II (upstairs)
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 1710
  • Theater Capacity: 225
  • Classroom Capacity: 90
  • Banquet Capacity: 90
  • Reception Capacity: 125
Galleria I + Galleria II
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 3230
  • Theater Capacity: 250
  • Classroom Capacity: 122
  • Banquet Capacity: 172
  • Reception Capacity: 200
Foundry Bar & Grill
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 600
  • Banquet Capacity: 35
  • Reception Capacity: 50
The Foundry
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 2571
  • Theater Capacity: 175
  • Banquet Capacity: 190
  • Reception Capacity: 275
The Foundry + Terrace
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 2200
  • Reception Capacity: 375
The Pavillion
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 1702
  • Theater Capacity: 140
  • Banquet Capacity: 90
  • Reception Capacity: 125

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