41 Best Bars near Watkinsville

“I can’t say enough positive things about this place. The new location has a nice staff, laid back atmosphere, and terrific food which is the perfect mix for a hometown bar & grill. The “Cocky Cowboy” is the best chicken sandwich in the game and I’ll die on that hill. So glad to have them back in Watkinsville, looking forward to more good times, and good food, from great people.“

“We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Southern Prospect. The food was delicious. We had some hiccups but the staff, Charlie and Beth, managed the obstacles beautifully. We will be back!“

“Good vibe to the bar! Staff is always friendly and patrons are nice to!!!“

“Saw the Melvins twice at the 40 Watt! ❤️“

“Delicious food- the pimento cheese/bacon jam starter is AMAZING. The service was great too- we had a large group and they were so welcoming and kind!“

“One of the oldest and coolest places in Athens. About 80 single malts.“

“Well it’s during peak ‘Rona times so don’t get too excited“

“Jake was a great server and the food was amazing!! It is no shock that their fries are winning awards!!“

“Wonderbar has been my go-to spot since moving to Athens! The specialty cocktails are always a hit—you have to try the Starburst shot. The place is packed with entertainment: video games, arcade games, table games, and theme nights!

Also Wonderbar might just have the cleanest bathroom in all of downtown Athens.

Whether you’re local or just visiting, Wonderbar is definitely worth checking out!“

“Best historic dive bar and music venue in Athens! Tim the bartender is awesome and the whole staff is great. They treat the bands there better than any other place I've ever been! It is now my go to any time I go back home to Athens!“

“Always have a good time when we come hang out here.“

“Just normal, not showy, no Aires, just pleasant and simple. Great for a first date“

“Great place to hangout with your friends, great service from the bartenders, and great music! What more could you ask for? HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR FAMILIES“

“Finished up 3 nights of DBT Heathens Homecoming at the 40 watt club, next door at Flicker. I got their drink called “Dr. Zhivago” (an espresso martini) with a bit of a twist with the help of my favorite bartender, Jeanie. She was so fun and accommodating so I now call that drink the “Jeanie-tini” Thank Jeanie! You’re the best!“

“Been going to this bar for a while, only problem I've ever had is not being able to get an old fashion here because they don't have bitters. People say it's racist, redneck, or a bunch of "aggressive idiots" are clearly the kind of people to judge without spending some actual time there. Give it a chance, talk to the staff and people who go there, hangout and listen to country for a bit. I can promise you this, while there may be little things, you won't be entirely disappointed.“

“Visiting from out of town and wish I found this place sooner. It's a great place to get a drink (or NA/THC/CBD beverage) and catch up with a pal or even hang out and read.

Good vibes, cool music, and loads of comfortable indoor and outdoor seating options. Kind and attentive bartender. Very reasonable prices.

Stop here when you need a fratboy free watering hole in Athens!“

“safe bar ! nice drink! latin music sometime ! fun people! happy bartenders!“

“Always a favorite! Go Dawgs!“

“Our first time here for a concert and I really hope it will not be our last. We enjoyed everything about this place from the location to the places to eat nearby and I can not forget about parking. The best part was how personal the concert felt. So much fun! Thank you for a great time!“

“Last night was our first time eating there and it was a fabulous experience! Food was delicious, atmosphere was unique and pleasant, and service was phenomenal. Morgan, our server, was amazing!“

“Love this place. Food is always fresh and delicious. Staff is always helpful when I can't decide on what to get and they always help suggest even their own favorite things to add. The kool-aid option to drink just brings back my childhood memories...lol! Also love the Bar and the Bong of beer....lol! Yall gotta check it out you won't be disappointed! My favorite is the Tuna!!“

“Fantastic cocktails! The baked ziti al Cecil was fantastic, tapas style in size but exquisite taste.

They concoct the drinks professionally and are quite unique.

Great little spot for a “mommy & daddy” date night spot.“

“Awesome environment and great bands“

“i met a boy here in march 1994 and we immediately got married . 31yrs♥️“

“Good place to hang out and it's a hit & miss with the bartenders & how the drinks are made. Last time drinks sucked but this time they were great!“

“We love to visit Flanagan’s. The atmosphere is great and staff are super!“

“I've been coming to bad moon for a while now Andrew the owner possibly the best guy I met downtown every time I coming there I'm treated like family immediately respected super safe environment great place to party or just sit back and chill they were featured in the top 10 bars downtown everyone there is treated like family when you come in the drinks are wonderful and get better through the night it's just an awesome vibe great environment everyone should come if you don't know you need to it's the best bar in Athens“

“I ♥️ Athens Georgia. I just went for weekend 4 YEAR went by 🥳 party one end town other hot spots am N.C I lost for while 🥳 I party state to state this particular town bull #1 dog game Gresham's is one of chill mellow whole town #1“

“Chill vibes, staff was nice and quick on getting us our drinks. If I’m ever in town again I’d go again for sure 🤙🏻“

“Dear Facebook, This page is hacked. Please return to Seth Hendershot.“

“The legacy continues from Athens to Monroe, I don’t care if you go for the food, the spirits or the vibe, it’s not to be missed!“

“One of my favorite bars (: love the staff everyone is awesome there.“

“Every time I’ve been to the distillery, the staff has been welcoming, knowledgeable, and really good at whipping up drinks with the house made hooch. That being said, I haven’t been since they released their Jamaican style rum, but I have had the pleasure of trying said rum. It’s slightly sweet, mildly boozy, and has some really nice floral notes on the nose that blend into a boozy, yet balanced, palate when you take the first sip. A great clear rum for sipping, but a perfect rum for making a fun cocktail, this rum does everything you want a rum to do and then some. The gin is unequivocally one of the best gins ever, and the rum does not disappoint“

“No food, no bottle service, no frills, nothing pretentious. Bourbon Street isn’t trying to be anything but what it is.... and what it is it does very well. Right on the edge of the UGA campus, it’s Divey, loud, crowded, with great music, dancing, beer specials, beer pong, always showing sports... I’ve been to Bourbon Street many times, since it opened nearly 20 years ago. The times have changed, and I’ve grown older and my tastes have changed as well. But this UGA bar has pretty much stayed the same. Guess when you have a good formula, you stick with it...“

“Great music great people and great service. The bartender named David is especially great“

“Cool Bar Vibe…. Between this and the Root… best…! 👏👏“

“Great sunset- fun atmosphere“

“They actually have multiple mocktail options for those who don’t drink alcohol (such as myself). I really appreciate this, as The Old Pal is a cozy place I like to go to with my friends after rehearsal. Please keep making new mocktails! They are much appreciated.“

“Absolutely Amazing! Best Steak Ever!“

“Place is great! Go find Jake or Ethan or Davey behind the bar. They are really good at pouring shots(that's about it). Then go find Louis or Avery on stage they know 10 good songs(that's about it). If that's not enough ask for your money back at the entrance!“