45 Best Bars near Watkinsville

1 Wing House Grill Watkinsville

4.2 Good 134 Reviews

50 North Main Street, Watkinsville

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“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.”

2 Southern Prospect

4.5 Superb 109 Reviews

1725 Electric Avenue Ste 104, Watkinsville

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“Had lunch with a friend yesterday. The food was delicious and bread pudding was awesome. They were short staffed but the service was excellent. Definitely will be back!”

3 Wonderbar Athens

4.6 Superb 110 Reviews

240 East Washington Street, Athens · 6.93 miles

“Athens local for 5 years, these other reviews so unfair and so unindustey focused as someone who bar and serves someone else. Eden and Bailey are amazing! Free games good vibes comedy stand up Monday easy going bar. People leaving bad reviews are heated and I’m often present for bad experiences and reviews are drunk blasphemy”

4 Five and Ten

4.5 Superb 400 Reviews

1073 South Milledge Avenue, Athens · 5.57 miles

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“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!”

5 Oglethorpe Garage

5.0 Superb 75 Reviews

1560 Oglethorpe Avenue, Athens · 7.03 miles

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

6 40 Watt Club

4.7 Superb 188 Reviews

285 West Washington Street, Athens · 6.79 miles

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

7 Blue Sky Bar

4.7 Superb 106 Reviews

247 East Broad Street Ste B, Athens · 6.85 miles

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

8 Normal Bar

4.7 Superb 86 Reviews

1365 Prince Avenue, Athens · 6.96 miles

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

9 Woodford Bar

4.9 Superb 38 Reviews

130 East Washington Street, Athens · 6.88 miles

“Cool bar. Doesn’t smell like old beer like a lot of the others downtown.”

10 Nové Město Lagerhaus

4.9 Superb 33 Reviews

625 Barber Street Ste 130, Athens · 7.38 miles

“We moved to Athens about five years ago from Brooklyn, New York. My husband‘s parents were Czech and Slovak. . Lucky Midwest me, living in New York City and acquiring this, boyfriend,(First generation). Food was amazing at his home. They’ve since passed many years ago And neither of us have had a good Eastern European dish since. So I will say no more than this, if you miss out on this opportunity to have a fantastic environment and dinner here you will regret it without ever knowing. The schnitzel is amazing. The pierogies., If you can get them, the salad is utterly delectable and delightful beyond reason with a dill creamy dressing, Oh my God! The staff is amazing and I can’t give this place more than five stars, but I would. Prost.”

11 The Root

4.6 Superb 57 Reviews

1235 South Milledge Avenue, Athens · 5.42 miles

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

12 Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs

4.8 Superb 172 Reviews

135 West Washington Street, Athens · 6.86 miles

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“We recently discovered Cheba Hut! Yummy! I’ve tried 3 different subs already. All have been very tasty! They have a large menu! The pretzel nuggets are yummy with a honey mustard dipping sauce! The Goo Balls are an amazing tasty treat! I will keep going back! The service is great!”

13 The Globe

4.4 Superb 197 Reviews

199 North Lumpkin Street, Athens · 6.82 miles

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

14 Flicker Theatre & Bar

4.5 Superb 82 Reviews

263 West Washington Street, Athens · 6.8 miles

“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!”

15 Buddha

4.7 Superb 35 Reviews

431 East Broad Street, Athens · 6.85 miles

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“LOVE this place! If you ever come to Athens, you MUST visit this place and have a bomb!! They're so fun to take here! They put the shot on top of chop sticks over the drink and you have to pound on the table to knock the shot into the drink. They're all sooo delicious!! This place is tiny, so if you have claustrophobia or don't like overly crowded places, this might be a place to avoid. However, it's usually a good time here and the music is usually pretty good. Bartenders here are awesome!”

16 Trappeze Pub

4.6 Superb 597 Reviews

269 North Hull Street, Athens · 6.83 miles

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

17 Nowhere Bar

4.4 Superb 90 Reviews

240 North Lumpkin Street, Athens · 6.86 miles

“Best dive bar in Georgia.”

18 The Roadhouse

4.4 Superb 61 Reviews

137 North Lumpkin Street, Athens · 6.8 miles

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

19 FIVE Athens

4.3 Superb 218 Reviews

269 North Hull Street Ste 100, Athens · 6.79 miles

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“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!”

20 The Old Pal

4.6 Superb 97 Reviews

1320 Prince Avenue, Athens · 6.97 miles

“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.”

21 Sister Louisa's Church - Athens

4.3 Superb 125 Reviews

254 West Clayton Street, Athens · 6.78 miles

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

22 Boar's Head Lounge

4.1 Good 90 Reviews

260 East Washington Street, Athens · 6.94 miles

“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!”

23 Tailgate Station

4.6 Superb 13 Reviews

225 Oak Street, Athens · 6.72 miles

“Awesome place for a tailgate. Even though our team lost, the tailgate was a definite win.”

24 Allgood Lounge

4.3 Superb 92 Reviews

256 East Clayton Street, Athens · 6.89 miles

“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!”

25 Little King's Shuffle Club

4.3 Superb 92 Reviews

223 West Hancock Avenue, Athens · 6.88 miles

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“Little Kings is a wonderful space to host community events! We hosted our Athens Science Cafe here on 7/23/26, and it was a total success. Terri was super helpful with reserving the venue, and email correspondence was seamless. Also, Jeremy is the best bartender around and made the atmosphere incredible! We will be back. :)”

26 Georgia Theatre

4.6 Superb 222 Reviews

215 North Lumpkin Street, Athens · 6.84 miles

“Loved it! So glad they put stools upstairs for anyone with needs to sit down. Saw Of Monsters and Men. Was great! Good sound control- not insanely loud like other venues. Only weird thing was doing the line outside. Was in front of bar and bar kept getting irritated. Nowhere else to stand. Additionally, people camped out on stairs to watch show upstairs. Seemed like a safety hazard. Overall, great experience! Will be back!”

27 The Pine Bar

4.5 Superb 116 Reviews

1235 South Milledge Avenue, Athens · 5.42 miles

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

28 Hendershot's

4.6 Superb 213 Reviews

237 Prince Avenue, Athens · 6.89 miles

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

29 Gresham's Disco Lounge

4.4 Superb 10 Reviews

1495 West Broad Street, Athens · 6.26 miles

“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”

30 the Clayton Social

5.0 Superb 2 Reviews

335 East Clayton Street, Athens · 6.93 miles

31 Silver Dollar

4.2 Good 42 Reviews

262 College Avenue, Athens · 6.92 miles

“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 🤙🏻”

32 Flanagan's

4.2 Good 48 Reviews

Main Library, 301 East Clayton Street, Athens · 6.92 miles

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

33 Bar South

4.0 Good 53 Reviews

104 East Washington Street, Athens · 6.88 miles

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

34 Cutters Pub

4.2 Good 90 Reviews

120 East Clayton Street, Athens · 6.82 miles

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“Always a favorite! Go Dawgs!”

35 The Catch 22 Gastropub

4.5 Superb 327 Reviews

1021 Parkway Boulevard Suite 117, Athens · 4.51 miles

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“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!”

36 The World Famous

4.5 Superb 234 Reviews

351 North Hull Street, Athens · 6.86 miles

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“a kinder, gentler dive bar”

37 Bar Bruno

4.1 Good 60 Reviews

1664 South Lumpkin Street, Athens · 5.34 miles

“It gives vibes of a bar in Italy. Great setup and atmosphere. We were so excited to try hugo spritz here because we love the flavor. However, It tasted mainly like prosecco. They have great variety and curated wine list. I was disappointed with the flavors and portion size (i get that its tapas) based on the prices they charge. They gave our food to the wrong table but acknowledged their mistake and got us the order quickly! Great customer service!”

38 Nighthawks Lounge

4.7 Superb 36 Reviews

175 Tracy Street Ste A101, Athens · 7.4 miles

“Absolutely magical spot! The cocktails are well crafted and balanced just right, including the traditional ones, such as Sazerac, Brumble, or Gin Martini . Bartenders are personable and friendly, and the atmosphere is top notch. Certainly gives out the vibes and feels of Edward Hopper’s “NightHawks” painting. And best of all, drinks are not overpriced for their quality and taste. Top notch spot for a date or a treat!”

39 Double Barrel

3.6 Good 16 Reviews

429 East Broad Street, Athens · 6.89 miles

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

40 Dead Beat Club

4.5 Superb 128 Reviews

585 Barber Street Ste a, Athens · 7.37 miles

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“Dirty chai was awesome. Never had one before. Peeps behind the counter were great!”

41 Oak House Distillery and Speakeasy

4.7 Superb 53 Reviews

1015 Macon Highway, Athens · 3.55 miles

“This place is lovely. I enjoyed my two drinks and the sandwich. This place is not my usual vibe, it was crowded and the music was pretty loud. The board game selection was fun to play with while we waited for out drinks. The bartender was amazing! I had a good time.”

42 Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar

4.4 Superb 396 Reviews

15 Huntington Road, Athens · 6.18 miles

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“Placed a To Go order because my husband was working across the street and had smelled it for hours after I hyped it up. He was all for the order and we live almost 2 hours away. I haven’t been to this Rafferty’s in 10+ years. My husband has never had it. I got the regular burger and my husband had the bbq burger and we also ordered fried mushrooms. Flavor is unmatched, quality was top tier and the way everything was packaged looked as if it took time, not just thrown together quickly. Even after an almost 2 hour drive, it was all still perfect! It reminded me of when I was younger and my grandparents took me to this same location often and I always got the burger. The staff then knew my grandparents by name and if I remember correctly, always remembered their orders. The burgers are the best we’ve ever had, hopefully another chance arises for more Rafferty’s in our future. Thank you for always being delicious and consistent.”

43 Sandbar Athens

3.7 Good 23 Reviews

The Fred Building, 220 College Avenue Ste 102, Athens · 6.91 miles

44 SAKE MAMA

3.8 Good 31 Reviews

166 East Clayton Street, Athens · 6.85 miles

“What a fantastic place! From the extremely friendly and knowledgeable bartenders, to the pleasant and accessible management, to the unique drink menu, this place is one of a kind! Enjoy the fun of karaoke or a great dj, sample the one-of-a-kind drinks, have fun with patrons that exemplify the meaning of friendly, Sake Mama will exceed your expectations! Did I mention Emily, Hanna, and the tall girl whose name escapes me, but made a lasting impression! And let’s not forget Jun and Jun!”

45 Magnolias Bar of Athens

4.0 Good 76 Reviews

312 East Broad Street, Athens · 6.85 miles

“Good beer and lots of college football fans! Go CATS!!! 💙”