The Manhattan Cafe is a cozy dive bar in downtown Athens…read more It's not much to look at from the outside. If anything, it looks a little sketchy from the outside given the bars on the window, but it's not a sketchy place at all. Believe me when I say this. I stopped in on a Monday night for a nightcap. It was nice and quiet, which is exactly what I was looking for that particular evening, the following day being a travel day for me. As you can see from my pics, it's a nice little place. Drink prices were very reasonable, and the bartending was very good, too. I will happily stop in again when I return to Athens next year. Cheers!

Manhattan is a fine spot for a drink before a show in downtown Athens. We stopped for a quick drink…read moreand enjoyed some hot selections from their holiday menu on their patio- mulled wine for her and spiked ginger tea for me. We followed that up with a couple Lone Stars, a nice touch for these two Texans. A bit of a dull interior on the inside, but probably a nice spot for conversation, with a few added touches that take this spot past a normal, scuzzy dive bar.

One of the best "dive bars" for younger people. I moved to Athens post grad. I feel too old for…read morecollege bars and too young for other bars DT. This is a perfect mix. Good drinks. Friendly faces. Good vibes. Barstools are the most comfy in Athens. Also good deals ! Come out

We've gone to the basement of the route several times and it's always pretty quiet. They do some…read morespecials with wings and other food items and it's delicious. I don't want to blow them up too much because it's nice to be able to go in there and get good service and quick service and good food without too many crowd. Their staff is awesome. Their bartenders know what they're talking about. They got a great collection of scotch, whiskeys and beers and it's pretty spacious inside. The only drawback to this place really is Parking but if you get creative, it's pretty good. Looking forward to more events thereand going back again to see some friends and grab a drink and they're wonderful staff.

Local Station is an absolute gem. Thank you Riley!! Between…read morethe beautiful weather, great scenery, and top-tier customer service, the vibes were perfect. The food, however, was the real star: * Seared Aji Tuna: Incredible. The chili sauce on the salad was a delicious highlight. * The Burger: Perfectly crispy with a high-quality bun. * The Chips: Even the side of chips was amazing--don't skip them! I would have taken a picture but the food didn't last that long.

Disappointing entrees, the ahi tuna had clearly been prepared far in advance and mandarin slices…read morehad clearly gone bad based on taste. Fish taco had way to much if the soggy pickled cabbage. We were however, very pleased with the bar drinks and appetizers! I did also see the to-go drink top storage basket on the floor next to the broom for the entire time we were there.

What a welcome addition to Toccoa when it opened, I love this little spot. It's a speakeasy, so…read moredon't be looking for a sign, just look for an inconspicious silhouette on the door of a man with a cigar in his mouth. Excellent humidor, the venue is very old world quaint, super comfy chairs, and for a cigar bar it's relatively smoke free in the air. The drinks rival fancy bars in larger cities while not quite as pricey. They smoke an old fashioned amazingly. No food, but you can order 'Your Pie" across the street and walk over and bring it back to eat in Wesleys. If you don't have a password, tell em Scott sent ya, you can use 'Prince Astian' (long story on that password!)

This is an awesome cigar bar. Family run and the vibe is kicked back. Super comfortable Atmosphere…read moreand excellent cocktails and cigars. Every one here has your personal journey in beverages or smokes. While the target is the cigar smokers- the bar is outstanding for this small town. If you find yourself in Toccoa GA stop in this place for a great experience! Highly recommend!

We love Cork-it. Beautiful outdoor area and living room seating inside. Wine Wednesday is always a…read moregood time.

Quaint place in Braselton. Used to be Blake's. The drinks are good, comfortable seating. Very…read moresmall. I have been here several times and all About the same. I do believe the charcuterie for 42.00 was much bigger and better in past visits. They seems to be an abundance of these places around here. Drinking places with very little food, I'm guessing fur to the size of the kitchen. Bartender was very nice. Overall had a nice time.

This place was our favorite pop-up Christmas bar so far! It was beautifully decorated (including…read morethe bathrooms). They had Christmas movies & music playing Along with a great cocktail & food menu!! I'm not a fan of traditional Christmas drinks with peppermint, cranberry, coffee, etc., so I was happy to see some rum/fruity options. Service was great!! There was an indoor area with tables along with an outdoor heated area with couches and themes that were adorable. I hope to see a lot more pop-ups here (Halloween, etc. here). My only complaint was listing the hours on the buffalo's webpage because we didn't realize it was separate and drove out on a Tuesday to find it was closed. So glad we came back, though! The service was excellent, and we had a great chat with Kelle.

Always have a great time hanging out and drinking some drinks and having some food for lunch on…read moreFridays with James! Service is always great!

Very good Philly Cheesesteak. My wife's burger was also good, with fried egg and all kinds of stuff…read moreon it. The waffle fries were good. This was close to our rooms and not normally what we seek out in Helen, but I'm glad we stopped. Spacious. Lots o' wood. Good selection of beers. Full, but didn't feel packed. Typical American fare with a tasty flair.

The food was delicious. We had a party of 5 and the price was about $20 per person…read more Our service was not that great. It took us about 30 minutes to get seated and the music was SO loud inside. After we got our drinks we told our server that we were ready to order and they just walked away. After we ordered our food got out in about 20 minutes. Other than the service, it was alright.

Very experienced staff, friendly space, and good good good drinks!! I love it. Highly recommended!read more

Went for casual drinks with a friend for a night out. We both got a drink that contains pop rocks…read morein it and was such a delicious and fun to drink. The service was also really good. It wasn't busy when we had gone on a weeknight and it was very clean and quiet inside.

We chose this restaurant since it was next to our hotel. It was recommended by a relative we were…read morevisiting. The interior is on the dark side, invoking old steakhouse vibes, but not really a modern/updated feel to it. We started with a couple of cocktails which took a while to get. There was only one bartender and she was backed up in orders at 6pm on a weeknight. For dinner we ordered country fried steak, salmon, and pasta Alfredo (a vegetarian in out party), all delicious! The salads we had before the main course came with a croissant drizzled with honey, yum! The service wasn't the best, I think our waitress was new. She didn't get my water request right, I asked for no ice, three times, and still got it wrong. She was sweet and did check on us, though we couldn't understand her since she spoke so softly. We paid cash, which included the tip. She came back after taking our money, to ask us if we wanted the change when we gave her $130 for a $97 bill ($100 bill plus a 10 & 20). We couldn't understand how paying that much more in cash confused her, hence assuming she was new. But overall I think our experience was pleasant. I wish they had more vegetarian options, but I would patronize this establishment again.

My husband and I really enjoyed our dinner at this restaurant. I had the prime rib with mashed…read morepotatoes. He had a rack of ribs. Both were delicious. Very tasty and you could tell they used fresh ingredients. I also had the pineapple upside down cake martini, which was absolutely delicious. The bartender was super friendly and we would definitely visit there again. Beautiful bar area with nice friendly vibe.

What a great hidden gem in Helen! The views were fantastic and the service was wonderful!…read more Everything we ordered was delicious including the smoked salmon dip. The highlight of the visit was its pet friendly! Well behaved dogs are allowed to join you at this adorable find. My brother ordered the fried chicken sandwich and he raved about it:) We were too full for dessert but I hope on my next visit up, we will most definitely return

Delicious food with a great view. Comfort food with a date night feel. Thanks to the staff for our…read moreyummy Oyster sauced meatloaf and chicken.