This is a dive type bar that offers cheap drinks by a friendly staff and also offers has some pretty good bands playing live music. All in all, a decent place to while away some time. read more

The Hummingbird isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea but I really like it. It's a bit dark, a bit smokey and bit dirty. But all in good ways. It's got a fantastic happy hour ($1 PBR as of the time of this writing), free darts and a very chill atmosphere. They do allow smoking inside so that will be a deal breaker for some people. They have a patio in the back which is a great place to grab a beer when it's nice out. It's also right downtown and within walking distance of plenty of other bars and restaurants. I'd say check it out when you get chance. read more

The Hummingbird Stage And Taproom - Music Venues Near Me - Macon, Georgia

This place had fairly rude bartenders. Long story short my gf wasn't feeling well at one point and I got her some water from the bar for her to sip it while sitting at the bar for a few. The bartender told me we couldn't sit there because it was "disrupting" his flow of cash, when clearly he was making money at other parts of the bar. It was one seat taken for only like 20 minutes. Extremely rude. He mentioned again and that he would get security next time he had to say something, so we took our business elsewhere.... As far as the place itself, is stinks with cigarette smoke (plan to have your clothes soaked in cigarette smell after you leave) and the people that go there are kinda sketchy. Went to the bathroom and saw some guy snorting cocaine. I don't need to be around that nonsense. Bathrooms need better upkeep as well. Don't expect food to be sold at the bar, all they have is alcohol. Staff at the entrance were ok. Attempted to tell them about the situation that occurred and they didn't care whatsoever. The only good side of this bar is the live music they had was really good, they had a classic rock tribute band there. Personally for me, I'd stay away. That's just me though. read more

This bar caught our attention as we walked down Cherry st. We are from Los Angeles and dig dive bars. This bar was just it. Cold beer and live music is a plus in my book read more

The Hummingbird Stage And Taproom - darts on the wall - Music Venues Near Me - Macon, Georgia

The workers were very rude to my friends and I. We waited for 30mins before we were asked for our order. The food was cold when it arrived an hour and half later. I would not recommend. Awful restaurant, would not recommend. read more

A great dive bar with a great bartender behind the bar. I had a great evening watching post season baseball and chatting up a couple of locals. It is dark with tall ceilings, exposed brick in a narrow old downtown building. Tons of rock posters and a stage but no music on the Sunday night I was there. This would be my bar if I was a Maconian. read more

Super fun place. Me and my BD have been here a few times. Great vibes and Good drinks. You may even catch a live band.

What's not to love about The Bird? Cheap beer, local live music, darts, a patio, and lots of fun themed events throughout the year. A dark and dingy dive bar, with lung cancer on the house. Maybe that's the Georgia House, or Senate, or something of that order. read more

Great place to meet up with friends in the afternoon, but I generally don't come here on weekends. Happy hour is pretty happy... but sometimes the occasional outspoken druggie hipster patron can scare regular people like me away. Call me crazy, but if someone's gonna openly break controlled substance laws, I want to be in a different room as them. When I first moved to Macon I went to the bird at least 4 times a week just to meet up with people and have a couple beers, but if I'm gonna do it big on the weekend, I don't see the point of paying a cover between 5 and 15 dollars in addition to my 50 to 100 dollar bar tab. sure there's music, but if a band is good enough to bring in a crowd, pay them out of the excess booze sails. if they aren't good enough, why would you book them? I'll always take the "no cover" option, and ironically the "no cover" bars generally have better prices on booze also. maybe i'm cheap, but i've always thought covers were meant for people who don't spend money once they're inside... like the people under 21 that still get in. read more

I have really enjoyed The Hummingbird ever since they opened the back patio. It has its own bar which rarely has a wait, they have amazing specials, and free food early in the night. Lately they have added Corn hole, which is pretty entertaining. When it comes to music I appreciate a wide variety of genres and influences, and in particular I think that The Hummingbird is a great change of pace from the two-man acoustic set you find at the majority of bars in Macon. They bring in bands from all over and highlight some cool djs. The staff and owners are all excellent and know what they are doing. I don't think I have ever ordered a shot that they couldn't make! Two complaints- there is always a cover charge. I don't carry cash and they usually let me add the cover to my tab, but it's a hassle. I know that you have to pay the entertainment, but we are not Atlanta GA and $15 is a bit much even for the "best" groups. It can get really loud and really smoky, but that is why the back patio is perfect. They have a huge screen where you can watch the inside entertainment and enjoy the space and lower volume. Overall the best that Macon has to offer when it comes to bars. ** also they have a new tab feature where you slide your card and get it back right away- you can order inside or outside with that same tab. Really good addition read more

Smoke filled and most of the time far less crowded than the other neighborhood bars. This place is pretty large, which is a rather good thing considering just how loud they let their bands play sometimes, but when they charge so little for a cover to hear live music then you can't complain too much. They've got a fair selection of beers to choose from so no need to stick with the buds and coors and whatnot. From what I've heard, they have this thing on Mondays where you bring in your cds and they'll play them in the bar. Nothing better then listening to your own music while at a bar. In fact that might be a good idea for a band to get their music heard. Kinda clever actually, that is if it wasn't dead as a cemetery during the week. read more

The Hummingbird Stage And Taproom - Music Venues Near Me - Macon, Georgia

Happy Hour trivia on Wednesday Nights. Charming back patio. Great Jams. Yes please. read more

The hummingbirds bouncers wouldn't give me an ID back that was clearly my face, and then when I FINALLY got it back (after complaining for 10 mins) and they got ride with me for holding the door for a nice couple. But OBVIOUSLY I was in the wrong by holding the door for a woman. Sorry I was raised so poorly :( Bar tenders and musical performances were great just can't get over the audacity of some of the front door workers. It's LITERALLY me and my real ID. Don't be so strict on people that are actually 21 and let everyone have fun. Sorry I look young, I'll just never come to your bar again. read more

When it's great it's really really great, and when it's bad it kind of sucks, lol. It's a backbone of the bar and music life in Macon, and while it can be hit or miss, you can at least be guaranteed good happy hour specials, a good round of darts, or good live music :) read more

The Hummingbird is generally a good time. The layout is very nice, and you can't beat the back patio on a cool summer night. It gets a little overcrowded sometimes; I wouldn't complain at all about it if they had enough bartenders working to take care of everyone in a reasonable amount of time. They normally have a hot girl working the beer tub, and there's never a line so bring cash and buy from her. If you're paying with a card be prepared to wait in line for a while. The music is hit or miss. I've heard some awesome bands, and then there have been times when I walked right by the entrance after hearing the band from outside. They have a MySpace page so look them up and see if you like what's playing. You could be in for anything from rockabilly to psychadelic techno rap. read more

My favorite place downtown Macon. Excellent staff (yay Michael) and owners are top notch. Always a good time. read more

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Long story short, I left my keys on the bar. They were gone , I ask the bartenders to help me try and find them because I know they were on the bar. I spent 30 minutes looking all over the place for them. I looked through trash cans lnside and outside. As soon as I offer a reward for $25 one of the bartenders reaches behind the bar and grab my keys. One of the worst part is I have always tip well and take care of the bartenders. It disgusts me to think that they could act like that, towards the patron that tip them well over 35% everytime and as much as 50%. Note it was not Mike but the guy working with him. But at least that guy bothered to look. I don't know who grabed my Keys, but I expect action from management to fix this. No one should need to go through this. read more

This is a decent and good sized little bar with a nice stage that usually hosts a good selection of music. Someone once described this place as the "indie rock" bar of Macon to me, and for the most part, I'd say that fits. You're going to see a lot of dirty hippies in sandals floating about. And hear a lot of people calling each other "bro." Also, I'm struggling not to use the word "pretentious" several times in this review. The cover's a little on the very high side and the place is kind of clique-ish (I'm surprised it's not a private bar already) but if you can get past that, not a bad place to hang out with some friends and do some drinking. read more

Always good for cheap happy hour drinks and some darts. I especially like it when it's warm out because there is a back patio area which is nice, spacious and has corn hole. The only real downside is that smoking is allowed inside so if you go when it's crowded you end up coming out smelling like an ash tray. read more

Favorite bar in Macon. They bring in talented bands regularly. On week nights they will usually have decent drink specials. Outdoor area and seating in the back with a few cornhole boards set up. They also have a big projector outside and occasionally play important sport games on it. Smoker friendly- that can be a pro or a con depending who you ask. Really like you can run your card when you enter on nights they have a cover and can start your tab at the same time. read more

this is an awesome place to have beaucoup beer, pick up a small bit of lung ca, and laugh (quite heartily). i actually just scored an awesome tee-shirt, (perfect to wear while deer hunting), two koozies, five glasses and a lightwand. what more can you ask from a five dollar cover and two bibasilar lung lesions? seriously. this place is a smoke den. what is this mythical patio other yelpers speak of? nevertheless, this is my second go round at "the bird", but i am seriously looking for an alternative. maybe boozing it up at home is not so bad after all. the live music is a plus(sorta). the middle ga crowd, not so much. this place serves as my own personal reality check. i.e. "you are in macon for a reason.....however, this is not, repeat, NOT the place for you." it just keeps me focused. in the in-between-time, this is a cheap way to drown my sorrows in 2.50 pints of yuengling lager....which reminds me of good times in philly. yay! read more

I've lived in Macon for 3 years and the 'Bird (as it's known by the locals) is my go-to bar for every occasion. Bands are great, trivia is awesome, really good drink specials and the happy hour is awesome! The staff are really cool and if you get to know the management, they'll make you family! Side note, yes, it is smoky, but guess what: it's a bar. Folks smoke. read more

This is the type of bar that reminds you of college. Nice folks. Good alcohol. Friendly bartenders and a cigarette machine on the wall. If you are a smoker then this is the place for you. Also the local hangout spot for the Macon Love Rugby team so you know it's good. read more

Put on your Allman Bros. t-shirt and go on down and grab a beer. This is where all the beer guzzling Mercer kids go. Most nights have free burgers and hotdogs. You can get anything from $1 PBRs to Bass on tap. Make friends with a local drunk on one of the barstools or one of the "ladies" if it is drag queen bingo night. Good beer selection, old warehouse bar kind of a feel, and a nice clean patio out back. Seems like there are always friends there. read more

Favorite bar in Macon. Great place to hear live music.

I have only lived here in Macon for four weeks and I thought that by going to the Hummingbird I would be able to relax, hear, some good music, and meet interesting people. On Jan 29,2011 they had the big band bash. Everything was going as I hoped. I sat at the bar most of the night enjoying the music and sipping on my diet cokes. Near the end of the night I started to mingle a little for the last hour or so. Around 130am I asked someone to walk me to my car since I parked two blocks down and am female. As we were leaving a misunderstanding happened between two guys one was Pulled out of the bar fell and hit his head twice on the brick sidewalk. He was unconscience for a few minutes. This is the bad part. I tried to call 911. But the owner screamed no that the kid was alright. The kids eyes had rolled back in his head and he was unresponsive for at least five minutes. Then the kid did not remember what had happened. I went to tell the owner what had happened since I, as an unbiased sober witness who knew no one in the bar, had seen the entire incident. The owner again yelled at me twice more saying and I quote, " ma'am I don't know what you are doing or who's side you are on but you need to mind your business". So I guess next time I see someone hit their head so hard it sounded like glass breaking and they are unconscience, being that I have been a medic for 15 years I should not check to make sure they are fine and try to get them medical attention. The owner poorly handled the situation and the owner knew I had been sitting alone 90% of the night because I was sitting next to him at the bar. So either the owner is racist,which I hope is not the case, or just an ignorant dumb arse with complete disregard for human life and he was trying to act like nothing happened. I will not return there. Something is not right with the owner. read more

Disgusting! They are refilling everyone's draft beers with used glasses on the bottom of the glass! Tap goes to bottom of used glass and then they fill em up! ( I know gross shit goes on, I just don't want to see it!) We were there 3 hours, and they refilled everyone's glass this way the entire night. If you go, drink bottled beers. read more

Best bar in Macon! They always have the best drink specials as well as great live music. On select days you can enjoy private viewing parties of your favorite shows on the back patio, and the new bar outside is definitely a plus! All of that aside, the best part about this place is the staff. They are friendly, knowledgable, and and they cater to their customers' every need. I have nothing but great things to say about The Bird!! read more

8:30 empty only to be packed in a few hours. Cheap drinks, darts, and they are famous for their duck fart shots, not really. Who could be famous for that? Smokey scene to be expected and no cover before 9:30. read more

We loved our night at Hummingbird! They have a beautiful outdoor section with a second bar if you need a breather, but still need a drink. We went for their Gatsby Adult Prom and had a blast. Never waited too long for drinks, friendly people and staff. We will absolutely come back! read more

The staff were nice and the bartender fixed a mean velvet Elvis. Word around town was that the band was good and they did not disappoint. There were a lot of people but it was still a very relaxed atmosphere. 10/10 will visit again. read more

Tim Obelgoner is a good dude. I lost my card and he went out of his way & searched me out on FB and asked me if I had lost it. And I live in another state. Thank you Tim! I wish The Hummingbird the best of luck in the future! read more

Always a good place to grab so drinks and mix and mingle. The music is versatile and they always have some sort of special going from the bottomless mugs to the super cheap well drinks, they have a small area to shoot darts and a dance floor and mostly bar seating. They are frequented by the college crowd and have karaoke and usually no cover. read more

Best bar in Macon. Especially for live music. Plenty of varieties of beer on draft. 9 times out of 10 this bar is going to have the best act in town. read more

Of all the places in what I have started to call Old Macon, meaning pre the investment and upgrades of the Cherry street corridor, of which I am a fan, the Hummingbird is an amazing place to have a good drink and hear a wonderful band! First of all, this place is not pretending to be something it is not; it is a bar and music venue, they have no trifles or qualms about it! Moreover it delivers on both of these counts, its a wonderful bar with skilled bartenders and an awesome place to see a show. They almost always have a good to great band in here on Friday and Saturday nights, and drink specials including 5 dollar wells, or 8 dollar doubles, but cheap beer prices for even the best beers! The beer is ice cold, served very quickly by friendly and social bartenders! It's a full bar as well - everything from PBR to Top Shelf Drinks. They have no food, but who cares - they are a moments walk from many of the cities best dining spots, Bearfoot Tavern the sports bar, the Rookery, and the new spot Parrish! They also have an awesome outdoor patio and outside bar where they have cornhole and tables to relax with friends. This leads to the only reason its not four stars, they do allow smoking which is not a huge turnoff for a bar, however they do not have the best ventilation system and it can get extremely smokey in there. Overall I have had some great times in here and highly recommend them if you wanna have a cold beer or beverage, play some trivia or take in a band! Rich in music history and beholden to the very old historic Macon feel read more

i'm not from here but i stopped in for a drink, well one turned into a few and i met some great people. they had a band playing and they were one of the best blues bands i've heard in years. read more

Easily one of my favorite places to visit in Macon. Hummingbird almost always has live music that is actually decent. Not to mention the drink specials on quality beverages. On the particular night that I visited a band by the name of Funk You was playing and there was a $5 cover charge to enter. The sign outside notified us of the $2 beers and $1 wine. I am not sure what wine was served at this price, but the beer was Sierra Nevada...not bad! The band itself was AWESOME and lots of people were vibing on the dance floor. It was not difficult at all to move around the venue and it was relatively easy to get the bartenders' attention to pour another libation. One major reason that I prefer this place over other late night spots in Macon is that you feel relatively safe when you are here, which is a major deciding factor as far as nightlife in this city goes. The only downfall, which is purely my opinion, is the amount of cigarette smoke here. However, that obviously comes with the bar atmosphere, and in a sense this place would not be as lively as it is without the thin smoke cloud ever-hovering in the air. read more

This establishment possessess each and every of the necessary and sufficient qualities to landmark it as a quintessence of the "dive bar" tavern. Viewed through noxious clouds of cigarette smoke (yes, from what I understand pipes are frowned upon and cigars are absolutely banned), the burned bar, the exposed brick wall, and the framed photo of Johnny Cash "flipping a bird", this bar provides full expression of the more seedy side of Macon's bacchanalian id. Enter through a grandiloquently-columned entrance foisted upon simple entrance, past a squishily zaftig young woman whose manic mood swings render her alternately a darling madcap or a insufferable melancholy, go down the hallway and come to the beating heart of this dive: the great bar. You'll be ignored unless you're obnoxious, so shove your way to the front and wave your cash or card in an authoritative manner. It's best to order several drinks at once and "smash" a couple of said drinks while standing at the bar as it allows the bartender to understand that you, in some primordial manner, consider yourself an alpha male that is worthy of respect and prompt service upon your return. After setting that relationship onto firm footing, you must once again shove your way through the crowd to get to the "stage". I say "stage" as the actual "stage" is nothing more than a small area of raised flooring... that has been raised only six inches or so. If you feel yourself succumbing to either the stench of old hippie or the clouds of cigarette smoke, you don't have to stop, drop, and roll. Rather, shove your way along the right wall until you pasa through the narrow passage and emerge into a crowded and chaotic gated courtyard. However, do not expect to traverse that passageway without molestation as groping in this hallway is not an activity that is disdained by either sex in the throes of their lustful drunkenness. After making suitable adjustments, you will recognize that the frat boys (and frat boy wannabes) are playing cornhole with each other in the corner while others play a game with sandbags that reminds one nothing so much as a cross between ski-ball and horseshoes. The girls are visibly posted in their positions and await payment for their services. And yes, there is no way to leave this courtyard except by going back the way you came... All in all: It is what it is and it ain't what it ain't. read more

Great bar with a good vibe. They have the best dart tournament in central GA hands down. The trivia host is lots of fun as well. Frequent live music is a plus for me. The staff is attentive and friendly. read more

Awesome place, even better bartenders. Very welcoming atmosphere which includes darts and a live stage. Prices are reasonable, service is fast, and the people are friendly. Sort of hipsterish depending on when you go in, but overall worth a visit. read more