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    Trappeze Pub

    4.0 (597 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Gastropubs
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    TRAPPEZE PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Annette J.

    In town in Athens for a show at the 40 Watt Club and we were meeting a friend of mine for dinner beforehand. He lives in the area(ish) and recommended Trappeze Pub as a soliding dining option that is also very close to the venue and, having had a meal there, I can now corroborate that assessment. The space is quite big which made it super easy for us to grab a table. We were seated in a section of the restaurant with a bunch of booths so it was nice to have a quieter space where we could catch up with our friend and have a nice meal. For my dish I went with the grilled cheese BLT (muenster cheese with bacon, tomato, arugula and lemon thyme vinaigrette grilled on sourdough) and fries and I quite liked it! Nothing fancy but it was good and and I would absolutely try it again. Currently rocking the sober life so I can't speak to their beer line up personally but the menu did look quite robust! And as someone not drinking I must also recommend their root beer. Great casual spot perfect for a bite, a hang, or all of the above when hanging out around town.

    Steak frites
    Lindsay S.

    While visiting Athens on a work trip, I was craving a good meal. A friend suggested Trappeze, mentioning it was one of the best restaurants in the area. I was sat in the bar area. The server/bartender was awesome, very attentive. I got a glass of wine, french onion soup and the steak frites. Everything was delicious. The steak was a nice size and the blue cheese-truffle fries were very yummy. Next time I'm in the area I'll be back to order the same meal!

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    Kym B.

    Athens, what a great little town we were directed to trapeze pub by the Hotel clerk. We received it right away. Of course it's only Tuesday. We had a wonderful friendly, bubbly, attentive, waitress named Riley. She met all our needs. My husband had the Panko parmesan crusted chicken with beer mustard, mashed Yukon golds and grilled broccoli. I had the grilled mahi-mahi with Spicy pomegranate and Berlinerweiss glaze with Gouda grits and grilled broccoli-very good and cooked perfectly. Would definitely come back.

    Bangers and mash
    Riley H.

    Good food and drinks. Inside is modern and clean. Got the mash and bangers and it was a ton of mash potatoes and not a lot of duck sausage. Waitress was a little slow for how quiet the place was. Also had a waiter walk in to the women's bathroom without knocking ... that was really weird. He left upon seeing me hence how I know it was a mistake. Still odd and uncomfortable.

    Gimel C.

    I came for a rehearsal dinner. We had a private room and the food was buffet style. The appetizers were sliders, buffalo chicken dip, veggies, and fries. The main course was salmon, Mac and cheese, meat, (looked like a roast), salad, rolls, and roasted potatoes. There were also mixed drinks. The food was good except for the mac and cheese. It was lacking flavor. The staff was friendly and no one had any complaints. I don't like in Athens but if I had the opportunity, I would give them another try.

    Red dragon cheese plate
    Christine W.

    I ordered a Red Dragon Cheese Plate. It was delicious! One of the cheeses was better (I believe it was the paler one). Lots of variety, and I liked the jam on the board, too. Service was fine, ambiance was pretty lowkey.

    Not exactly blue cheese fries, but damn good fries with some cheese droppings?
    Michelle D.

    Let's start with the service at the bar - phenomenal! I'll likely massacre the spellings here, but Nico and Izland were amazing! Nico was fairly new, but had a great spin on cocktails and humored me taking a gin & jam drink and sub bourbon since I don't like gin, and it was fantastic to the point I was disappointed I didn't make it back over the weekend for another. We had a burger and some bar food, which is pretty much our jam. The blue cheese fries left a tad to be desired as I am accustomed to more cheese and likely a sauce, but the fries themselves were tasty and it came with a choice of dipping sauce, so no trauma. The jam with the pimento cheese was the star of the show (hence the drink order). Now the true test to a restaurant is how they handle it when something goes wrong, and someone got distracted and the lamb burger was nearly a hockey puck when it came out. Nico was on it, took it back to the kitchen with all the apologies and we were presented with a replacement that was perfectly cooked. It was super tasty with the onions and toppings to the point that we didn't even care there was not a gluten free option. Bathrooms were immaculate, as was everything, and the bar area very inviting. It's one of those menus where anyone can find something and will absolutely be a go to upon our next return. Thanks guys!!

    Chicken wings in Cheerwine sauce
    Stacie B.

    One of our favorite spots in downtown. Lots of seating, great service, and several unique and delicious dishes. To start, you have to try the Cheerwine Wings. They are one of the best and most unique things I've had in Athens to-date. Perfect flavoring. A bit pricy, so that's the only downside as I could probably eat an almost endless amount based on the flavor. Otherwise we've had the fish, chicken sandwich and several other dishes--all of which have been very flavorful and cooked perfectly. This is a great lowkey spot to enjoy a casual dinner in downtown.

    Veggie burger
    Kandus J.

    This place was absolutely incredible!! We had a few choices but this spot just sounded delicious. We definitely picked right! They have an incredible veggie burger that was absolute perfection!! The garlic fries hit the damn spot & the cocktails were refreshing as well. Our server wasn't terrible but she definitely didn't seem happy or have a personality. Everyone can have bad days though. Either way, check this spot out!

    Pub burger Belgian fries
    Candace B.

    A friend and I were in Athens for a concert recently and we stopped by Trappeze to eat dinner beforehand. I had the pub burger and my friend had a burger as well but with no bun (since she's allergic to gluten.) I loved the burger but it was pretty messy though. It was definitely falling apart by the time I was finishing it. I think it tasted great but I just kinda wish the greens on the burger weren't all over the place and that it was easier to eat lol. I was a fan of the fries. Our server took some time bringing back our receipts when we were waiting to leave, but I still think the service was pretty good overall. The inside area of the restaurant had a pretty cool vibe. My friend and I were happy with our visit and I'm sure I'll be back at some point

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    andreas is awesome!!! such amazing service and so nice. He made sure to bring everything out so fast and was so personable.

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    Great meal today here. Food was excellent and we loved our server Brett. Great personality and very attentive!

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    Great food, friendly servers and relaxed atmosphere. Recommend the burger and fries.

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    They are never open. We call for lunch pickup and they are never there. Very sad. Also stinks it costs $20 for a chicken Caesar salad.

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    Service was phenomenal! Caleb was super attentive and friendly! Food was delicious! Highly recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Trappeze Pub

    Y'all have TV so we can watch the Georgia Bulldogs?

    Yes, we have TV coverage throughout the dining room!

    Are small (pug) dogs allowed with outdoor eating?

    Hi Susie! Of course, we love dogs here! While we only allow service animals inside, our patio is open to dogs of all shapes and sizes. Hope to see you soon, cheers!

    Is it impossible to get a table in the restaurant on a Friday night if you don't have a reservation?? Went to go make a reservation for tomorrow but I was too late so wondering if I should just stop by and try anyways?

    In my experience, not impossible! I went a couple of Fridays ago and didn't have a reservation. We went around 7. I've been many times and it's been busy, but have never had to wait. I highly recommend going-- it's great.

    How late is the kitchen open?

    The kitchen is open until 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday evenings, and until 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday!

    Any happy hours?

    Hi Jesse! We currently offer a $2 half pour of a featured beer Monday through Friday until 3:30pm as well as brunch drink specials on Sundays from 11am until 3:30pm!… 

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