The Grit

“You never know what you’ll find when wandering into the 40 Watt Club. A big, open space where there is plenty of room for dancing, socializing, drinking, and listening to bands you’d never find anywhere else.”

“The idea behind The National is simple: to provide a casual neighborhood gathering spot reminiscent of the bars and cafés they've enjoyed on travels to Europe. Chef Peter Dale's Mediterranean inspired food and wine is served for lunch and dinner in the dining room and throughout the day at the bar. While the menu points to culinary traditions from abroad, The National partners with local farmers to create dishes reflecting the changing seasons in Northeast Georgia. The result is an experience unique to Athens. ”

“A must see if visiting Athens. The place to be to see live music. Also highly recommend to check out the documentary “Athens Burning” that will give you a historic oversight on the venue. ”

“This Athens brewery is located in a renovated tire factory. Creature Comforts offers a range of styles, including IPA, pilsner, and their award-winning Berliner Weisse, Athena. Catch glimpse of Creature Comforts beer in the new Avengers Endgame movie, which was filmed in Georgia.  Creature Comforts is one of our favorites. ”

“Contemporary Southern cooking in the former space of an iconic music club graced with local artwork.”