The 10 Best Bars in Athens, OH

Fresh reviews:

I remember this place when it was called The Tavern over 40 years ago. Back then (for a time) it was owned by a guy named Jim Anastis. I also remember when it was called The Greenery too. But that just means I’m old. The interior has been completely remodeled. It’s pretty much all college kids now. The focus…

Sean G.

The Over Hang

Great bar. The crowd is a mix of all different types of people. Not a frat bar but still frat/srat friendly. Service is usually pretty good. It does get packed. But I got a bj there once and that was pretty cool.

Daniel S.

The Pub

Great music. 70’s 80’s style. The beer was super cheap for happy hour. The bar seems a little «historic», but decent atmosphere. They had free chicken when we were there. Not too bad of a place. Google said it was a gay bar and this location is listed under multiple searches as such, however, nothing not even…

Kodee M.

Pawpurr’s Bar

I wish I would have checked the reviews before eating here. As mentioned in a lot of the other reviews our service was poor to say the least. Yes she took our food and drink order and delivered the check but that was all. My beer glass remained empty at the end of the table for quite some time. I would like to…

Zach W.

Broney’s Alumni Grill

The tall clean shaven male bartender (not the guy with the tats and beard) was less than nice. Too bad. He will get bad karma from Mary Johnson. I wonder if he even knows who she was?

Sean G.

Tony’s Tavern

Probably the last time I eat at Applebee’s. In the 5 years I’ve lived in Athens the quality of food, service, and overall cleanliness of this restaurant has taken a HUGE dive. This past visit, we sat down to notice that the computer server/entertainment devices were filthy to the eye and probably had not been…