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College / Dive Bars in Athens

6 spots

Beloved dark dive with a great beer list and zero pretense.

Downtown · 260 E Washington St

Basement bar with local taps and bands most nights.

Downtown · 240 N Lumpkin St

Downtown dance bar. Loud, cheap, unavoidable.

Downtown · 255 E Washington St

Sunset drinks above the marquee, live music below.

Downtown · 215 N Lumpkin St

Dive with cheap PBR and old country on the jukebox.

Downtown · 180 W Clayton St