COLORBEARER OF ATHENS, GEORGIA LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1987
February 29, 2012

Favorite Bars 2012

Photo Credit: Carlo Nasisse

Bartender

• WINNER: Bain Mattox at Normal Bar

1365 Prince Ave. · 706-548-6186

• RUNNER UP: Mike Vanhassel at Speakeasy

269 E. Broad St. · 706-546-5556

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Bain Mattox and Normal Bar make a natural combination. Obviously, being proficient on vocals, accordion, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar, harmonica, lap steel and Hammond B-3 gives a guy an advantage in whipping up a diversity of drinks for happy-hour customers at one of Athens' most popular neighborhood bars. Mattox personifies the hardworking Athens musician; Normal Bar exemplifies the local business that creates a need by filling a niche, making you wonder how we ever did without it. (Winner: Favorite Bartender, Winner: Favorite Happy Hour, Runner-Up: Favorite Specialty Drinks, Runner-Up: Favorite Uniquely Athens Bar)


Speciality Drinks

• WINNER: Highwire Lounge

269 N. Hull St. · 706-543-8997

• RUNNER UP: Normal Bar

1365 Prince Ave. · 706-548-6186


Margarita

• WINNER: Aqua Linda

1376 Prince Ave. · 706-543-1500

2080 Timothy Rd. · 706-543-0154

• RUNNER UP: Sr. Sol

175 Tallassee Rd. · 706-546-1570

2455 W. Broad St. · 706-850-7112


Bloody Mary

• WINNER: The Globe

199 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-353-4721

• RUNNER UP: Allgood Lounge

256 E. Clayton St. · 706-549-0166


Beer Selection

• WINNER: Trappeze Pub

269 W. Washington St. · 706-543-8997

• RUNNER UP: Pauley’s Original Crepe Bar

134 E. Clayton St. · 706-549-0034


Wine Selection

• WINNER: Aromas

1235 S. Milledge Ave. · 706-208-0059

• RUNNER UP: The Winery

429 E. Broad St. · 706-613-0095


Place to Dance

• WINNER: 8e’s Bar

120 E. Washington St. · 706-613-1764

• RUNNER UP: 9d’s Bar

400 Clayton St. · 706-254-3998


Place to Play Games

• WINNER: Max

243 W. Washington St. · 706-254-3392

• RUNNER UP: Little Kings Shuffle Club

223 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-369-3144


Place to be for “Last Call”

• WINNER: Max

243 W. Washington St. · 706-254-3392

• RUNNER UP: Boar’s Head

260 E. Washington St. · 706-369-3040


Happy Hour

• WINNER: Normal Bar

1365 Prince Ave. · 706-548-6186

• RUNNER UP: The Globe

199 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-353-4721


Trivia

• WINNER: Locos Grill & Pub

2020 Timothy Rd. · 706-549-7700

581 S. Harris St. · 706-548-7803

1985 Barnett Shoals Rd. · 706-208-0911

• RUNNER UP: Blind Pig Tavern

485 Baldwin St. · 706-548-3442

2440 W. Broad St. · 706-208-7979


Karaoke

• WINNER: Shokitini

251 W. Clayton St. · 706-353-7933

• RUNNER UP: Walker’s Coffee & Pub

128 College Ave. · 706-543-1433


College Bar

• WINNER: Allgood Lounge

256 E. Clayton St. · 706-549-0166

• RUNNER UP: Bourbon Street

333 E. Broad St. · 706-369-1313

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Allgood Lounge: Three, count ‘em, three full bars: upstairs, downstairs and tiki, two outdoor patios (one on the roof) where you-know-what is legal; Build Your Own Bloody Mary Buffet every day (except Sunday), Happy Hour from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. every day (except Sunday); huge-screen TVs so you never have to miss "Downton Abbey," 20 premium select beers on draught, available for private parties; right in the middle of the downtown party scene. How could it not be a Favorite? (Winner: Favorite College Bar, Runner Up: Favorite Bloody Mary)


Place to Meet Someone You Would Not Bring Home to Mom

• WINNER: Max

243 W. Washington St. · 706-254-3392

• RUNNER UP (Tie): Loft Dance Lounge

164 E. Clayton St. · 706-613-7771

• Bourbon Street

333 E. Broad St. · 706-369-1313


Place to Meet Your Future Spouse

• WINNER: The Globe

199 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-353-4721

• RUNNER UP: Trappeze Pub

269 W. Washington St. · 706-543-8997


Place to Watch the Dawgs Play

• WINNER: Georgia Theatre

215 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-850-7670

• RUNNER UP: Magnolias

312 E. Broad St. · 706-543-0797


Open Mic / Comedy Night

• WINNER: Flicker Theatre & Bar

263 W. Washington St. · 706-546-0039

• RUNNER UP: Hendershot’s Coffee Bar

1560 Oglethorpe Dr. · 706-353-3050

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Flicker Theatre & Bar is a theatre; is a bar; is a comfortable space for hanging out, having an art opening, enjoying standup comedy, listening to music, watching a puppet show or whatever. And it is so intimate that you feel like you’re performing for your family, and you probably are, or they'll be family by the time you finish. Stage fright unknown here. It's a full bar with popcorn, an integral part of the downtown scene. (Winner: Favorite Open Mic/Comedy Night, Runner Up: Favorite Live Music Venue - Less than 200 Capacity)


Uniquely Athens Bar

• WINNER: The Manhattan Café

337 N. Hull St. · 706-369-9767

• RUNNER UP: Normal Bar

1365 Prince Ave. · 706-548-6186

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