Athens downtown hopping area is basically 4 blocks wide by 5 blocks long. Try Last Resort Grill, always good food and right in the heart of downtown. My favorite is Five and Ten, which is right in Five Points. Amazing food and pretty much new specials every night. They were about to move to their new restaurant, so not sure if it has happened yet or not. Chef Atcheson is highly acclaimed and has one in the ATL as well.
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As far as bars go, ask the younger set in here. :shrug: