Flanagan's Bar & Grill

love this place its amazing!! even for the little older crowd!!! love happy hours during the games!

Like any other Athens bar, this place is narrrroooow set in a historic building with high ceilings. In the loft area up the stairs they have a pool table which is usually occupied, and then if you go down downstairs there's actually another bar area that I've been told is actually a different bar, Half Moon Pub. But don't worry, the drinks poured here are strong and of reasonable price, especially compared to Atlanta. Attracts an interesting mix of people - athletes, Greeks, and old guys.

Flanagan's is one of the most popular bars in Athens, at least in among the student body that I associated with.  

At first glance Flanagan's seems like an ordinary college bar; however, after spending some time here any individual would realize that Flanagan's has a much deeper identity beyond mere appearance.  

Every time that I have ever been to this place I always witness a group of students having a great time.  I am fully aware that the night life in Athens is generally pretty crazy, but Flanagan's always seems to give off more of a light hearted friendly vibe than most other bars, which makes the atmosphere more enjoyable for all of the customers.

The last time I can remember being at this place I was hanging out with some friends on the front patio section at the lone small table that occupies it, and watching all of the crowds around Athens gather in line to get into this place.  A vast majority of the kids trying to get in were actually turned away because of Flanagan's strict adherence to their 21 or older policy, to keep themselves out of trouble with the law enforcement in the area that has apparently been busting every single bar in the city for underage drinking. I am not complaining though, I had to go through the wait, so should everyone else.  Besides, underage drinkers are annoying.