Georgia Theatre

Before a concert at the Georgia Theatre last September we decided to grab a mid-afternoon drink and snack at the rooftop bar.  Mainly to check it out and because we had time to kill.  (We were even enjoyed a little show as a cat decided to walk along the railing on the top floor of a neighboring parking garage.)

I remember the snacks being a bit pricey but the drinks were reasonable.  Mostly we enjoyed being on the roof in the wonderful Georgia weather and of course the show afterwards.  

I would recommend this bar and theatre to anyone visiting Athens.

My number one favorite place to see concerts no doubt.  After going to countless shows at the old Theatre, I finally returned to experience the new and improved venue.  I missed the old atmosphere for nostalgic reasons but the new Theatre is so nice that it didn't matter.

The roof top bar, as everyone has said, is amazing.  There is a full bar up there as opposed to the more limited bars on the first and third floors. You can enjoy the rooftop bar without having to go to a concert and it has extended hours. There are heaters on the roof as well so it is a great option year round.  

The other major changes are the balcony area and the bathrooms. The seating on the balcony is now more limited than before so for ye who would rather perch on a stool than dance around on the floor level I would recommend getting there early. The bathrooms are now located in the basement and are 10,000 times nicer than before. Sincerely, I thank you Ga Theatre for the improvements to your bathrooms.

The Theatre always does a great job of keeping excellent new and old bands coming through. They showcase a huge variety of bands from jammy bands to more rock types to country musicians. No matter what type of show you go for, the crowd is always energetic and fun. The staff is also a solid group of helpful, quick, music loving people.

If you have never been to a show at the Theatre, check out their calendar and pick a show to go to.  The Georgia Theatre is an institution of Athens that everybody needs to experience.

Go to the rooftop bar. Excellent view, cool vibe and great bartenders! Good hangout spot for the grad-school crowd. Less underage drinkers thrwing up on their shoes than at other local bars.