Pigskin Sports Bar & Grill

Loved this place in college, but also had a few friends who worked here. Patio out back, lots of places to sit and mingle on the inside. Quieter up front, more rowdy in the back. One of the bigger bars in Athens. Love the Black Widows!

Surprise! The Pigskin has recently remodeled their whole interior! The inside is extremely spacious (great for large groups) and is generally very clean compared to the rest of the bars in Athens. For me, the draw of going to The Pigskin was for their signature drink, Black Widow, along with outdoor seating in the back.

While, I actually never had the chance to eat at The Pigskin, I've always had a blast at the bar. The vast amount of open space coupled with the staff of alert and attentive bartenders made this place a great spot to meet-up with friends at the start of an evening.

So why only 4-stars? One word: Halloween. As you may know, Halloween in Athens is utterly insane. I had friends in town who were visiting from OSU and we decided to begin our night here while we waited for more people to show up. The person at the door checking IDs would not let my friend in, not because he was underage (he wasn't) but because he was wearing face paint. Need I mention it again, it was Halloween. He was dressed up at The Joker and had worked really hard on his face paint as part of his costume! Lighten up, Mr. Doorman!

Overall, I have very fond memories of this place and would love to go back, provided if I ever return to Athens again.

Signature Drink: The Black Widow