Eleven bars and lounges across Augusta — info, hours, drinks, and the vibe at every spot. New updates every Wednesday at 12pm.
Drinks & eats: The Like Papa cocktail, proper old fashioneds, and an elegant wine list — with gourmet small plates: Duck Confit Poutine, Deviled Farm Eggs, wood-fired pizza.
The vibe: Speakeasy-style cocktail lounge tucked into Broad St — low lights, leather, drink-first energy.
Drinks & eats: Happy-hour pitcher drinks in mason jars, plus chargrilled oysters, flounder, oxtails and turkey ribs from the kitchen.
The vibe: Southern & Caribbean Creole food with a live R&B and jazz lounge feel.
Drinks & eats: Craft cocktails and local brews at dive-bar prices.
The vibe: A cozy, dark Broad St dive — pool tables, pinball and arcade games, outdoor seating, and staff that make everybody feel like a regular.
Drinks & eats: 24 rotating craft drafts and a full bar.
The vibe: Relaxed downtown taproom — live Americana, bluegrass and jazz, upstairs pool tables, and outside food is welcome.
Drinks & eats: Craft cocktails with Wagyu Sliders and slow-smoked brisket flatbread.
The vibe: Downtown's rooftop — Airstream bar, fire pits, skyline views, live music and Thursday trivia above Broad St.
Drinks & eats: Craft cocktails like the Purple Raja, alongside charcuterie boards, the Truffle Burger, Finch Pub Sliders and Vidalia Onion Dip.
The vibe: A Surrey Center bistro known as the king of charcuterie plates in Augusta — classy without trying too hard.
Drinks & eats: Happy hour 3–8 PM — $3 beers & wells, $5 margaritas (per the bar's posts). Almost Famous Jumbo Wings and the Black & Blue Burger.
The vibe: Bar & grill, sports and dive in one — big screens, pool, darts, a late-night courtyard, and karaoke with a DJ Wed, Fri & Sat.
Drinks & eats: Cold beer and bar classics, with the 12-inch Hideout pizza, seasoned garlic fries, Southwest eggrolls and beer-battered onion rings.
The vibe: “Cleverly disguised as a bar.” A dive bar & grill built for groups — games, conversation and music.
Drinks & eats: 34oz drink buckets and margaritas, with tacos, BBQ pork & brisket — and complimentary boiled peanuts.
The vibe: Downtown Augusta's country bar — live music and free line-dancing lessons every Thursday.
Drinks & eats: 70+ craft beers on tap, with the Signature Smash and Pimento Smash burgers, the Tank Beast Burger, crawfish bites and Detroit-style pizza.
The vibe: Downtown's sports bar — big screens, a patio, trivia nights, and a national fan survey ranked it the No. 1 Georgia spot to watch and eat during the Super Bowl.
Drinks & eats: Cheap drinks, $3 jello shots, margaritas and wings.
The vibe: The James Brown tribute bar — “Keep Downtown Augusta Funky.” Walls of Godfather of Soul memorabilia, Stop #1 on the James Brown Tour, live bands on weekdays, DJ dance nights on weekends, and live-band karaoke.
