Your weekly guide to what's really popping in Augusta, GA — the best eats, the popping clubs, the top bars & lounges, drink specials, food & venue reviews, local sports, and the shows coming to town.
Follow on FBThe top spot in the city right now. Loaded oxtail boils, seafood boils, and cakes people talk about after the party's over — this is the best of the best in Augusta.
See the Best of the BestThe hit live stage show comes to downtown Augusta for one night.
The improv comedy crew from Whose Line Is It Anyway? live on stage.
An exclusive conversation with Rickey Smiley, live in Augusta.
The holiday classic returns to the Imperial stage for Thanksgiving weekend.
Martin Lawrence brings the comedy tour to the Bell. Big night — plan ahead.
Concerts, comedy and shows headed to Augusta's stages — we add the big ones as they're announced.
The spots where the food AND the drinks both hit. Tap a spot for the full write-up and real reviews.
The Plate: Broiled oysters with jalapeño and harissa lime butter
The Plate: 14oz grilled bone-in pork chop (the scallop risotto is right behind it)
The Plate: Wood-fired pizza + Deviled Farm Eggs for the table
The Plate: The Dilly Roll (and the spicy garlic edamame to start)
The Plate: The Elway burger (the Bleu Buffalo is the sleeper pick)
The Plate: Char-grilled oysters + smoked oxtails (salmon, turkey ribs, yams behind them)
Augusta's largest, luxury nightlife destination — the biggest dance floor in the city, three VIP lounges, upscale-casual dress code.
Live R&B and comedy downtown — Friday Night Vibez with Southern Soul, the $5 T.G.I.F. Comedy Show, and a spacious dance floor.
Live music and karaoke — karaoke Mondays, dart tournaments, live bands, and the taco tent outside.
“Redefining night life.” A Miami-style Latin lounge — huge dance floor, salsa, merengue, bachata and hip-hop/R&B DJs, karaoke, VIP bottle service, upscale dress code. Try the Tropical Sunrise or the Passion Fruit Mojito.
Adult restaurant & lounge, 25+, upscale dress code. VIP sections, hookah, and booth seating by reservation. Pot roast sliders, crab cakes, fried lobster tails and rasta pasta — plus amaretto sours and blueberry margaritas.
Augusta's independent record store — ten years on Broad St. New and used vinyl, CDs and cassettes, Record Store Day drops, and a live stage in the store. If you love music, this is your shop.
Voted Best Antique Store by Augusta Magazine readers in 2023, 2024 and 2026 — a full mall of antiques, vintage finds and collectibles on Washington Rd.
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