The Pub

The music, staff, and beer are all top class. If you do come here, dont pass up the aqauarium. It will change your life.

Great bar. The crowd is a mix of all different types of people. Not a frat bar but still frat/​srat friendly. Service is usually pretty good. It does get packed. But I got a bj there once and that was pretty cool.

Great bar. Let me tell you, the food is on another level. I recommend the beer cheese soup. Also the bartenders A+. Reggie and Adam tho. They have a chemistry. Will continue to come to see if they get together

Hey Adam and Ryan … Hahaha… what jerks you are!!! Keep laughing… we sure will!!!

This is a take-​out review only.
Uhhh… But there was no take-​out, because when I called at 12noon, the person who answered the phone, «Ed», informed me that they were way too busy to take an order.
Saturday? At noon?
Typical Athens. No customer service. And no good reason (to live).
You Suck, Pub.

I love the bartenders in the place. Every single one of them is super cool. I LOVE the steak burger which I got with the mushroom sauce and all I can say is GNOM!!! The waffle fries were awesome too. I highly recommend the bloody mary too. I can’t wait to go back and have another burger.

7 WORDS — Great Pub Grub, Classic Bar and Grill.
AN AFTERNOON IN OCTOBER — The kids are out of class.
If you walked all the streets of Athens, you’ve surely been up and down Court Street hundreds of times. It is a collection of two-​story brick buildings with dormers on the 2^nd floor and bars, restaurants, and bookstores on the first floor. It is, after all, a comfy college town.
At the far end of Court Street, far from the madding crowd of Ohio University students, sits a collection of Athens bars that have been staples since the70s. Chief among them: the CI and The Pub.
Whenever you walk in, day or night, the place is almost always jumping. Some days (like today) it’s bar-​crowd-​noisy), but most afternoons, it’s quaintly loud with a background of classic rock.
The bar runs along the left wall and a row of boots line the right. Through the center are a mix of two-​tops, quads, and six-​tops. About half are filled with patrons enjoying lunch. We seat ourselves and a waitress comes up to take our drink order immediately: Arnold Palmer and Diet Coke. Then, when she returns, we order our meals: a Cup of Beer Cheese Soup, Chicken Salad Sandwich, and Roast Beef Au Jus.
The Cup of Soup and Chicken Salad Sandwich arrived in five minutes for my lunch mate, but I was left empty-​handed. Still, I take a few sips of soup and it’s yummy (as always).
About 6 – 7 minutes later, my Au Jus arrived, and it was yummy, too. All-​in-​all, it was a pretty great meal — and the reason we drove all the way from Columbus.

The staff are really nice, the beers are a normal Athens price, and go get some waffle fries!

It’s been a few years since I’ve been in Athens and back to my favorite watering hole, but the Pub was always my spot. The food was great for bar food; A solid burger, delicious curly fries and an afternoon pint between classes at the Pub was incredible.
The aquarium was one of the best deals in town. The bar got pretty loud and packed on Friday and Saturdays (even Thirsty Thursdays), but for me, going to «Church» service on Sunday evenings and the early/​mid-​week crowd was the best.
The next time I’m in Athens, you’ll find my ass in a chair at the Pub.

Excellent Pub food at a great price. Same menu from when I was in college here in the late 80s! Which made me happy! Great burgers and fried mushrooms.

A legendary institution in Athens, whether you’re talking burgers or Aquariums. It’s a great place in the afternoon for some hair of the dog (I like the bloody marys) to go with a cheap and good lunch. Most people opt for the Pub Burger, and they’ve got veggie and chicken options along with other sandwiches. On Sundays and Wednesdays, they have perfect (if always lukewarm) beer cheese soup. If you’re thirsty, an Aquarium should do the trick. Afternoon service is fast and friendly, and the crowd is a laid back mix of students, townies, and families. Mr. Hyde comes out a bit after dark, when the Pub converts to a full-​fledged student bar. I’m too old for the Pub at night, but that’s as it should be.

The Pub is legit. Their food is pretty good, and not overpriced. A hamburger and bowl of their yummy beer cheese soup is plenty of food, very tasty, and rings up around $ 7.
On the nightlife side, The Pub is much less frilly than some of the other bars. They do things their own way, and if you don’t like it, there are plenty of other bars. The result is an Athens bar that really has its own character and feel, which is great. Aquariums are relatively cheap and always a good idea. Most nights I’m uptown I find myself in The Pub for at least a beer or a Berg-​nasty (if Singer is working).
Also, «Church» on Sunday nights is a must for every student before they graduate.

I only put one star because it won’t let me put zero. The only thing this place has going for it is the beer cheese soup, and the run out of it by noon. If people like something make more than one pot of it. The servers are rude as can be and the service is slow at best. I and many others will not be back

A fantastic place for alum and students. The aquariums still rule (back in my day they took your ID for them, not true today). Great beer cheese soup-​NOT vegetarian tho. They use stock. Try spicy blk bean burger w curly fries or the garden sammie. The man got a pretty darn good looking burger.
The sandwiches are about $ 4 and pretty standard, but taste so good when you are jonesing for something that’s hit the grill.
This is just a really nice place that is quite affordable. Stop in for lunch or for the hair that bit you-​they open 10 am.

The Pub opens at 10:30 AM to serve food (and drinks) until 7:00 PM. Their food is great and at a low price! My personal favorites are Beer Cheese Soup or the Bacon Cheeseburger with Onion Rings.
After 7:00 PM, the restaurant closes down and serves drinks only. I enjoy their 12 oz bud light for $ 1 on Tuesday nights. During the summer, aquariums are $ 2.50.
The bar is usually packed by 10:30 PM and hopes of obtaining bar seat are slim. Many tables are located opposite of the bar where people may sit on the top of the bench to get a good view. Maybury corner can offer many pleasant memories.
If it is difficult to to find your way to the bar, just move to the back end and wait as the gentleman bartender will serve you soon.