Athens, Georgia  ·  Est. 1992  ·  Live Every Weekend

The World Famous

Funky, late-night hangout offering local eats, cocktails & draft brews, plus regular live music.

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Our Story

Athens's Most
Legendary
Watering Hole

Since 1992, The World Famous has been the beating heart of Athens's after-dark culture. Tucked on Clayton Street in the middle of downtown, we've hosted the bands before they were famous — and we've been the bar where everyone ends up.

From our scratch kitchen turning out Southern-inspired bites to a rotating tap wall featuring Georgia's finest craft breweries, we're more than a bar — we're a living piece of Athens culture.

Find Us
30+
Years Open
200+
Live Shows / Year
20+
Taps on Draft
3AM
Last Call (Fri–Sat)

Live Music & Events

What's Coming Up

Full Calendar
06
Jun

Friday Night

The Velvet Ropes

Indie Rock / Post-Punk

Doors 8PM · Show 9PM $8 cover
07
Jun

Saturday Night

DJ Midnight Athens

Electronic / House / Dance

10PM until close $5 cover
13
Jun

Friday Night

Southern Fuzz

Blues Rock / Southern Soul

Doors 8:30PM · Show 9PM $10 cover
14
Jun

Saturday Night

Open Mic Night

All Genres Welcome · Sign up by 8PM

8:30PM Free entry
20
Jun

Friday Night

Athens Collective

Jazz Fusion / Experimental

Doors 9PM · Show 9:30PM $12 cover
21
Jun

Saturday Night

Karaoke w/ DJ Tron

All-night sing-along extravaganza

9PM until close Free entry

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Come Hang

Hours

Monday – Thursday 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday – Saturday 2:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sunday 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Location & Contact

320 E Clayton St
Athens, GA 30601

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