Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 245 reviews

What pedro vega doesn't like about The Old Pal:
Great atmosphere! Definitely recommend coming here! Drinks are amazing and excellent hand crafting! The bartenders are super nice and will guide you throughout your journey here with them! 10/10 (this is a margarita) View all feedback. What User likes about The Old Pal:
excellent classic (like historically classic) handcrafted cocktails. try the house made tonic (they make it from chinchona bark it is pink and tasty) with st. george’s terroir. ask for the story about pat the boar’s head. View all feedback.

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Menu
4.8 ★ from 20 reviews

I cannot recommend this bar enough! The bartenders are friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating (shout out to Elspeth for making me a delicious mocktail). The...

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Wowie zowie, what an absolute GEM of a spot! Classic cocktails, a dark interior, and there is even a BOAR on the wall! I wish I could live here full-time too! B...

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Excellent classic (like historically classic) handcrafted cocktails. try the house made tonic (they make it from chinchona bark it is pink and tasty) with st. g...

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Cozy bar with a nice, dark atmosphere. Cocktails were well made and reasonably priced. Service was a bit gruff, but not rude. Good place for a romantic after-di...

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A hidden gem in Athens. Love the ambiance and service. The cocktails are amazing! My new favorite place to hang out with friends.

Yelp
3.2 ★ from 8 reviews
Mikaela
16.09.2024 - 11:28

The staff is rude and refused to accept my 24 year old friend 's current id because she used to live in Arizona and their ids expire 50 years . And her ID expir...

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Tim
16.09.2024 - 11:28

Stopped by here on a Friday evening while waiting for a table at another restaurant. Neat old time feel to the bar. Bar was about half full so we sat there. The...

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Jefe
16.09.2024 - 11:28

I recently visited a fantastic cocktail bar in Athens that is not located in the downtown area. The menu was amazing and the hospitality was top-notch. I have v...

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John
16.09.2024 - 11:28

The old Pal is a hidden gem. It's a fantastic spot to enjoy a drink and unwind. There are no tricks or funny business here, just a calm and laid-back bar. The d...

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Judie
16.09.2024 - 11:28

My friends and I arrived at the restaurant around 4:00 on Saturday. There were only 5 other customers in the place. The bartender seemed too busy chatting with...

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Restaurantji
4.6 ★ from 112 reviews
Jessica
11.08.2023 - 15:53

Cocktails were amazing, and reasonably priced! Speakeasy atmosphere, will definitely be back.Service: 5/5

Brandon
11.08.2023 - 15:53

Wow! Perfect place for a cocktail! Very tasty classic drinks and so much more! A great place to drink and conversate with friends.

Jeff
11.08.2023 - 15:53

Really nice and mellow. Great place to grab a few craft drinks.

Elliott
11.08.2023 - 15:53

The drinks are great and the bartenders make sure to check that you like what they have prepared after serving it. They have many classics and also offer their...

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Randy
11.08.2023 - 15:53

With a rotating list of seasonal cocktails, this is a really great spot for some low-light cocktail drinking. The cocktails are made really well and there is so...

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Google
4.8 ★ from 172 reviews
Carley
02.03.2024 - 10:38

They actually have multiple mocktail options for those who don’t drink alcohol (such as myself). I really appreciate this, as The Old Pal is a cozy place I like...

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pedro
02.03.2024 - 10:38

Great atmosphere! Definitely recommend coming here! Drinks are amazing and excellent hand crafting! The bartenders are super nice and will guide you throughout...

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Heather
02.03.2024 - 10:38

Always pleasant, even if you aren't a regular. I've visited alone and with others and it's always a nice vibe. I also love that they allow well behaved dogs

Kristen
02.03.2024 - 10:38

Fun neighborhood bar. It was really dark the night we went (couldn’t even see the cocktail menu) but the drinks were well made and the prices were good for cock...

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Christopher
02.03.2024 - 10:38

Best cocktail bar in Athens. I am usually a talkative person, but I can't speak highly and enough of this place. We have made it our date night for several year...

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