11 Best Bars in Blue Ridge, GA

Raise a glass and cheers with your favorite drink at the best bars in Blue Ridge, GA. This charming mountain town has several venues to find a good drink when visiting our local cabin rentals.

Taste locally-made craft brews, try signature cocktails inspired by the area, and experience some of the best views in town. The local bars are more than just a place to drink. They’re a place to brush elbows with the locals and discover the unique settings that make our town so special.
 

Black Sheep Restaurant

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• Address: 480 W Main St, Blue Ridge, GA
• Price Range: $$$
• Know as: Best bar in Blue Ridge for craft cocktails

Black Sheep Restaurant is far from an outcast. In fact, it channels its uniqueness into creating signature craft cocktails. Grab a seat at Blue Ridge’s largest outdoor bar and watch the bartenders craft made-to-order libations.

The craft cocktail menu features bourbon mixes like the bitter Black Sheep Manhattan, sweet Georgia Peach, and robust Trouble in Blue Ridge. Find new takes on old classics like the Bloody Shiraz Mule and Smoky Sheep Old Fashioned. Also, order wine from its Wine Spectator-recognized wine list by the bottle or glass.
 

Chester Brunnenmeyer’s Bar & Grill

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• Address: 733 East Main St, Blue Ridge, GA
• Price: $$
• Know as: Best bar in Historic Downtown Blue Ridge

The Historic Downtown area is a must-visit. For one of the best bars in Blue Ridge, GA, preserving the historical heritage, look no further than Chester Brunnenmeyer’s Bar & Grill.

This bar is a taste of pure rustic Americana. You’ll find regional craft beers like the Creature Comforts Tropical from Athens and a flight of premium select whiskeys. The signature cocktails are inspired by the locale, like the Belle on Main Street and Escape to Blue Ridge, both taste vodka mixes. Personalize your spirits with your pick of flavored vodka in the Build A Mule.
 

The Boro Inn

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• Address: 150 W Main St, Blue Ridge, GA
• Price Range: $$
• Know as: Best Irish Pub in Blue Ridge

It doesn’t have to be Saint Patrick’s Day to enjoy a great Irish Pub—though The Boro Inn is known to throw quite the holiday bash! It takes a true Irishman to create a pub with such authenticity as this, and you’ll likely get to meet the man behind it all.

Father Brendan is the owner who’s not afraid to serve up his long-time customers—and new faces like yourself who will feel like family after the first round of drinks. The bar wall is lined with one of the largest selections of Irish and Scottish whiskey in North Georgia.

Order Irish cocktails and try the selection of specialty beers. Well, any drink except the Irish Car Bomb because the history of the drink doesn’t sit well with the owner.
 

Hook & Eye

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• Address: 50 W Main St, Blue Ridge, GA
• Price: $$
• Known as: Best rooftop bar in Blue Ridge

You’ll have plenty of views at our selection of Blue Ridge Mountain View cabin rentals. Keep your streak of awesome views going by checking out one of the best rooftop bars in Blue Ridge, GA: Hook & Eye.

Take in views of the downtown Blue Ridge skyline while sipping a variety of drinks from an extensive list of craft beers, aged spirits, and wine. The kitchen menu is highly regarded—not your typical bar food. Indulge in high quality New American fare like Wagyu burgers and shareable plates.

Brunch time is one of the best times to come.
 

Grumpy Old Men Brewing

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• Address: 1315 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA
• Price Range: $$
• Known as: Best craft beer bar in Blue Ridge

Grumpy Old Men Brewing will shock you with their southern hospitality—after all, you can’t be that grumpy when you brew delicious beer for a living. While the original owners have retired from the biz, the bar was left in great hands to continue its decade-long legacy of craft beer.

Forget about a light beer. This brewery concocts recipes up to 8% ABV. Check the chalkboard menu to see which original flavors it stocks on tap for the day. Order a flight to sample a handful of the 16-20 flavors, including Choco Blanco, Aska Pale Ale, and the Cyclone Larry.
 

The Blue Coyote

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• Address: 500 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA
• Price Range: $$
• Known as: Best Sports Bar in Blue Ridge

Sometimes, it’s hard planning our vacations around the game schedule of our favorite sports teams. Our modern cabins are updated with flat-screen TVs, but admittedly, nothing beats a live setting. Plop down on the stools at the Blue Coyote, and you’ll hear plenty of other cheers from fans who hang out at this favorite local sports bar.

Mondy Night Football is a sacred ritual at Blue Coyote, attracting locals and visitors. It has a lineup of flat-screen TVs over the bar and a row of beer taps below to choose from. The bar closes at midnight, so fit in that last round of beer during the fourth quarter.

Pair your beer with a basket of hot wings, the best in Blue Ridge!
 

Boat Dock Bar

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• Address: 335 Marina Dr, Blue Ridge, GA
• Price Range: $$
• Known as: Best Lakefront Bar in Blue Ridge

It’s first-come, first-served for the outdoor seating at the Boat Dock Bar for the best view in the house! Located right on the shores of Lake Blue Ridge, you’ll get perfect views of one of the most beautiful North Georgia mountain lakes. We recommend it for guests staying in our lake cabin rentals.

Cheers to life while taking in the unforgettable scenery. It has specialty cocktails inspired by the lake—Boat Dock Margarita, Blue Ridge Boat Wreck, and the Pontoonie. It also has beer, well cocktails, and wine. Remember to ask about their weekly drink specials.
 

Fightingtown Tavern

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• Address: 511 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA
• Price Range: $$
• Known as: Best bar in Blue Ridge for live music

We keep you updated on events, festivals, and other things happening during the month. However, with live music playing nightly at the Fightingtown Tavern, you’ll always have something to do.

Step inside this rock-and-roll-themed bar with guitar memorabilia and rock photo archives decorating the walls. You’ll even find a house mix cocktail called ‘The Grateful Dead’ on the menu! It features many local craft beer companies, including Grump Old Men and Mercer Orchards Hard Cider.

It’s the only place in Blue Ridge where you’ll get a free air guitar with every pint!
 

Toccoa Riverside Restaurant

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• Address: 8055 Aska Rd, Blue Ridge, GA
• Price Range: $$
• Known as: Best Bar in Blue Ridge for a Classy Evening

After a day of canoeing the Toccoa River Trail, it’s time to celebrate a successful adventure at the Toccoa Riverside Restaurant. It’s a rare opportunity where you won’t have to leave nature for a drink. This restaurant bar brings the spirits to you on an outdoor deck overlooking the river.

The bar menu includes beer and wine selections that perfectly complement the variety of North Georgia trout meals and other seafood dishes. Order a bottle for the table and make it a classy evening by the riverside.

Insider tip: Pay with cash to get a discount.
 

The Vine and Eatery

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• Address: 632 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA
• Price Range: $$
• Known as: Best Wine Bar in Blue Ridge

The annual Blue Ridge Mountains Wine and Jazz Festival lets you sample some of the best local winemakers in the region. The Vine and Eatery is a wine bar whose wine list is unmatched in Blue Ridge. It proudly displays its collection on the walls of its quaint dining room and encourages that it’s always five o’clock somewhere to enjoy a glass.

There’s a wine for everyone--whites, reds, rosé, special reserve wines, and limited-time local wines (ask to see what’s available). The wine bar offers wine tastings and flights.

Complete your meal with small eats from iconic wine regions, including Italian-style flatbread pizza and Spanish-style tapas.
 

Masseria Kitchen + Bar

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• Address: 67 Roberts Way Blue Ridge, GA
• Price Range: $$
• Known as: Best pet-friendly bar in Blue Ridge

Pets staying with you in our pet-friendly cabins can accompany you for a bit of nightlife at the Masseria Kitchen & Bar. Pets are allowed on the outdoor patio, with views of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway tracks.

You’ll have a full bar for ordering popular drinks like their Berry Mountain Margarita, a whiskey & water, or other craft cocktails. The comfort food options are also tasty, featuring Mediterranean dishes made with locally sourced Appalachian ingredients.
 

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