The best bars & nightlife in Augusta

7 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Second City Distillery

Nightlife

If your bar cart could use a glow-up this week, Second City Distillery is bottling that old-school Southern craft into modern sips. Think…

4 8th St

“If your bar cart could use a glow-up this week, Second City Distillery is bottling that old-school Southern craft into modern sips. Think house-made spirits, Durty Gurl canned cocktails, and a Cocktail Library to spark weekend mixing...”

From the Aiken newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Bootleggers Bar & Grill

Nightlife

Bootleggers Bar & Grill is basically Augusta’s neighborhood hangout, with “Almost Famous Jumbo Wings” that are legit jumbo, a stacked…

816 Cotton Ln · ✓ checked Jul 31

“Bootleggers Bar & Grill is basically Augusta’s neighborhood hangout, with “Almost Famous Jumbo Wings” that are legit jumbo, a stacked burger lineup, and a comfy sports/dive bar vibe. Rally the crew this week for game night or lazy midweek hangs, then thank yourself when the cravings hit again.”

From the Augusta newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Sole Augusta

Nightlife

Modern dining space offering eclectic small bites, burgers & sushi in a festive vibe, plus a patio.

1033 Broad St

“Modern dining space offering eclectic small bites, burgers & sushi in a festive vibe, plus a patio.”

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World of Beer

Nightlife

Hangout featuring 500+ global beers, lots of craft drafts & tavern food in pub digs with TVs.

2819 Washington Rd

“Hangout featuring 500+ global beers, lots of craft drafts & tavern food in pub digs with TVs.”

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Pedal Pub Bar & Patio

Nightlife

Casual bar with a patio, offering seafood and BBQ, plus live music, karaoke, and DJs.

305 12th St

“Casual bar with a patio, offering seafood and BBQ, plus live music, karaoke, and DJs.”

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Riverfront Pub & Sports

Nightlife

Casual, chill, downtown-area spot for burgers and cocktails, plus pool tables and a jukebox.

531 Broad St

“Casual, chill, downtown-area spot for burgers and cocktails, plus pool tables and a jukebox.”

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Craft & Vine

Nightlife

Choice venue serving New American fare & cocktails in warm digs with a modern speakeasy feel.

1204 Broad St B

“Choice venue serving New American fare & cocktails in warm digs with a modern speakeasy feel.”

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