The Gathering Place

About The Gathering Place

Known for

• Pizza, burgers and pub fare
• Bar games and sports viewing
• Happy-hour food and drinks
• Casual, cozy atmosphere
• Free lot and street parking

What reviewers say elsewhere

• “Just went for drinks with some friends had drinks and pretzels and cheese if we're in the neighborhood we would go back”

  — Carrie Ann Hawthorne, August 29, 2026 · google

• “This place used to be great. We went there after an Athens game and the food was horrible. The service was just OK. I will never go back.”

  — Dian Ferns, August 23, 2026 · google

• “First time in, I asked thw bartender what are they really know for on their menu, she suggested their burger and fries and apparently it was on special today for $10.99. I ordered it well done however sad to say after cutting it in half…”

  — Krystal, August 11, 2026 · google

• “I have been going to this restaurant for years the food and wait staff are great the only issue I have is the table tops they are very sticky and that makes my skin crawl I know they are not dirty but they feel so dirty to me ... Please …”

  — Tracy Hannaford, July 30, 2026 · google

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