The Foundry
Welcome to The Foundry, a premier entertainment venue located at 295 E Dougherty St in the heart of Athens, Georgia. With a stellar rating of 4.6 stars, we pride ourselves on providing a unique atmosphere that celebrates live music and community events. Our venue is renowned for its exceptional acoustics and intimate setting, making it the perfect spot for music lovers to enjoy everything from jazz bands to lively wrestling events. Though we are currently open only Thursday through Saturday evenings, our commitment to delivering an unforgettable experience ensures that each visit is worth the wait. Visitors to The Foundry consistently rave about our friendly staff and the clean, well-laid-out space. While some guests have noted that our venue can be a bit tricky to find, the effort is always rewarded with an evening filled with exceptional entertainment and delicious food options. Our menu, while concise, offers a variety of tasty bites and strong drinks, all at competitive prices. Customers appreciate the attentive service and the overall vibe of the venue, with many stating that there truly isn't a bad seat in the house. Whether you're here for a concert or just to unwind with friends, The Foundry is the perfect spot to enjoy a night out in Athens. For more information on events and to join our mailing list, visit our website at hotelabacusathens.com or give us a call at +1 706-549-7020. We can’t wait to welcome you soon!
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Mark Lloyd
We LOVE this venue for music, especially in the summer! The stairs are black and in the dark. I almost fell because I couldn't see the edge of the steps. Just a light color stripe at the edge would help keep you from getting sued and make me safer.
nicole slaughter
We attended a Micro Wrestling event here. The staff is friendly and the venue is clean and fairly well laid out. It's a little hard to find but worth the effort.
Cynthia Boswell
We like the acoustics at The Foundry. We went to hear a jazz band. We had good strong drinks this time, still small for the money they cost. It was disapointing that there aren't enough seats for everyone inside. It was too cold to have all the windows open to the patio seats.
Chere' Caudle
Fantastic venue! Not a bad seat in the house. Staff was attentive, food was very tasty. Sound system makes this a perfect venue. I can't wait to go back. Prices were very competitive. There are 3 levels and a outdoor patio (smoking allowed) with tables and service. We could still hear & see the musical act on stage. Dog friendly.
FatherHog
Pleasant and friendly staff and the food is good, hot and reasonably priced. Limited options, but plenty to choose from. After all, it’s more bar the restaurant….at least during our stay. Will definitely return. Had the cheese burger, shrimp tacos and cheese steak with fries.
Donna Farmer
My first visit-- Great venue for an intimate show! Friendly staff and great bartenders! Loved the balcony view but chose the floor SRO, to party harder!! Mother's Finest rocks!! Thanks Foundry! Just work on more parking, when possible. That was the only negative thing about the evening, but will still return.
Eugene L
This is a great place to see live music. The sound is always great. The food is ok, not awesome. It's bar quality food at a restaurant price. The service is not bad but there is kind of forced table service. If I am just watching a show I would prefer to be able to have a great seat and make trips to the bar. It's annoying having to focus on getting the servers attention instead of the show.
Val Havill
This is a small music venue. I go for the music. Skip the food. Menu selections are limited, poorly executed and pricey. Eat before you go. It is really a shame. You can book tables to guarantee seating for a show, but the fried pickles are probably the best thing on the menu. Don't expect napkins if you order wings and tacos. Bartenders are wonderful. Be wary of the times that the Foundry posts on their own websites for the start time of shows. Twice in four months they changed the time on their own page while patrons sat at their tables. Really? An hour of trivia postpones the start of a film? On another occasion, band members were set up and waiting when the schedule was pushed back. Provide better food instead of making us feel stranded in an airport waiting for delayed flights. I enjoyed my meals there when it was The Melting Point. Go for the music.Go for the music.
Derinda Stephens
Atmosphere is very pleasant and exceptional customer service. The food was delicious. The wings, sweet potato bites, and mixed drinks are awesome. Definitely will be back.
Sharon Waldrop
Bring your own alcohol in a flask because the line to wait for a drink is 30 minutes. Unfortunately I am not kidding. Not impressed. UPDATE: Despite my one-star review about two years ago, I continued to go because Aubrey Entertainment has booked some great bands. I included a brief clip of ATL Crue: Motley Crue Tribute, that rocked! Pun intended. Lovesong: The Cure Tribute Band was another favorite. Fortunately, the service has taken a complete turnaround over the past year, or maybe longer. There is no longer an unreasonable wait at the bar for a drink. In addition, the staff is friendly, attentive, and the food is fantastic! The brisket tacos and burger with tots are the bomb!
