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The National

4.6 stars based on 500 ratings Today's hours: Closed Add a review

$$$ Fine dining restaurant, Bar, Coffee shop

About

Set on W Hancock Ave in Athens, The National offers a delightful fine dining experience that beautifully balances a cozy yet trendy atmosphere. Perfect for both solo diners and families, this upmarket spot is renowned for its stellar cocktails, vibrant coffee, and scrumptious desserts. With options for outdoor seating and takeaway, guests can enjoy lunch or dinner in style. Wheelchair accessibility and a welcoming vibe make it a popular choice among locals and tourists alike. Reservations are recommended for dinner to savor dishes like hangar steak or their irresistible Portuguese custard tarts.

Best in Athens

Contact Info

  • Location: 232 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
  • Phone: (706) 549-3450
  • Price range: $$$

Opening hours

  • Monday: 5-9 pm
  • Tuesday: 5-9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am-2 pm, 5-9 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am-2 pm
  • Friday: 11 am-2 pm, 5-9 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am-2 pm, 5-9 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Food and drink

Food & drink
Food & drink
The vibe at The National
Vibe
Juice
Juice
Tableware
Tableware
Hummus
Hummus
Image by owner
By owner

Menus and Prices

The National menu and prices
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Services

  • Outdoor seating
  • Kerbside pickup
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Bar on site
  • Toilets
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket
  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Cheques
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • High chairs
  • Paid parking lot
  • Dogs allowed outside

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Recent Reviews

Review by Citlalli Towne

November 22, 2024

I had a delightful dinner at The National last week! The atmosphere was cozy yet upscale, perfect for a lovely evening out. We began with Old Fashioneds and shared a delightful pizzette that set the perfect tone. For the main, I chose their hangar steak, which was cooked to perfection, while my companion enjoyed the tautog. Don’t skip dessert - those Portuguese custard tarts were a sweet ending! Friendly service and a stellar drink selection make this place worth revisiting. 🍷


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