Tag: North Georgia bars
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Pilgrimage to Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden (January 2026)
200 N Lewis St, Summerville, Georgia 30747 Howard Finster was much more than a local celebrity artist; he was a “stranger from another world” who happened to plant his boots in Pennville, Georgia. A self-proclaimed “Messenger from God,” Finster transitioned from a career as a tent-revival preacher and bicycle repairman to becoming one of the…
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Blairsville Social – Restaurant Review
40 Earnest St ste 1, Blairsville, Georgia 30512 We stopped in Blairsville Social before a special event nearby at Grandaddy Mimm’s Distilling Co. “The Co-Op,” and thoroughly enjoyed our lunch, and wished we could stay in Blairsville later that day for the evening entertainment and crowd. The bartender was a true pro, friendly and was…
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Whiskey & Water restaurant review (Blue Ridge, Georgia)
187 Depot St, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 We went to Whiskey & Water eager to try their seafood and steaks, but the lunch menu sounded so good that we ordered the lunch specials! The space is tastefully decorated with original art, some regional art, and wood rustic decor, all very tastefully designed that make you…
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Rustic Cabin – new restaurant in Clarkesville (outstanding meal!) – Restaurant Review
515 Grant St, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523 Rustic Cabin is a new restaurant in Clarkesville that took over the large restaurant that was formerly a BBQ and Catfish restaurant. The space sat empty for a long time, so we were thrilled to see North Georgia had a new dining option. We dined there on a Tuesday…
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Betty’s Country Store in Helen, Georgia also has a Beer Garden!
The famous Betty’s Country Store 18 Yonah St, Helen, Georgia 30545 May 2026 Updated Review: Had visited Betty’s many times this year for the outdoor beer garden and the finest selection of beers in North Georgia. In May this year 2026, stayed for sandwiches, and report back that the Reuben is proper and excellent, and…
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Campfire Restaurant (Helen, Georgia) Review – Gather ‘Round for a Fine Meal
8160 S Main St Suite B-6B, Helen, Georgia 30545 (Right next to the Dollar General) Wager you have seen the billboard just outside of Cleveland on Helen Highway for Campfire. You can not miss it. Campfire is in the main section of town in the same mall as Dollar General. We went on a Sunday…
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The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway – C’mon Ride That Train!!!!
The train track and locomotive train right in the middle of Blue Ridge. You can not miss it!! Spent a charming, fun, festive weekend in Blue Ridge full of fine food, good drinks, lively friendly scenes, and the last day was spent on the Blue Ridge Scenic train, and it was one of our favorite…
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Boutier Winery (Danielsville, Georgia) – Wine Review
4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, Georgia 30633 We have had a flyer on our refrigerator for months from Boutier Winery, and I can not say where I picked it up, but we decided to visit the Sunday after Christmas. The crowd at the winery was very light as it was a holiday weekend, and…
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The Watering Hole Sports Bar and Restaurant Review (Sautee Nacoochee/Cleveland)
5012 Helen Hwy, Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia 30571 (On Helen Highway just out of Cleveland on the way to Helen) The Watering Hole is a new sports bar (arguably the largest sports bar in North Georgia, definitely in White County, Georgia), with an inviting scene, pool tables, attentive and knowledgeable bartenders, and fine wings and tacos…
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Public House (Dahlonega) Restaurant Review – “Now that’s a Reuben!”
Just outside of Dahlonega, 1108 N Grove St, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 What a fine brunch spot for a fine meal and bloody mary on a Sunday! We stopped in Public House in the Fall 2025 for brunch on a Sunday, and would return! While not crowded, we got the feel that they are livelier and…