A beloved hamburger joint and bar, Allen’s Hamburger’s in Athens, GA, closed its doors on New Year’s Day in 2004 after 48 years! A hangout for generations of Athens’ natives and UGA students, the dive provided a showcase for local musicians, including the B-52’s who wrote about “going down to Allen’s for a 25 cent beer…” in their song “Deadbeat Club”. The original Allen’s Hamburgers as seen above was torn down after it closed. The Athens’ institution was recently reopened in a new location by two former UGA grads. 

This beachfront watering hole closed its doors in December 2007 after serving burgers and beer to locals and beach bums for 30 years. Bert’s was opened, originally as a pharmacy, in the 1930’s, hence the slogan painted on the side of the bar, “If it hurts, go to Bert’s”. Opening as a bar and grill featuring live music in 1977, Bert’s quickly became a landmark on the island. Local patrons said it felt like a death in the family when Bert’s doors finally closed for good.