Dining and Nightlife Near The Redland Apartments

Tucked along Riverbend Parkway in southeast Athens, The Redland Apartments offer a quieter setting close to the University of Georgia campus. While it’s not right in the middle of the action, a short drive or bike ride connects residents to nearby staples like China 1 on South Milledge Avenue and Butt Hutt BBQ on Macon Highway, both within a couple of miles. For evenings and weekends, many residents head toward the Five Points area on South Lumpkin Street, about 3.2 miles away, where some of the closest bar options bring a bit more energy.

What Restaurants Are Within Reach of The Redland Apartments?

China 1, Butt Hutt BBQ, George’s Lowcountry Table, and Blind Pig Tavern are among the closest restaurant options for residents of The Redland Apartments, ranging from 2.0 to 3.5 miles from the property.

Restaurants within reach of The Redland Apartments include:

• China 1: 2026 S. Milledge Ave., 2.0 miles, 7-minute drive, 14-minute bike ride: Chinese takeout and dine-in with an extensive menu of lo mein, fried rice, General Tso’s, sesame chicken, and combination plates; closed Mondays
• Butt Hutt BBQ: 480 Macon Hwy., 2.1 miles, 6-minute drive, 14-minute bike ride: family-owned BBQ counter and casual dining room with pulled pork, ribs, Brunswick stew, and combo plates; live music on weekends; open until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
• George’s Lowcountry Table: 420 Macon Hwy., 2.1 miles, six-minute drive, 14-minute bike ride: full-service Cajun and Lowcountry seafood with shrimp and grits, oysters, crawfish, and a private dining room; dinner service Tuesday through Sunday; brunch also available Sundays
• Blind Pig Tavern: 312 E. Washington St., 3.5 miles, 14-minute drive: downtown bar and grill with wings, burgers, specialty sandwiches, and a full bar; open seven days

China 1 on South Milledge Avenue is the closest option to The Redland and offers delivery in addition to takeout and dine-in. Butt Hutt BBQ on Macon Highway runs casual dining with table service and outdoor seating, with the kitchen open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

George’s Lowcountry Table, also on Macon Highway, carries the sit-down seafood option on that stretch, with a menu built around oysters, crawfish, and shrimp and grits. Blind Pig Tavern downtown covers late-night bar food, with wings, burgers, and bar seating available across the week.

Are There Grocery and Convenience Stores Near The Redland Apartments?

Yes, a Shell station at 100 Macon Hwy. is 1.9 miles from The Redland Apartments, a 6-minute drive. For a specialty grocery store, Earth Fare, at 1689 S Lumpkin St., is 3.2 miles away, a 10-minute drive.

What Bars Are Within Reach of The Redland Apartments?

The Local 706, The Royal Peasant, and FIVE Athens are within a 3.2- to 3.8-mile drive of The Redland Apartments, concentrated in the Five Points neighborhood on South Lumpkin Street and the downtown area on North Hull Street.

Bars within reach of The Redland Apartments:

• The Local 706: 1676 S. Lumpkin St., 3.2 miles, 10-minute drive, 20-minute bike ride: neighborhood sports bar in Five Points serving elevated pub fare, flatbreads, burgers, and salads; open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday
• The Royal Peasant: 1675 S. Lumpkin St., 3.2 miles, 10-minute drive, 20-minute bike ride: English pub in Five Points with a menu of fish and chips, curries, and lamb dishes alongside a full bar; covered front patio on Lumpkin Street; open seven days
• FIVE Athens: 269 N. Hull St., Suite 100, 3.8 miles, 16-minute drive: downtown bar and restaurant with a focused menu of five dinner options, full bar, and happy hour Tuesday through Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m.; brunch Saturday and Sunday

The Local 706 operates as a sports bar with a full food menu, making it suited for weeknight dinners as well as weekend evenings. The Royal Peasant next door covers the same block with a different format: a British pub with a covered patio, fish and chips, curry dishes, and a draft and cocktail bar.

For a quieter format, FIVE Athens on North Hull Street provides a limited dinner menu and happy hour pricing at the bar on weekdays. All three require a drive or bike ride from Riverbend Parkway.

Dining and Nightlife Near UGA at The Redland Apartments

Residents at The Redland Apartments reach dining and bar options via Macon Highway and a short drive into the Five Points area on South Lumpkin Street. The Macon Highway stretch puts Chinese takeout and BBQ within two miles of the property, with George’s Lowcountry Table adding a full-service seafood option on the same road. Bar nights on South Lumpkin Street put The Local 706 and The Royal Peasant within 3.2 miles, and FIVE Athens in downtown adds a third option 3.8 miles out.