Bar Bruno
1664 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA
Crema's Take
“Bar Bruno is a cozy neighborhood gem where expertly crafted cocktails and coffee share equal billing with authentic Italian dishes rooted in the owner's family recipes. The intimate, Euro-style atmosphere—complete with a welcoming bar, window-side couches, and thoughtful bartenders—makes it equally perfect for a solo coffee moment, a date night, or a relaxed family gathering with mocktails for the kids. It's the kind of place where attention to detail extends from the drinks to the food, creating an experience that feels both sophisticated and genuinely warm.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The best little spot. The drinks are delicious and so is the food! Easy to stop with your older children as they have mocktails for them to enjoy. The food is delicious!
Fantastic cocktails! The baked ziti al Cecil was fantastic, tapas style in size but exquisite taste. They concoct the drinks professionally and are quite unique. Great little spot for a “mommy & daddy” date night spot.
Bar Bruno is a gem. My husband and I stop here often for coffee and it’s often a date night spot for us. The bar is cozy, the bartenders are so sweet and attentive, and the drinks and food are phenomenal.
Passed an enjoyable Sunday evening wining and dining at Bar Bruno! Counter service, and the few patio tables and the cozy windowside couches are the best seating. We ended up at the bar, with euro-style hands-off service and a relaxed vibe. The olives, arancini, and artichoke were loved, but the burrata’s not worth the money. Adored the greco di tufo and primitivo. Will be back for amaro flights or an afternoon café corretto! Great little local spot.
We stopped here for lunch and had the most lovely authentic food. It felt like we were in a wine bar in Italy itself and the owner explained lots of the recipes are his great grandmothers. Amazing quality ingredients and we couldn’t get over the olives and tomato bread
Crema Reviews
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