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The National•Downtown

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The idea behind The National is simple: to provide a neighborhood gathering spot reminiscent of the cafés and bars we’ve enjoyed on travels near and far. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired food, wine and craft cocktails served for lunch & dinner by a staff that values hospitality and delight. While our menu points to culinary traditions from abroad, we support our local farmers and our dishes reflect the changing seasons in Northeast Georgia. Opened in 2007, you'll find us in downtown Athens inside the renovated historic Recap Plant building alongside Ciné, our local arthouse cinema.

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    The idea behind The National is simple: to provide a neighborhood gathering spot reminiscent of the cafés and bars we’ve enjoyed on travels near and far. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired food, wine and craft cocktails served for lunch & dinner by a staff that values hospitality and delight. While our menu points to culinary traditions from abroad, we support our local farmers and our dishes reflect the changing seasons in Northeast Georgia. Opened in 2007, you'll find us in downtown Athens inside the renovated historic Recap Plant building alongside Ciné, our local arthouse cinema.

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    Patio

    The idea behind The National is simple: to provide a neighborhood gathering spot reminiscent of the cafés and bars we’ve enjoyed on travels near and far. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired food, wine and craft cocktails served for lunch & dinner by a staff that values hospitality and delight. While our menu points to culinary traditions from abroad, we support our local farmers and our dishes reflect the changing seasons in Northeast Georgia. Opened in 2007, you'll find us in downtown Athens inside the renovated historic Recap Plant building alongside Ciné, our local arthouse cinema.

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    Dining Room

    The idea behind The National is simple: to provide a neighborhood gathering spot reminiscent of the cafés and bars we’ve enjoyed on travels near and far. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired food, wine and craft cocktails served for lunch & dinner by a staff that values hospitality and delight. While our menu points to culinary traditions from abroad, we support our local farmers and our dishes reflect the changing seasons in Northeast Georgia. Opened in 2007, you'll find us in downtown Athens inside the renovated historic Recap Plant building alongside Ciné, our local arthouse cinema.

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