Bear Hug Honey Company

Bear Hug Honey Company at 193 East Clayton Street in downtown Athens, GA is self described as "the sweetest little shop in Athens." The specialty retail store offers pure raw honey and infused varieties including vanilla bean, spicy, and lavender, all sourced from artisan beekeepers both locally in Georgia and internationally. Beyond honey, the shop carries an impressive range of products: beeswax candles, pottery, kitchen items, skincare including body care, hand care, and lip care products, clothing for men, women, and kids, hats, jewelry, stickers, magnets, books, and curated gift sets for him and her. The shop reminds customers that honeybees visit 2 million flowers to produce just one pound of honey, grounding the retail experience in an appreciation for the craft behind every jar. Local Georgia Honey is a consistent best seller. With a 4.8 star rating and 66 reviews, customers are drawn to the unique concept and the quality of the products. The E Clayton Street location puts the shop in the center of downtown Athens shopping, surrounded by restaurants and boutiques. For anyone in Athens, GA looking for a unique gift, a jar of local honey, or natural skincare products made from the hive, Bear Hug Honey Company is the kind of specialty shop that makes downtown Athens worth exploring.