Clarke's Standard

Clarke's Standard, now operating as Clarke's Collective, sits at 225 N Lumpkin Street in downtown Athens, GA, right next door to the Georgia Theatre. Founded in 2016 by Corey Ripley, the bar has become a go to gathering spot in the heart of the nightlife district. The venue features one of the longest bars in Athens, a back bar, a covered patio with outdoor seating, two full service bars, and four plus televisions for game days. Multiple local craft beers are on draft at all times, and the signature move is keeping Creature Comforts beers permanently priced at $3. That pricing is a deliberate show of support for their neighbor brewery, and it has made "Home of the $3 Creature Comforts" a recognizable tagline around town. Weekly live entertainment features local performers and bands, and the space accommodates private bookings, public tabs, and offsite catering events. With a 4.2 star rating across more than 125 reviews, the bar draws a mixed crowd of regulars, downtown visitors, and concertgoers popping in before or after a show at the Georgia Theatre. The downtown Lumpkin Street location makes it one of the easiest bars to find in Athens, and the $3 Creature Comforts keep people coming back.