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Stephen's

Cocktails & Cuisine · Athens, Ohio

Where Every Night Matters

Stephen's was built on a single belief: that a great night out should feel effortless. The right glass. The right light. A bartender who knows your order by the third visit.

We opened on a cold November evening in 2016, and that first winter shaped who we became. Intimate, warm, deliberate. A place for dates and long conversations, for celebrating quietly and for lingering just a little longer than you planned.

Our cocktail program draws from classic technique and seasonal craft. The kitchen keeps it small — shareable plates designed to complement your drink, not compete with it.

"The best bar in Athens is the one that doesn't try to be a bar."
— Athens Messenger, Best of Athens 2023
2016
Founded
42
Seats
6
Bartenders
01
The Athenian
Bourbon, honey shrub, lemon, black walnut bitters, smoked oak chip
$13
02
Midnight Paper
Mezcal, Aperol, fresh grapefruit, cardamom, activated charcoal rim
$14
03
Winter Garden
Gin, cucumber, elderflower, lime, tonic, fresh dill
$12
04
Velvet Hours
Rye whiskey, amaro, blackberry reduction, orange peel, egg white
$14
05
Hocking Gold
Bourbon, local apple cider, cinnamon, lemon, sparkling wine float
$13
06
The Old College
Aged rum, cold brew, coconut cream, cacao, mole bitters
$12

The Kitchen

Shareable, seasonal, and designed to accompany a good drink. We keep the menu tight so everything is done right.

To Start
Charcuterie & Cheese Board $18
Seasonal cured meats, local cheeses, house pickles, honeycomb
Smoked Brie $13
Warm smoked brie, fig jam, walnuts, grilled sourdough
Crispy Artichoke Hearts $10
Fried artichoke, lemon aioli, capers, smoked paprika
Roasted Bone Marrow $14
Bone marrow, chimichurri, sea salt, toasted baguette
Small Plates
Wagyu Beef Sliders $16
Two sliders, caramelized onion, aged gruyère, house sauce
Duck Confit Flatbread $17
Pulled duck, cherry mostarda, gorgonzola, arugula
Ohio Shrimp & Grits $15
Gulf shrimp, stone-ground grits, andouille, crème fraîche
Truffle Fries $9
Kennebec fries, black truffle oil, parmesan, herbs

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday5:00 PM – Close
Wednesday5:00 PM – Close
Thursday5:00 PM – Close
Friday4:00 PM – Close
Saturday4:00 PM – Close
Sunday5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
"Close" varies by the evening. Kitchen closes at midnight on weekends, 10:30 on weeknights. Last call is typically around 1:30 AM. We recommend reservations Thursday through Saturday.

Find Us

8 N. Court St.
Athens, Ohio 45701
  • (740) 594-7222
  • reservations@stephensar.com
  • Street level, Court Street entrance
  • Free parking in Union Garage after 6PM
8 N. Court St.
Athens, Ohio
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Reservations

Recommended Thursday – Saturday. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Call or email ahead for parties of 5+.