The Expat

The Expat An Italian - inspired Bistro & Cocktail bar in Athens' Five Points neighborhood, housed in a 1930s home.

Short Rib Ragu Tagliatelle is our love language. On special for this romantic weekend.
02/12/2026

Short Rib Ragu Tagliatelle is our love language. On special for this romantic weekend.

WE ARE OPEN at 5pm! Every Saturday can be a Spritz Saturday…even on a snow day☃️We have a plan in place for our team to ...
01/31/2026

WE ARE OPEN at 5pm! Every Saturday can be a Spritz Saturday…even on a snow day☃️We have a plan in place for our team to be safe, so we’re open regular hours for now to keep the neighborhood fed.

We are closed for dinner service tonight, Saturday 01/24. Stay safe and warm, Athens!
01/24/2026

We are closed for dinner service tonight, Saturday 01/24. Stay safe and warm, Athens!

We hope you are having a wonderful holiday week! We will be back to making merry on Friday 🎄
12/24/2025

We hope you are having a wonderful holiday week! We will be back to making merry on Friday 🎄

We are closed this evening (12/11) to host a private event. We will back open tomorrow for all your festive graduation t...
12/11/2025

We are closed this evening (12/11) to host a private event. We will back open tomorrow for all your festive graduation treats 🍹 🎄

11/25/2025

Our elves are working fast and furious to get our space ready to welcome you on Friday! A reminder The Expat is closed Tuesday 11/25-Thursday 11/27, and will reopen Friday with ALL the holiday cheer. See you soon.

Meet us under the mistletoe… starts Friday, November 28th! But don’t delay in making a reservation, dates are filling u...
11/10/2025

Meet us under the mistletoe… starts Friday, November 28th! But don’t delay in making a reservation, dates are filling up fast!

10/20/2025

Your favorite holiday cocktail tradition is coming back to Athens 🎄 Stay tuned for opening November 28th, and make your reservations now via link in bio!
🎁 PLEASE NOTE: a reservation for Expat during Miracle Bar is a reservation for Miracle Bar. Dinner service is still available, but will be served in the most holiday festive of environments 🎅🏻

Get your pasta fix before the game. 🐾 Reservations are open for the early window now, just head to link in bio.
09/25/2025

Get your pasta fix before the game. 🐾
Reservations are open for the early window now, just head to link in bio.

Tomorrow!! Lunchtime cocktails before the game just hit different. Join us for special lunch hours on Saturday 09/06 fro...
09/05/2025

Tomorrow!! Lunchtime cocktails before the game just hit different. Join us for special lunch hours on Saturday 09/06 from 11-2pm to get your pasta fix! Our bar manager Romie is rolling out some special cocktails featuring Hunker spirits :
Hunker Smash: A Cinnamon apple bourbon smash ( modeled by Trent!)
Glory Glory Martini: A Pomegranate Elderflower Vodka Martini
Hunker Spirits donate directly back to UGA athletics, so it’s a win-win for Saturday in Athens 🐾

🚨 THIS SATURDAY: We’re opening for lunch 11-2pm this Saturday 09/06 so you can get your pasta fix before the game!It wil...
09/03/2025

🚨 THIS SATURDAY: We’re opening for lunch 11-2pm this Saturday 09/06 so you can get your pasta fix before the game!
It will be our regular menu, and yes, we will be open for dinner service at 5pm as usual. Make your reservations now via link in bio!

Rainy days require comfort food. Our Creste di Gallo pasta with mushrooms, pistachio cream, and pecorino never disappoin...
08/05/2025

Rainy days require comfort food. Our Creste di Gallo pasta with mushrooms, pistachio cream, and pecorino never disappoints.

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1680 S. Lumpkin Street
Athens, GA
30606

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm

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