Try this unique restaurant + bar on the river to experience a hidden gem

Tie up your boat or drive your car for a unique dinning experience at Lucy’s BARge in Athens. (Audrey Johnson / Hville Blast)

Looking for a new restaurant where you can enjoy dinner and drinks on the river? Try Lucy’s BARge in Athens, Alabama!

At this unique dining experience, you can enjoy live music, play a game of corn hole on the water and sip from their expansive drink menu.

Where is Lucy’s BARge?

A boat on Wheeler Lake drives by Lucy’s BARge. (Audrey Johnson / Hville Blast)

Lucy’s BARge is located at Lucy’s Branch Marina in Athens, Alabama, and nestled on Wheeler Lake. Diners can dock their boat or jet ski in the restaurant’s slips for visitors, and it’s also accessible by car.

Events + activities

A mother holds her son’s hand while walking on the barge to play a game of corn hole. (Audrey Johnson / Hville Blast)

Lucy’s BARge hosts a variety of events including bingo on Thursdays at 6PM. The restaurant features live music on Fridays and Saturdays, and offers an open air worship service on Sunday mornings at 9AM.

Hours + info

Boaters dock at the slips reserved for patrons of Lucy’s BARge. (Audrey Johnson / Hville Blast)

Hours: Wednesday 4PM to 8PM, Thursday 4PM to 9PM, Friday and Saturday 12PM to 12AM, Sunday 12PM to 8PM.*
Location: Lucy’s Branch Marina in Athens, AL
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*Lucy’s BARge will be open from 12PM to 9PM on July 3 and July 4.

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