You work 40 hours (or more) every week. You deserve a little rest and relaxation. Lucky for you, Gwinnett County has a wealth of opportunities for enjoying the good life. Whether it’s catching a concert at a local venue, date night at the movie theater, a round of golf with your buddies or stopping for a drink at your favorite pub, Gwinnett’s got it all!

As originally posted on Best of Gwinnett.

Best Golf Course
Few in the world are luckier than golf enthusiasts who live in or near Gwinnett County. There are limitless options for a full, relaxing day out on the green. Here’s which courses our readers thought were the best of the best: Atlanta Athletic Club, Bear’s Best, Chateau Elan, Sugarloaf Country Club and Summit Chase Country Club.

Best Happy Hour
If you’re after a cocktail following a hard day’s work, you can gather with friends at one of the many bars, taverns and restaurants that are known by our readers for hosting the best happy hour. They are 37 Main, Marlow’s Tavern, Pure Taqueria Downtown Duluth, Gwinnett Chamber Business After Hours and Wild Bill’s.

Best Sports Bar
Once you’ve found the perfect place to watch sports while enjoying a beer or cocktail in moderation, you’re all set for countless football, baseball and basketball games to come. Gwinnett Magazine voters felt that Arena Tavern, Friends American Grill, McCray’s, Taco Mac and Wild Wing Café all fit the bill.

Best Concert Venue
There you are, listening to the best band ever. They finish their set, and they even come out for an encore. An explosion of applause. Nothing can come close to the perfect venue. Our readers think 37 Main, Suwanee Town Center, Eddie Owen Presents at the Red Clay Theatre, Gwinnett Arena and Wild Bill’s are excellent spots to see your favorite musicians.

Best Local Entertainer
There is no shortage of local talent here in Gwinnett County. Here are the best of the best, according to our musically discerning readers: The Way and Means, Caroline Aiken, Kurt Scobie, Levi Lowrey and Adron.

Best Movie Theater
You got your popcorn, candy and an ice-cold Coca-Cola. The auditorium goes dark, and you’re transported magically. These theaters do it best, voters said: AMC, Great Escapes, Movie Tavern, Regal and Studio Grill.

Best Golf Course

Atlanta Athletic Club
Johns Creek: 770-448-2166

Bear’s Best
Suwanee: 678-714-2582

Chateau Elan
Braselton: 678-425-6050

Sugarloaf Country Club
Duluth: 770-418-1113

Summit Chase Country Club
Snellville: 770-979-9000

Best Happy Hour

37 Main
Buford: 678-288-2030

Marlow’s Tavern
Duluth: 770-622-2033

Pure Taqueria Downtown Duluth
Duluth: 770-609-2630

Gwinnett Chamber Business After Hours
www.gwinnettchamber.org

Wild Bill’s
Duluth: 678-473-1000

Best Sports Bar

Arena Tavern
Duluth: 770-623-4585

Friends American Grill – Multiple Locations
(Dacula and Suwanee)
678-407-2700 and 678-765-6477

McCray’s
Lawrenceville: 770-407-6754

Taco Mac – Multiple Locations
www.tacomac.com

Wild Wing Café – Multiple Locations
(Snellville and Suwanee)
678-822-9464 and 770-945-9090

Best Concert Venue

37 Main
Buford: 678-288-2030

Suwanee Town Center
Suwanee: 770-945-8996

Eddie Owen Presents at the Red Clay Theatre
Duluth: 404-478-2749

Gwinnett Arena
Duluth: 770-813-7500

Wild Bill’s
Duluth: 678-473-1000

Best Local Entertainer

The Way and Means
thewaysandmeans.bandcamp.com

Caroline Aiken
carolineaiken.com

Levi Lowrey
levilowrey.com

Kurt Scobie
kurtscobie.com

Adron
adronworld.com

Best Movie Theatre

AMC – Multiple Locations
www.amctheatres.com

Great Escape
Dacula: 678-482-0624

Movie Tavern
Suwanee: 678-730-6900

Regal – Multiple Locations
www.regmovies.com

Studio Grill
Duluth: 770-299-7100