Auburn’s downtown dining corridor packs a lot into a few blocks. Within nine minutes of Atlas at Richland Road, residents can get to a craft bourbon bar, a farm-to-table restaurant sourcing from local farms, a late-night pizza counter, and some of the most consistent bar options in a college town this size.

Atlas, at 1550 Richland Road, is 2.2 miles from downtown Auburn’s restaurant and bar corridor, which runs along College Street, Magnolia Avenue, and Glenn Avenue near Auburn University’s campus.

What Restaurants Are Within Driving Distance of Atlas at Richland Road?

Marco’s Pizza, Guthrie’s, Subway, Milo’s Hamburgers, Taco Bell, Amsterdam Café, Tacorita, The Hound, Acre, Little Italy Pizzeria, and Hamilton’s on Magnolia are among the restaurants near Atlas at Richland Road along Shug Jordan Parkway and in downtown Auburn.

Marco’s Pizza – 1673 Shug Jordan Pkwy. #6, 1.3 miles, two-minute drive – pizza delivery and carry-out with subs and chicken options; a reliable late-night order from the Shug Jordan strip
Guthrie’s – 1673 Shug Jordan Pkwy. Suite A, 1.3 miles, two-minute drive – Auburn-based chicken tender chain with a large following; cash only, no frills, counter service
Subway – 1791 Shug Jordan Pkwy., 1.4 miles, two-minute drive – made-to-order sandwiches and wraps with extended hours; a quick lunch or dinner option along the Shug Jordan corridor
Milo’s Hamburgers – 1850 Shug Jordan Pkwy. #107, 1.5 miles, three-minute drive – Auburn-region fast food chain known for made-to-order burgers and signature seasoned fries; a quick stop on Shug Jordan Pkwy
Taco Bell – 1365 N. Donahue Dr., 1.5 miles, four-minute drive – fast food with extended late-night hours; a consistent option after bars close
Amsterdam Café – 1850 Shug Jordan Pkwy., 1.6 miles, three-minute drive – Southern and globally influenced menu covering pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, Korean short rib, and Gulf shrimp; a longtime Auburn dining staple
Tacorita – 155 N. College St., 2.2 miles, eight-minute drive – taco-focused restaurant with creative fillings including Korean, buffalo chicken, and Nashville hot chicken options, plus Cuban sandwiches
The Hound – 124 Tichenor Ave., 2.2 miles, eight-minute drive – family-owned American and Southern restaurant with 28 rotating craft beers on tap and top-shelf bourbon; known for reimagined comfort food in a hunter’s lodge setting; open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday
Acre – 210 E. Glenn Ave., 2.3 miles, nine-minute drive – farm-to-table Southern restaurant with locally sourced ingredients; open for lunch Wednesday through Saturday, dinner Monday through Saturday, and Sunday brunch
Little Italy Pizzeria – 129 E. Magnolia Ave., 2.3 miles, nine-minute drive – pizza by the slice, a late-night downtown fixture before and after bars
Hamilton’s on Magnolia – 174 E. Magnolia Ave., 2.4 miles, nine-minute drive – long-running downtown dining room with a contemporary American menu; a consistent choice for lunch, dinner, and special occasions

Marco’s Pizza and Guthrie’s share the 1673 Shug Jordan Pkwy address at 1.3 miles, putting pizza carry-out and counter-service chicken tenders at the same short drive from Atlas. Subway at 1791 Shug Jordan adds a sandwich option one block up at 1.4 miles. Milo’s Hamburgers and Amsterdam Café sit at the 1850 Shug Jordan address, with Milo’s covering fast-casual burgers and Amsterdam offering a full Southern and globally influenced dinner menu. Taco Bell on N. Donahue Dr. handles late-night hours for residents wrapping up the evening.

Tacorita and The Hound are the first downtown stops, both at 2.2 miles, covering weeknight dinners and bar-adjacent stops. The Hound’s craft beer and bourbon program makes it a natural pre- or post-bar destination. Acre on East Glenn Avenue anchors the higher end of downtown dining with a farm-to-table menu and a schedule that includes Sunday brunch. Hamilton’s on Magnolia and Little Italy Pizzeria close out the list on East Magnolia Avenue, with Hamilton’s handling sit-down occasions and Little Italy covering late-night pizza by the slice.

Are There Grocery Stores Near Atlas at Richland Road?

Walmart Neighborhood Market, Publix, and Kroger are all accessible from Atlas at Richland Road by car, with Walmart the closest at 1.4 miles.

Walmart Neighborhood Market – 1810 Shug Jordan Pkwy., 1.4 miles, four-minute drive – full-service grocery with produce, deli, and household essentials; the closest grocery option to Atlas on Shug Jordan Pkwy
Publix Super Market at the Shops on Gay Street – 138 S. Gay St., 2.5 miles, nine-minute drive – full-service grocery with bakery, deli, and pharmacy; located at the edge of downtown adjacent to Toomer’s Corner
Kroger – 300 N. Dean Rd., 3.2 miles, 12-minute drive – full-service grocery at the corner of N. Dean Road and Harper Avenue at Corner Village

Walmart Neighborhood Market on Shug Jordan Pkwy is the closest grocery run from Atlas, covering produce, deli, and household staples without heading downtown. Publix on South Gay Street sits at the edge of downtown adjacent to Toomer’s Corner, making it a natural stop on the way back from campus. Kroger at Corner Village on North Dean Road is the farthest of the three but serves residents approaching from the north end of Auburn.

What Bars and Nightlife Are Near Atlas at Richland Road?

SkyBar Café, The Avondale Bar & Tap Room, and 17-16 Bar are among the primary bars in downtown Auburn accessible from Atlas at Richland Road.

Downtown Auburn bars near Atlas at Richland Road:

SkyBar Café – 136 W. Magnolia Ave., 2.2 miles, eight-minute drive or 15-minute bike ride – one of Auburn’s largest college bars, with live DJs, daily drink specials, open Tuesday through Saturday from 7 p.m.
The Avondale Bar & Tap Room – 106A N. College St., 2.3 miles, eight-minute drive – seasonal craft cocktail and craft beer bar above Toomer’s Corner, entered via a staircase above The Auburn Popcorn Company; a lower-key alternative to Auburn’s high-volume bars, with a rotating cocktail menu and window views of the corner
17-16 Bar – 156 E. Magnolia Ave., 2.4 miles, nine-minute drive – college bar with pool tables, outdoor seating, bingo nights, and weekly drink specials; named for Auburn’s 17-16 win over Alabama in 1972

SkyBar Café is the closest downtown bar to Atlas at Richland Road at 2.2 miles, drawing AU visitors with a multi-room layout and DJ-driven nights Tuesday through Saturday. The Avondale Bar & Tap Room operates above Toomer’s Corner and offers a formal but relaxed atmosphere that differs considerably from Auburn’s larger college bars.

17-16 Bar covers pool tables, an outdoor patio, and weekly bingo nights, drawing a consistent crowd through the week. All three fall within the same downtown footprint, so an evening can move between them without backtracking.

How Far Is Auburn’s Fraternity Row from Atlas at Richland Road?

Auburn’s IFC fraternity housing sits across two locations. Old Row along West Magnolia Avenue is 1.8 miles from Atlas at Richland Road, a five-minute drive. New Row along Lem Morrison Drive on the southwest edge of campus is 1.9 miles, a four-minute drive.

Old Row runs along the north edge of Auburn University’s campus and houses the majority of IFC chapters, with houses owned and maintained by local alumni organizations and national fraternity corporations. New Row along Lem Morrison Drive covers the southwest end of campus and houses additional IFC chapters under the same governing council. Chapter social events, Greek Week, and Homecoming draw guests across both corridors throughout the semester.

How Far Is Auburn’s Sorority Village from Atlas at Richland Road?

Auburn’s Panhellenic Sorority Village is 1.9 miles from Atlas at Richland Road, a four-minute drive.

Auburn University’s 18 Panhellenic chapters are housed in the Sorority Village in Magnolia, Leischuck, and Oak Halls beside Neville Arena on the west side of campus. The university owns and operates the residential halls, with each chapter occupying dedicated chapter rooms used for programming, recruitment, and chapter meetings throughout the year. Bid Day, formal recruitment, and chapter events occur throughout the semester in the Village.

Best Restaurants and Nightlife Near Auburn University

Residents at Atlas at Richland Road reach downtown Auburn’s restaurant and bar corridor in nine minutes by car, putting the full range of dining from Tacorita and The Hound to Acre’s farm-to-table menu within the same evening’s reach. Publix on South Gay Street and Kroger on North Dean Road cover grocery runs in opposite directions from Richland Road, neither requiring more than a 12-minute drive. If you’re looking for apartments near Auburn University with easy access to restaurants, bars, and nightlife, Atlas at Richland Road is the place for you.