Nightlife in Thomasville

If 4th Quarter Bar & Grill's big-screen TVs and walls teeming with sports memorabilia don’t prompt cheers from game-day fans, the expansive menu—awash in burgers, sandwiches, and hearty steaks—ought to rouse at least a few salutes. Jerseys from acclaimed players gaze down upon the kitchen's savory creations, which fill mornings with pancakes and egg dishes while whiling away the evening hours with chicken-fried steaks and eight flavors of wings. At the bar, drink slingers deliver frothy pours of more than 60 beers, forging braver hands for dart competitions and more heartfelt sing-alongs with the Internet jukebox. On Tuesdays, trivia buffs go head to head answering questions about current events, historic facts, and pop-culture knowledge, creating a more satisfying blend of comestibles and intellect than Galileo's invention of sliced bread.

Midtown Pass appeases all those ravenous for music and tasty pub fare with regular live acts and a menu of flavorful wings, cheesy pizzas, and mouthwatering appetizer platters. As guests sup on feasts of tender chicken breast and pulled pork sliders served until 2 a.m., entertainers mount the stage to regale audiences with live music from cover bands, fist-pumping DJ tracks, and meticulously researched Renaissance-era commedia dell'arte. Midtown Pass supports the community by donating a portion of sales to charity and enshrining the work of local artists and photographers on the walls.

Geo's Pool and Pub blends the friendly competitiveness of a neighborhood pool hall with the good-natured revelry of an inviting bar. Ample elbowroom and the pleasing glow of overhanging lanterns ensconce felt-covered tables. These leisure surfaces welcome pool players to show off their skill at cutthroat and eight ball or to argue over the difference between billiards and flaming billiards. Warm weather invites crowds outside to sip frosty brews and tear into hearty burgers on the open-air deck, and regular live music and karaoke lends a raucous soundtrack to parties and nights out.

As its name suggests, Poor Paul’s Pourhouse provides patrons exclusively with pourables including beer, cocktails, and shots. The bar features a number of freebies such as dartboards with steel-tip darts, four pool tables, and Thursday-night trivia. On Sundays and Mondays, the staff complements drinks with slices of free Gumby’s pizza. The interior features classic, unpretentious wood accents that suggest a recreational haven more than a stuffy boardroom. High-backed wood booths broadcast their coziness and ability to promote posture better than a drill sergeant teaching first graders to the drinkers reveling under understated track lighting. Owner Jim Smith has been preserving this familiar bar atmosphere since taking it over in 1976.