Dawsonville Pool Room

Dawsonville Pool Room The Official page of the Dawsonville Pool Room. Home of the Bully Burger. It has long been the unofficial auto racing headquarters.
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Made famous by owner Gordon Pirkle, the pool room offers a family atmosphere and is filled with an interesting collection of history and memorabilia on Bill Elliott's NASCAR career and early moonshine runners. The menu includes the famous made-from-scratch Bully Burgers and fresh cut fries and they are open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Dawsonville Pool room is legendary for its auto

racing theme, memorabilia, and burgers. The Pool Room is covered with racing memorabilia from Bill Elliott’s illustrious NASCAR career, and also features artifacts from the early days of auto racing, which originated with the North Georgia moonshine runners. The Pool Room has operated for many years on the town square in Dawsonville. It was made famous by Bill Elliott and owner Gordon Pirkle, a walking encyclopedia of unofficial racing and NASCAR history

Dawsonville is recognized as the unofficial birthplace of NASCAR, and the Dawsonville Pool Room is “ground zero” for auto racing. It is a must-see for racing fans and history buffs. The casual, fun atmosphere is very comfortable, and the “Bully Burgers”, sweet tea, and hand-cut fries are legendary. -wr

"While on vacation in the Ga mountains, we took a side trip to the Dawsonville GA racing Hall of Fame (Excellent!) and then to the famous "Dawsonville Pool Room". We had the great pleasure to meet Mr. Gordon Pirkle, the colorful propritor. But the real highlight of the visit was the hamburger, The Bully Burger. Simple, balanced, an old fashioned work of art. Well worth the trip just for the burger. This is definately one of the best burgers I have ever had!! Don't miss the Pool Room for it's racing history and one great burger." - Chef Dave Del Rio

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08/11/2026
07/28/2026

Today, when people think of Dawsonville, they think of racing.

The Georgia Racing Hall of Fame.
Bill Elliott.
Chase Elliott.
The famous Dawsonville Pool Room siren.
The title “Birthplace of Stock Car Racing.”

But long before NASCAR existed, Dawsonville was known for something very different…

Moonshine.

During the early 1900s—and especially through Prohibition from 1920 to 1933—the mountains of North Georgia became one of America’s largest moonshine-producing regions. Hidden stills were scattered throughout the forests of Dawson County, where families made whiskey deep in the mountains.

Getting caught meant losing everything.

So moonshiners needed fast, reliable cars that looked ordinary on the outside but were heavily modified underneath. They upgraded engines, strengthened suspensions, and became expert drivers capable of flying down narrow mountain roads while outrunning federal revenuers.

Those late-night runs became an unofficial proving ground.

The best drivers earned reputations throughout the mountains—not because they won trophies, but because they could deliver their load and make it home.

As Prohibition came to an end, many of those same drivers began racing each other on dirt tracks across the South.

What started as friendly competitions between moonshine runners eventually helped create organized stock car racing.

That tradition led to the founding of NASCAR in 1948.

Dawsonville would go on to produce some of the sport’s biggest names, including Hall of Famer Bill Elliott, 1988 NASCAR Cup Champion, and later Chase Elliott, who carried the family legacy all the way to a NASCAR Cup Series championship.

Today, thousands of racing fans visit Dawsonville every year to experience the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, celebrate the sport’s roots, and hear the famous Pool Room siren after every Elliott victory.

It’s a reminder that the winding roads through these mountains didn’t just carry moonshine…

They helped shape American motorsports.

We’re proud to call Dawsonville home and even prouder to celebrate the history that makes North Georgia unlike anywhere else.

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07/16/2026

UPDATE!!!! Our phones are now working. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you Kinetic for your fast service.

07/16/2026

Sorry for the inconvenience but our phones are currently out.

Come see your girls today! Enjoy a Bully Burger and a cold sweet tea.
07/12/2026

Come see your girls today! Enjoy a Bully Burger and a cold sweet tea.

07/06/2026
Happy 250th birthday, America! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸We will be closed today, July 4th, to celebrate!
07/04/2026

Happy 250th birthday, America! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

We will be closed today, July 4th, to celebrate!

UPDATE: The pacemaker implant was successful. Gordon is doing well and resting now. Thanks for all the love and support!...
06/17/2026

UPDATE: The pacemaker implant was successful. Gordon is doing well and resting now.

Thanks for all the love and support!!!

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We ask again for everyone to please say a prayer for Gordon Pirkle.

He has been battling a severe infection following his recent procedure to remove a kidney stone. While he was in the hospital this past week, doctors noticed that his heart is having trouble staying in rhythm. His heart rate has been very low, which is causing him to feel weak.

To help fix this, they will be placing a pacemaker today at noon. Please pray that the procedure goes smoothly and that this pacemaker helps him get back to his normal, active self soon!

Thank you all so much for your continued prayers and support.

Address

Dawsonville, GA
30534

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 3pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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+17062652792

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