Pulled up a few minutes before opening after a long bike ride and rough experience at a neighboring establishment down the road. Fully planned to wait it out. Sean popped out to say hey, and even though I said I was good to wait, he and Aaron took me in and cared for me anyway. Thanks 97 Estoria read more

Cool bar with tonsss of outdoor seating and umbrellas. Also dog friendly so that's nice! The line moves pretty quick and the chicken tenders were surprisingly delightful. The inside and bathrooms are what you'd expect of a dingy bar...a little sticky, a little musty and a little dirty. But honestly it's perfect. There is room inside if it does start raining but the outdoor space is definitely the star. Great for young groups. We visited with a group of 6 with a dog and we had to kind of stalk for a table but it worked out pretty quick on a late Saturday evening. They have a full bar with canned and bottled beers, liquor and prosecco. read more

Wonderful place to park for affordable drinks and bar bites. Food is quality for a dive bar. The vibes are just easy and communal. You may meet some cool people! The only thing to keep in mind is that it is a smoker-friendly establishment, so I would caution if you have children. Other than that solid place. read more

97 Estoria - The tickets of shame - Dive Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I like the service style for the outside bar and it's also pretty to look at. The tenders aren't mean but they aren't the kindest. If I return I'll try the food. Inside at what I assume is the main bar there is a a beautiful homey stage area. Hole in the wall for sure. Decent drinks read more

Was such a great place to hangout and have a cheap beer or cocktail with friends and catch up! read more

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Came here on New Year's Day to hang with friends after we walked in Oakland Cemetery. Picked this spot because it offered a good selection of veggie/ vegan food. For a "dive" bar, it is remarkably well run- I think that is the vibe though I understand it has a long history and as the neighborhood prospered, Estoria evolved without losing its character. People were seated outside, even on this cold day, and there was a steady stream of patrons while we were there - clearly a local favorite- and I can see why: seating is perfect for large groups with an abundance of long tables, a corner couch which could probably accommodate 8-10, and also smaller tables, bar spots for the solo patron. I had the portobello mushroom French dip sandwich which came with a generous portion of perfectly crunchy fries. I was so pleased that the chef was easy on the cheese, and the sandwich was not at all greasy - you never know when you order mushrooms with cheese at a bar. The mushrooms had all the meaty Unami flavor I wanted. My carnivorous friend tried it, and loved it.) The dipping sauce was very good, and not greasy. I wish that it was in a paper container like my sandwich- but that's my only suggestion for change. My husband had the special: a Good Luck veggie bowl with black eyed peas, collard greens and sweet potatoes with a cornbread muffin. Oh.My. God it was good. I didn't order it because it did not suit my mood for indulgence- was I wrong! The collards were literally the best collards I have ever had- they had a little zest & fire to them - just the lightest touch. I would eat any vegetable this chef prepared. I was pleased my husband allowed me to sample his bowl of deliciousness. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food - my friend who ordered grilled cheese moaned out loud when he bit into it. The food was fresh & quickly served, even though I could see there were a lot of orders hitting the kitchen simultaneously. The bartender served as a friendly and efficient waitress also. As vegetarians, my husband and I were chuffed to find this place- and it warmed the cockles of our cold little hearts that our friends took the time to pivot from their first choices (Six Feet Under and Apres Diem) which are decidedly veggie unfriendly. read more

One of the best burgers ever!! We really enjoyed the food and beer! We stopped by to check the art work down the road and we stopped by this place to check it out and it was good! read more

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We stopped for a drink while in the area to view the graffiti tunnel. Interesting place. Drink prices were reasonable. We didn't eat here so not sure about food quality. read more

Very LGBTQ friendly and has awesome tacos on Tuesday. Def worth a visit. Very LGBTQ friendly and has awesome tacos on Tuesday. Def worth a visit. read more

Came to Estoria for Vice Taco night - highly , highly recommend! Amazing tacos courtesy of Vice, good drinks, and great live music from a local band. It was very crowded so be prepared for long food/drink lines, however it was well worth the wait! read more

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I'm writing this review to set your expectations, not to encourage this establishment to change their ways. I've passed this place for five years & today thought I'd review their menu on my walk to the belt line. After determining this was counter service I ordered a cheeseburger from the menu from the bar. The bartender quickly recognized I was a newbie. It was served in a to-go box with no napkins or utensils & while it was deliciously prepared, this is not a restaurant. It's a dive that happens to have a food menu. The fries were seasoned to perfection. Perhaps if you are looking for a to-go experience , this would be best. Clearly a popular place, I just didn't get the memo on the experience. read more

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It's always a good time if you plan on visiting 97 Estoria! It's one of my favorite dive bars. It's located in a fun area right by Krog St tunnel which I highly suggest! All of the murals and art in the area are so cool! Estoria has some decent priced drinks plus super yummy food! I'm a vegetarian and they've definitely got a little something for everyone! This place gets super crowded sometimes but it's definitely worth it to stop by, even if it's just for 1 drink! read more

Dive Bars aren't supposed to have good food, but this bar didn't get that memo! Right in the heart of CabbageTown, across the street from the best graffiti in town, sits this little gem. Outdoor deck seating, plus seats inside - but we just sat at the bar. Ordered Chicken Nachos and Quesadillas with our drinks, and we were pleasantly surprised! The food was tasty - the strong pour drinks were great - and it was all priced fair. The walls are covered with graffiti, and it is several layers thick in the bathroom. Heck; they even had drink specials on Saturday! We loved it ALL!! read more

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Bartender was extremely rude when we tried to ask questions about the beer. Lots of people smoking reefer. Nasty.

Food A+ I got the Estoria fries with chicken no bacon food came out piping hot and ready. Price is A+z m. I'll pay for the quality of food. Service A+ atmosphere and vibe A. Definitely come bring a friend. It's a vibe read more

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We've always loved estoria. But today we were there and someone/their neighbor threw an M80 over the wall. I get it. We just had 4th of July but their security said there was nothing they could do and my son's ears are still ringing. So either they won't take care of their customers or they can't because of Atlanta city laws but this was atrocious. My sons still crying his ears are ringing also my and hour and half later. This is Not ok! read more

Amazing, fun, great vibes Very diverse in the sense you want a meal, to drink, or to study. Service is always great...Love coming here with my boyfriend. really cute! read more

This is an awesome night hangout. Like most restaurants, they've adapted to Covid. Tons of outdoor seating make this a great safe stop. I enjoyed my first hot toddy of the season here. It wasn't too strong but packed a good punch. They also revamped their menu. Didn't have time to grab a bite but I will most definitely return soon! #ashsaidit read more

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Good stuff nice place the bathrooms are always clean food is always good stuff no reservations read more

97 Estoria - Great bar great bartenders great stuff. Ariel is the best bartender around - Dive Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

came for drinks (well i didn't because i am sober), stayed for the surprise karaoke! i had been (not so subtly) hinting at my coworkers all trip that we should do karaoke and none of them were into it. but then my boss brought us to this trendy bar and lo and behold there was a karaoke night! it was such a fun scene and i braved my fear of getting up and signing and won over the crowd with a pretty okay rendition of Stacy's Mom! i even had two guys hop on stage and put a hat on me and be my back up dancer. i think i'm going to post the video ... is that embarrassing of me? maybe. but i was it to be eternally somewhere to immortalize this amazing night of overcoming my stage fright! do i sound good? absolutely not. am i having fun? yes yes yes ! also, i need it to be known that i kept crossing out my song selection over and over and changing it between three different songs (indecisive queen) to the point they skipped me because they thought i had just crossed it out (lol!) honorable mention that this is in an area called "cabbagetown" read more

97 Estoria - high life - Dive Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

stumbled upon this spot on a friday night walking on the beltline and I'm so happy we stopped by! The patio was spacious and full of wholesome groups catching up. The restaurant had music but was packed, the bar was easy access though. Tons of different people (I love people watching) and such an open and inviting atmosphere! read more

We came in a Sunday afternoon. The food was reasonably priced and fine but not amazing. I got a burrito. The burrito was okay had some shredded chicken but not too much flavor or spice. It did have a side of salsa with it. The tables are all outside with no table service or cleaning between people. Many people are here for drinks, not food. We ordered at the counter and we're told to come back 15 min or so later to pick up our food matching it with our receipt number. I think there were more tables inside but I didn't venture in that far. read more

A true dive. Good attentive service from the bartenders and a nice selection of sour beer albeit canned

Delicious bar food and an expansive multilevel porch to enjoy life and the sights. Saturday night on a warm afternoon is bliss.

97 Estoria isn't trying to be anything other than what it is; a divey, late-night, cheap watering hole! At least I remember the drinks being cheap with a good amount of variety. They are doing fabulously during the pandemic; you can order your drinks from a takeout window and then most people go outside where they have fire pits/ fire bath tubs to keep you warm. I think the inside is still open for the less COVID safe, but the bar is not and the people I've seen inside are always pretty spaced apart. They only let one person in at a time to use the bathroom and enforce masks. I gotta say I'm pretty impressed! I, unfortunately, must add that they had a bad roach problem when I came here once before; like several huge ones crawling up the walls and different places, soo I would not try the food unless they've gotten it under control. That was a couple years ago. read more

A very eclectic, hip dive bar with friendly people and great drinks! I've been a few times and I love the varied djs they have Tues.-Sun! They play a variety of music depending on the day. I've enjoyed both hip hop and Caribbean music on different nights. I've only had the pimento burger to eat here and it was delicious!! They also have a patio outside, which is a nice addition. Parking can get tricky, you more than likely will have to park on the street. Fun spot, good drinks, and great music every night except Mondays! read more

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Estoria is the sh*t, A steady dive bordering cabbage town/reynoldstown. Cheap drinks, consistent food, and no frills. Been going to this place on and off for 10 years and all I can say is, it's here to stay. Be sure to get there early if you want to avoid the run-off of beltline yuppies. read more

Good service, cheap drinks, cool atmosphere. This is one of my favorite bars in Atlanta. They do have some parking, but not very much.

I've enjoyed 97 Estoria in the past (veg hot dog is so good) but our recent trip was such a pleasant surprise! The variety of menu items from OkYaki were so enticing! We went with the combo which includes a scallion pancake, yakisoba and protein choice. We added chicken and extra vegetables. While waiting for our dinner, my boyfriend enjoyed a Kirin and we took in the beautifully socially distant space. The food was EXCELLENT. The scallion pancake was savory and warm, perfect for a brisk fall day. The yakisoba and chicken were the best I've had on this side of town. I look forward to sampling more of these menu items in the future, 97Estoria has made gathering together as safe and relaxed possible! read more

97 Estoria - Scallion pancake, chicken yakisoba with extra vegetables. - Dive Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

've been coming to Estoria for a few years now. It's a great casual hangout bar. I visited last Saturday and my group stayed until close. We went ahead and quickly paid our bills to try to get out of the way of the staff. Upon reviewing my bill later, i realized that I had been charged 20% gratuity and had be tipping the whole time with absolutely NO mention from the staff. I'm not sure if this is something that was new or if it's been around for a while and I've never noticed, but every other group member left additional tips and were also unaware they had already been charged gratuity. As a bartender myself and someone who comes from a family of restaurant owners, I understand what goes in to restaurant service and I always tip accordingly. I found it to be extremely misleading and shady to charge a 20% gratuity fee and not have a sign or staff notify customer upon giving them their bill. Seems like bad practice. read more

97 Estoria is a great example of Atlanta bar and food. They have an extensive menu ranging from burgers to wings and they do it right by keeping things simple yet delicious. You won't find a fancy/boujee vibe here but you will find a great wait staff who are engaging and at times, hilarious. Great drink deals during the week and good specials are always on the table. The wings here are some of the best in Atlanta and they do not charge through the roof for them like so many other places in the city. That alone gets them 5 stars from me 97 Estoria is what Atlanta is and I hope it never changes. read more

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Favorite ATL bar! Great outdoor seating, BEST VEGAN WINGS IN ATL, and fair drink prices. Such a relaxing, casual spot to hangout. Support this bar! read more

When I moved to ATL nearly ten years ago, I hoped I'd find a place to grab a bite and a drink that would feel like home. Over the years, I've grown to love this city, its people and its watering holes. 97 Estoria has earned the spot as my favorite place to meet friends and hang out on their newly expanded patio underneath their string lights on a balmy spring night. The beers are always cold, their cocktails are an unexpected and innovative delight and their menu satisfies (do not sleep on their green chili!). On top of all of this, I've never met a friendlier crew of bartenders who genuinely look like they're enjoying themselves and the work they do. This place is a treasure in Atlanta and for anyone who finds themselves in this neighborhood. read more

"If after all of this it's complete nothing, like total complete darkness, what's the point of all of this?" After a few depressing weeks indoors I've decided it's time to finally get spit back out into the wild. "I don't really know what you-" The phone rings. "Thank you for calling 97 Astoria, former home of the vegan riblet, current home of the vegan brat, this is Brandon how may I help you? Ye. Ye. No our kitchen closes soon. Okay byby!" My stomach grumbles, I've been waiting on an order of wings for a bit now, but I'm in no rush, the high life in front of me is all the company I need right now. "Where was I, Uh, yeah... I don't know what you expect from me for your answer. I know just as much as you." He right, I just need to ramble a bit. My wings show up and that empty hole inside of me starts to swell with excitement. [Queue Artist: Midlake - Song: Roscoe] "So I've been working on a theory.[1]" I say while gnawing on a chicken bone; eating the cartilage from the tip of a drum. "God is real, but is just the collective positive consciousness of humanity." Brandon hands me a new highlife and shot of Tully. "Go on." I'm glad he is appeasing me. "Humanity itself has only been around for a short time, but has grown exponentially of the years. But, we are stuck in a rut. I remember seeing a picture from a museum exhibit that was a stone slab from ancient Egypt that was a complaint about a copper delivery. Essential Oils and CBD based treatments are just modern day snake oil.[2]" "Are you going any where with this?" "Well, that's all I got so far. I believed for a while that we are all the same person just reincarnated and existing at the same time spanning the whole of humanity. I think when we finally get a better understanding of each other then we get to move on. Maybe we become god at that point." I finish up my wings, the beer, and take another shot before leaving for the evening. I put my coat on and look at the cold drizzle I'm about to venture into. All is well that ends well, I guess. ---------- [1] In the most basic sense, a scientific fact is an objective and verifiable observation, in contrast with a hypothesis or theory, which is intended to explain or interpret facts. [2] Snake oil is an expression that originally referred to fraudulent health products or unproven medicine but has come to refer to any product with questionable or unverifiable quality or benefit. read more

This was a spot that we stumbled across on a photography adventure near the terminus neighborhood in Atlanta. Totally a cool local bar, the place while I was there in the day was dead quiet, with a little Dj and music setup. The bartender was keeping the vibe alive, very sweet and attentive. We didn't go in to get trashed, I ended up ordering an Atlanta cider, which was nice and refreshing. As the bar tender said, "very ciders". I'm not a drinker, so I was just there to vibe a bit. Seems like it's the type of place you wanna visit on a weekend night with some good friends. I was there with my god brother, and our two drinks turned out to be like $10 so not bad at all. Overall a cool place with a good vibe. read more

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Overpriced & underwhelming with disregard for customer service. $70 for chicken tenders, wings, fries, and 4 beers. Chicken tenders were honestly amazing. Frozen fries were nothing special, "Estoria Fries" cafe served soggy. Subpar wings for atl. No draft beer. Very covid-conscious restaurant if you're into that. Limited indoor seating and no heating provided for outdoor space. read more

So here's the thing..... Dear sweet Jebus, if the large bottle of Newcastle weren't enough, if the fried pickles weren't enough, lets talk about the most righteous vegan riblet sammie ever. Fuck off. I wasn't expecting it, after perusing the menu I was toying with selecting either the black bean burger or the vegan riblet sammie, I finally decided to go for broke and pick the riblet, balls to the wall, I figured it would either be the tastiest or nastiest experience of my life. Boy am I delighted it was the tastiest decision ever... As I powered through my super-sized Newcastle I was checking out the decore, and, if I'm not mistaken, quite a bit of the groovy wares are handmade, the booths seem to be made with love, and upholstered with crocodile, as do the stained wood room dividers, and that kind of craftsmanship makes my heart swell. Add the Patsy Cline on the jukebox, the graff in the bathrooms, and the cushy couches and its mathematically impossibly for you not to have a great time here. The deep fried pickles were crispy, hot, and tasty, but the real winner for the evening was the vegan riblet sammie, which arrived to my table glistening in bbq sauce, paired with caramelized onions and pickles, and accompanied by a side of homemade steak fries. I added a little mayo to the ciabatta bun, which is rather un-vegan of me(but I'm a vegetarian and I love mayo so suck it), cut the sammie in half one more time and took my first bite, the faux riblet was a little crispy, which is a textural element I can always appreciate. The flavor was insane, the faux meat was seasoned well and super moist, the bbq was a little heavy on the liquid smoke, but at this point I could care less, I was satisfied beyond belief, and as much as I wanted to finish the whole sammie, it was not possible. Even my carnivore partner in crime was surprised about how insanely tasty it was. God, this sammie is the thing dreams are made of. read more

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Dropped by on a road trip on a Saturday night and loved it. Veg burger, veg chili, and lemon pepper fried pickled okra were on point, outdoor patio was excellent, love that they had a fire going. Don't understand why these guys are better reviewed. read more

There's something suffocating about 97 Estoria, and I've never been quite able to place what. First off, the parking here is almost always a tremendous pain-- you usually have to park down the street, if even that is open. Though there is a large patio open in the summer, and a smaller gathering area immediately upon entrance, mostly everyone crowds into the main room. I've never felt comfortable here. The tables are all on top of one another and you have to fight your way to the bar, unless you feel like waiting for a server, who may or not be paying attention that night. The traditional crew that gathers here is your typical mob of hipsters. It's like a fashion spread out of Urban Outfitters ads, only with more tattoos. Most nights they have a DJ playing music loud enough to make conversation that much more difficult. Beyond that, I can remember at least three specific times I couldn't get into the bathroom because someone had locked it, probably for obvious nostril-related reasons. The food is pretty good. If you're looking for a place to sit around and feel boxed in, not to mention surrounded by people who are desperate to be seen and perhaps publicly groped by their drunk Strokes-reject boyfriend, this is probably where you want to go. Otherwise, I'd say don't bother. read more

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE the atmosphere in this place. It is like you are stepping back in time to a swank 60-70's lounge, and the vintage furniture and ambiance is a huge welcoming feature. Where it loses a star for me, is sadly the food. I have had a few things there, and some of them are awesome (the vegan nuggets rock my face off, but when they come out... that is a different story. Probably because they are vegan?), and others are just okay. It isn't that they are bad, they are just okay. Interestingly enough, I ordered the Thai green beans as a side once, because I was trying to be all "healthy", only to find out that those are breaded and friend green beans. So watch out for that. They were really good though... I guess I wasn't that healthy after all. Either way, this place is totally cool. AND the drinks are completely reasonable; I got trashed there for $20! read more

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