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    Aisle 5

    4.1 (40 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Music Venues
    Closed 9:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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    AISLE 5 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Casual
    DJ
    Live music

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    Tough to beat from a management standpoint. Intimate clean venue and they never oversell a show. Easy to get drinks and get to restroom. Highly recommend.

    John B.

    Absolutely love this venue. It's small but has an awesome stage, sound and lighting. The bartenders are great and the prices are cheap. Go here if you like intimate shows!!

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    Blake B.

    At long last Atlanta, we have a venue that does the east side justice. I hadn't been to this place since it used to be the Five Spot and was absolutely blown away by the transformation the new owners have done to the venue. Upon entering, it's clear that they went above and beyond with the renovation. The inside has been completely overhauled to include a new stage, sound system, lighting set-up, and bar. As a music lover, I really appreciate the thought and effort that went into this new layout. The stage has been re-positioned in such a way that the entire venue is front and center. Acoustically, this provides the place with unbelievably good sound. Throughout the evening, whether I was hanging back by the bar or near the front dancing with my date, the sound was absolutely impeccable (extremely clean, no reverb). Also, in regards to the aesthetics, it's just beautiful on the inside. The exposed brick wall, raised ceilings, and high glossed floors really make this place feel modern but with a tasteful nod to the turn-of-the-century building it resides in. As far as the vibe at Aisle 5, they're offering something really unique and cool to our City. It's intimate enough to where you can talk to your friends and meet new ones, but large enough to get a good sized party going. Furthermore, after talking with one of the owners about the artists they're currently booking, 2015 sounds like it's going to be an awesome year for this place. Keep your eyes peeled for the announcements on upcoming acts, they're impressive. Also, one of the other details worth discussing is the new bar that they've installed. It fits perfectly with the style of the venue with custom cut stone pieces laid intricately into the bar top and sealed with a clear coat (very handsome). Furthermore, the beer selection appears to be hand-picked to ensure that they have a very thoughtful and balanced collection of high quality offerings (as far as liquor, they offer top shelf if you so desire. I enjoyed their take on an Old Fashioned with a hearty pour of Bulleit). Finally, all the employees I interacted with from bartenders to bouncers were genuinely friendly and happy to be there. For me, this was the icing on the cake. I feel that Atlanta has found itself blessed with a beautifully recreated venue in one of our most historic and vibrant neighborhoods. Highly recommended.

    April 10, 2015

    This place just keeps getting better and better. Ever since its opening last year, Aisle 5 continues upping the ante. The sound system is great and the awesome lighting adds to the vibes. The friendly staff and quick bar service at Aisle 5 are a huge plus. A great place to go with friends. I love the character of the place, from the slate-topped bar to the brick-exposed walls to the cool wall lighting to the stained concrete floor. As you enter into the venue space from the front, you'll notice an interesting wall on the left that frames the stage. Is it my imagination, or is the wall shaped like a 5? Clever. Aisle 5 is a great addition to L5P and the city of Atlanta. Great place for music lovers. I've been there several times and always enjoyed the experience.

    Fantastic staff, performers and patrons! Highly recommend Aisle 5 if you are looking for a warm, welcoming venue for stellar local music!
    Chris R.

    Cant say enough about this place---clean, intimate, friendly. Staff were kind, genuine and accomodating. Highly recommend!

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    Okay little venue for lower tier events. Like the atmosphere. I've gone here for years and met some cool people.

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    Fantastic place to catch local bands at awesome prices cant go wrong with the sounds coming out of this place

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    This is a solid gem of a venue. Cool vibe, intimate setting, great sound, and cool staff. A win for live music lovers.

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    Great size venue for an intimate to smaller sized show.

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    Moonlight

    3.8
    (64 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Moonlight has been one of Atlanta's tougher to get rooftop bars since its opening. Booked up nearly…read moreall the time and for some good reasons. There probably isn't a bar in the city that offers as breathtaking of a view as does Moonlight. The panorama of all three of Atlanta's skyscraper centers is clearly visible, along with the historical architecture of Ponce City Market. The crowd is mix of tourists and locals in their 20s and 30s. The cocktails are solid. Food is decent, nothing to rave about, but again, hopefully nobody is here for the food. The lobster roll was very bread heavy and the useless dab of caviar was just a wasteful decoration. Yet, the atmosphere of the place, situated in the beautiful Forth hotel makes Moonlight an incredible spot for drinks.

    First thing I will say is that this place is BEAUTIFUL. Staff is helpful and prices are reasonable…read morefor specialized cocktails. Please do not expect a full dinner but there are great options to keep the night going. I was kinda sad that both myself and my friend were celebrating our birthday but because we were the same table, we could only get one glass of champagne. It does get crowded and I really suggest making a reservation. I made one and even still it took ages to get a table. A reservation doesn't promise a table right away but keeps you in an active queue. I can't wait to go back again.

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    View at night
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    Burle’s Bar

    Burle’s Bar

    4.3
    (53 reviews)
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    I've been wanting to try this bar out, and I finally had a chance to do so on Tuesday for jazz…read morenight! They hold a jazz night every Tuesday with live music for a nice chill, yet fun, vibe. Just a warning, the space inside is pretty small--typically there's optional seating outside, but it's really chilly at the moment (although they have heaters)--but there's more seating downstairs in The Victorian Atlanta plant shop. I didn't realize that the two were connected! FYI, if you sit downstairs, you'll be seated next to where the live music performers will be playing, so it will be louder there. As for the drinks, I tried the Zombie. I loved it so much, I ordered a second one instead of trying a different one! It tasted sweet and slightly tropical with the rum and spiced liqueur. It also had some absinthe, which I was worried about when I first ordered it since I hate the taste of it (not a big fan of black licorice flavors), but I didn't taste it at all! Overall, this place had such a great vibe to it!

    Burle's is a great cocktail bar right off the beltline. The inside part is small and intimate but…read morethey have a lot of outdoor seating. The indoor seating is hit or miss as they have one couch that is really low to the ground and uncomfortable to sit on but the other couches are comfy. The cocktails here are delicious. I got the white witch and wow, what a great drink! The bartenders are all super kind too and make the drinks quickly. I can't wait to come back and try some of their other cocktails!

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    An amazing drink
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    Righteous Room

    3.8
    (166 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $

    GREAT classic dive bar. Loads of vintage kitsch covering every inch of the walls, a chalkboard…read moremenu, and genuinely friendly, attentive bartenders. What more could you ask for? Drinks are affordable, the pours are generous, and the vibe is exactly what you want from a neighborhood dive -- relaxed, unpretentious, and full of character. It's the kind of place where you can pop in for a quick drink or settle in for a whole night without ever feeling rushed. Such a gem in the area!

    I went to this bar back in february with some friends while visiting and the first night was pretty…read moreok. The bartender named Jack was sweet and entertaining considering it was a slow night. He flirted a lot with my friend and it was a silly moment. We went back to enjoy a night out again before heading home the next day and Jack was there again. Because my friend had had such a good time chatting with him before she flirted back a little bit and was just enjoying the night. We ordered food and drinks and things were going well. Throughout the night Jack and my friend would sneak off and talk and make out while he was on the clock. None of this mattered to me because who cares, it's a bar, we're young and just having a bit of fun. However after we left the bar he texted my friend that it was "messed up" we only tipped 15% on our $193 bill claiming he "took care of so much" for us. I'm not even sure what that means because again - our bill for that night was almost $200. The food was amazing - I need the salsa recipe STAT - but overall the bartender ended up being kind of a jerk that seemed like he was just doing all this to get laid. Earlier this week (mind you it's July) I went back to give this place a second chance and the bartender mentioned before - JACK - was asked by one of my friends if we could get green tea shots and he felt it appropriate to confront me about this review. I apologized if my math was wrong because he claimed i only tipped 13% & not 15% was constantly saying "20% is standard" (not true but whatever) and then when i said he claimed to take care of so much HE claimed the bill should've been $250 and then said "but i understand your white entitlement lets you think you can do whatever" (idk i blacked out with rage after "white entitlement") MIND YOU you i'm half chinese not that it matters, jack - cause i know you're reading this - & i of course got heated because HES ALSO WHITE so clearly HIS white entitlement lets him think he can be hateful to patrons for reviews regardless of wether or not they try to take ownership of their faults. Needless to say the staff here is awful and I will NEVER come back to this bar so enjoy that win, Jack.

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    Veggie Chili Cheese Wedges & veggie nachos
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    The Local

    The Local

    4.0
    (460 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $

    Walked up around 20 min before opening on a Sunday and were the second people in line, but the line…read morequickly grew after that. Went straight to order while the husb nabbed a table. Ordered 10 wings: half buffalo-lemon pepper/half lemon pepper, 5 wings in Korean-buffalo with a side of chili cheese fries, and 2 Coors Banquets (cuz we're classy like that. Food came out probably 15 min after and I was ready to dig in. These wings were pretty hyped and with anything popular, I'm always worried I'm going to be disappointed. But OMG these wings are worthy of their hype. The flavor of their sauces is incredible and they hit that desired balance of crispy and juicy. The meat falls off the bone. Tell you what, I'll definitely be back. I've also heard great things about their karaoke nights so that's going on my list as well

    i don't understand how you post pictures of wings (which actually looked really good from the…read morepictures hence my disappointment) and then we show up and you say you have no wings and then proceed to have an attitude when we ask if there are wings. they quite literally have a *tiny* sign that says "we don't have wings, don't even ask." funny sure but also no. not at all. take the pictures down im begging you. we are now at strikeout wings where they actually have the wings they advertised AND they're good. so shoutout strikeout. boo the local

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    Dancing area
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    Korean-buffalo with chili cheese fries
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    Highland Tap

    Highland Tap

    3.8
    (476 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    This was my first visit to Highland Tap, and I came on a Monday with a friend who visits regularly…read moreand highly recommended it. He specifically wanted to take advantage of their Monday prime rib special, which is just $20. I'm not much of a prime rib person, but I decided to tag along--and I'm really glad I did. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. It wasn't overly loud or crowded, and the décor created a relaxed, comfortable vibe that made for a great dining experience. Now, let's talk about the food. My friend ordered the prime rib and requested it Pittsburgh-style seared. I ordered the steak burger cooked medium-well. Unfortunately, my burger came out a little more well-done than I prefer, so it wasn't as juicy as I had hoped. My friend also felt his prime rib was a bit more undercooked than expected. Neither dish was bad, but they both missed the mark just enough that I'd give the food a 3 out of 5. One thing that absolutely deserves a shoutout was the tomato jelly that came with my burger. It was incredible! It tasted like the perfect blend of ketchup and jelly--slightly sweet but not overly sweet, with just the right balance of flavor. I ended up dipping my fries in it, and it was so good that I'd gladly order it again. It was easily one of the most memorable parts of the meal. What truly elevated the experience was the service. Our server, Sam, was outstanding. He was personable, attentive, friendly, and genuinely enjoyable to interact with. Great service can completely change a dining experience, and Sam did exactly that. Overall, while the food had room for improvement, the atmosphere and exceptional customer service more than made up for it. I'd definitely return to Highland Tap, and thanks to Sam's excellent hospitality, I'm giving them a solid 4 out of 5 stars.

    Service? Excellent. Our waitress was amazing…read more Food? Excellent. The mussels in a cream sauce and beef carpaccio? *Chef's kiss* Steaks were cooked to perfection. Drinks? Excellent. Ambiance? Steakhouse in a basement? Old school. I'd definitely come back if I was a local.

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    Interior from a far corner
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