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    Block & Drum

    4.0 (41 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Food truck seating area
    ShaYvonta B.

    Parking was easy. I parked in the garage under Walmart, took the stairs up, and walked straight toward the building. No outside food or drinks allowed. When I walked in, a big screen was playing the football game, and the vibe felt like a relaxed after-work crowd. The DJ was set up inside, spinning vinyl. He was good, but he wasn't talking on the mic or pulling the crowd in. Everyone mostly stayed with the people they came with, so there wasn't much mixing or conversation. The outdoor area to the right has the food truck, which was a nice touch, but the energy still felt like it needed a little spark. The staff was friendly, and the space itself has potential. A little more interaction from the DJ or themed nights could bring the room to life. Even with that, I'd go back. It was cute, the ambiance was nice, and I want to try a different night to get the full feel.

    Ambe C.

    I had the pleasure of returning to Block and Drum for their Hi-Fi listening session featuring the incomparable Donny Hathaway. The DJ, Stolen Drums, spun a four-hour set full of Donny's greatest works--songs he sang, played on, or was featured in. It was a soulful, immersive experience inside. Meanwhile, outside they had a food truck and were showing Cadillac Records on the big screen, which added to the night's atmosphere. Block and Drum is the kind of place you go when you want a mature yet fun environment--crafted cocktails, epic vibes, and great scenery. The bartenders are skilled and everything is made in-house, from the liquor to the cocktails. This was my second visit, and I ordered the Summertime Saadness again, just like my first time. It was just as smooth and refreshing as I remembered. If you're looking for a unique spot that blends music, culture, and community, Block and Drum should be on your list

    Kien H.

    So if you looking for smooth vibes, this one of them ones! So if you check your website when you get a chance, you can see what they have going on. They may have some live music or DJ set or anything. But make sure you figure out what's going on for that evening. I've only been on the back half of the night, when it's already been pretty packed. You'll find parking wherever you can, and then heading to the venue. Parking is not free if you park in the lot. The last time I went it was $20. But there are other areas and places around to park at, so you don't necessarily have to park in there specific parking lot. When you get there, you have to pay to get in. I don't know if the difference of the price would be contingent on if you pay at the door versus paying perhaps online, but all I know is when you walk up before you get to security, it was like $25 the last night I went. There's an inside and an outside element to this establishment. It's kind of like one big living room on the inside. The outside looks like a small concert venue. You may have a stage act going or you may have some DJs spinning, it depends on the night. But there's a lot of room and they also have an outside bar area that you can order drinks from. On a really nice night, this is pretty cool. It's not a lot of seats outside, but people are mostly just standing around listening to music and dancing. On the inside though, they're much more seats and it's a lot more chill of a vibe. There is a place where you can get drinks at, and if there's a DJ or so they'll be spinning toward the front of the room. But all throughout the room, their couches and chairs and places to sit and congregate. They have decks of cars laying around so you can play cards and have a good time. This spot has a distillery vibe to it, they make their own liquor. So don't expect to go in there ordering Tito's or Jack Daniels. They make their own in house, and the drinks are probably maybe about $15 or so. Personally, I didn't go for the drinks, they weren't anything special at all. I will just go for the vibes. Also to note, they may have a food truck there so you won't necessarily starve if you come hungry. The last time I was at it had a taco food truck, and there was a steady line there. I'd already eaten so I wasn't hungry but that is an option. Overall I wouldn't go here for the drinks, but I would definitely go here to kickback and listen some good house music. It's a really chill set, so I would definitely do this again.

    Jeanelle W.

    Met up with a few high school friends here on a Saturday night. Finding the parking lot was tricky for me! I missed the entrance the first time. They had an event the night we came, so we were not able to go outside. I really enjoyed the decor. It reminded me of an old school living room. The dj was ok, it was definitely catered for an older crowd. Because they're a distillery, they only carry certain spirits. I like bourbon, so I stuck with that. Overall, I would have to return on another night. The service was pretty good. Gratuity is included in your bill.

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    Elizabeth A.

    I definitely recommend this place on a Friday or Saturday night where they have DJs. It's such a vibe and it is mostly a place where you stand up however, they do have games that are sitting on the table such as big cards of Uno and other games that you can play with large groups of people there is also a food truck on the side that has phenomenal food. Definitely recommend drinks are a little pricey, but totally worth it. Service is also very friendly and very attentive.

    near the green space
    Lili J.

    I'm very pleasantly surprised about how much I enjoyed this spot. The vibes are very relaxed and chilled, which I loved. They also have a lot of different areas to sit and listen to the music, which was nice. There is an outside area with some games and a screen, and they have rotating food trucks. I definitely see it being a great spot for summer. Parking can be hard, but there is extra parking by the Walmart. The only thing I didn't love was the mocktail I had. I asked the bartender if he could make one, and he said yes and that he would add ginger beer, but I don't think he put any in it. It was like just straight lemon, and I think orange juice with a little grapefruit soda on top, but it was so bitter and not very good. It was also $14, which I think is too much for being mostly lemon juice and like no sugar, so I would avoid that and just have the free water next time.

    Shani H.

    Great spot in Chamblee which hosts weekly events. I always have a consistently good time here. The music is good and the cocktails are well-made.

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    Noelle L.

    Really a nice area to hangout and vibe with good friends. The ambiance was very lively and the staff had great service. The food was good and the drinks were too! I'll definitely be back for another event.

    Dance like nobody's watching!
    Danielle O.

    This place is a hidden gem and such a VIBE. I never knew it existed. Parking isn't sufficient for when it gets packed. Find something on the street or just park by Waffle House and walk down the stairs. Soon as you enter there's a long hallway. Can't see much of the venue. Then, the back opens to this large indoor/outdoor space. There's small tables to catch a seat if your feet hurt. Or there's picnic tables. I believe there was real grass or turf. I took my shoes off and danced the night away. Inside to the left there's a huge area with tables and plenty seating. A long bar, but there's also a smaller one outside at a stand. Tambor Party: Sol y Luna (monthly event, African house and world music). Electric energy. Grown crowd. No really young or rowdy people around. Hipster type. You can go on a date, meetup w/ friends or show up solo. I will be back. I'll pay in advance bcos it's a lot for the evening last minute like $35+ If there was food then it'll be 10/10

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    2 years ago

    $15 a drink is a little much for a drink in Chamblee. Cool spot though. Will probably be back.

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    4.9
    (18 reviews)
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    My partner and I had such a calm and amazing evening visiting this bar/ market area. They had great…read morelive music, the bbq was delicious, and the servers were kind. They are still adding small businesses inside, but that didn't take away from what is already available. If we visit the area again, I look forward to returning.

    This place has quickly become one of our go-to spots--whether it's just me and my husband or we're…read moremeeting up with friends. We love grabbing drinks here, playing games from their huge selection, or catching a game on one of their TVs. It's extremely family-friendly--you'll see plenty of parents with babies and kids--but it's also a great hangout for singles and groups, with a crowd that ranges from 20s to 50s. They offer a vast selection of beer, IPAs, and sours on tap, plus a solid handful of wine options. There's also a refrigerated section on the right with canned drinks, including hemp, CBD, and THC-infused options, and even kombucha for those skipping alcohol. We've been coming since they opened, and it's been fun to watch the concept evolve. Most recently, a barbecue spot opened inside, and it looks like more food options are coming--think food hall vibes off to the right. There's also a cute coffee shop that opened in the same building. Bonus PSA: Chamblee has an open container law, so you can walk around with your drink and bop to other nearby spots with ease. Love that

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    5.0
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    Incredible place in the historic Chamblee stretch with many cool places to eat and chill. Atlanta…read moregolf and social offers a wonderful meeting space and place to have drinks and dinner while enjoying golf simulators I'm met with PGA pro Brett who runs the ministry called Servantee focusing on mission trips with Golf attached to the experience. A great guy with a phenomenal concept to help people and further the mission of Jesus Christ - to reach the I highly recommend Atlanta golf and social has a wonderful place to meet and enjoy good company and dialing in yardages. Located not far off of Peachtree Road.

    Friendly and fun spot! I started golf lessons a year ago but…read morenever progressed since I wasn't practicing, so this was the perfect find! Atlanta Golf & Social is tucked away in downtown Chamblee next to Himalayas. There are 3 bays available. One is more private and the other two are connected side by side. Depending on the occasion, you can rent one, two, or even all three bays. AGS is perfect if you're into golf or looking for a fun spot to hang out, eat & drink, and play with your friends or family! There are also great events, league nights, lessons, and membership programs offered at the AGS to check out! In addition to golf, it also has a great bar with delicious drinks! Everything I've tried so far has been very tasty! Kudos for great selections/recommendations. AGS does have some snacks to munch on as well. I've only tried the buffalo chicken flat bread so far but it was pretty tasty! Overall, quaint spot to golf and socialize!

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    4.1
    (11 reviews)
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    So this spot was actually really good. It's kind of a neighborhood bar kind of feeling. It's not…read moresuper big but they have the indoor and outdoor seating so you can pretty much find a spot to sit. So this spot has parking available on the street and in the parking structure not too far across the street. But it's all free so it's not a big deal. But you basically have to park on the side street which is not an issue. They have a pretty good wine selection, and the bar looks really good and very well kept. When we got there? We decided at a table and we were greeted immediately. It was super cool, they kept checking on us and make sure we were okay. Customer service was top notch. Mosaic smash burger - The burger was pretty good. It wasn't super big but it had a pretty good flavor to it. Chicken wings (k pub) - The chicken wings were good. They were really big and you got a lot of them. You know how you go to some place and you get those little wingdings, this wasn't that! You got very Hardy and meaty wings. And for the price it was pretty good too. Crispy calamari - was also decent. The sauce that they had the calamari with was very sweet and savory and it was very tasty overall. Pub fries - The pub fries were okay. They were just regular fries to me. But The fact that they had the dipping sauce on them different, but they were just regular fries. Overall, this is a pretty decent spot, it's a neighborhood bar type of situation. You'll see a lot of locals there because of where it's located at. If you want to try something good and have a decent environment and maybe watching TV on with a game on, this might be a decent spot to check out.

    Amazing food and great environment. Plenty of TVs if you're wanting to catch a game and super quick…read moreservice. Yummy drinks as well and very affordable!

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    Herb Crusted Salmon
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    Tuna Tartare
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    0.2 mi

    I had to update this review to reflect on how much I love this place. This sports bar is…read moreeverything. And the employees make it even better. Every week I look forward to returning for some wings and wine (of which they pour GENEROUSLY). Valerie is a great bartender -- engages in good convo every once in a while but doesn't intrude so much that it becomes annoying. She's a true people person and understands the basics of good service very well. To be fair I'd say the very same about the rest of the service staff, to which there aren't many but they manage to handle the bar and tables throughout very well. Shout out to Dawson for really taking care of customers and getting to know the patrons, and the owner who occasionally pops out of the kitchen to see how the place is doing. Everyone is genuinely very friendly. The back patio is great for larger families and pups (this place is hella dog friendly). The bathrooms are spotless and smell amazing. The clientele is incredibly chill. It's right off of the rail trail which is basically Chamblee's beltline. There are deals throughout the week and sometimes they host live music. The music they play in-house caters varies from country to rock to old school r&b. And the tap is honestly quite good and I'm not even a beer drinker. The pretzels are addictive. The wings are soooo good -- they bake them first to keep the juices in and then they fry them for the crunch: PERFECTION. The cheese curds are wonderful but definitely eat them while they're hot! And did I mention they serve THC infused drinks yet? HYFR. Man it's such a chill place so I wish it'd stay downtown Chamblee's little neighborhood secret but I have to give them their 10s publicly. They're only open evenings though!

    Parking available in the back but there aren't too many spots. It's a seat yourself type of place…read more(dogs welcome) and there's a small "play area" for kids with a board and some toys. - 10 wings ($14.50) in 2 flavors (mild and lemon pepper). I thought they were both just okay, actually ended up taking them home and making a sauce to coat them in. 5/10 - Wisconsin cheese curds ($11): portion huge, the cheese is nicely battered and comes with a ranch dipping sauce. While it is slightly salty I really enjoyed it and would come here just for this 9/10 - moondog burger ($15): beef patty with bacon and comes with fries. The food was a bit undersalted 7/10 Definitely get the cheese curds

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    Moondog Pub & Grub, Chamblee
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    Wings
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    3.9
    (118 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Still 4 stars, but I have been going more often since the Rightous Room closed. The neighborhood…read moreregulars from Rightous Room have relocated to The Bat just a few doors down. My first time in since 2017 was a little spotty, but they have seemed to step up their game with some very good bartenders now, Hailey and Allie. Cheese curds are great! Overall the food is good. I really like the Buffalo Chicken sandwich. Myself and several others wish they would change the layout a little to create more space as it can get tight. Solid TVs for watching sports. It's a good neighborhood bar.

    We were becoming regulars at the Bat & Ball, but we won't be ordering again. The food has become…read moreinconsistent and awful, I'm sorry to say. We have been wanting to try the bistro filet bites, but what we received was rancid. The meat was cooked, but it had a smell that I noticed only after biting into one, chewing, and immediately spitting it out. It was unbelievably foul-tasting and the worst meat I have ever put in my mouth, which was concerning. We were given a buffalo chicken flatbread that was swimming in so much hot sauce that we had to wipe some off the top to see, let alone, taste, what was underneath. All we did taste was straight up hot sauce. The Shepherd's Pie was a favorite, but the latest entree was largely cauliflower and broccoli with no green beans and no pan sauce. The vegetables are usually amazing and exactly what is pictured on the menu with green beans -- no broccoli or cauliflower in sight. I don't know if they were trying to cut costs, but the quality of the food just hasn't been the same on our last two visits.

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    Great whiskey and scotch selections
    Great whiskey and scotch selections
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    Dartboard area
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    Distillery of Modern Art

    Distillery of Modern Art

    4.5
    (40 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    We've visited Atlanta many times over the years when our son was younger and we had already done…read moremost of the typical tourist activities. This trip was actually our first time visiting without him so we were a little lost about what to do next. LOL. We had gone to a cafe earlier in the day but it was still too early for dinner so we kept searching for something interesting to do. That's when my husband found Distillery of Modern Art. I wasn't really in the mood for drinking during the day so I wasn't sure at first but I'm so glad we went! We had never heard of a combination of a distillery and an art gallery before which immediately caught our attention. It looked like the space is used for a variety of events as well. Since we visited during Mother's Day weekend, there was a flower arrangement workshop happening in one of the rooms when we arrived. The bar area was very spacious with plenty of seating and since it was our first visit, we decided to sit at the bar. The bartender was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain the different liquors they produce. My husband sampled their rye whiskey, gin, and Amaro Peach. I'm usually not much of a gin fan but theirs was exceptionally smooth and I actually enjoyed it. Amaro tends to be quite bitter but their Amaro Peach had a really nice balance of bitterness and sweetness. I ordered the Ocean Eyes cocktail which features their Amaro Peach and it was excellent. The bartender also made his own special version of a classic cocktail for my husband (I forgot the name!) and he really enjoyed it. What stood out most was how friendly and passionate the bartender was. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does and honestly, he made the experience even more enjoyable for us. We had such a great visit that my husband ended up bringing home bottles of their gin and Amaro Peach. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Atlanta!

    Beautiful space, feels industrial. They have an event space you can rent out. The art exhibit part…read moreof the distillery was nice too They rotate their drink menu, I think they said it was every season? We tried 3-4 drinks (I only took pics of 2). The ube drink is excellent, not super sweet but you can taste the ube flavor and the end is a citrus note which is nice. The other 2 drinks we had were ordered off menu after we explained to the bartender some of taste preferences. The Singapore sling was excellent as well as the other one he made. You can tell that they really care about their craft and are wanting to experiment with different flavors! It was nice being able to sit at the bar and chat as well

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    Distillery of Modern Art
    Moscow Mule
    Moscow Mule
    Gallery area near the restrooms

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    Gallery area near the restrooms
    Sapphire Karaoke & Restaurant

    Sapphire Karaoke & Restaurant

    3.8
    (9 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Atrocious experience this Saturday 4/25/26…read more We were actually over at sweet hut around 9pm and decided to check out Sapphire Karaoke since they were close by. At 9:26pm, we sent 2 people from our group of 6 to go by Sapphire to see if they had availability for us. The manager told them "yes, we will have a room in 5 minutes" so the rest of our group showed up excited and ready to karaoke. We waiting patiently 10-15 minutes and the manager came by again with "I'm sorry but someone messed up reservations and we won't have a room until 10pm". It was 9:44 pm at this point. The manager could tell we were about to leave and she comes back and says "oh good news, this group is checking out now. I'll have a room ready in 10 minutes". 2 from our group couldn't wait longer so they left. The rest of us decided to wait and got 2 bottles of Soju. It's $15 a bottle and THEY WILL CHARGE YOU A NON OPTIONAL GRATUITY so keep that in mind if you want to leave a tip, it's additional. Our total for the soju ended up averaging $20 a bottle. I asked the manager at 10pm what's going on and she just cuts me off and keeps walking with a "hold on". 10:15pm rolls around and the manager was no where to be seen. At this point we have been waiting 45 minutes with no updates when the original wait quote was FIVE minutes. We saw 3-4 parties come in and get seated. I'm not sure what kind of business they're trying to run but we sure felt BAMBOOZLED out of $50 for 2 bottles of soju and wasted 45 minutes of our time. They clearly have to figure out their scheduling/reservation system if the staff are making multiple errors. Don't lie to patrons that you have a room available when you don't. This felt like the equivalent of an overbooked/oversold flight and they were hoping they could get more clients to cover no shows- at least be honest and say we were on a waitlist.

    Went on a Tuesday for their BOGO deal and to celebrate my birthday with 5 more other people (6…read moretotal). Reserved via phone and got to pick a room based on their website. I highly recommend coming on a weekday to save money and the place is empty so you can run around the place lol. Also, they were nice enough to do something for my birthday; they brought me a fruit platters in a decorated bird cage. They were so nice for doing that. They were also patient since we didn't know we couldn't bring food from outside so they just politely told us that outside food is not allowed. Otherwise, the only downside is their systems are challenging to navigate and not many songs are in their actual system so most of the time we had to use YouTube and search karaoke videos and sing from there.

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    2 of 4 karaoke room
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    Food setup
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