"There's something magical about rooftops. You feel like you're in 'Mary Poppins."…read moreGeorge Clarke There really is something special about being on a rooftop on a perfect summer evening, and it's great to have it right in downtown Sugar Hill. I would like to say I planned the perfect date, but as some of the best things in life, this was just an impromptu visit to cap off an already great evening. Outside of being on the rooftop, the bar itself is upscale yet approachable, service was fast and friendly. Being a bit of a self engrandized home bartender I'm a bit critical when out of my home lab, but their Smoked Old Fashioned wasn't bad. ("Wasn't bad" really means very good.") While I don't love the prices and hate paying a cover charge, when you throw in live music, a great vibe, and a view, I can't really complain. The owner made an announcement that whoever tipped the band $10 would get a free drink, and since most drinks were over $15 I thought that was cool on many levels. Will definitely be back to The Rooftop!

We stepped in not sure what to do as no one greeted us, they were not very busy and the bartender…read morelooked to be having a conversation with someone at the bar. We walked around and finally ran into a waitress who told us to sit anywhere we wished inside or outside. The only area festive was inside a closed igloo and no heaters were on outdoors which was just a tad too cool for me despite the super nice weather that day. It would have been so to sit outside but without the warmth of the heaters we headed inside. We placed our order and explained we were just there for a pre-dinner drink and wanted to check out the venue so we didn't leave our tab open but we were quickly served the fabulous taking drinks on their menu(s). The Old Fashioned was on the regular menu and the Russian was on their seasonal tabletop menu. Server was very nice and took photos for some ladies we met. The only reason I can't give them a 5 star is they claim they are big on hospitality but yet we were not acknowledged upon arrival. Many restaurants and even some retail stores have a way to ensure they say hello/welcome immediately when you enter and without a hostess - the mindset should be that the bar or wait staff have a way to immediately say hello or welcome so those who have never been feel welcomed as well as those who frequently come. It would be nice to have a more festive decor for the holidays but that didn't affect my review; just a statement to say that the entire Sugar Hill area was pumping and themed with the holiday spirit then we walked in the only area decorated was not even accessible nor was it offered as an option to enjoy.

This place was our favorite pop-up Christmas bar so far! It was beautifully decorated (including…read morethe bathrooms). They had Christmas movies & music playing Along with a great cocktail & food menu!! I'm not a fan of traditional Christmas drinks with peppermint, cranberry, coffee, etc., so I was happy to see some rum/fruity options. Service was great!! There was an indoor area with tables along with an outdoor heated area with couches and themes that were adorable. I hope to see a lot more pop-ups here (Halloween, etc. here). My only complaint was listing the hours on the buffalo's webpage because we didn't realize it was separate and drove out on a Tuesday to find it was closed. So glad we came back, though! The service was excellent, and we had a great chat with Kelle.

Always have a great time hanging out and drinking some drinks and having some food for lunch on…read moreFridays with James! Service is always great!

Elixir Brew is an amazing brewery and pub with a very welcoming vibe and great beers on draft. I…read moregot to finally experience this pub after hearing many positive things about this place after being invited by my neighbor and friend to come out to a poker night which are on Thursday nights at 7 pm. The experience was awesome and very fun. Poker night is free to play but you get bonus chips if you buy beers. I got a flight of beers and got bonus chips. The poker night was very fun and the players were very friendly and helpful. I'm kind of a noob when it comes to poker so it was encouraging to play amongst such kind players. The beers from the flight were all good but my favorite was the dark beer which had a chocolatey taste to it. 5 solid stars for Elixir Brew and I highly recommend coming to the Poker Night and enjoying some brewskies and friendly atmosphere at the same time. Thank you!!

This is a great craft brewery in downtown Buford. The staff and owners are amazing, the service is…read moreawesome, and the beer is great. There's a beer on tap for everyone, from sours to lagers, pilsners, and stouts. The atmosphere is fun, with live music and other events most weekends. You'll also find a wall of board games and plenty of big tables to play them on. If you're looking for a fun spot to hang out, enjoy a good beer, and have a great time, check out Elixir!

Very chill lounge with an intimate feel. I went on a Friday night and there were few patrons. The…read morebar tender made the drinks and hookah, and both were pretty good. They have a few TVs for viewing and had a live belly dancer briefly perform. They didn't have a DJ. It seems like they were playing music from a music playlist, which was a mix of RnB and Hip Hop. Their menu has food, drink, and hookah options. They had nothing on the menu except for Suya; so, we didn't have food. The drinks were pretty good and reasonably priced, given that they were served in plastic cups. The hookah was pretty good and lasted awhile. Of note, the bartender couldn't take cash because she didn't have enough change in the register to return; the only option was card payment.

This place really redeemed themselves. I had visited a handful of times early this year and back in…read more2018 with a group of friends. The sign would advise they open at 5, but doors wouldn't open until nearly an hour later. They would frequently do grocery runs to Walmart then charge you the same amount for items such as wings that were clearly different and finally arrived right before they close the lounge. So you literally had to box them, then pay your bill to close..... With that said, The recent visit I made last week was MUCH better. Decor of this locale is real loungy and sleek. Nice ambiance for a Gwinnett experience...The staff is very pleasant, and the Siracha wings are amazing!!! Presentation was so simple but nice... My friend got another chicken dish, that kinda looked like a Cordon Bleu, and that was quite tasty as well. Drinks are fair, (tiny portions with ice), and the music is good. Mix of African/Reggae/HipHop. In all, I recommend this place if the consistency stays like this....but I had to be honest about my previous experiences.

I originally planned to dine at Soul Food of Buford but learnt it had permanently closed after…read moredeciding to eat here. I ordered the oxtail Rasta Pasta which cost $40. It was good but overall, too expensive for my budget. It ended up costing me $53 after taxes and gratuity which they automatically include in the price.

In the area and stopped to grab a bite to eat, it was about 9:30 10ish and the place was basically…read moreslow the waiters were outside hanging around waiting for the place to pick up an the bar had a few folks sitting around drinking and eating . I probably will give this place another try hopefully I can experience when it's actually a little crowded or supposedly lit but around this time it was definitely not. The entrée is kind of what made me mad. I ordered the rice and peas with the salmon and mashed potatoes after two bites in the salmon I realized the middle wasn't cooked well and I had to send it back thank goodness it came out proper the second time, but at this point, I was ready to go. My boyfriend had the pasta he said was definitely seven or eight out of 10, but I would definitely recommend the Buffalo appetizer it was about about six empanadas

I don't even want to give this a two star review, but I've seen worse, and therefore it does not…read moredeserve a one. Picture a place that plays loud music that travels far from the restaurant. It doesn't sound very loud while you're there. But it travels far...literally a mile and a half away at a friend's house, we could hear the bass at midnight. The place doesn't serve food and to get around that, they bring in food trucks. The food is not great. It's hard to describe this place. It's dark inside like it's trying to be a place where people dance, but nobody dances. The inside is very empty. They share a fire pit with other restaurants. There's a rock playground for children to climb on that's made of plastic... but it is in the wrong place, since it's a place where people drink beer and get drunk. It's a weird vibe. I don't think it adds anything to the neighborhood or to the ambience of that little area of restaurants. As a matter of fact, it's like going down to Tijuana, with every shop playing loud music trying to get your attention. Go to Tequila Mama .. that's a much better way to spend your evening and that's right next-door.

I came here on a Saturday around 1. It wasn't crowded so we were seated early. The ambiance was…read morenice. The restaurant was clean including the restrooms. Service was good as well. The food is a hit or miss. The spinach dip was bland and I didn't care for it. The chicken sandwich that I had was dry , very basic. However my friend liked her sandwich and pizza.

Took a 7 hour road trip down to Buford, GA to attend one of Rock Band Atlanta's events at the Dam…read moreBar during their hosting of Harrah's "Total Rock, Total Rewards" competition. When my friends and I arrived there, we were impressed at the professional look of the set up. The Dam Bar featured full lighting, smoke machines, and a great DJ and PA set up. The actual stage set up was the best feature of the venue, in my opinion. 4 people could play full band karaoke each with their own high definition screens as well as audio monitors at your feet. Their Rock Band library was the biggest single selection I have personally ever seen! This is an impressive collection of almost every available track for the game, including track packs, Rock Band store songs, and the Green Day: Rock Band export pack. There is definatly something for everyone at Rock Band Atlanta. Fans of the game would respect the work they put into their set up and organization, and the casual attendee can't help but be swept into the excitement of the atmosphere. I saw experienced players mingling with the guy who just came in for a sandwich and a couple beers, and everyone was having a great time. I would highly recommend attending a Rock Band Atlanta event if you live in the area, or stop by if you are passing through the area...you will be glad you did!

From the owner: Rock Band Atlanta uses the Rock Band® music platform to create a completely immersive live rock…read moreconcert experience featuring a complete stage show to bring out the inner rock star in all of us. Our entertainment package will make you feel like you are performing at a real live rock concert and includes an unmatched audio and video setup.

Absolutely had a great time. They always have good bands. Good performances going on. I love my…read moredrinks usually get a Long Island the service depends on the bartender, but usually the bartenders are really nice. They're just busy so they're trying to get everything in and out. I usually just get french fries and I like them though they have a downstairs that opens up after a certain time I like to go down there as well, but it does get hot downstairs

Walked through the front door and into this big empty room…read more Then around a corner, there is a dark area with a stage on which sit two baby grand pianos. Yes, duelling pianos. Write the song title on a scrap of paper and put your tip down! The more you pay, the sooner they play. Pace yourself on song selections and tip money. The best pop & rock classics are played later in the evening. The pianists are fun, funny, and good at what they do. Consummate entertainers. We laughed, cried, listened, and sang along. If they don't know the song, they will still play it if you give them a minute. They go to the back and listen to a few bars, perhaps read the lyrics then come out and perform. No refunds. So we sat at a high top for 4. It was their Thursday BOGO wing night. Order from a good selection of flavours but no later than quarter to 8. The evening wasn't terribly busy but the understaffed bar was having some challenges. We gave our orders after a bit of a wait. They arrived piping hot and they were all good. The service was great if you have a little patience. It was a great night out with our friends

This was hands down the worst establishment I have ever eaten at. The food is overpriced and the…read morefood doesn't do it any justice. The Mac and cheese that came with my burger was craft mac and cheese. Overall I will never be coming back or recommend this place to anyone.

I got the BYOS : build your own salad with a bed of romaine and fried shrimp ... The best fried…read moreshrimp salad I've had since I lived in Louisiana ! Seasoned to perfection! I was honestly shocked how fresh the veggies were !

Odd place. Been here many times, but first time reviewing it. First and foremost, it's a…read morebar...with food. Plenty of TVs. They do tend to have poker there often. I've had some not so good experiences when that group is there, but Saturday was fine. That had a DJ coming in late Saturday night. Didn't stay for that. The food is for sure good. Typically get whole wings, but they either stopped selling them or they were out. Their house beer is miller high life. Cold and cheap. The burger was legit. Double patty with hashbrowns on Texas toast with tots. Also had the cheese curds. They were good too. Service was good. The girl that took care of us was attentive.

We came for a work lunch, but I'd imagine the after hours scene is better. They have a massive bar…read moreand an area for bands. Ok, ok, I got off track. We ordered a myriad of items. Everything was satisfying. I had the Nashville hot. It actually had a little heat. So many times I'll order it and it's mild, but not here. The chicken was cooked really well. The sauce wasn't the best Nashville hot I've ever had, but the chicken overcame that and made me happy. I also had the cucumber salad. I've never had one in white sauce, but it was good. I could still taste vinegar and cucumber.