So if you want to die bar with some live music then it's going to be your spot. Coming here you'll have to park somewhere, they have a small parking lot but at the same time if you don't find that parking available, are you going to go ahead and get it? How you live. You'll go through security and come in and it's pretty much a dive bar with really good vibes. They have R&B, jazz, blues, lot of different myriads of music types. So it may not look like it, but it's actually a really good spot. I would say you could go and use this to kick it and take a date or a double date situation. There. You could get some drinks, listen to some music, play some pool, it's all good. Now they don't have food like that, but there's a food truck outside and the food truck is actually pretty decent. I'm not going to lie, those wings were actually pretty good. But don't expect this spot to have food on the inside. I've been going in and out here for years so I don't have anything bad to say necessarily. Pick the night you want to go, and go on that night because it's going to be a lot of fun if you pick the right vibe and music you're looking for. read more

In town for a conference and had to hear some live local music. Friendly bar tenders - The band is just warning up but thrres definitely a blues vibe. read more

The Northside Tavern - Band is setting up - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Hole in the wall! Love the vibe here! The bartender was so amicable! *Full bar! *Two pool tables! *Great prices! -very few parking spots read more

The Northside Tavern - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Okay, I was a little tipsy when I arrived a the Northside Tavern. I was also meeting friends from out of town after flying into Atlanta for a wedding of a mutual friend. All of that might have tempered my reaction, but I had a blast at the Northside Tavern. The drinks tasted strong, the band was cooking, and the crowd was dancing. Cherishing its divey, beat up effect, the Northside Tavern is an Atlanta icon. Better yet, I was able to walk to my Airbnb. read more

The Northside Tavern - Everyone having fun. - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

If you're looking for a place to listen to live blues-y music while you shoot pool, then Northside Tavern is for you. I'm not a pool player and I like to be able to speak to people when I'm hanging out at a bar, so Northside isn't for me. On one side of the bar is the stage, so a lot of room is taken up there and on the other side are pool tables. So, if you haven't secured a spot at the stage, at the bar, or have commandeered one of the few tables, you're basically S.O.L. and getting jostled around. You'd think that at this old dive you could, at least, get cheap drinks. Nope. Drinks aren't expensive, but they're not cheap, either. For all of this, you have the pleasure of paying ten bucks cover charge. No thanks. Save the cover and go to the Ormsby up the street for more room and the ability to have a conversation. read more

Another Great Dive I wish I remembered the name of nice old gentleman behind the bar. He is in the picture I posted. This is old dove bar that only serves drinks. The bartender was so friendly to us and had a shot with us. Prices are very fair and they always have live music. If you like dive bars, this is definitely one for you. Thanks read more

The Northside Tavern - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

It is a classic old bar great for holidays. Free pool on Mondays, free darts, great specials, friendly service and they allow smoking at the bar. There are separate areas for non smoking and outdoor spot where you can bring your pet. I love the hole in the wall atmosphere with great fun games including all the famous golf T games. Great bar food great fair prices great service. Corrine is the best read more

I'm a very clumsy girl and I rolled my ankle. Luckily the bartender, Rob, provided me with a trash bag of ice to help reduce the swelling. Unmatched service. Thanks Rob!! The drinks and music aren't bad either. read more

The Northside Tavern - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Dive bar of dive bars, they had a bouncer but I guess they're either not checking IDs because it's still daylight or because I don't look under 21. We'll go with the former. We went through a few dollars on the arcade machine, losing to Dig Dug and Burger Maker while sipping at the worst Red Stripe I have ever consumed. I'm not one to waste beer, but half of this was left behind. They're slinging beers and playing pool here. And the strangest thing, moving two of the gals were moving the vending machine from one side of the place to the other. What? [Review 19551 overall - 605 in Georgia - 521 of 2023.] read more

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Mellow ambiance. The band was fantastic the Saturday we went. The two pool tables were impossible to get, as people were regularly arguing about who was next. The no vaping sign is seemingly ignored by most. Despite all that, the patrons seemed to be overall friendly, chill and welcoming. Additionally, I'm a sucker for live music and no cover charge. I would stop by again if in the area. read more

A safe space for everyone!! It was amazing and beautiful to see humans from all walks of life, enjoying music, drinks and safety.

This is definitely a hole in the wall dive bar. We walked in and found that the seating arrangement was pretty difficult. It had one long wooden table and a few high standing tables. Most of the seats had a lot of wear and tear. There wasn't much room to move around and parking was non existent. read more

Total Dive Bar No Food Good Drinks Great Music Late night Critters All I can tell you as that you have to experience it for yourself. Straight People - Young and Old Gay - Trans- Maybe Bi non gender Who knows. Nobody cares. I think I saw Elvis Costello read more

The Northside Tavern - Give me a dog breath shot. - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I was refused water, not a drink . I've never experienced rude behavior like such. He said it was last call. I responded I'm not asking for a drink just water. He said no then gave a white female an entire pitcher of water after she told him that was weird. She poured me a glass, and he threw it away like I was trash. I called today to try to get some kind of apology or even common ground. I think it was the same man. He told me to post it....he didn't care.... So here we are! Boycott racist bartenders! Oh and I have the woman's number who was equally disgusted and she will verify what I said! read more

The Northside Tavern - The outside of the establishment - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is my type of place. Dive bar- check. Cheap drinks- check. Chill people- check. Good music- check. Perfect for pre-game or 2:00 AM Power Hour. Fcuk yeah! Shots-shots-shpts-shots! read more

The Northside Tavern - a beer can on the bar - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Came here Tuesday night after an event with friends and we had a blast! Great blues and jazz music in the a perfect dive aesthetic. They have two pool tables and the bartenders were really nice and kept the drinks coming. Parking is kinda a challenge, but I found a spot on the street and paid until 10. This place even has a patio with some tables out back which is perfect for a quieter spot to chat. Can't wait to come back for some more tunes and booze! read more

An institution! Do not visit if you are offended by a good old fashioned neighborhood joint. Some of the best live music.

The bartenders are cool and there's some good music that plays here, unfortunately, the place is trashy, some friends brought me here because it's kind of a staple in Northwest Atlanta, but again other than the bartenders and the good music, it's kind of trash. read more

Northside Tavern is a dingy little dive bar in The Westside district of Atlanta. The scene is mostly an older crowd with live music playing every night. The band consists of the most senior of citizens living out their rock and roll dreams so kudos to them. The bar itself is falling apart and there was an active roof leak right in front of the bar area with trash cans to catch it all. The patio seating upholstery is completely stripped and in disarray. They need to put some money into renovations and a full face-lift honestly. Dirty vibes. There was only one bartender in the whole place so service was slow and he also disappeared for awhile. I just had a cran vodka and it was mostly watery. Not impressed. read more

Good lil Vibe, cool artist come every week and it stays open until 3 am. Got a pool table and an outside area thats pretty big. Great place to end the night. read more

terrible place not a good vibe. First time being in a bar where the service is poor. The place is so dirty I don't even want to drink out the cups. very cluttered. read more

Northside Tavern isn't my scene, but I can see why people like this place. It has a lot of character. If you look up "dive bar" in the dictionary, you should see a picture of Northside Tavern. According to Google, a dive is "a shabby or sleazy bar or similar establishment." Sleazy? I'm not so sure, but shabby? Yes. This place is a dump. The bar looks beat up and worn out. The interior is in poor condition, particularly the torn chairs with cushioning spilling out, and the walls are covered in random stickers and graffiti. It's the kind of grungy joint you'd expect to find in Little Five Points or perhaps Old Fourth Ward or East Atlanta Village, but nope, it's next door to bougie Westside Provisions District (JCT Kitchen, Marcel) and across the street from repurposed Westside Ironworks (O-Ku, Barcelona). Northside Tavern was in the neighborhood first. It's been around since 1972 and it's become a local favorite and an Atlanta institution. The bar serves cheap beer and no food except for the single-serving bags of potato chips on the wall. There are TVs, two pool tables, a juke box, a lottery ticket machine, and a broken down Golden Tee. There's a small fenced-in patio. When I visited, the patio smelled like weed. The men's restroom (single) is dimly lit and ominous, like something you'd see in a horror movie or Silent Hill. There's live music nightly with no cover charge on weeknights. The wall behind the stage has cool portrait paintings of various musicians. Northside Tavern has been a filming location for several movies and TV shows. Among them, Fast & Furious 8 (2017), Anchorman 2 (2013), and Halt and Catch Fire (2014). For a list of all the movies and TV shows that have been filmed here, check out the tavern's website: http://www.northsidetavern.com/the-northside-tavern-histor/filmed_at.html. Limited free parking (about a dozen spots) is located directly outside the bar at the corner of Howell Mill and Brady. read more

I was constantly berated by one of the bouncers for "leaving my drink on the table". At one point, a bouncer (the same one as previously mentioned) smashed my drink on the table quoting, "No drinks on the table!" At which point I asked to speak to a manager. I was given the name, Sam, as being the manager in charge for the night. When I approached Sam to file a formal complaint, they responded with, "what do you want me to do about it? I already asked them to leave you alone." The bouncer in question was extremely confrontational and offered to call Tommy Webb, the Owner," but I was pulled away by my party before I could comply. This individual should not work in the service industry. I am extremely disappointed by the chain of command at place at Northside Tavern. I felt threatened by the bouncer working and was not met by any meaningful corporate chain-of-command. read more

Stopped in with a friend this past Sunday night and had a decent time as it was one of the few places open around 11pm. They had a very nice blues band playing until close (midnight)..felt bad as I didn't have any cash for their tip bucket. The place itself is a dive bar that has pool tables and not too expensive drinks. Very diverse crowd here which I loved and everyone seemed to be having a good time which is always a plus. With all this good stuff there are a few bad things. They allow cigarette smoking inside so your clothes will stink once you leave. There is even an old Kools cigarette machine in there that I assume people are buying the cigs from. They allow people to bring food in there which is awesome, but don't enforce them to clean off the tables after themselves or have a server wipe them down or clear off the ripped bag of chips or empty pizza boxes. Good spot to check out for the music and if you're ok with all that I mentioned in reference to the smoking and nasty tables. read more

Great live Blues music! Although I felt a bit like I was at a frat party upon arriving here, we absolutely loved this place. The crowd is mostly young but there are people of all ages. Phenomenal Blues music. We had so much fun and would definitely return! FYI, there was a long line when we left. I'd say go early-ish, if you can. read more

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The ambiance is typical dive bar vibes. The service although a little slow was quite decent. The drinks were more than adequate. The parking is lacking so try to go early to find a spot in the neighborhood or parking garage. read more

A dive bar and a jazz bar had a baby. Very small parking lot, I hear there's a door fee on the popular nights. Very casual melting pot. Young, old, black, white, everyone is here. The smoky haze and dim lighting definitely contribute to the relaxed vibe. Drinks are good, but the pours aren't what they used to be. Still priced well though. You can bring food in if you'd like. The live music is definitely what sets this place apart. So much soul, so many vibes, all that great energy. Come here with your boo and get lost in the night. read more

Northside Tavern is my favorite Atlanta dive bar! No matter your phase of life, if you come here with the right mindset you're going to have a good time. Limited parking and a cover charge on the weekend. Folks can smoke in here and it adds to the divey-ness. The bathrooms are small and tucked away behind the bar and there's a lot of interesting graffiti across the walls. All of these are just details, people! The music: it's live, it's bluesy, it's jammy and it's every single night! Keep it alive! Support local music so we can have more places like Northside Tavern! I've gotten down to a lot of different bands over the year and I've never once been disappointed. The beer is cheap, ya'll! Don't come expecting handcrafted cocktails, but they've got tons of beer and most spirits available to pour for ya. The bartenders are friendly and quick - gotta love that! The crowd is always different which is something I love about this place. It's what I love about music, really. It can bring together so many people from different parts of life to celebrate things we have in common: love, pain, the BLUES! read more

The Northside Tavern - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

We were looking for some live music in the Atlanta area on a Monday night. We were able to discover the Northside tavern which has live Blues music every night of the week. The bar wasn't too crowded and the bartender was really friendly. The music was really good and we enjoyed our time at the Northside tavern. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for some blues music in the Atlanta area! read more

Don't be scared off by the appearance or the cover charge. Lively energy inside and cheap drinks. If you want to feel the soul of the city and listen to some live music this is the place for you! read more

This is a classic dive bar and one of the few bars that plays blues music. Its not for snobs or influencers it is for people who love a good time and enjoy music. I have seen everything from alcoholics to multimillionaires from 21 years of age to 80, AA, whites, occidentals, hispanics, college students, swing dancers, blues enthusiasts, men in black tie and suits to pants hanging to the back of their knees. Its a place for those who want to experience the closest thing to a juke joint thats left in America...... who cares how old, race or economic status as long as they are smiling and enjoying themselves. ive been here at least 20 times and enjoy it with my friends, GF or by myself. I have never seen a fight only smiles, laughter and backslapping. read more

I was physically assaulted at this bar. I told the security guard and all he did was tell her to calm down. I told a bartender and they told her not to behave that way but did nothing. This place is dangerous and does not take accountability for dangerous patrons. read more

Soft Drink Refill Speed: Probably not the Place Northside Tavern is a top-notch blues dive bar. Yes, there is a $10 cover on weekends, but there is live music every night and the drinks are cheap. They do allow smoking, but frankly it'd be weird if they didn't. As other reviews have said, the place has a super eclectic clientele. From older dudes shooting pool in the back, to what could have been soccer moms, to college kids from Tech, to a wedding party that rolled in in full regalia after the reception, everyone was just a part of it. I guess beer and blues will do that. read more

I had a fun time on a solo expedition during my conference in Atlanta. Of course I had to take a ride share there since I had no other mode of transportation but it seemed a bit off the beaten path. The main draw here is the live blues music that you'll get to here. I don't remember the name of the band that played but it was a young soulful guitarist leading his band with a bunch of tasty covers and original songs. The layout and decor...well you don't exactly come here for that but you can hear the band well throughout the spot. The locals and patrons were all pretty cool (and diverse) and they made me feel welcome especially since I was riding solo that night. I'd definitely come back to check out more bands here. read more

I come here after work and on Tuesday I tried to play a song and realized it was no longer available. I soon realized 90% of the hip-hop and rap has been removed from the jukebox. This is disgusting and sends a message that this bar is not a place that respects or values black people and their culture. I will no longer be coming to this bar. read more

I used to come here all the time to enjoy the vibes. The jukebox was one of my favorite parts, aside from the live music. I just went the other day and saw that all rap/hip-hop, entire genre of music had been blocked off the Juke box. I feel that it's way deeper than music, and attempt to filter certain people from coming in. I do not appreciate the unwelcoming vibe this has created. I will not be back and will also be telling my friends. read more

Stop filtering the juke box. This place used to be all that and a bag of potato chips before the juke box filtered out hip hop. Now this bar is lame. I'm too cool for school for all of that. read more

No handicapped access at all. In this day and age it is dumbfounding that a place like this is still in the business. There are no handicapped parking spots, no handicapped access to the front door, and no handicapped access to the bathrooms. Speaking of the bathrooms, the floors are soaked with urine!! The men's bathroom has a broken door to a "tiny broom closet" that hasn't been cleaned for decades. It is absolutely disgusting and unsanitary. Anyone that is brave enough to enter takes their own health in their hands. My wife say's there are no doors on the stalls in the woman's bathroom and is as disgusting as well. The crowd is over served with staggering drunks everywhere. Bar arguments at the pool tables are a regular happening. I witnessed a hit and run in the parking lot myself. The only reason I can think of that this place is still open is that the owners are paying off the Atlanta politicians. There are so many code violations at the place they should be shut down. I will be reporting them to the Health department as well as the Americans with Disabilities. read more

Grungy + Smoky makes for a good hole in a wall dive bar. Live music. Familiar faces. Everything a jazz bar should be. I absolutely have the best nights when I come here. People of all different walks of life seen in suits, dresses, jeans, shorts, leggings, hippies - everyone is welcome. Seriously, come as you are, don't overthink it. Grab a drink and hit the dance floor. There's always a good band playing. read more

The Northside Tavern - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Reviewing this place for what it is: hip little dive bar. Lots of graffiti, sketch parking, cracked floor, layers of dirt, weird things hanging from the ceiling and cheap drinks are just a few of its finest features. Nice people, loud music, diversity. Loved hanging out here even if I did look out of place in my work attire/heels. Strong drinks and a very easygoing atmosphere.kind bartenders, plenty of seating. I bet they have some awesome music some nights. I'd go here again for sure. It's got that limey, grimy, perfectly seasoned dive bar feel. And parking across Marta isn't so bad (on a Tuesday). read more

The Northside Tavern - Look! I fit right in. - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia