Ok y'all. Jamie is an absolute gem of a server in a sea of Atlanta sub par service. To be honest all the servers we saw tonight were working hard but she was LOVELY. Drinks were DELISH, great food/drink recommendations, good GOOD food. A gem of a place. So cute and totally had the neighborhood vibe we were looking for when out exploring new places. (Bathroom could use a bump but it was clean and that's what really is important) read more

Long overdue review(s)! Why? I have no good reason, but it is essential to emphasize that my first experience was the catalyst that brought me back. The vibe is that of a laid-back neighborhood joint. Come as you are, whether that's dressed up or down. Everyone is welcome. On both occasions, the individuals that we had the pleasure of interacting with made sure to make us feel that way and provide a wonderful experience, going above and beyond to provide an excellent service. On our first visit, we requested a Bob Marley, which is not on the menu. 98% of places will always turn this request down due to a myriad of reasons, such as not having the ingredients or they don't feel like it, and you are going to get what they have and what they feel like making, or they don't know how to make it. On that visit, the stars aligned. I don't know if they had all the ingredients or if the bartender knew how to make the drink, but he eagerly and without hesitation took on that challenge and executed it beautifully. It has been some time, so I unfortunately cannot remember our bartender's name from that initial visit. But he did an excellent job, and everyone we encountered on that initial visit was terrific, and that experience left an indelible mark. We used to live in Avondale Estates and now live in South Fulton. We were in the area waiting to pick up my daughter from an event and trying to think of places to eat. We remembered the Reuben egg rolls and the amazing service, chill environment, and great time at the Stratford on our first visit and decided to fall through. On this second visit, from the beginning, the individual that seated us (unsure of his name) was excellent and offered to turn off one of the fans on the patio as it was getting chilly. They must have a large event space upstairs as a class reunion was being held that evening for Tucker High School. Our server, Jamie, was terrific, just so lovely, and provided us with exceptional top-notch service and provided excellent menu recommendations. Even with an event going on, the quality and service did not waiver. Special shout-out to Carter (I hope that is correct), the wonderful bartender whom we did not have the pleasure of meeting; however, she made the best Dark & Stormy I have ever had the pleasure of consuming. They also have a great beer selection. On both occasions that we have come here, everyone that we encountered was phenomenal. They are doing something right at The Stratford Pub, and they have managed to do it consistently for both of my visits, which is a spectacular feat. Try the Reuben egg rolls, the onion soup, and an off-the-menu item recommended by Jamie during our second visit, which is teriyaki fried cauliflower! Chef's kiss read more

The Stratford - Dark & Stormy Scofflaw Basement IPA Teriyaki Cauliflower French Onion Soup Reuben egg rolls - Pubs Near Me - Avondale Estates, Georgia

Great service. A little slow during lunch but the server was doing his best. The food was great. Everything met my expectations; good fish and chips. I like the TouchTunes in the bar. The song selection isn't the best, but it's alright. I got the impression this was frequented by older crowds; 45+. This is based on the people in the restaurant at the time I went and the song selections. read more

The Stratford - Fish & Chips (substituted fries for green beans; tasted very fresh!) - Pubs Near Me - Avondale Estates, Georgia

I've visited the Stratford a couple of times, once with a friend and another time on a first date. I like what they've done with the space - lots of dark wood and the vibe is definitely different from the restaurant that was in this location before. Everything I've eaten here has been fried and fried well - not greasy and flavorful. The fish and chips are a reasonable portion and super tasty. The fried jalapenos and pickles are crispy and delicious. This place is a fried food fattie's (i.e. ME) dream. My date had the Impossible Burger and he liked it. I forget what my friend had, but she really liked the fried pickles. Drinks here are hit or miss. No mixologists on tap so I say keep it simple with liquor and 1 other item like a vodka cranberry Service has been decent on both visits. These guys are not professionals but they get the job done. They have a small parking lot that will hold about 12 cars, but some parking is better than none! The night of my date was a trivia night (Wednesdays!), and my date and I won. It was general information and the categories were really random. We had a good time, so I would recommend supporting that event. You get a gift card for the bar to use on your next visit. The Stratford is a solid choice if you're wanting a meal in Avondale. read more

Had a late afternoon lunch this past Sunday. The server was very lax in his inattentiveness. The food was very so-so many items were missing from the listed menu. Although I will say the fish from the fish and chips was very good but it was the only thing. The hamburger was a waste of time and money read more

Always a good experience. We love to meet our friends here. Very family friendly. This is our go to in Avondale estates. Food is good and service is great. read more

When I tell you this restaurant is a true neighborhood pub. That is an understatement. I've been living in Avondale Estates since March 2020. That was at the beginning of covid and the first place I went to when I moved to this area was Stratford. I have always felt so warm and welcome when I enter the building. The numerous greetings, the themed nights, the food that has never faulted and truthfully gotten better over the years. The management is always on top of continuing to better the restaurant and always seeking new ways to improve even at the top of their game. The staff itself is a testament to how great the place is. Especially my latest server: Nicholas, who not only was extremely professional but had a vast knowledge of service experience and tableside conversation. He was excellent and I hope every staff member is just as diligent. The Stratford pub deserves 5 stars and anything less is such a picky thing to feel. Grow up and understand that the industry has taken a hit recently, these hard working people are trying to create an experience that is still wonderful as it always has been. Shoutout to this place forever! read more

Went here with friends after a trip to DeKalb Market. Friendly, accommodating and good food

I came in for lunch and the place was empty... was told to seat myself... I came just for the burger... I got a double stack with cheese... the burger just tasted real greasy... kinda like if you eat to many shake shack burgers... my fries were over seasoned and crispy to a tee... my waiter was very pleasant and he did come and check on me and how was the food... I really didn't feel like complaining that day, so I just agreed that everything was fine... but honestly I was disappointed with the fries, maybe they doubled cooked it because I just don't understand how they can be so crispy with only 3 ppl in the restaurant... this place is definitely a solid 3.... Very clean establishment read more

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Small local pub. No happy hour though and menu was passé. Service was good but got charged for tartar sauce for fish tacos. Mind you there was no sauce that came on them just slaw, pickled onions and one fish tender. No bang for your buck here. Pints of PBR are 4.5$, Pabst Blue Ribbon! Place has potential but a missed opportunity here. Disappointing. read more

I love a great cheese burger and fries at a fair price and this place hits the spot! It also helps that they're 5min away.

Great service. Great cheeseburger. Great patio! Excellent little neighborhood bar and grill. We frequent often and sit with our pup on the porch. read more

Been trying to give this place a chance bc it's close and they have a parking lot. Past few times things have been off. Salmon over cooked. Steak raw. Ok so fine let talk about their Irish food they should be able to do that. Ordered shepherds pie tonight it was literally chili with beans beneath the potatoes. I've actually had shepherds pie here before and it was amazing! I told the server and presumably manager. They apologized about whoever is in the kitchen and they redid the meal and brought it back. It seemed to be properly made but not properly cooked. The lamb was red/raw. I'm hoping I don't get sick in the next few hours. One more place OFF the list. A shame. read more

I was in the area so I gave this business a try. I placed my order online for pickup (buffalo wings with sweet potato fries and blue cheese dressing). The wings were horrible and the blue cheese dressing was runny. After eating one I tossed the order in the trash. $30 down the drain. I gave them 2 stars because the gentleman was nice. read more

Good service, good food and drinks! Easy parking and nice location! Burgers, fish n chips, shepherds pie, all good.

We ordered The Stratford via DoorDash for dinner tonight and were disappointed with the meal. To start, we didn't receive the correct order. We ordered Fish Tacos and Fish & Chips, but got a double order of Fish & Chips. The receipt from DoorDash clearly showed the correct order but the restaurant receipt attached to the bag was incorrect. I chalked this up to some sort of error with their food listing on the DoorDash app, got my credit for the wrong food and proceeded to eat the soggy meal. The fish was so soggy, the breading was falling off and I wound up trashing most of it. My husband then bit down on a bite of his meal and found a piece of hard plastic in his mouth. Not appetizing at all. That said, the Buffalo Cauliflower was yummy and my daughter enjoyed her chicken fingers. read more

The Stratford - Piece of hard plastic found in the food. - Pubs Near Me - Avondale Estates, Georgia

I love this new addition to Avondale Estates. It was Palookaville, the corndog place. It is now a European like Pub that is a post for soccer/football. Highlights: - Great food. My faves are French onion soup, fish and chips, rare roast bees sammy, and a good old burger. - Awesome adult beverage selection, esp you like beer and liquor. - Great customer service. Edward and Jordan are kick ass. - Free parking. -Cool people to talk to at the bar like me!! I must stress the FOS is one of the bests around town. I have not tried Local 7's the Sister company, as of yet. On my list!!!! read more

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Pretty hip place. The hostess stand is a standing craftsman toolbox. There's a semi 3 D phone booth and two arcade games. Atlanta United is plastered everywhere. Seems like a place you can come watch some sports with friends or come with your kids. One of the things I like about this place is the ability to see a television from just about anywhere you sit in the restaurant. And windows, plenty of glass to see outside onto the main street. In terms of food, we really enjoyed the smoked wings. They were a good size with great flavor. It came with 2 different sauces and celery, and we got 6 wings for $9. The chicken tenders were okay, seems a bit fried too hard. French fries and tater tots were good. I tried the Angus burger and it comes with two 4 oz patties which made the burger really really thick. I ordered medium well, but it was more so well done and drier than I liked. Not that much flavor, but good old ketchup does the trick. I got the onion rings which were also okay. In terms of service, the kitchen was pretty slow. Our server was very kind and apologetic because they were not expecting huge crowds walking in from some kind of art festival in Avondale. I think this also made the bathrooms pretty nasty, and I'm sure they were caught off guard. Parking is available in the back, but limited, given they are located in downtown Avondale. Overall, would like to revisit to watch some games. Groupon alert! $15 off $30 or more, gratuity added though. You're welcome! read more

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Very pedestrian. A lot of the food is very very greasy. It kind of doesn't know what it wants to be. A big boy bar, or a family dining place. And so it makes sacrifices to ensure that it will be neither. read more

A+ - my favorite local place. The food is very good, and my experience with service (mostly the bar but also outside) has been great. My favorite is the chicken Caesar wrap - with BACON - sometimes sub salmon. I really enjoy going there at least once a week. The fries are good and the veg of the day is frequently my top pick for a side. Faith, Stacy Marie and Jordan will always take good care of you. Kid friendly but you might not want to bring your kiddos after 830 on an otherwise quiet Tuesday and get super-po'd at the server for not getting your food for a table of 8 out in 30 minutes. The server was calm and tried to make it right. Don't worry, I tipped them for you. read more

First time trying and we will be back - because we want to see this place succeed. There were pros and cons so here they are: Pros: lots of great TVs, a diverse menu, friendly staff, good beer selection Cons: food was only okay - we had smoked wings and buffalo tenders. The buffalo sauce is not my fav. I don't know how they did their wings but those were not smoked. Smoked wings are tender and the meat falls off the bones. These wings...the skin was like a plastic covering I could break off. Not good. The tenders were okay and seem fresh - i.e. don't seem like a simple Sysco drop and fry. But they weren't crispy. But lots of more things to try so we will be back. But as of now vibe is great and the food is average. read more

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The Stratford is the local hot spot. GREAT food, good drink selections, casual vibe and they even have trivia on Wednesdays! Always look forward to coming here. read more

Come here often , had a wonderful server Laura tonight she was super made our night Asked if could Order buffalo cauliflower wrap, not on menu but she made it happen! Best wrap ever ‼ read more

Didn't know what to expect. We have been here when space was Palookaville. The food was excellent and fresh. I ordered the roast beef sandwich, and the bun was fresh the meat was tender, and the flavors were outstanding. The fries are really good, not mushy inside and not over cooked with just the right amount of crunch on the soutside. Welcome to the neighborhood, we will be back to try more items in the future. read more

Ate here once when it first opened and didn't like my meal. Thought maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. Recently decided to order dinner through Uber eats from here and the food was fried to the point of being burnt. I couldn't even eat anything I ordered. It almost looked like they refried food that had been sitting out. Disgusting. read more

The Stratford - Burnt chicken tender - Pubs Near Me - Avondale Estates, Georgia

Great steak cooked to order! English/Irish pub feel with TVs for sports following. Lots of delicious beer on tap read more

All we had was the buffalo cauliflower app but it was SO good, plus the atmosphere and the friendly bartender that I definitely hope to return soon and try the veggie burger. (& def get that cauliflower app again!!) read more

The Stratford - Pubs Near Me - Avondale Estates, Georgia

I went here a couple years ago with my then boyfriend. It was right down the street from his house so I considered it a good find. It was a cute and aesthetically pleasing restaurant. Since there weren't many people there at the time we arrived, we were seating and assisted almost immediately. The waitress was super friendly and you could tell they build relationships with frequent customers. When asking her what we should order, she gave us thorough suggestions and explained many dishes on the menu. I ended up ordering the fish and chips while the other person I was with ordered the Shepherds Pie, which is apparently a popular dish. They were cooked and arrived at the table quickly which is always a plus. Both dishes tasted great and the portion sizes were generously large. I specifically loved how crunchy the fish was and the fact there it wasn't mainly batter because there was a good amount of fish. I don't know what I would get if I go back but I might check it out again just to see what else they have to offer. read more

The Stratford - Shepherds Pie - Pubs Near Me - Avondale Estates, Georgia

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New to the area and I love pubs and especially pub food. What I ordered: Cup of French onion soup. Stop calling it French onion soup if you're melting cheap low quality Swiss cheese! Spend a few cents more and top it with real Gruyère cheese! The crouton should be firm still. Learn how to toast stale dry bread so it holds its texture on the soup. Not a soggy piece of rye bread! The onions were absolute mush! Way overcooked! The broth had zero flavor. Main: Bangers & Garlic Mash with a side of beans. Ice cold! Sent it back. The same food was brought to me. Only the surface of the food was warm. The center was still very cold. Sent it back again and told my server I was done! How very disappointing!!! read more

Honestly, the food here is dry. It's cooked fine but if you're looking for a place that has actual flavor to its food, do not come here. You WILL be disappointed. I bought 4 dishes and all of them were flavorless and damn-near tasteless. From the fries to the meat... it left much to be desired. For the lack of taste of the food, the prices should honestly be half of what they are. read more

Having been a resident of Avondale Estates my entire life. The Stratford has been a number one hotspot for me and my family have been going since it opened it's a local favorite around here. Staff is super nice. The burgers are amazing I mean hands-down it's the best Irish pub I think in metro Atlanta and in the state of Georgia. read more

I've love the Stratford for years. Food is consistently good. Have the Buffalo chicken salad - it will change your life. Ask for Summer if she's serving as she's truly the best! Family friendly and wonderful trivia on Wednesday. read more

The Stratford - Pubs Near Me - Avondale Estates, Georgia

Though your basic local bar, I find the food to be especially mediocre and most of the drinks to be a bit too expensive. I paid $14 for two beers for my friend and I and $13 for a few veggies on a hoagie roll (the mushroom "cheesesteak") and a cup of chili (always good). Regarding the latter, they really skimped, so much that I only needed to use one half of the bread. So I got half of a sandwich for $10 = not a great deal. Give me half and charge less or give me more veggies. Service is always nice, if a bit "bored waitress" buzzing around/trying to get you out of there so they can close up. Stratford closes at 10 on that particular night and she hurried in my food order at 915 and was rushy from then on. I get it, she wanted to go home, but at least let the customers enjoy the last 45 min of actual open hours. read more

The Stratford - See how much they skimped on my veggies? - Pubs Near Me - Avondale Estates, Georgia

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Normally we love it here but last night was absolutely terrible! Our server blamed it on being extremely busy which is not excuse. I ordered a burger, medium, with a side of barbecue. My husband ordered buffalo chicken wrap no blue cheese to which the server said "do you want blue cheese on the side" and my husband said "no" and server said "ok, no blue cheese at all". The food came out, the wrap had blue cheese in it and I waited 20 minutes for a side of BBQ sauce after asking for it 3 times. Our server blamed it on the "16 year old food runner" which is ridiculous. Why did I need to wait 20 minutes just for bbq sauce?? Oh! Because my burger was a complete hockey puck! Pictures to show. read more

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I gave this restaurant a rating of two stars because the food is good not great. They did have gave great service until my second time there. Today, I came to The Stratford after the Falcons game. It was a great day and ending with my lady and great customer service. Until our waiter Fabian accused us of being a couple that didn't not tip him. I already knew Fabian was incorrect, and corrected him. When Fabian realized we were not that couple because I'm not military. He apologized and offered a weak gift card to try to build back some rapport. However, it sad how one bad experience can ruin the customer experience. I'll never spend my money here again. P.s. I'm not sure if I was profiled or it was just poor judgement on his behalf. I hope this blog helps some of you all. God Bless. read more

Friendly service, great beer selection, delicious food! A great place to watch sports.

My sister and I stopped by here on a whim looking for something to eat on the Fourth of July. With many places being closed on the holiday, Yelp recommended this place. Our GPS instructed us to make the wrong turn, but we found this place soon after. Chilli Cheese Dog special and my sister ordered the Salmon BLT. The food was pretty good considering it's a pub style place. Our waiter, Mason, was very nice and attentive. If you're in the Avondale Estates area please check them out and order a drink and the Spinich Artichoke dip. read more

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Not a bad start for this jinxed location. The food is retro-80s hearty fare at a fair price: perfect for downtown Avondale. Full bar and decent tap selection. Decent friendly service and a juke box for the more quiet times. UPDATE It seems they are finding the stride: service if still friendly and they are going all in on the ATLUTD read more

This was our second time here. The weather was so nice, they recently renovated their patio and updated their menu so despite our first experience being lackluster, we thought what the heck, let's give them another shot and support the local business! We waited 30 minutes for a table outside. I'm not complaining about the wait, we are patient people and it was a lovely evening. The problems began when we were sat next to a large group. The group was not the problem either, there was one person in particular who was clearly intoxicated. This person also had two large pit bulls who were very sweet and well behaved. The issue was when the intoxicated man started addressing our kids, and loudly giving them advice. He was cursing, repeating himself over and over, leaning over my husband's shoulder. We laughed it off at first but it just did. not. stop. The servers were asking him to leave us alone, and apologized to us for his drunken antics, but he did not stop. From the time we got our drinks until we paid the bill, this man harassed us. His sweet dogs scooted under our table once our appetizer arrived and never left. We love dogs, our dog is a pit mix. But this intoxicated man is the owner of these two dogs who were under our table. We didn't want to engage this person, possibly riling up the dogs, we just wanted to eat dinner on a patio in our neighborhood on a nice night. Everyone on the patio was aware of this situation. The table next to us complained, everyone was watching it. We ate quickly, paid our check and left. No staff member said a word to us as we left. When we got into the car we apologized to the kids. I called and spoke to the manager and told her that the situation was beyond out of line, it was straight up dangerous. Some less tolerant person might have lost his temper on this guy, and who knows what could have happened. The manager said she was unaware of the situation until close to the end of our time there, and she asked him to leave us alone. The problem was he never d. The food was ok. The experience was not. The manager apologized. Would you go back? Update: the manager called me this evening. The connection was terrible but I heard her say that the individual was banned permanently. I couldn't make out what else she was saying and ended the call. I attempted to call back a few minutes later but no one answered. read more

We tried this British inspired pub early on a Friday night. The menu has something familiar for everyone. The decor is British themed, ample TVs and a good draught selection. We had fish and chips, tots with Brunswick stew (could have been heartier), and the burger. Everything was delivered quickly, hot and tasty. I would certainly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable pub. read more

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