14 Best Dive Bars in Atlanta

“Had lunch here today for the first time. The Valet was awesome, the atmosphere was friendly and laid back. We had Juan as our server and he was spectacular! The array of oysters we tried were fresh and tasty. We’ll be back!“

“Won't be the same without pj.“

“People say this bar and music venue offers delicious food, especially the burgers, and a great selection of drinks. Visitors highlight the intimate atmosphere for live music, noting the excellent sound quality for shows. They also mention the friendly and attentive staff, along with reasonable drink prices.“

“The Local is a dive bar (in a good way!) with some really good wings. The line was out the door and once you get in, you order at the counter and then have to find your own table. When we got inside, it was packed inside and every table was also taken. I’m assuming that The Local is usually this busy because also they talk about how they regularly sell out of wings. When we asked, they said they sell out usually 2.5-3 hours after opening so you definitely have some time. The wings themselves were really good! To be honest, I’m usually a boneless wing kind of person and these are traditional wings, but they were great! I went for the 1/2 & 1/2 so I could try two different flavors. I went with the Korean and Spicy Korean and they’re quite different. The Korean is a bit more sweet and the Spicy Korean has a little kick. If you like spice, the Spicy Korean is very mild - not a bad thing, just not super spicy if that’s what you’re looking for. But, it’s still good. Both sauces were good, but I’d go with Spicy Korean as my favorite of the two. I also got a side of fries and that was a pretty generous size which was nice! Overall, cool local dive bar vibe and really really good wings! If you go, just go early and be ready to have to keep an eye out for a table to snag in a free for all style!“

“I wish FB had a love button! What a great place. Food was amazing, owner and staff very friendly and attentive , sound was great, vibe was laid back and crowd was great! Hope to perform there again soon. (Photo Jeff Evans)“

“I stop in here for lunch once a week. The staff remembers me, the food is great and it comes out quick. I like the grilled chicken sandwich.

They have several TVs so I am able catch up on news and sports while I am there.

Also ample free parking.“

“Awesome place to drink and play games. They also have a great trivia night on Sundays and a Smash Brothers Tournament!“

“In from out of town but treated like a local from the start. Alex was amazing from the beginning. He was the first one to great us and through out the night was super friendly and attentive. If I was local, this would 100% be my local hang. Will visit again when in town.“

“The bar is great--good service, neighborhood feel. If you get a table, you order from the bartender & someone will bring the food out. If you need silverware or condiments, etc, either quickly catch the person who drops it off or hunt it down yourself. The wings are ok. Onion rings are heavily battered-- go with the tater tots. Fish & chips are amazing.“

“Great dive bar. Friendly staff and a good price on drinks.“

“We dropped in for some late afternoon drinking - yes, I was running low on Vitamin Beer and needed a refill. Red Door leans into its dive bar identity, and I say that with genuine appreciation. It’s a no-frills drinking spot, and that’s exactly what we were after.

There’s a small patio out back for smokers. We didn’t partake, and thankfully no one lit up until we’d had a chance to settle in. When that happened, we wandered back inside once the smoke started drifting.

One of the bottled beers tasted a little off - still not sure how that happens - and my friend’s wine was, well, a reminder that this isn’t the place to order wine. Stick to the basics and you’ll be fine.

All in all, it was a worthwhile stop. Not perfect, but memorable in its own way. I’m glad we gave it a shot. Four stars.“

“We had a three week job in Buckhead. The food was reasonably priced and tasted excellent. We had lunch here every day and drinks after work every night. Staff were all super friendly. Before we left, we had all the subcontractors going there for lunch.“

“History: My Father’s band use to play here every weekend, (back in the day). I was with him all the the time. Band name was T.E.E, Time Effort Energy. I was very young. This place holds so much life value to me. So many great memories. R.I.P Jimmy Gates Sr. They were a Blues cover band.“

“Food, staff, drinks... all 20 out of 10.“