The Independent

The bartender was rude and sarcastic, not a diverse environment

My favorite bar in ATL, which isn't saying much. Even when I came regularly we only went to maybe a dozen different bars, half of which are no longer in operation. This place is still here after+10yrs of me coming around. Gone are the old consoles and intouch bar top games. They still have several pool tables, dart boards, jukebox and board games, along with cheap drinks and good eats. They got a little classy on me and stopped selling the 24oz cans of PBR so I had a couple of two hearteds instead. No ex to help me clear the leader board on erotic photo hunt(FUPAYME!), so I sat and read. Chatted with a couple of the bartenders and locals until they shut it down. There's outside seating weather permitting, and free 2hr parking.

Wish I could leave Kim a million stars! Never left a review before but I had to for our girl. —would love to see more vegan options on the menu but it’s a classic pool hall so won’t take away stars for that. Thanks for taking such good care of us! Will be back!

Great atmosphere but the bartender was a little too comfortable making racist jokes.

Moriah and Kimberly are the best bartenders around. My second time at independent bar and love it. Moriah and Kimberly will take excellent care of you and give you AMAZING Netflix recommendations!!

I was in town for 2 days and figure i shoot pool. Once I got there, the guy behind the bar was giving another customer sarcasm like he didnt want to be at work. Once it was my turn I asked for a specific drink and he got smart with me too and made me what he wanted and not what I asked for. He made me a whiskey sour but it tasted like he made me a whiskey with water. for my first time there bartender was trash but the pool tables are great.

Worse old fashioned I’ve ever had. Their drinks are mediocre or bad in general. I’ve been here several times and the drinks are still bad. Worse than a dive bar.

Playing pool is ok here, but order simple drinks. I won’t return as there’s better places and drinks elsewhere.

I love pool and darts but they don’t like Ozzy Osborne

We usually come for drinks. Stopped in for a drink before a movie. Decided on a light meal. Had the Reuben. OMG. Best Reuben in Atlanta by far.

Nice place pool tables are clean and the sticks are actually in good condition

Great food and atmosphere. if you like to play pool it's a great place to go.

Creepy place. The staff acted very strange and unwelcoming. The patrons looked like serious alcoholics. Most of the seating and all of the pool tables were empty. I left almost immediately without ordering because the service was gross and I was so creeped out.

I didn't like the QR-coded way to select music. You have to pay to hear songs. To play one song is $7. Corruption at its best. To play pool it's $15 per hour.

Had a great time! Good vibes and great prices for beer and pool. Greg helped me while I was there and was super friendly and helpful!

I had a great experience with Greg. He’s a great man and deserves a raise for the hospitality that he showed us tonight