The Local
758 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta
(404) 873-5002
Recent Reviews
Sort by
Atmosphere: {{ item.info.Atmosphere }}
Food: {{ item.info.Food }}
Service: {{ item.info.Service }}
Recommended dishes: {{ item.info['Recommended dishes'] }}
So disappointed during Karaoke night. New to the bar. Was even early. It was first time here. And was not told about the sign up and all the young people knew the scam. And got all their songs in before an older couple could. So we didn't get to sing. Very very disappointed. Could have had better help from the staff. They literly stated that my business means nothing to them. I will make sure this will not be the last.
Best wings in ATL, good beer selection, great vibes, nice staff
Food and drinks were ok. Nothing spectacular.
This place is incredible! I would venture to say that these are the best wings in Atlanta. I love the no BS attitude. These owners comments are gold!
I guess this is a more niche review for former locals and former servers.
I used to live next door and ate/drank here often. I had not been since the pandemic and a lot has changed, so don’t go thinking you can waltz back to the ole laidback watering hole like old times. Namely there’s lines to get in now, no more servers, and the ordering process is strict once you get inside. Fine, we read all the rules on the website.
As a former server at a bar a lot like this one, I prioritize not acting like a knucklehead and following the rules. Door guy was super nice, get in after about 15 min wait around 6pm on May 1. Boyfriend got in food line and i went to the main bar to get waiting in food line drinks because there was no one in line at the main bar. I repeat, zero people in line at the main bar because I checked carefully. I walk up to stand behind two newly vacated barstools directly to the left of the server station.
Here’s where I give my first warning to former waitstaff who see a server station and immediately think off limits: you must start the queue *at the servers station.* Yes, I know. Put aside your discomfort because as a customer that is actually where they *want* you to order.
I found this out the hard way. 10 mins into my wait a couple came up and asked if i was using the empty stools i was standing near (nope, just waiting on the bartender to take an order.) I move, they sit. A bartender with bangs glances in our direction and I think, cool, she’s gonna head over next. She greets the couple and the woman gestures to me and says I was first. Bangs floats over and I think she asks if I am sitting? I couldn’t really hear. I say hi I just wanted to get some drinks while we wait in the food line. Meanwhile, 3 dudes walk up and stand in front of the server station. She says something something “I am not taking your order” (I still can’t hear) and floats away before I can ask her to please repeat, then gives the dudes a huge friendly smile and takes their order. Huh??
I am confused af and helplessly look at the couple and the guy apologetically says that she said I am not in line. But there was no line when I got here? I’ve been waiting before the line? So I was first in line? He says no, you kinda have to just know the rules here. they want you to wait here *points next to him, 2 feet away from me*
Now the main bar line is 6 dudes deep, and at this point boyfriend has moved closer at the food bar line so i just defeatedly go join him and fume for 5 more minutes wondering why Bangs chose violence until i finally got my stupid drink from the very nice lady with glasses.
Now, to be fair, the big sign they have declaring the Main Bar a foodless ordering place is directly above the server station. HOWEVER, it does not say “Start Line Here” or have arrows or some other visual cue for dorks like me who have PTSD from clueless people blocking the bar when you’re working. Also there was no snarky instructions saying not to order in normal places at the bar, i.e. wherever there’s an empty space at the bar. Do not assume this.
Basically don’t treat this place’s bars like regular bars. Probably you should ask a post-pandemic local for help if you’re new. Also I really wish Bangs would have let me respond or ask for clarification before walking away, or explained to me to wait in this very specific spot. I get it, most customers are dumb and rude but like, this was unnecessarily weird and confusing. Chalking it up to maybe she was having a terrible day or I remind her of an ex, idk.
Food was really good just like I remembered, thank god that didn’t change.
I was referred to this establishment by none other than Mr. Chimetime. My first experience was very horrible. I didn’t realize the manager was the server who told me to “Read the big sign.” The cashier wasn’t knowledgeable about any items I asked about and wouldn’t dare be rude to anyone in customer service because I’ve been in the customer service field for quite some time while in a work uniform 🤦🏽♂️. First impressions speaks volume and my visit wasn’t a pleasant one
Some of the best karaoke talent in town!!
Best wings in Atlanta. Do yourself a favor and get there early.
Half Korean BBQ / Half Tikka Masala has been my go to order for years. Try it out.
Best wings in ATL
Wings are fall off the bone tender
Restaurantji Recommends
It's no secret these are the best wings in Atlanta. Come and get em.
These are the best chicken wings you will ever have. The bones are left clean here when you’re done with dinner. The counter service serving method was a huge improvement, no more anxiety about finding a table or running out of wings.
The wings were just okay..... Not the rave that people are saying. I'll just continue to hit up Roasters -- Lemon Pepper with extra seasoning fried extra hard... all flats :-)
If you want to taste the best wings in Atlanta. Get here before 8pm
Overpriced. First come, first serve basis, which is weird when you have a line out the door and nowhere for people to sit when they get their food. Then, there are no takeout orders. Wings were bland and tasted like they had frost bite. Will never be back here.
Loading...