The Rusty Nail Pub

2900 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta
(404) 634-6306

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Lorrie Wasserman

We ordered Med Rare burgers...they came out Well done...we ate them, because we were soo hungry! The fries tasted like they had been sitting..and refried to get them hot...not good! We've been going for years, and we feel like they've gone down hill!

Daniel Larson

Great, no-frills bar. I play darts here with my buddy. The bartenders are all great. There are two dart boards in a little alcove that's set aside from the rest of the bar. The boards are in great shape, the lighting is good, etc. Would appreciate more vegetarian/vegan food options.

Chardaja Adams

I came in one night excited to have a nice drink and relax. My friend and I stopped to use the restroom. We were not acknowledged walking in and 2 minutes into being in the restroom the bartender banged on the door. When I opened the door she had rushed back behind the bar and never said anything about why she was banging on the door. I don’t know what it is like throughout the day here but it is a very strange place to be late at night.

Chip Yaggi

Best dive in Atlanta. Amazing, fresh smoked BBQ, but also great burgers and other homemade style food. Fun atmosphere with great people.

Scott S

Great food and great service! Had the lasagna and it was the best I ever had! Don't be scared of the way the restaurant looks it's worth going inside.

Tim Scott

Best thing about the place is your chance to witness real kissin-cousins without having to leave the perimeter. It's a shocking yet educational experience and not for the faint of heart. May want to consider PPE

C.A. Nix III

Fun place with nice people cold beer and great food. And Jessica Rabbit as a great bartender? What more could you ask for?

ashe

Anybody else feel as if they may have had their drink spiked here? I had 1 vodka & cranberry, it tasted a bit strange-more watery than cranberry, but I didn’t think much of it. I drank it, and after about 5-10 minutes I ended up getting so dizzy, couldn’t focus, couldn’t drive home even when I knew I was the DD-because I was only going to have that one drink, so my boyfriend ended up almost carrying me out to the car and had to drive us home. I threw up that night 7 times in a row, massive headache, couldn’t eat for next 4 days. Don’t know my servers name, but extremely sketchy and terrifying experience.

J K

I was looking for a low key spot to have a beer and some food. I will start by saying ash tray. It was really stinky and stuffy. The food? Overpriced! The BBQ was okay, the fries were a bit soggy, but definitely not worth the price. Things to consider: it's a dive bar, the prices of the drinks were nice, and the server was very friendly.All in all, we enjoyed the visit and would go again, but it wouldn't be my first choice, mostly due to the smoke, and I wouldn't order much off the food menu. I would eat before going.

Chris Jarrette

We had a great time here. Ri is really friendly and gave great service. The decor has an awesome 70s vibe, and their blue cheese sauce is really good. The drinks are good too.

Suzanne Vance

Food is delicious and service was great! Shannon was delightful. Definitely going back.

S Shopper

Started going here in 2019 the food was reasonable for a bar/ the previous owner was kin, thoughtful and concerned about customers December 2022, and January 2023 the food sucks and is regularly stopped colnof to mention the smoke in this place, stifle the life out of you. One breath at a time. Needs new management!!!!! I can’t breathe here! Help no feesh air!!!

joshua greene

If you’re not a smoker DO NOT GO! There’s separation for smokers and non smokers but it felt like I had a cigarette burning right in front of me. The restaurant was dark. The burgers were bland, and the fries were definitely store bought. The staff was nice. If you’re into the “bar” and nitty gritty style then you should enjoy it.

Alpha Orca

Here's to many more years of great service vibes fellowship and drinksI like to eat and hang where the locals hang and only a half mile from my hotel was this gem .in short the rusty nail is the f(_!$+$n pearl of the community. This is what I'm I served my country 25 yrs for not a damn thing bad other than there there should be a friggin class to any other place on how to run a establishment I've eaten in places where I spent4 times the amount for what swelled my heart with joy to be here . Bravo friggin Zulu to you all

ninjadoc47

Here's to many more years of great service vibes fellowship and drinks I like to eat and hang where the locals hang and only a half mile from my hotel was this gem .in short the rusty nail is the f(_!$+$n pearl of the community. This is what I'm I served my country 25 yrs for not a damn thing bad other than there there should be a friggin class to any other place on how to run a establishment I've eaten in places where I spent4 times the amount for what swelled my heart with joy to be here . Bravo friggin Zulu to you all Fiuckon bravo Zulu to my man charlie

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