The Porter—good food and 800 bottles of aged beer on the wall - Review - Atlanta - The Infatuation
"If you’re a beer lover, The Porter, a landmark beer hall in Little Five Points, should be on your radar. It's been around since 2008 and has been through its share of adventures, including a two-year pandemic closing. But one thing has remained the same—their massive beer selection of 60 drafts, including a wide variety of regional brews and more than 800 bottles of cellar-aged beer. If you need a brew break, try their lemon gingerade. Flavored with housemade lemon-ginger syrup, the refreshing drink pairs perfectly with their incredible, tender beer-brined roast chicken and fries. Grab a seat with your crew at the ridiculously long bar up front or make your way to the noisy two-tiered dining room. Food Rundown Black Truffle Deviled Eggs You get five, and they’re great—creamy, with the truffle, chives, and pepper adding a subtle tang. Crispy Hen of the Woods Mushrooms These mushrooms are huge and crunchy. It's a big portion, so it’s a great order for sharing. Pull-A-Part Pretzel Soft in the middle, salty on top, and served with a side of silky cheese. You could come here just for this. PlayMute Fish n’ Chips The fish is fine—a solid take on the classic with one huge piece of crunchy, salt-crusted haddock. But the fries are the real stars here—crispy, salty, and sprinkled with parsley. Roast Chicken A standout dish—a beer-brine gives it a deep flavor. And it’s topped with herby zhoug. PlayMute Grilled Cauliflower This feels like it clocked out of its shift at some fine dining restaurant, and came to the bar for a drink. With crispy salad in a zesty vinaigrette, a cauliflower puree base, and big meaty mushrooms, it's one of the best-tasting (and best-looking) vegetable dishes you’ll find at a pub. PlayMute photo credit: Tabia Lisenbee-Parker photo credit: Tabia Lisenbee-Parker photo credit: Tabia Lisenbee-Parker Pause Unmute" - Jacinta Howard
