"The walls and hardwood of this divey Virginia-Highland pub carry the permanent smell of beer. So it’s a bit ironic that this 100-plus-year-old institution began as a deli back when Prohibition was in full swing. Nowadays, it’s a reliable spot to grab a few drinks and better-than-average pub food. The wings (slow fried in duck fat and dripping with a sweet-chili sauce) It’s Atlanta’s oldest continuously licensed tavern. Kris Kringle (allegedly spotted at their annual Santa Ride fundraiser)" - juli horsford, jacinta howard