The Pub At EAV - Review - East Atlanta Village - Atlanta - The Infatuation
"The Pub @ EAV revamped the space formerly occupied by soccer pub The Elder Tree. And neither the name change nor the design makes much sense, seeing as the new interior looks like it was curated by someone who has never been to a pub. Green leather benches and trend-chasing faux marble bartops replace old wooden booths, and instead of soccer flags on the walls, there are abstract watercolor paintings. The Pub’s menu struggles to find its footing, too, with a hodge-podge of cuisines that don’t fit together. Sure, decent fish and chips (on a bed of disturbingly bad mushy peas) and a just-fine burger work for a pub menu, though a Viet-Cajun shrimp boil and lomo saltado are more head-scratching. Cuisine chaos aside, there are enough hits to warrant a visit if you want to watch a game but don't necessarily need typical game day food or a sports bar environment. Food Rundown ‘Merican As Heckfire Burger This burger overcomes its unfortunate name to be one of the better items on the menu. It’s juicy with plenty of cheese and a nice buttery bun. But if you’re after a truly fantastic burger, you’re better off with something off this guide. Fish & Chips These soggy potato wedges make us wish we could have more of the decent skinny fries that come with the burger. The fried cod pieces are tasty enough, as long as you ensure they stay away from the bland, mushy peas. Crispy Spiced Okra Chips If you like okra, these will be a win for you. They’re well-fried and seasoned with plenty of berbere spice. Cuban Sammich Poptart A savory poptart stuffed with ham, pork, swiss, and pickles gets points for creativity. But the bottom is too doughy to hold everything together. The Pub’s Scotch Egg There aren’t a ton of places in ATL to get a scotch egg, so we appreciate this hollandaise-drizzed dish being on the menu (especially since it’s a quintessential pub food). Order it." - Juli Horsford
