Ryan Farsdale
Google
⭐️⭐️ – 656 Sports Bar (Atlanta) – Great Vibe, Good Flavor, But Seriously?
Stopped in around 5:30 looking for a laid-back spot, and at first glance, 656 delivered—huge TVs behind the bar, relaxed atmosphere, and not too crowded. It had the makings of a solid sports bar experience.
The bartender was friendly and gave some good menu suggestions. Early on, she was chatting through her earbuds, which made it hard to tell who she was talking to. Later, she was down at the far end of the bar playing cards with a regular—but to her credit, she paused the game, came over to check on me, and we had a short but nice convo. I was the only customer at the bar, so I didn’t expect constant attention—but a few more check-ins wouldn’t have hurt.
Food rundown:
I ordered the lamb chops—great flavor, but for $20, I expected more meat and a lot less gnawing. Still hungry, I ordered wings. Again, flavor was excellent, but the size? Each one was barely more than a bite. This place nails taste, but comes up short on portion sizes.
Now, here’s where things went sideways. I asked if they could put the Twins game on one of those massive TVs. The bartender gave it an honest effort—searched a few different platforms—but couldn’t pull it up. No points lost there, she tried.
But while sitting at the bar, I watched two guys light up a joint—right there in the bar. Literally just sparking up, no big deal. Then, the guy next to me asks if he can smoke a cigarette inside. The response? “No tobacco allowed.” I thought he was joking. He wasn’t. Apparently, weed is fine, but tobacco is where they draw the line. That’s when I realized this place has no clue what kind of bar it wants to be.
Final take: Started promising. Great atmosphere, excellent food flavor, and decent service. But inconsistent bar attention, overpriced small portions, and a “light up weed but not a Marlboro” policy? Yeah… no thanks. If you’re hungry and high, maybe it’s your spot. If you just want a beer, some wings, and a ballgame—look elsewhere.