Dad's
Cocktail bar · Atlanta
870 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Highlights
Nostalgic bar with craft cocktails, elevated comfort food
Nostalgic bar with craft cocktails, elevated comfort food
"Dad's in Virginia Highland has a large patio that's always bumping with a crowd, who sips on everything from Appletinis to Old Fashioneds. But in a rare reversal, we actually prefer being inside because the man cave digs feature funky red bulb lighting above the bar, a working jukebox full of generic rock songs, and movies like Kindergarten Cop projected on the walls. It’s also worth a visit to the bathrooms to peruse the wall of famous dudes from sitcoms and movies (not to brag but we could name ‘em all). After a few drinks, try one of their culinary odes to latchkey kid Americana with items like cheesy pizza rolls, a fancy honey-drizzled uncrustable, or “White Kastle” burgers." - juli horsford
"The interior of this VaHi bar emits an ‘80s basement aura, from the multicolored neon lights to menu items like nostalgic pizza rolls that run laps around those freezer-burnt ones from our childhood. And we love visiting their bathrooms to peruse the wall of famous dads from sitcoms and movies (we can name ‘em all). But the large, table-packed patio is our go-to spot to kick back with an Old Fashioned and a pile of zesty sesame wings, which are pretty f*cking good (which we can now say as adults). On those sub-60 days when the heaters warm up the open-air space, don’t make the mistake of taking off your jacket and leaving it behind. Dad would be extremely disappointed." - juli horsford, jacinta howard, nina reeder
"Dad’s in Virginia-Highland will be fully decked out in kitschy holiday decor befitting the cozy dens and basement rumpus rooms of the 1980s and 1990s, along with festive cocktails. Expect laser light projections, punk rock and hip-hop Christmas playlists, and a photo booth." - Su-Jit Lin, Eater Staff
"The bathroom at Dad’s in Atlanta is actually pretty standard, minus the wall-to-wall array of framed photos honoring pop culture dads over the decades. Some, like Bob Ross and Darth Vader, are instantly recognizable. See if you can name all of them throughout your visit." - anne cruz
"That same bartender includes Dad's among the places she's cried, suggesting it's another neighborhood spot where crying is normalized and met with understanding." - Allison Ramirez
