Painted Park
Bar · Atlanta
240 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Highlights
Upscale bar with games, patios, and BeltLine views
Upscale bar with games, patios, and BeltLine views
"Offers a 6-ounce hanger with hand-cut fries for $40, presenting a straightforward hanger-steak-and-fries pairing at an accessible steakhouse price." - Su-Jit Lin
"Painted Park is the fresh-faced newbie of the Beltline, with a multilevel space to sip local beers and a green space that could be the talk of a lawn Facebook group. No one is really here for the food. The crowds milling around are here to catch sports on the many TVs, jump in for a round of ping pong, and open drink tabs in a place where the probability of meeting someone is legitimately likely." - juli horsford, jacinta howard, nina reeder
"If busy is synonymous with the trail, then Painted Park is a Beltline spot with a capital B and an exclamation point. It sits just off the pedestrian paved path and is designed for maximum outdoor drinking and socializing for the younger, post-college set. The patio is the point, so snag a local brew from their outdoor bar and sprawl out on the picnic tables or padded lawn chairs. If the weather takes a turn, head to the multi-level indoor space (that you access via a concrete tunnel). It’s filled with the sounds of casual chatter mixing with ping pong balls bouncing and skee balls ricocheting off their tiered holes." - juli horsford, demarco williams, nina reeder, jacinta howard
"A new addition to the BeltLine, this “recreational place of assembly” brings residential backyard vibes straight to the heart of Inman Park. A turf-covered fenced yard with its own bar features outdoor TVs, fire pits, and deck chairs arranged in social groupings, allowing your pet to be the literal center of attention. Two covered patios add options. Craft cocktails as elegant as the luxuriously masculine interior make spending a day here with the dog a figurative walk in the literal park." - Su-Jit Lin
"The number of “painted” eat and play concepts in Atlanta has ballooned to four (Painted Pickle, Painted Duck, and Painted Pin). This one, just off the Beltline in Inman Park, has the least amount of games, and food that can't compete with its sister spots. But it is a lively social scene, where you meet friends for a drink (or when you need a break from dodging rollerbladers on the trail). Descend into the tunnel that connects Painted Park to the pedestrian paved path. The multi-level space is filled with the sounds of casual chatter mixing with ping pong balls bouncing and skee balls ricocheting off their tiered holes. The food matches the skill level of the amateur players. So it’s best to skip the regrettable turkey reuben and passable chicken tenders and stick to their decent selection of local beers and stiff cocktails like an Old Fashioned. Food Rundown Turkey Reuben It’s pretty bland. The only thing you can really taste is sauerkraut, and even that doesn’t have the usual zip. Warm Crab Dip This is the best of the just-OK appetizers. It’s warm, cheesy, and you can actually taste the crab. Chicken Fingers These are a reliable order, and you get a decent portion of fries on the side. photo credit: Sarah Newman Tempura Mushrooms This would be a respectable order, but the fried batter tastes like a funnel cake, which just isn’t the flavor we want with our savory mushrooms. Skip this. Soy Ginger Tofu Nuggets These little cubes are crispy, and that’s about it. We need a map to find where the soy and ginger flavor is hiding. Beer Selection There are just six beers on draft here but plenty of bottles and cans with a nice variety from Georgia breweries (Monday Night, Round Trip, Gate City, etc.). The rest of the offerings are enough to cover the basics with a smattering of IPAs, ciders, sours, and stouts. photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman Pause Unmute" - Juli Horsford
