Smith's Olde Bar

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Smith's Olde Bar

Bar · Atlanta

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1578 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

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Live music, pool, pub eats, and events most nights  

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1578 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 Get directions

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@onthegrid

On the Grid : Smith's Olde Bar

"One could make a strong argument that Smith's is the best small-venue music room in the city. They’ve been hosting new, local or up-and-coming bands for more than 20 years, but this summer news announced that they could be forced out of their building on Piedmont and Monroe. The woman who owned the patch of property passed away in March and developers are eyeing this corner at the busy intersection. Right now, the future is unknown for Smith’s, which will remain open at least through the end of the year. The dive bar décor is framed day-of posters and band stickers, the floors are sticky, and the liquor selection runs from cheap whiskey to less-cheap whiskey, but I know the stories that fill these walls are endless. It’s impossible to think of Morningside, even Atlanta, without Smith’s Olde Bar." - Dear Elouise

https://onthegrid.city/atlanta/morningside/smiths-olde-bar
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Best Dive Bars in Atlanta | Eater Atlanta

"The iconic Midtown dive bar and music venue located on Piedmont Avenue is always ready for those seeking drinks, dancing, and a live show nearly every night. Make sure to head here to football on the weekends." - Denise K. James

https://atlanta.eater.com/maps/best-dive-iconic-bars-atlanta
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Best bars and restaurants for live music in Atlanta | Eater Atlanta

"This iconic dive bar in Midtown opened in 1994 and has been rocking on Piedmont Avenue into the wee hours ever since. Head in for dinner, drinks, dancing, and live music nearly every night." - Beth McKibben

https://atlanta.eater.com/maps/atlanta-bars-restaurants-live-music
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Smith's Olde Bar - Review - Atlanta - The Infatuation

"For Pittsburgh Steelers Fans You might know Smith’s as a live music venue or as a good place to shoot some pool in peace, but you might not know that it’s also a Steelers bar. They’ve done some upgrades, replacing their older wooden booths with leather red ones, giving the place an odd mix of dive bar and lounge vibes. Order a Smitty’s Double Cheese (their big, two-patty burger and our favorite thing on the menu) at the bar and chow down as you watch the Steelers play. It’s not uncommon to see folks waving yellow towels in the bar and jersey-clad fans taking up the front room that houses a large projector screen. If it’s too crowded inside, they have a new deck out back with two TVs and a large neon ‘SOB’ sign to remind you where you are. As if anyone could forget Smith’s. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

https://www.theinfatuation.com/atlanta/reviews/smiths-olde-bar
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Korean Street Food and Fried Chicken Pop-Up Seoul Chikin Begins Popping up on Fridays at Smith’s Olde Bar in Piedmont Heights, Atlanta - Eater Atlanta

"Smith’s Olde Bar, a pub and music venue in Piedmont Heights, Atlanta, hosts the Seoul Chikin pop-up on Fridays, offering Korean street food like fried chicken wings and tornado potatoes. The venue is part of a revitalization effort as more events are being booked and more people are getting vaccinated." - Beth McKibben

https://atlanta.eater.com/2021/4/28/22405404/seoul-chikin-korean-fried-chicken-street-food-pop-up-smiths-olde-bar-altanta
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Marga Rita

Google
Okay I read a review about how the bartenders are rude and it kind of reassured me, but I’m still gonna leave this here because I hope management or somebody sees it and does something. I love Smith’s. I always have such a good time there with my friends. BUT I have an issue with this one bartender he’s light skin, tall and anytime I try to order a drink, he’ll look dead at me and straight up ignore me. Even when he’s done helping someone else, he’ll skip right past me and go to the next person. I don’t know if this is a reach, but I’m Hispanic/Latina and I can’t help but feel like he’s picking and choosing who to serve. I don’t know if it’s racism or what, but I really need to say something. Other than that, the vibes are always good and I usually have a great time. But seriously, if you’re a person of color or a minority and you’ve dealt with this same bartender, please comment or like this tell me I’m not tripping. He really kills the vibe and makes it a bad experience when I’m literally just there to have fun, spend money, and tip. It sucks to say, but the reason I don’t even wanna go back sometimes is because of him. He really makes me feel like I don’t belong there, and that’s not okay. Management needs to take this seriously.

K Mac

Google
Burger was fine. I liked it, my sig other did not. Fries are meh. Great to hear live music but the band in the main area was horrible and way too loud. Destroyed the experience in the smaller side acoustic room. Drinks are in plastic cups even when not very busy.

Sonia Blade

Google
The bartenders are all hell. They're super rude and act like you're bothering them when you're trying to order drinks even if it's not busy. It's a bar for people who are just trying to get drunk. The music is also always very loud and obnoxious. Never been to a live show but the bartenders alone make me apprehensive. I've been here like 5 times because I thought I was tripping but they really are just rude and angry. I will say the guys at the door have all been friendly.

YunsAvatar

Google
Went in for a music show, nice place but not totally the best maintained.

Charles Kidd

Google
This is probably my favorite neighborhood bar and pool room in Atlanta. The food and drinks are very reasonably priced and good variety. Thursday night trivia is a real treat and the place was full. Music upstairs is good. Why are there names on the bar?

john renter

Google
Food is great, atmosphere is pleasant, the staff is generally unfriendly. If the food wasn’t so good, I probably wouldn’t go back based on experience with the staff.

Ben Anglin

Google
Great venue for a bite to eat before a show. Once in you might as well have been here for years. No awkward feeling out period, you are here you are one of them.

Richard

Google
Haven't visited in years. Great music night, and staff! POOR FOOD. FYI.. Menu isn't what it used to be. No waitress. Order from bar. Very limited. Chicken wings smaller than your thumb etc. I'd recommend eating somewhere else before a night of music.
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Makaila W.

Yelp
Have been a few times to meet up with friends. They have trivia night , great food. Had their chicken tinders and they were fresh and so good. Their drinks are amazing and the staff is friendly. There's pool and plenty of seating . The parking is a little awkward but parking across the street is safe.
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Katie E.

Yelp
Great place to hang and watch a football game or play some bar games with friends. Food is pretty good and they have specials on drinks.
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Mommy D.

Yelp
Just a whole in the wall dive bar - nothing special. HOWEVER, the music in the back is worth checking out...fun cool vibe!
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Joe C.

Yelp
Ok - Expected Better for the History An average dive bar in Atlanta, where you can meet locals. There is lots of pool tables, arcade games, darts, great live music, and food available. Unfortunately the food was the downfall for this place, it was greasy, unimaginative, and out of a packet. I wouldn't eat here again, but would stop by for a drink or some live music. Tip: Historic Building with real music ties. It's worth a visit if you're in ATL. Terrible parking, Thanks
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Julie G.

Yelp
Went on a local's recommendation . Did not disappoint... from what I remember LoL Drinks. Service. & atmosphere
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Kristen B.

Yelp
***LOCATION*** I liked this spot for the location. It was only a 20min walk from my boyfriend's place, so we just walked there, which is a plus. No need for an Uber, and there were sidewalks everywhere. ***ATMOSPHERE*** There were lots of people, enough to make it not empty which was good, but at the same time it wasn't overly crowded. Lots of young people our age, but the music was not the best. It was a lot of outdated songs not quite old enough to be bringing back yet haha. I would have loved to have some new songs, better transitions and remixes. It just wasn't really the vibe. It was a live DJ though, so there could be potential. The lighting and all was cool and the layout wasn't bad so honestly just a few better songs would be perfect! They might have different Djs on different nights, so we will have to try again another night! ***STAFF*** This was really the only issue for me. We went to get a beer from the bar on the dance floor, it was a very mini bar, smaller than the main one, so I imagine they didn't have all the same drinks. We had already ordered a drink just before at the main bar, so I wasn't sure if they had beers or just cocktails/shots at this one, as I could only see liquor bottles. We stood there forever and the bartender ignored us. I know bars get busy and this is common, but the part that I couldn't believe is when she finally acknowledged us and she said "what?" and I said "could we get two beers please?" and she said "which ones?" and I said "What do you have? or honestly, just the cheapest one is fine." because I had no idea what they had and I am not very picky, we just wanted one more drink before leaving. We had already ordered cocktails when we got there and didn't want to spend a lot on beers, especially since we weren't staying much longer. Without any kind of menu or signage we had no idea what there was. There was clearly no beer on tap at this counter either, so I was assuming they just had a few bottles, and if I am drinking a bottle of beer, pretty much any kind they have would be fine. Anyways, after saying that, she exhaled loudly and just left and went to the next guy standing by us at the bar and asked what he wanted and proceeded to serve him... she just completely ignored us. We were just wanting one beer with no preference and had no idea what they had, so rather than having her list them all, I just said the least expensive will do. We were not trying to be an inconvenience or anything and just felt kind of bad about how she responded to us. We were pretty upset, but maybe she was just having a bad night, so we still went back over to the main bar and again tried ordering 2 beers. There was a guy behind the bar and he was like I got you! and I think it was only like 4$ and I think it was Bud Light, I honestly can't remember, but that is a very reasonable price! He was so polite and of course we left a tip too, but we always do at the bar no matter the drink of course. ***BATHROOMS*** Half of them were out of order, so not the best, but bar bathrooms never really are so what can you say haha ***CONCLUSION*** Honestly the place has a lot of potential! The layout and lighting and all is cool and the prices are pretty reasonable. The fact that there is a live DJ is nice, I just wish the music would be a little more updated, but overall it is a pretty cool place!
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Tara P.

Yelp
I have been wanting to visit Smith's since moving to Atlanta, and finally got the chance the other day. We had so much fun! The atmosphere is a fun mix of dive bar and crowded college bar, with band memorabilia all over the walls. I am leaving five stars because Smith's has so many little aspects that make it unlike any other bar I've been to - from the wild vending machine (pictured) to the music venue to the cute photo ops to the food they serve. I only tried a bit of a friend's Smithadilla, so I will be updating my review once I get a chance to try some more of the food. So fun - can't wait to be back!
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Casey Mae D.

Yelp
Fun place for a night out as a pit stop or last stop. Gets super busy and loud but the dance floor in the back is a fun little gem.
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Thomas L.

Yelp
Kind of a throwback, old bar, been around a while, kind of nostalgic, just used to be a place to go off the beaten path from Midtown
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Cooper B.

Yelp
Incredible venue! We saw the best concert ever, extremely intimate and perfect environment. Afterwards we stayed to watch the Braves game and play some pool. Couldn't ask for better!
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Lilliana C.

Yelp
People usually come here to hang out, have a few drinks, play pool, or see a show, however I decided to come for dinner and the food was shockingly great! We shared wings, quesadilla, and chicken tenders - all were super flavorful. The wings and tenders were crispy, yet perfectly tender. Definitely recommend Smith's for good service, good food, and a good time.

Marisa I.

Yelp
The bouncer was so rude he said I looked nothing like my id (I gained weight) and couldn't get in because I have anxiety and gained weight. I tried to reach out to the manager and they said they wouldn't talk to me. Whoever the bouncer was 7/19/24, really disappointed!
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Haley T.

Yelp
Went here for a small show with a few friends. I felt so bad for the bartender since she was the only one slinging drinks! I didn't get to eat any food, but it seemed to be typical bar food. The venue for the show itself was super small, but cozy. I would go back for another show, but probably wouldn't eat there since the food looked to be lackluster. All in all, decent place but the service could be better.
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Alyssa D.

Yelp
Great open mic night. Chill bar - with really nice bartenders! Haven't tried the food yet. Like the back patio area too and the pool tables are a nice touch.
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Braedon N.

Yelp
Tremendous! Mimi the bartender is tremendous. Great atmosphere and drinks and food. Live music is awesome as well. Good part of town (I think).
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Lisa K.

Yelp
Loved going back there after years. The musicians were great. Bar has the nostalgic feeling that I remember when I first started going there in the 90's. Brought my daughter and her friends to Smith's where we will be going back more and more. What a great time and food hit the spot!
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Carlie M.

Yelp
Came here last night with some friends. They had live music which was fun. It wasn't too crowded since it was a Tuesday evening. It's a large place and they have outdoor seating available. We parked in the parking lot across the street since there didn't seem to be much parking there. We got food which was really good! The chicken sliders, fries and quesadilla were all good. They have pool inside as well and some other games on the outdoor patio.
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Adrian W.

Yelp
Honestly, this place yells to and exists for the young, hippy, college crowd that it caters too. I'm not mad at you wild child... I was twenty-something, once upon a time. I'll keep this one short and sweet. The Saturday night I meet some friends there, a doorman checked ID's at the door and once inside, the place feels kind of Boho chic with a free spirited vibe. I quickly spotted my friends who had taken up residence in a high-back red leatherette booth that became our base camp, for the 2 hours we spent at the bar. The actual bar seemed short, in comparison to the size of the place but it was reasonably stocked and I was served within a few minutes of waiting. The dance floor that was filled with sweaty college kids bumping and grinding, mixing and mingling, like young college kids do. I noticed a couple of pool tables in a separate room and a line of kids waiting to enter a different room where there was a live band. All in all, if you prefer a more mature vibe, this isn't your place but if you feel that you have passed this exit but occasionally choose to roll with the college crowd, by all means, saddle up and make your way down to Smith's Olde Bar.
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Cecilia T.

Yelp
This review is for the wings, and the wings alone. Get them hot. Mother of mercy, they are some damn good wings. Nice and crispy on the outside while tender and moist on the inside. Do you need more?

Kate P.

Yelp
Best music I've heard out in my life. Closes at 2 am despite claiming that they close at 3am. Was devastated tonight bc i showed up at 2:10. Will definitely be returning.

Cassia L.

Yelp
Amazing vibes. Love the comedy nights. They also have pool and darts! Don't forget to bring your friends

Sms2581 S.

Yelp
A blues/rock infused band "Crews & Company" played here a couple times and man are they phenomenal. They played every song with soulful precision and charisma. They had an array of cover tunes dating back to 70's rock n roll and they had awesome, catchy original tunes mixed in their set as well. Being able to catch them here at Smith's Olde Bar is an amazing experience. I can really see these guys going far. The venue itself and the staff and the customers were all great as well. One of my favs in Atlanta!

Major M.

Yelp
I came in Tuesday to order pizza, I only stayed for pizza didn't sit down or anything. I did not leave a tip because I only ordered a pizza which was a medium size pizza for 27 dollars. I paid with card scratched out the tip option & wrote the total for pizza. Yesterday which was 2 days later I received a upgraded charge of 5$. I can't believe the bartender ( A young lady) Stole from. I called & received no answer only reason I won't be going up to establishment Is because my boyfriend replaced the money & beg me not to go. I posted to bring awareness, it's a hard time for everyone right now but if you have to steal from customers find another profession. I have worked in the serving industry & I don't anymore because of how bad the economy is but I would never steal. The oxtail pizza was good & came fast but the act of the bartender was in poor taste
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Sharisse S.

Yelp
I visited here around the holiday season with some friends and the ambiance was amazing. It definitely gave that comfortable relaxed feeling while still being nicer than a dive bar. The service was fast and efficient and the bartender even made good conversation with us. I would definitely go back here if I am looking for a chill night out vibe. *Definitely not a dressy space, think cute and comfortable.
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Hollywood H.

Yelp
Young hip place for college kids and for people transitioning to the real world , comedy club downstairs and a nightclub /lounge upstairs.
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Francisco M.

Yelp
This is one of those bars with dark atmospheres that if it's your first time, it wouldn't give you the impression of being the cleanest of bars. But the bartenders are nice and helpful. The music shows are great because it feels way more intimate than a CONCERT. You have the artist right in front of you and you can interact with him. That's great. One thing was that the same drink was more expensive in the 2nd floor where the show was than downstairs. Don't make sense to me.
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Jes G.

Yelp
Fun place to hang out while waiting for a show. There are two little venues attached to listen to music there. One is upstairs, and one to the side of the stairs. When you get there, if you're there for a musician/band, there's not a whole lot of information on where to go or anything like that, just a sign pointing to the stairwell and straight for the smaller area, or up the stairs for the larger, staged area. My ticket said show at 9, so I got there about 8:30ish to get in, learn my way around, and secure my spot. Turns out that it's 9pm that they open the stairwell to get to the band. Then another half hour before anything starts. Oh, and there's an opening band so then that's an even later start time than you may have been imagining. If you've hired a babysitter, make sure they know you're going to have a late night! I ended up having to leave early (not due to a babysitter, just needed to get up crazy early the next day), and couldn't hear for almost two days afterward. I'm used to loud, live music, but the space is so small that it just reverberates in your ears! Overall, a great little venue for live music with lots of bar space to drink to your heart's content.
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Maria J.

Yelp
This was my second visit to Smith's olde bar and this one was far superior. Why, you ask? The bands I saw this time were young up and coming artists. Bullet music brought together some really talented artists including a band that reminded me some of Radiohead -- "Lanes.". What a great name for an Atlanta rock Band! The next group was a really hot chick with an amazing sultry voice. The first time I went to Smith's I saw a DAD band. Seeing the dad band totally brought down the pleasure and excitement level of the place. I didn't feel sexy and cool when I watched the Dad band like I did when I watched "Lanes." IWhen I watched the dads carefully pluck out their music i felt like I was hanging on to some last vestige of youth as the grave was approaching. That time I felt like my fashion sense was being diluted into a PTA mom. Tips : there are very few chairs so be prepared to stand. The staff are cheerful. The bathrooms are clean. Give it a try!
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Madison Y.

Yelp
Great bar to go to on the weekends. Often have live music and there's several games including darts and pool. Plenty of seating and space. Parking is also good with a Publix parking lot very close by. Will be returning again soon!

Shnack D.

Yelp
Had a yummy grilled Chicken Club while waiting for last night's Open Mic. Lovely and attentive bartender as well. The Open Mic is so popular that folks are lined up prior to the 7:45 pm sign-up. Gio, the guy running it, is a super nice guy, talented, and welcoming to all comers. Open Mic is a really nice service for the community. One suggestion: it is unquestionably unnecessary to run the sound system at up to a screaming 110 decibels!! (db meter on my phone) Perhaps a pro soundman from the upstairs venue could be on duty one night to dial in the house sound AND monitors for Open Mic. Thanks, Smith's!
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Melissa I.

Yelp
Smith's is my boyfriends favorite place to go, I absolutely enjoy coming here with him! It's definitely more of a hipster dive bar, but it's a super casual feel and a great place for a weeknight drink or a weekend night bender. They have really good food (the Fox Bros wings are SO good!) and the drinks are well priced. They have great bucket specials, especially on Blue Moon, and they typically have the "beer girls" visiting on the weekends. We've gotten lots of free drinks out of that. The bartenders are super nice as well. Awesome place to come hang out with friends, lots of games. Pool tables, darts, and some great arcade games (we've definitely put some dollars in that punching machine once or twice). They used to do bottomless mimosas on Sunday's, I don't think they do this anymore though Also a fun place to come during football season (although I avoid it since it's an Alabama bar and I'm an Auburn grad!!) I would recommend anyone come here, especially if you're looking for a chill place to hang with friends
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Danielle M.

Yelp
This is a great place to hang out. It is located close to Piedmont park, across the street from some fantastic restaurants. It is a lot larger than you would have thought. A game room on one end, tables for food in the middle and then two music stages on the other side, one upstairs and one downstairs. They frequently have bands playing at both stages. Some are local artists just starting out, and others are larger, more-well known artists. The drink prices are standard for an Atlanta bar. Come here for good music and a fun night.

Lucas A.

Yelp
If I could give this horrid place negative stars I would. PLEASE AVOID THIS BAR AT ALL COSTS. The three disgusting security guards at the door took my real id and refused to give it back claiming it was fake!! My girlfriend was also thoroughly frisked to the point of sexual harassment. They also told me that to get my id back I would have to call the cops and this was after they bent the card in half to which point it basically snapped. There are so many great bars in the Atlanta area, but this is not one. I am ashamed to even have this establishment near my house. AVOID AT ALL COSTS PLEASE!

John S.

Yelp
Literally just got assaulted by one of the bouncers as my girlfriend and i were simply walking out of the bar. Insane. Will never go to the bar again. Been going there for 15 years "yes they allow minors" and neverrrrr had anything like this happen. Got dragged out while trying to leave. Always been a "college bar" type place- now they are hiring people to take advantage of the patrons. Do not go here - not worth any time. Had to call 911- other bouncers don't know what to do about it.
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Maria S.

Yelp
Smith's Olde Bar is an Atlanta classic. It's also a great place to hear live music. The staff is welcoming and the drinks are strong. I love the diverse clientele and the intimate concert stages. In all the years I've been going to Smith's, I've yet to eat there, so I cannot comment on the food offerings -- also, I don't think they have much, if anything, that is gluten free -- but like I mentioned earlier, the drinks are great and the people-watching is most excellent.
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Ben M.

Yelp
We stopped at SOB (Smith's Olde Bar) mainly because they were one of the few that allowed 18+ (a member of our group was 20) and we wanted to kill some time trying a local hangout that offered billiards. It had a nice atmosphere to call their own, offering plenty of room as well as memorabilia from the many musical acts that graced their stage. The overall pricing was reasonable for the alcohol you got. Having just eaten we did not try any of their food items that they offer. Billiards was $1 per game and they offer a decent amount of well maintained tables (4) and plenty of decent cue (with chalk!). While there is no smoking inside, the back patio offers a place to unwind away from their overall bar atmosphere. This allows those who need a puff the ability to take a drag while keeping the interior air smoke-free for those around them. Parking is non-existent, so take a cab or if driving a short walk across the street will find you at a sort of outdoor mall with plenty of spaces. Just remember to look both ways and watch out for cars.
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Brittney L.

Yelp
This place has a great beer choice and great cheese sticks. Service is terrible. The girl who helped us and i quote said "y'all ready ". Took our order dropped the food and never checked back until i asked someone to stop her to get us waters. Asked for straws never got those and dropped checks. My girlfriend over heard her in the bathroom talking about our table. Honestly i didn't understand why there was so much to say when we never even got her name. I'd honestly NEVER come back.

Katie G.

Yelp
Such a great venue for music, pool, or trivia. Smith's is such an Atlanta gem. It's somewhere you can really count on!
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LJ R.

Yelp
At first glance I was gonna give them an OK 3 star because it seemed like just another bar. They had their typical bar drinks, food, billiard tables, juke box, darts, etc. But after hanging out, looking around, and knowing more about about Smith's Olde Bar I had to bump them up. Upstairs they have bands and performers playing, pretty nice setup. Crazy parties can go down here. A cool place to go, heard some big name bands have performed here often. They have a nice menu of good bar food with decent pricing. The food portions are nice but not huge. I wasn't really hungry and had the nachos they weren't that back. I've heard their burgers are awesome. They also have daily drink specials. Service was OK, they were friendly but kind of slow just was a little busy and they looked short handed. They have poker nights. If you're looking, this is a Steelers and Bama bar but they wont hate on you if you're a fan on a rival team but maybe crack a joke about your team just for the hell of it. I enjoyed the atmosphere and would come back.
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Karen R.

Yelp
Obviously a great place for music with 2 rooms dedicated for that purpose. But also pretty darn good on food too. Although the music rooms are not really conducive to eating while listening, they will serve you there. And unfortunately you can't hear the music from either room in their multi room restuarant/bar. Plenty of other things to grab your attention though with big screens for sports, pool tables, and spacious booths for hanging with friends. Biggest issue is parking. It is amazing to me that this place has been in that spot for decades and never really solved their parking problem. Most people park at the mall across the street.
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Stephani M.

Yelp
#93 Great local flavor. Dark and super divey--even for ATL standards. Food is so-so, but it is just what I want and expect from bar food. Drinks are strong and cheap. Music is awesome. Crowd is hype. Parking, not so great--be inventive, use Publix. Darts and pool. Since I have been in town I have tried to play darts at a couple local bars. I am not that good... yet. But watch out, because game on. Saw tons of TV's and I am thinking this could be a great spot to watch the playoffs--I will let you know on my next visit. Slow service for food, but who goes to a dive bar for amazing speed of service? You go to a dive bar for cheap drinks, an eclectic crowd and fun times. Smith's Olde Bar has all that--plus some really cool bartenders. "500 Songs for Kids" was a stellar charity event hosted by Smith's Olde Bar. The event was to support children's hospitals. Back in the Bay Area I always tried to hit up every local charity event for either kids fund raisers, breast cancer awareness or Alzheimer's research. It was good to hear about this event from a few people I met at another local spot last week as I am new in the community and want to get involved. This was a great way to find a new hangout, meet some people and stay active. One of the bands playing was a local cover band the Spins that I saw last Friday night. They were just as awesome as last time. Maybe I will start a cult following of the Spins through the ATL... #jussayin I like Smith's and will definitely return. There is just something special about dive bars that always keeps me coming back, and Smith's is a pretty cool dive at that. Stephani Smiles for Smith's Olde Bar ;) #uberbecauseparkingisawful
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Catherine H.

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Had a great time at the secret comedy show on Saturday night, unfortunately, the night didn't end so well. After the comedy show (2:30AM) I ordered drinks for my friends and myself. 1. There was NO last call, only a "if you aren't closing a tab, get the f out of the bar." While people who (maybe) worked there were yelling at people to get out of the bar, my friends and I felt uncomfortable and put our drinks down to leave. We had ordered our drinks maybe 15 minutes before. When I was walking out, I said to the guy holding the door open yelling at us, "it seems like we're the only people you're kicking out." He replied "Maybe you're the only people who shouldn't be here." Wow. Nice. Thank you, KC Royals guy. While we were waiting outside for our ride, another employee said to us "maybe if you had listened to get out, we wouldn't have had to yell." Let me break this down for you, there were still 20+ people in the bar, who worked there according to her. "We all want to go home." Alright, that's fair, close the bar to your friends too, then. Or, if you all really do work there, clean up and go home. Letting someone order drinks and then kicking them out without giving them time or notice to finish them (other than barking to get the f out) is pretty crappy. If the 20 people remaining in the bar do actually work there, this business has some serious re-evaluating to do. Fun concept, but I honestly don't think I'd be excited to go back based on the way I was treated.
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David R.

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Cool drinking spot, 5 pool tables are nice $2/game. Food is bar food, not that great. They were out of all but two beers and most liquor. Sure that's not usually the case.
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Brycen P.

Yelp
I went for a concert. The stairs to go up to the venue are steep. Thankfully there was a bathroom upstairs. The stalls were so tight that it was hard to move around inside the stall though. This place is not the most disability friendly. So we get up there and discover that in order to get food you have to go back downstairs and order it as a to go order. So my husband goes down and places the order. Thinking this should not take long he stayed down there. He ended up just coming up toward the end of the first set because the food was still not done. He had missed almost the entire first set waiting for the food. He goes down after the first set is done and it's finally ready. I would say our food took about 45 minutes. It was nice and hot when he brought it up to me. So I feel that the box is pretty light. I am like oh wow not a good sign. I ordered a Philly cheese steak sandwich. I am not expecting it to be Tony Luke's quality but at $10 and change I am hoping for something decent. Yeah I was so disappointed after that huge wait. It's about the size of a 6 inch sub elsewhere. It did not come with anything but the sandwich. There was a lot of meat and that is the only thing positive I could say for this. For that much you think oh it will come with a bit of fries or something too. Nope just the sandwich. Not even a great sandwich at that. My husband was like it's overpriced bar food. I was like yeah and bars love to dump ten tons of French fries on your plate typically. This was not a $10 sandwich. When someone comes into a place like Smith's for a concert, they should be prepared to shine. They should take it as a chance to make me want to come back just to eat and hang out. They did not achieve that. The nicest thing I could say is the upstairs staff in the venue area were nice. The acoustics were decent. The area was clean. The music acts were AMAZING! They made the whole thing worthwhile.
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Casey D.

Yelp
I went with some friends to this bar and it was a lot of fun! Great live music and a nice place to hang out, relax, and drink some beers. Take advantage of the live music when it's going on, but it does cost a little extra to listen to it.
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Richard F.

Yelp
This is my first one star review (I'm new to "Yelping" but still) I'm writing this because today is Thursday and my wife and I used to LOVE going here on Thursday for trivia, but sadly, we will never be back all due to one employee. About a month or so ago we decided to stay after trivia was over and hang out at the bar. The tatted hipster girl behind the bar seemed too drunk to bother serving anyone except for some regulars (I'm assuming) on the opposite end of the bar from us. After FINALLY getting her attention, we had to repeat our orders at least three times, it was almost like she was so drunk she was staring right through us!!! After she takes another shot for herself, she brings us our drinks along with our check (roughly $16) , I give her a $20 bill and she puts my change directly in her tip jar! Thank you hipster girl for deciding where my money goes! SMH.... we had usually had great experiences but this one was too much to look past... it's a shame since we live so close. Get it together, SOB!

Theresa C.

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Been to Smiths several times to see my son play . The Atlanta room scheduling makes no sense & seems disorganized ..but that's beside the fact there are no chairs in there to sit on. Why??? Just a few against the wall here or there. One time the guy that checks people in was really aggressive to the point saying you have to pay right then & there ...ok no.. problem ... I was Just looking for someone.... Upstairs seems to be better organized somewhat & there is a bartender when you can get him. As far as the food.... NO way would I eat there. I'm just hoping the alcoholic drinks kill the germs on the glasses. Dive bar for sure ...
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Kelly T.

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This has become a new place to hang for me and my friends. If you want a chill night, come here and you can get good beers and lots of entertainment ranging from a Foosball table, 4 billiards table, and 2 dart boards. The crowd isn't your typical buckhead/midtown crowd so it's good for some people, others not so much. It's more DIVEY than anything. There is also a bar/dance area although no one really come to here to dance, at least not that I've noticed. Tip, very LIMITED parking here (like 4 spots) and don't try to park at Cowtipper, they'll tow your car. Park at the Publix/shopping center across the street and then walk through the back of the bar.
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Annalise N.

Yelp
Love this place. The small music venue downstairs is cute & quaint -- perfect for people like me that prefer to avoid massive crowds. Price was great, music was good, no complaints here!