The Rusty Nail Pub

"The Rusty Nail, a dive bar known for its distinctive ambiance and 18-foot gun-shaped smoker, is closing after nearly 50 years on Buford Highway. It offered a varied menu, weekly trivia, drink specials, and was famous for its wings, fish and chips, barbecue plates, burgers, and lasagna." - Beth McKibben

"The Rusty Nail Pub is the diviest dive in Atlanta. For starters, the room is divided into smoking and non-smoking sections a la the ’90s. There’s usually a haze surrounding the bar as people puff on cigs and swig beers. Walls are stuffed with old sports memorabilia and vintage beer merchandise, and there are plenty of TVs for watching any game you fancy. But what’s truly memorable about this Brookhaven haunt is the absurdly big 18-foot gun-shaped smoker outside the bar that they use to smoke their juicy meats. So BBQ is the thing to order here along with their impressive hot dogs, which can be loaded down with your choice of eight toppings. " - Juli Horsford

"The Buford Highway dive dubbed itself “the South’s version of Cheers.” While that statement may or may not be true, the Rusty Nail’s distinct ambiance, drink specials, and regular Thursday (8 p.m.) and Saturday (9 p.m.) trivia nights never disappoint." - Beth McKibben