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Georgia fans / Atlanta residents - bars, restuarants

Posted on 11/29/22 at 11:30 am
Posted by GentleJackJones
Member since Mar 2019
4349 posts
Posted on 11/29/22 at 11:30 am
A group of us are staying at the Renaissance Hotel in midtown Atlanta for the SEC Championship.

What are some good sports bars, fun beer bars and casual restaurants (burgers, bbq, fried chicken, etc.) with good atmosphere to catch the conference games?

Are there any SEC tailgates/events going on in downtown Atlanta that we need to check out before the game?
Posted by DirtyDawg
President of the East Cobb Snobs
Member since Aug 2013
15544 posts
Posted on 11/29/22 at 11:34 am to
I'm sure someone can come in and offer some really good recs on hidden gems, but I usually enjoy the "West Midtown" area off Howell Mill Rd.

It's definitely a little crazy and "touristy/normie" in nature, but a lot of options in the way of food, entertainment, and what not.

In one little intersection you have Marcel (steakhouse), Cooks & Soliders (Tapas), Ormsby's (Drinks and bar games), Putt Shack (Top Golf style with a putt-putt course), Jeni's Ice Cream, and countless other spots to explore and check out,.

Mr. C's up Howell Mill off 75 is also a fun spot, IMO. Cigs inside, plenty of TVs, and Golden Tee.



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This post was edited on 12/1/22 at 2:09 pm
Posted by PJinAtl
Atlanta
Member since Nov 2007
13089 posts
Posted on 11/30/22 at 12:29 pm to
quote:

Are there any SEC tailgates/events going on in downtown Atlanta that we need to check out before the game?

Check the College Football Hall of Fame to see if they are doing anything .

Also, in the past, SEC Fanfare at the Georgia World Congress Center (next door to MBS) has had both bands inside for pep rallies and both team walks winding through it. Not sure if that has changed in the last few years or not.
Posted by Barstools
Atlanta
Member since Jan 2016
9913 posts
Posted on 11/30/22 at 4:36 pm to
The Lowes hotel in midtown has a killer salad bar for lunch. I knowbwhat you're thinking...salad bar? It's great though for lunch.

Also, the Oceannaire is a pretty decent seafood spot in midtown if that's your thing. It's on the fancier side for sure.

If you want a burger, the Vortex in Midtown is good.

Lastly, Cypress Street Pint and Plate is decent bar food with a wide selection of good beer.


All of these places are walking distance to the Renaissance. Lowes Hotel probably being the furthest.

ETA Cafe Agora is turkish/Mediterranean food that's really good and also walkable. It's casual and reasonably priced. One of my lunch go-tos when I worked in Midtown.

South City kitchen is also really good. Also in midtown but a little further walk than the rest.

That's all I got.
This post was edited on 11/30/22 at 4:50 pm
Posted by RD Dawg
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2012
27600 posts
Posted on 12/1/22 at 6:52 am to
Are you going to the game? You can check out the fan experience at the Congress Center.Free admission and they have food,drinks and pep rallies for each team.SECN will be broadcasting live from there.

Stats is a local bar close by MCB but probably gonna be very crowded.
Posted by Tigertown in ATL
Georgia foothills
Member since Sep 2009
29842 posts
Posted on 12/1/22 at 7:46 pm to
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If you want a burger, the Vortex in Midtown is good.


Yep. About 2 blocks from your hotel.
Posted by fontell
Montgomery
Member since Sep 2006
4490 posts
Posted on 12/3/22 at 9:21 am to
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This post was edited on 12/4/22 at 11:12 am
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