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18 of the Best Bar Snacks in Atlanta

All that drinking will probably make you hungry.

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Bars are made for drinking. But also for snacking. Something has to soak up all of the booze, right? From traditional fare like wings and fries to more decadent treats like corn pups, pizza rolls, and one dish with the holy trinity of bacon, pimento cheese, and fries, here's your guide to some of the best bar snacks in Atlanta.

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Table And Main

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Table & Main's buttermilk-battered fried okra is the perfect starter for an evening of the restaurant's modern Southern cuisine and cocktails.

Smokebelly BBQ

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Does it get more Southern than pork rinds, served up with Smokebelly BBQ rub, perfect for eating by the fistfull during a night out in Buckhead.

D.B.A. Barbecue

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While D.B.A. is known for its barbecue, don't skip the appetizers, especially the pimento cheese with cucumbers and Alabama fire crackers.

Empire State South

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Can't decide on the perfect bar snack? You don't have to with Empire's "In Jars," which comes with an assortment of small bites, including deviled ham, trout rillette, pickles, pimento cheese and bacon marmalade, and baba ganoush.

Villains

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Why decide between fries, bacon, or pimento cheese when you can get all three in “The Boss Hog” at Villains. Oh yeah, it also has ranch dressing. You're welcome.

Cypress Street Pint & Plate

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What's better than an H&F Pretzel? One served with a Cypress IPA (Sweetwater) and cheese fondue.

Proof and Provision

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Chef Z's grilled cheese (a leftover from opening chef Zeb Stevenson, now at Parish), with fontina, pecorino spread, and truffle butter is a staple for late night drinking. Add the optional bourbon-barrel bacon. Worth every penny of the $3 upcharge.

The Pinewood

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Who doesn't love tots? Who doesn't love grits? Get them both in one dish at the Pinewood, with sweet-chili aioli. Use them to soak up those $5 drinks on Whiskey Wednesdays, though they are available daily.

Taco Mac Sports Grill

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T.Mac is an Atlanta institution, as are its wings, available in original, roasted, and boneless varieties with nine different sauces like hot buffalo and habanero BBQ.

Leon's Full Service

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We dare you to resist the temptation of Leon's pub frites. Choose from ten different dipping sauces, including masaman curry and mango-pepperdew catsup.

Brick Store Pub

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Sausage and grits aren't just for breakfast. Brick Store's are made with Pine Street andouille, grit croquettes, and tomato jam and are available for those nighttime cravings.

Victory Sandwich Bar

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Get your Jack and Coke slushie on with a side of house-made popcorn, with buffalo seasoning and fresh parmesan melted on top.

The Porter Beer Bar

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No visit to the Porter is complete without a bowl of its salt-and-vinegar popcorn tossed with herb-and-garlic oil and charred-onion mayo. Wash it down with one (or more) of the bar's 800 beers.

Wrecking Bar Brewpub

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While Wrecking Bar's menu is full of tempting bar snacks, the corn dog pops are a standout. Made with Wrecking Bar Cheddarwurst, they are cornbread battered, fried, and served with a side curry catsup and yellow mustard. Warning: They come three to the plate, so if you're not a fan of sharing, order more.

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall

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Ladybird's selection of "trail snacks" include the Navajo bread with Benton's country ham, honey, cilantro, and black pepper.

Joystick Gamebar

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Bad Dog Taqueria has now taken up residence in the Joystick kitchen and is serving up pizza rolls--hand-rolled, filled with pepperoni and cheese, served with a side of homemade red sauce. Think Totino's, but better.

Noni's Bar & Deli

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Noni's is known for its sandwiches and late-night dance parties, but don't forget to grab a plate of garlic-parmesan fries to fuel you into the wee hours of the morning.

H. Harper Station

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H. Harper's bacon crackerjacks are as addictive as, well, crack. Caramel corn, bacon, salty peanuts — what's not to love?

Table And Main

Table & Main's buttermilk-battered fried okra is the perfect starter for an evening of the restaurant's modern Southern cuisine and cocktails.

Smokebelly BBQ

Does it get more Southern than pork rinds, served up with Smokebelly BBQ rub, perfect for eating by the fistfull during a night out in Buckhead.

D.B.A. Barbecue

While D.B.A. is known for its barbecue, don't skip the appetizers, especially the pimento cheese with cucumbers and Alabama fire crackers.

Empire State South

Can't decide on the perfect bar snack? You don't have to with Empire's "In Jars," which comes with an assortment of small bites, including deviled ham, trout rillette, pickles, pimento cheese and bacon marmalade, and baba ganoush.

Villains

Why decide between fries, bacon, or pimento cheese when you can get all three in “The Boss Hog” at Villains. Oh yeah, it also has ranch dressing. You're welcome.

Cypress Street Pint & Plate

What's better than an H&F Pretzel? One served with a Cypress IPA (Sweetwater) and cheese fondue.

Proof and Provision

Chef Z's grilled cheese (a leftover from opening chef Zeb Stevenson, now at Parish), with fontina, pecorino spread, and truffle butter is a staple for late night drinking. Add the optional bourbon-barrel bacon. Worth every penny of the $3 upcharge.

The Pinewood

Who doesn't love tots? Who doesn't love grits? Get them both in one dish at the Pinewood, with sweet-chili aioli. Use them to soak up those $5 drinks on Whiskey Wednesdays, though they are available daily.

Taco Mac Sports Grill

T.Mac is an Atlanta institution, as are its wings, available in original, roasted, and boneless varieties with nine different sauces like hot buffalo and habanero BBQ.

Leon's Full Service

We dare you to resist the temptation of Leon's pub frites. Choose from ten different dipping sauces, including masaman curry and mango-pepperdew catsup.

Brick Store Pub

Sausage and grits aren't just for breakfast. Brick Store's are made with Pine Street andouille, grit croquettes, and tomato jam and are available for those nighttime cravings.

Victory Sandwich Bar

Get your Jack and Coke slushie on with a side of house-made popcorn, with buffalo seasoning and fresh parmesan melted on top.

The Porter Beer Bar

No visit to the Porter is complete without a bowl of its salt-and-vinegar popcorn tossed with herb-and-garlic oil and charred-onion mayo. Wash it down with one (or more) of the bar's 800 beers.

Wrecking Bar Brewpub

While Wrecking Bar's menu is full of tempting bar snacks, the corn dog pops are a standout. Made with Wrecking Bar Cheddarwurst, they are cornbread battered, fried, and served with a side curry catsup and yellow mustard. Warning: They come three to the plate, so if you're not a fan of sharing, order more.

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall

Ladybird's selection of "trail snacks" include the Navajo bread with Benton's country ham, honey, cilantro, and black pepper.

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Joystick Gamebar

Bad Dog Taqueria has now taken up residence in the Joystick kitchen and is serving up pizza rolls--hand-rolled, filled with pepperoni and cheese, served with a side of homemade red sauce. Think Totino's, but better.

Noni's Bar & Deli

Noni's is known for its sandwiches and late-night dance parties, but don't forget to grab a plate of garlic-parmesan fries to fuel you into the wee hours of the morning.

H. Harper Station

H. Harper's bacon crackerjacks are as addictive as, well, crack. Caramel corn, bacon, salty peanuts — what's not to love?

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