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18 of the Best Bar Snacks in Atlanta

All that drinking will probably make you hungry.

by Chris Fuhrmeister@ccfuhr Oct 23, 2014, 9:45am EDT

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by Chris Fuhrmeister@ccfuhr Oct 23, 2014, 9:45am EDT

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

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

1028 Canton St, Roswell, GA 30075

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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.

128 E Andrews Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

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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.

1190 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

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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.

999 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

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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.

903 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

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Cypress Street Pint & Plate

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

817 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

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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.

659 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

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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.

254 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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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.

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240 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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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.

131 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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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.

125 E Court Sq, Decatur, GA 30030

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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.

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340 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030

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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.

1156 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

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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.

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292 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

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Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall

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

684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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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.

427 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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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.

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357 Edgewood Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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H. Harper Station

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

904 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

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Table And Main

1028 Canton St, Roswell, GA 30075

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

1028 Canton St, Roswell, GA 30075

Visit Website

Smokebelly BBQ

128 E Andrews Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

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.

128 E Andrews Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

Visit Website

D.B.A. Barbecue

1190 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

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

1190 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Visit Website

Empire State South

999 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

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.

999 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Visit Website

Villains

903 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

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.

903 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Visit Website

Cypress Street Pint & Plate

817 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

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

817 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

Visit Website

Proof and Provision

659 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

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.

659 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

Visit Website

The Pinewood

254 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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.

254 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

Visit Website

Taco Mac Sports Grill

240 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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.

Open in Google Maps

240 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

Visit Website

Leon's Full Service

131 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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.

131 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

Visit Website

Brick Store Pub

125 E Court Sq, Decatur, GA 30030

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.

125 E Court Sq, Decatur, GA 30030

Visit Website

Victory Sandwich Bar

340 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030

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

Open in Google Maps

340 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030

Visit Website

The Porter Beer Bar

1156 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

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.

1156 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Visit Website

Wrecking Bar Brewpub

292 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

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.

Open in Google Maps

292 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Visit Website

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall

684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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

684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Joystick Gamebar

427 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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.

427 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Noni's Bar & Deli

357 Edgewood Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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.

Open in Google Maps

357 Edgewood Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Visit Website

H. Harper Station

904 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

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

904 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

Visit Website

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