Smith's Olde Bar

SMITH'S OLDE BAR
1578 Piedmont Ave
Atlanta, GA 30324
404-875-1522

Food: never had it but you can check out their menu on their website.

Cheapest Beer: They have 16oz PBR for $4 if you can call that cheap. The beer is cheaper downstairs then upstairs.

Pros: I'm easily willing to say this is the best small music venue in Atlanta, actually The Tabernacle is the only venue in Atlanta that comes close. The acoustics are outstanding and the crowd usually digs the intimate vibe for slower acts. For most shows they have tables set up and you can get waitress service. Pretty exceptional graffiti in the men's bathroom also. Poker on Tuesdays and Trivia on Thursdays. Though I've never been and would have no reason to attend, on Wednesdays you're invited to "Bring your Widespread Panic tapes, cds and bootlegs and spend the evening listening to your favorite Widespread tunes in the Atlanta Room. It's free."

Cons: I would say location is a pretty big problem. Basically it's the only bar for a few miles in every direction. So you better be prepared to stay the night of have a sober driver. As much as I like seeing concerts here I have plenty of beefs with management. Number one they seem to constantly switch starting times for bands as if on purpose. I know that most places aren't accurate but Smith's routinely changes the order that bands are going on. It's like they are going out of their way to scare you into missing the band you want to see and thus make you show up as early as 8pm for a band that supposed to go on at 10pm. Also, as I mentioned before, Bud Light is a dollar more upstairs than downstairs. Fuck you. Well let's see, you paid a cover so you're pretty much stuck up here, so let's take advantage of you. Finally, as an Auburn alum I must take issue with Smith's being the offical football viewing area for the University of Alabama, Atlanta Alumni Association. Why you openly welcome 100 rednecks who live in the past into your bar.

Parking: not a problem. Park across Monroe Blvd. at the Ansley Shopping Mall and walk to Smith's.

General Opinion: Seriously if you have the chance to see a band you like play Smith's I highly suggest it. That being said, I see no other reason to hang out here.