Northside Tavern

Address: 1058 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; cross street is 11th St.
Date of Visit: Wednesday, 4/8/09, ~10pm-2am
Price: cheap- around $5 for a large 24oz PBR, Newcastle pitcher for $13
Parking: Small lot on site, additional parking across the street
Cover: None during the week, $10 on Fridays/Saturdays
Age Restriction: 21+, but we were not carded at the door. We were carded for drinks though. One ID for each drink.
Atmosphere: Dive bar, very laid back and welcoming, the patio is not to be missed! Weekends are supposed to be crowded. No problems finding places to sit on Wednesdays, especially early. The crowds picked up around midnight, but even then it wasn’t swamped.
Entertainment: Live music every night. We saw Mudcat who is there every Wednesday. Music starts at 10pm.  There are also pool tables in the back if that’s your thing. The swing dancers come out once it gets good and late.
Bathrooms: There is a men’s and women’s bathroom, don’t be fooled.  We didn’t find the women’s room till the end (it’s to the far left of the bar) and just used the men’s (to the right of the bar) otherwise which smelled like a petting zoo. There is some inspiring poetry on the walls though.
Food: None– There’s a Krystals down at Northside Dr and 14th St. if you need food
Drink Selection: Full bar, less than 5 beers on tap including Newcastle, Sam Adams, and Guinness
Demographics: Ages were probably 25-35, more men than women
Tips: Don’t bring your motorcycle helmet inside if you’re going to act like a douche bag because there is a good chance it will be used for an ashtray. Also don’t attempt to run over people in the parking lot because you’ll end up owing them later… Like when they need a guard at the bathroom. There is a cigarette machine in the back with a nice selection and just $.50 more than if you bought in a store.

Strengths: Enviroment, Music, Patio
Weakness: Bathrooms
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For more information about Northside Tavern, visit www.northsidetavern.com