Downtown ATL

Brick Store in decatur. Right by marta station.

 

Wrecking Bar and Porter Beer Bar are also within walking distance from a MARTA stop (Inman Park/Reynoldstown). If you had two nights to do whatever you wanted beer-wise, I'd suggest one night at Brick Store Pub and one night shared between Wrecking Bar and Porter.

 

With 10 mins of research and a 10 minute walk you can take Marta between the Brickstore and Wrecking Bar / Porter. Marta terminates service earlier at night than many other cities' public transportation though, so prepare accordingly.

 

Leon's Full Sevice doesn't get much love but its right around the corner from The Brick Store and usually has some awesome taps. Not as awesome as the Brickstore but the brickstore can fill up quick and could be a nice place to check out. The whole Decatur square has awesome food and beer. Twain's is down the street a little bit and has its own character but brews all its own beer. The brewmeister just left though so I don't know who the creative engine is there now.

 

Chase worked with David at Twain's and has taken the lead, along with a new brewer, Brad, from Chicago. David just left, and his last beer, a DIPA, goes on today. I think creatively, it will be different, but still a force. Look forward to seeing what Chase does on his own.

 

Also if you want to stay more towards Downtown/Midtown, you could hit Cypress Street Pint & Plate. Very nice spot. The others they mentioned are awesome as well.

 

PM the owners of Brick Store before you go, and they'll maybe give you a tour of their amazing cellar! They are great guys. Their BA handles were in Brick Store's page on here, last I checked. And take a look at their vintage beers list, too!

 

Food at Leon's is better than the food at Brick Store. Hit Brick Store for a beer, dinner at Leon's.

 

Ditto on the food at Leons.

If you want good food and some good local brews 5 Seasons Westside is pretty darn good. Good assortment of beer they brew there too. Head next door to see what GA has to offer for the most part, in craft beers, and 60 taps to take home.

 

Unfortunately, 5 Seasons isn't anywhere near a train station. It's on a bus line, but I don't know how frequent it is. It's far easier to stick to the trains. As has been mentioned, Brick Store, Leon's, and Twain's are right next to the Decatur station. Wrecking Bar is about a 10 minute walk from the Inman Park/Reynaldstown station, and the Porter is just a few more minutes up the street. I would second the idea of spending a night in Decatur and another at Wrecking Bar/Porter. Both the Wrecking Bar and the Porter have really good food, as well. If you're interested in bottles, Ale Yeah is close to the East Lake station.

 

Send me a beermail before you come to the pub and i will be glad to give you the tour. lee

 

Ps. Walking and buses are bullshit. use the Marta rail and take a cab home both nights.

 

Lee is one hell of a dude.. he put an amazing bottle sharing on for me and woodchopper when we come to town..

 

5 Seasons Westside, while not on a rail line, is right downtown. If you plan on stopping by let me know and I'll pull something out of our Cellar for you. (I'm the brewer there.)

 

and he's like 9 feet tall...true story.

 

xxcarpxx - That was an amazing share. You and woodchopper need to come back for another

 

Woodchopper and I had planned on meeting at Huna Day this year...but it looks like it has fallen thru....so we have talked about another Atlanta meeting.... It would be great to meet.up with you guys again....... I actually might be over there this Saturday and hope to swing by for a good beer and a delicious meatloaf sandwich.haha