THE best chill place to hang out and good fresh food and the drinks are always good. That's since I was early 20's. The service is great too; that goes for kitchen , bartender , and random customers! 5 stars all day read more

This place commits fraud. I went to Bigelows last night to enjoy some time with my wife. Paid my tab and woke up the next morning with $1700 missing out of my account. I only handed my card to one lady (the bartender). Older black lady with a terrible wig that was in a pony tail and another younger lady. Stealing is a sin. No matter your religion. Ain't too many things worse than a thief. Getting Waffle House (On Panola Rd) on my card when I tipped IN CASH 25% is stupid of you. Buying cheap furniture and tires on my card is even stupidER of you. I used to come to bigelows all the time with my mother, siblings and friends. I've watched this place deteriorate over the years. It used to be a place where the older crowd can come and chill, drink and dance. Now it's a much younger crowd reminiscent of the lounges you see all over Atlanta. Well NOW the police are involved. The fact is I'm going to get my money back. I'm going to be fine. You on the other hand won't be. One of the things I can do in the meantime is blast this business. If you're foolish enough to visit this place after reading this just DONT USE YOUR CARD. read more

Bigelow's Bar and Grill - You ordered Tires and IKEA. And a little Waffle House to satisfy your hunger after all that thieving. - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Atmosphere is great! Customer service is awesome! And the drinks and wings are the bomb!

Went Friday night round 8 charged 10 and no service rude as helll was disappointed was upset lady put sign down we are good tippers o said something young boy on patio and he said nothing so we left read more

This spot here! This spot has been around for more than a decade. I'm 33 and I was the youngest person in the establishment. This is an older crowd where everyone knows everyone, however they treated you like family. They were playing mainly blues and old school r&b. The food was hot and fresh and the prices were definitely reasonable. They have a full bar but no drink menu because as stated earlier, this is a local bar and the people already know what they want lol. That's verbatim from our server's mouth. I had the fish dinner. It has 3 pieces of whitening, fries, and cole slaw. read more

Bigelow's Bar and Grill - Fish dinner - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Food was good, drinks are cheap and the ambience is peaceful. Bartender's service was quick and pleasant.

Old school lil hood joint with good wings & fish plates good service be respectful or end up in Grady nice music and the party vibe to go with it older crowd most nights but it can be mixed sometimes but you good if your face card ok in the ATL security guard or Cop at the door thumbs up I would slide on the weekend but once you hit the parking lot it's time to go if you don't know anyone cause East Atlanta ain't to be played with all that gas station hanging out will have you on the news so do hit the highway if you ain't from round the area . read more

Great family welcome at the door with drinks that pour heavy and wings that are the best I've EVER had! Want to find a place with great bight life and dancing? This is it! read more

Bigelow's Bar and Grill - Great fun! - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Line dance on Thursdays love it. Such a laid back environment where you can go and hang out with little to no drama. It's the hole in the wall on the east side that you have to visit at least once while you're in Atlanta. read more

I was nervous to walk in as I was in town for business and not a local. It was late and they said they had chicken wings. One thing I learned about Atlanta was, lots of chicken wings, not a lot of hours of service signs lol.... Like I said was a bit scary to walk into, security patted me down tougher than any air port I've ever been to. I got in an let me tell you! This place was ATL FORREAL!!! Extremely nice and friendly environment! Drinks weren't crazy priced, and were poured well, chicken wings were off the chain and the people watching was top notch. I'm from Texas where the do drunk country karaoke at late night bars. Here they did drunk freestyling, it was awesome. Really enjoyed myself and the drinks and the chicken wings. Thank you bigelows! read more

Bigelow's Bar and Grill - a plate of food - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

"Hood, but good" Yesterday was my second time visiting Bigelow's and I had a blast! It's not in the most desirable neighborhood and it isn't the most beautifully decorated establishment, but it's a great spot to come to. This place gets crowded and if you're not in by 5:30, you'll probably be standing and will have to park across the street. They have a huge "after work" crowd. It's an older crowd, so the DJ usually plays hits from the 80s, 90s, some old school jams and will throw in a couple of newer hits every now and then. Their menu is limited to a few items including fried fish, fried chicken and wings. The fried fish dinner is heavenly! Omg! It comes out piping hot with 3 pieces of fish, fries, coleslaw and 2 pieces of bread. Also, the bartenders do not skimp on the liquor! They have great prices on food and $4 drink specials on Tuesday. read more

The best "hole in the wall" on the East side of Atlanta!! Tues are (Get there early. . Like . . right off from work, do not stop at home; . . go straight there). The food is cooked fresh and the drinks are "skrong". For visitors: This is a locals FAV read more

It's a hole in the wall spot, but always a good time. I prefer Wednesday's for karaoke night or Thursday when they have line dancing. I hear Tuesday gets pretty crowded but i don't do dark crowded places lol. The food is basic and served on styrofoam plates but delicious! I have had the fried wings, fried fish and fried pork chops, All full of flavor! This is a spot that we frequent because with strong cheap drinks, and good food, nothing more is needed from a hole in the wall spot like this! read more

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Hole in the wall on the east side. Mature crowd with strong drinks and good music. The crowd can change depending on the night but mostly friendly good vibes. read more

This is a great hole in the wall spot for good strong drinks, good food and good music. It gets pretty crowded on Tuesdays and the weekends. I believe it's a cover charge after a certain time of $10 dollars. I always come here for the fish dinner. It's sooooo good. Parking can be a nightmare. The guy charges $10 in the lot next to it which is crazy to me. So arrive early for parking in Bigelows lot. read more

Bigelow's Bar and Grill - fried chicken in a styrofoam container - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Love this spot! Mature crowd, great food, & cheap drinks. Can't beat it! Awesome little hole-in-the-wall vibe.

This is a pretty cool hole in a wall spot that has been around for ages. It's mostly an older crowd made up of your locals. It doesn't look like much m the outside (or inside for that matter) but do not be deterred. I enjoy it best on a Saturday night! The music is good and the drinks are STRONG (their Long Islands are lethal). Entrance the last Saturday night I went was $5. I didn't have any cash on me so the door woman held my ID while I paid for an entry stub at the bar inside. It's usually pretty packed out by 11pm so parking in the lot can be difficult. Last time I was there there was parking available across the street for $10. If you're looking for a good time without the glitter and frills, this is the right spot! read more

Bigelow's Bar and Grill - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

one of Atlanta greatest dive bar! friendly crowd , great family business. if you want to chill and have a good drink , listen to some good music, and eat the best wings and fried fish! then this's your place! (tip) doors open at 4pm! read more

If you prefer a hole in a wall go for it! Went for a birthday celebration and the atmosphere was as expected. Didn't stay long enough to eat and did not want anything from the bar. Dance floor overwhelmed with wanna be strippers twerking to every song. Just not my cup of tea. Prefer a more upscale ambiance. read more

Love the chicken and the atmosphere the music is hit or miss but the food and drinks are always on point. Never a dull moment when you visit this establishment and the food and drinks are consistently desirable. read more

Yes, it's a hole in the wall...Yes, it's hot....Yes, it gets crowded....Yes, the food, drinks and music are on point....Yes, you will have a good time!! Any more questions???...lol read more

A hole in the wall for sure, loud and crowded. We ordered the fish meal (to go) which was tasteless and the fries were under cooked. What looked like coleslaw was very running and not good. Not the best experience for a first timer, we will not return. read more

I've come to Bigelows for years. Sat at the bar in Jan's section and enjoyed perfect cocktails without fail. Also enjoyed fried wings that are always fried to perfection every time with the exception of the last time I visited. On 12/16/17 I ordered, to go 2,orders of wings. Got home and was very disappointed. They were severely under cooked. I was soooooo disappointed. The following Saturday I returned and thought I should let the establishment know about my experience. The cook, not the normal happy guy, shrugged it off saying "I only cook on the weekends." Well Sir, the 16th was a Saturday. I think that falls in the weekend category. "Talk to the manager." The manager/owner Bigelow was just as bad. He said "how do I know you're telling the truth?" What the What? Who lies about raw chicken a week later. Smh Very poor customer service that has me so very sad. Time to find a new neighborhood bar. I find that establishments that generally have a consistently large crowd have come to the conclusion that good customer service is not needed because they will always have a crowd. Too bad. read more

Bigelow's Bar and Grill - Thus is what the bar offers. Lol - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Mrs Carrie was awesome but just because it's your Bday , don't work behind the bar. I'm just saying but we had a good time, it was my man's birthday and it's straight little hood but it's nice and casual . food was good I just finished eating a fish it was straight don't Expect nothing special, pretty much is a bar and grill read more

Well, let me start of by saying that if you're bourgeoise, overly pretentious, or trying to be seen in a ritzy environment, then this probably is not the place for you. Bigelow's reminds me of a late 1980's to early 1990's juke joint. This is not a bad thing, actually it's VERY GOOD. Bigelow's is a place where you can relax and be yourself, enjoy the lively tunes from a wide selection of DJ's, the drinks are strong and the food is good. The crowd is about what you'd expect in a Decatur spot.. It varies from middle-aged hood, to upbeat urban... They have a different party just about every night, but I'd recommend Tuesday nights, or Friday-Sundays.. Tuesdays is affectionately named "Ladies Night", as it gets PACKED with a wide selection of scantily clad, well-to-do ladies of all socioeconomical standards. If you're looking for classy, trashy, hood, or uppity, you can find it ALL in Bigelow's. Again, if you're stuck up or can't seem to take the edge off, then this probably isn't the place for you. But, if you're the type person who can vibe well in ANY setting, then I definitely say check it out, and see if you can enjoy it. The drinks are Grade A (by this I mean not watered down, and priced well within reason), if you don't mind fighting to get to the one bar they have that usually is crowded with regulars and bar trolls.. I found that the easiest and fastest way to get a drink it so summon one of the waitresses who mill about the crowd. Their attitudes are usually dependent upon how you treat them. I'm a social person with an upbeat attitude, so I tend to get great service, which in turn leads to great tips for the waitresses, so everybody's happy. The food is what you'd come to expect for a club with a kitchen in the rear. It's not fine dining, but more than serves it's purpose, comes out hot, and goes down well... If you're looking for something to do on an off Tuesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, then check out Bigelow's... Do me a favor, leave your preconceived notions at home, and just go and have fun! read more

I like to hang out during the week, trust me, this is a treat during the week. But you KNOW the superfreaks come out on the weekend. Also, this gets my HOLE IN THE WALL AWARD. They consistently have a great staff and some of the besst fried foood you ave ever had (lol). So if you wants some Whiskey and Chicken wings... join me at the HOLLLLLLLLLLLLE in the wall! read more

Bored on Tuesday night and need some real entertainment, great wings, strong drinks, and a jook joint type good time? Easy solution. Go to Bigelows. You get a little bit of everything in Bigelows....hood rats, lawyers, postal workers and Im sure a drug dealer or three is in the building....but its FUN. A very small venue with a small dance floor and a busy bar, Bigelows is the stark opposite of most clubs/bars in Atlanta simply because its stripped of being pretentious. The one thing you wont find in Bigelows is "stuck up". The drinks are ridiculously strong at this joint...2 long islands will have you on your azz relatively quickly! The wings are pretty damn good too. Service is a bit on the short end....and yes, you will find the "I dont give a damn" attitude that most of these type of establishments seem to think is fantastic....but its a small glitch in what is always a great night... read more

If you need a nice chillout spot without pretense-this is it. Lot of old school cats, but that's the positive element in the "wanna be" L.A., fake ass town Atlanta has become. Drinks are reasonable, music is just loud enough for you not have to yell at the party with you and it's dark lol--good if you not trying to be seen. read more

Bigelow's Bar and Grill - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I have been coming to this place off an on for almost 10 years and it never changes. It's still that same hole in the wall that I am used to, the food is great and the drinks are never watered down. Karaoke is every Monday with some hard core steppers in between sets that show everyone how its REALLY done! Every 5th Monday they have free buffet and dont charge a cover. It loses a star for me because the parking can be a pain in the ass, the dance floor is not as big as it needs to be, and the waitresses can be a bit "un-responsive". But I still have big fun when I come here, which is why I still do. read more

Fun on Friday and Saturday if you are in your late 30's late 40's too great wings and drinks older atmosphere. Music is current, old school, and some Jamacian read more

The food is good, but the female bartender have a nasty attitude. Remember old woman you are in the customer service business. Without customers you wouldn't have a job. No tip for you from me. read more

Bigelow's Bar and Grill - Rude person at Bigelows - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I had a ball. Old school vibe, excellent food. Nice chill spot. Would not have expected this, but glad it was what it was. We had fun, we ate, we laughed. Night to remember, so much so I went back the next night to get my dinner. I was invited to stay. read more

Bigelow's Bar and Grill - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Fun karaoke and bar owner is really sweet. support local hangouts like this so they can stay open. it's a little hidden gem.

Visiting from H-town told to come check this spot out by a stranger....GREAT CHOICE!!!! Me/my folks had a ball....check it out....you'll feel like you're at home wit yo peeps read more

the dj is lacking! he need to come with the danceable hits and stop playing just what he like...damn..do better mr dj

I'm a bit late for this review because I visited this pace some time two weeks ago. Its a whole in the wall spot that at your first glance you think to yourself should I get out the car? But to my surprise I enjoyed myself. Its a small place and it gets crowed but the people are super nice the DJ was on point with old and up to date music and the drinks where half price. Sorry I cant seem to remember what day of the week I went. I would definitely return to this place. If you looking to hang with a younger crowd this is not your place. This place is the real grown and sexy. The dress code is casual but you can rock as I did a pair nice jeans boots and a sexy blouse and you good. Hope this was helpful. read more

The premier "Whole in the Wall" of ATL. I'm from Alabama so this place makes me feel RIGHT AT HOME! Let's start with the free admission! (Unless you go late on Friday or Saturday then admission is $5). The wings are rediculous! A gentleman in the kitchen who I've dubbed "Chicken George" is a genius when it comes to the wings. The drinks are fairly priced and they won't skimp on the alcohol. The DJ on a walker (yes I said a walker) is added entertainment. I love this place so much. If you are too snooty and enjoy table cloth dining and big named lables DO NOT ENTER. But if you're looking for an old school, chill spot after work on a Friday to unwind PLEASE go here! LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! read more

Yeah...a "5"....I did it...but this is the underground Atlanta spot for people like me ( grown folks that like that strong pour in their drinks and a party like its 1999 atmosphere )...this place never fails to please ....yeah...a solid 5 read more

What I love about Bigelows is that you don't have to look like Beyonce in order for a guy to buy you a drink, ask you to dance or just say hi. The men love all the women and the women return the love. I don't drink so I can't speak on that. But the music was a good mix of Rhythm and Blues, old/new Hip Hop and Dance tunes. The perfect spot when you don't want he pretense of downtown, buckhead and other spots. read more

This place has the most rude unprofessional waitress and bartenders! If youre a new person there they will look past you and only take regulars orders. Very nasty demeanors and bad vibes and energy. U have to literally beg to be waited on its never friendly. Think still talking giving your order as they turn away....... over packed which causes constant disagreements... but i guess they dont want to turn away 5.00 from anyone so they pack people in there knowing theres no room or staff to accommodate..... music is good.... food is bland.... i dont reccomend this place. But with Better bartenders and waitresses it could be alot better... read more