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    Mercantile Social

    3.7 (145 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    DeeDee H.

    **Grinch PopUp** This was my first visit to M Social, for celebratory drinks with my sister. Really doing a great job on the floor level, every nook and cranny being filled with Christmas/Grinch decor. The drinks were a bit pricey, but was to be expected. However, what we did not anticipate was the 20's-30s demographic and dance floor/club vibe upstairs, and practically nil on any decorations whatsoever - definitely not our vibe. Though, we would have stayed, but with only a handful of tables filled to the gills we grabbed a couple of shots and left. Imho, the current, polished feature photo belies the club "feel" of this pop-up. Overall it was okay.

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    Went for the Grinch theme night. We arrived at 6:00 the first floor was super crowded. 2nd floor was not but it was so hot we sat on the little porch. Had the special Cosmo drink. Was not decorated up like I thought it would be just a lemon wedge. Too much $$ for nothing special. The gal and guy next to us ordered a drink the came in a Christmas box. The other one was green with a mini pine branch. . We Did get a table inside when it cooled down with the doors open. Good decorations. The singer guitarist was good!

    Love! The effort on the décor is impressive and the food was amazing. Small space, but charming - we visited on a weeknight evening so it wasn't overly busy, even had live music. We shared the sliders, salad, Amish grilled cheese and parmesan fries and everything was excellent. Will definitely visit again to try other items, though not sure we can pass up those sliders - best I've ever had. Cocktails are fun and tasty - definitely try the butter beer if it's available, but enjoy the fun of all of them. Very much appreciate the effort they put into everything - looking forward to décor changes when we visit in the future.

    Holiday cocktails
    Rachel N.

    If you haven't been to any of their pop-ups, you're missing out! The decor never disappoints! Themed drinks are fun too.

    Halloween drink menu
    Julie R.

    Fun for something different. This is a seasonal bar, so it is decorated and serves themed drinks. In April, the theme was the movie Mean Girls. In October, it was a Halloween themed bar. I ordered a margarita but got talked into the Halloween themed drink, Black Flamed Candle. Unfortunately, it didn't taste good. This place is very small and the live music was very loud. But it's festive and could be a fun add on for after dinner or something.

    Miranda C.

    Another fabulous theme at mercantile social! Presently the theme is Harry Potter! The ambiance is truly spot on! It definitely gets crowded so I'd encourage you to go at a non peak time to be able to find a seat. The drinks are always yummy and with fun theatrical effects- glitter, dry ice, and lights etc. a must visit for any Harry Potter enthusiast!

    Sliders
    Yvette M.

    First time here to visit the Harry Potter popup for my birthday. Very cute decor, fun cocktails, and bar food. I had the sliders and the free elf cocktail that was served in a sock! It is a very small space and we got there right when it opened and was lucky to get a table. Because it is so small I was not able to really see all the details of the decor which was a bummer. What I saw was very cute- make sure you go into the bathroom! I had a great time and I look forward to seeing any future pop ups.

    Anthony G.

    While in Alpharetta back in September, I just had dinner with some coworkers nearby at Citizen Soul. The owner told us his brother was playing over at Mercantile Social and to check it out. The night was still young, so we took his advice. Place had going this pop up bar theme from Hocus Pocus, which i thought was really cook. The drinks were phenomenal, especially this smoking tequila drink! The place was cool with its witchy vibes and laid back atmosphere. They do this cool drink + firework thing for people celebrating their birthday, we sang for this random girl who was celebrating that night. The live music made this place even better. We drank and sang along... God this night was amazing!!!! This place rocks!

    Rebecca H.

    Mercantile Social's Grinchmas pop-up has become an annual tradition for us! The decor is always 10/10, so festive and fun. It is always packed, so highly recommend arriving early if you plan to get a seat at the bar or a table. The Grinchmas drink menu is super creative and the drinks are great. The 5:30: Jazzercise was a twist on an Espresso Martini, it was so tasty! The bartenders do a great job cranking drinks out despite the crowd. I'd recommend for the experience, just be mindful that it gets very busy very quickly!

    Holiday pop up menu
    Tunicia W.

    I came here for the Christmas pop up, mainly because my friend who loved the Grinch wanted to come here because it was a grinch themed pop up. Originally this place was going to get one star from me because while we were waiting for our other friends to arrive, myself and my other friend decided to go on and order our drinks. We watched the flow of service at the bar and could tell who should have gone when. Mind you it's not like we were standing behind someone, we were standing right at the bar. There was a group of people that came in dressed like Santa Claus that stood to the right of us, after we had been waiting for a while We should have been next, however, the bartender ignored us and went to the party of Santas. I'm guessing she realized after we walked off that she messed up. I say this because shortly after this, another bartender came to help and asked who needed what. The bartender that ignored us said, "well they've been waiting for a while". Yes I'm going to state the obvious. The santas were Caucasian, my friend and I, African American. You want to give folks the benefit of the doubt until they put their foot in their mouth. Smh Anyway, I had the dumpit drink and the whobilation. One star is for the drinks (they were good) and the guy that actually assisted us. Unfortunately i won't return. This location is out of the way for me as well so the fact that that one interaction was a hot mess made me feel like my visit was a waste of time and gas. Service is everything. Do better.

    Alexa F.

    The ONLY late night spot to go dancing in downtown Alpharetta! Mercantile Social is a cozy pop-up bar with seasonal, rotating themes located in a very historic/old building in the heart of downtown Alpharetta. If you grew up in the area, you may remember it as a wedding dress/antique shop across from the old christmas tree & City Hall. They are open until 2am on weekends, and they offer a great cocktail menu (as well as a seasonal menu, of course). The second level is dedicated for the DJ and the dance floor, and that top floor can quickly get full on a Saturday night. They also offer private party rentals if you are looking to book out part of the bar for a special occasion. Always a good time for a late night stop, or even just for a pre or post-dinner drink!

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    Lily K.

    There are bathrooms and parking there is street parking and garage parking. We went here for the grinch pop up bar, it was decorated so cute the drinks were great and although they were busy they did a great job of telling us when to order and acknowledging everyone who walked in. There will was a wait but I was very impressed with the services The drinks were great! We had so much fun taking pictures and enjoying a super crazy drink that was nothing less than a treat! We had the cheermister, grinch's lair, a beer, and vodka Diet Coke. The cheermister I shared but the drink itself wasn't too crazy sweet itself. The treats on top were rich though, chocolate icing, m&m, cookies, pirouette cookies, Rice Krispies, marshmallows and chocolate sauce, that stuff was rich, but the drink wasn't as rich but very tasty. If you like Irish coffee with lots of cream it tasted similar. My dad had a grinch's lair it was grata but you have to like crème de menthe. They have an upstairs bar that was way more empty too. They are very helpful and made all the drinks. I'm

    Cocktail from the Harry Potter theme
    Meredith A.

    This place has the best themed nights and coordinating themed cocktail menus! It's always changing, which keeps me coming back to try the latest offerings. There is often live music, they are open late, and the owners are awesome. Most recently, I went for the Mean Girls themed night and the drinks were so fetch. The only downside of this place is the size. It's very small and can feel cramped and loud, but don't let that stop you from trying their drinks!

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    If you are in downtown Alpharetta, and you haven't stop by Mercantile Social for a drink, you are missing out.

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    4.4(284 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Ok let me first say that I haven't dined here yet!!…read more I was looking at hosting a bridal shower in the area, where I'm out of town so dont have a way to come visit/scope out the place. Shannon was so accomodating, he sent me photos of the place where the shower would be, and answered a ton of questions for me. The level of service from him was impeccable, especially when I was pretty clear from the beginning that I was looking at quite a few different places. We ultimately chose somewhere else due to budget and we wanted a more "light and airy" vibe. I just wanted to drop a line here and say that this spot is really perfect for a smaller shower and for a pretty competitive price!

    Since I am not from around the area, I came here based off reviews. First off, I had amazing…read moreservice. I came alone due to me being on a business trip and wanted to spoil myself a bit. I did not know what to expect because the area seemed like upscale IMO and I was a little hesitant I would be treated a certain way. I was not . The place was very clean and nice, also has a fancy feel to it. The food i had tasted amazing, but the rice was a little on the salty side for me. I am not sure if its a southern food thing ( I am from the other side of the U.S) but, seasoned rice has been salty to me all over GA. I would definitely recommend this place to someone though. They had my favorite beer on tap "left hand milk stout Nitro" good food and amazing service.

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    UP on the Roof

    3.6(465 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    My wife and I were in Alpharetta meeting a friend for dinner, but she first suggested that we bar…read morehop a little bit, and Up On The Roof was our first stop. It was warm outside and warm = rooftop bar. It was the start of a great night. Let's get into it! Location and Parking They are located in downtown Alpharetta on South Main Street. The restaurant sits on the fifth floor of an office building. There is no parking directly by the building, however there is free street parking as well as a deck that is free and is a few minutes walk. If you can, I would recommend taking the walk so you're able to see all of the other shops and restaurants and enjoy the live music that's sure to be playing. Venue and Atmosphere When you walk in you're automatically greeted by the hostess. If you are going on a weekend I absolutely would recommend having a reservation, especially if you want to sit outside. We did not, so it was essentially every woman for themselves. In addition to the tables, there were some couches that were first come first served. We lucked up and a woman was leaving and gave us her table. Food and drinks Since this was our first stop we didn't want to fill up too much. We ordered the charcuterie board, which served as a good snack. I ordered their old fashioned made with Knob Creek, my wife had a cider, and our friend has one of their IPA's. Service Service was decent, considering there was a lot going on. With my friend's IPA they were changing the keg and it actually took a while for that to happen, but our server gave my friend another drink at no charge to make up for that fact, which was a nice touch. Verdict I'm not in Alpharetta much, but the next time I am, I'll definitely stop through for a drink and the view. If you're in the area stop on in! Until next time!

    Drinks are drinks and nothing really special here. But the rooftop view is pretty nice. The…read moreseating was spacious on the roof top. Good for a couple people to parties of 10. Plenty of searing if you get there early enough. What I didnt like is there was only one bartender and we had to go to the bar and order. There was no waiter/waitress to come around..

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    Coalition Steak & Seafood

    3.9(397 reviews)
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    Coalition Steak & Seafood was a great choice for date night…read more We've always wanted to sit at the bar for dinner, and this time we finally did -- and it did not disappoint. It was freezing outside, so walking into a warm, cozy, and welcoming space was the perfect start to the evening. The bar area felt intimate and relaxed, ideal for a date night. The bartender was knowledgeable and thorough. He wasn't always right there, but it never felt like an issue -- everything flowed smoothly, and the food came out quickly. Overall, the food was very good. The steak was fairly average, but the red fish was absolutely outstanding. It had a subtle Louisiana touch that made the flavors explode in the best way. I'd definitely come back again, especially for the seafood. A solid spot with great ambiance and memorable flavors.

    We had the bang bang chicken, lychee martini, pear dream (seasonal) cocktail, Scofflaw cider, steak…read morefrites, and Chilean sea bass with cherry ginger soy sauce and red potatoes and mac and cheese. The bang bang chicken should be drenched in the sauce to give it the kick it needed. Drizzled was lackluster. Lychee martini was good, had a big lychee fruit in it. Pear dream was almost tea-like but good. Wouldn't get again but did enjoy in the moment. Scofflaw cider was ehh. My fiancé didn't care for it, so it was a chug it and go kind of drink. Steak frites had a fine cook on the steak but more concerned with the flavor, which was lackluster. The fries were really crispy, but because of their size, they didn't have much substance. Not something he'd get again. Chilean sea bass blackened didn't have the kick of flavor I hoped for. The sauce was good if you like Asian-inspired dishes. The potatoes were fine. Needed more seasoning. Mac and cheese was cheesy but needed more of a flavor profile to wow me. Overall the sea bass was meaty and cooked well, but the sides were just okay. Didn't hate the meal but didn't stand out so won't be going back again. Food did come out quickly so the service was good. And the music was overall was good for the Valentine's Day weekend.

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