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The Local

4.0 (454 reviews)
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Alexander N.

Limited parking in the back, so get here early if possible. Place opens at 5, but there will be a line at 4:30. ID NEEDED to enter so don't forget! Service is curt but nice. The ambiance is what you'd expect in a dive bar: grungy, dim lighting, neon signs, perfect for a night out with drinks! We came because a friend highly recommended the wings and it did not disappoint. They have very unique flavors and we wanted to try them all, lemon pepper buffalo, Korean buffalo, jerk lemon pepper, and the scorpion buffalo. We also got the side of okra and it absolute slaps! Unique wing flavors with a cool vibe, I strongly recommend!

Lemon pepper wet wings.
David G.

Remember it's not a wing place! But, the wings dare I say we're the best I've ever had. Really cool dive bar ! The vibes are great. I'd recommend getting there around 4:30 so you can get a place to sit and get to try their wings. They will sell out! Overall top tier.

Lemon pepper wings and fries
Anna J.

Omg I can't believe I haven't gone to this place before! Finally came here on a Friday with a group of friends but don't be fooled it's packed. Luckily we caught a group leaving and we got a booth but it is tight in there!! It's worth it. First of all, cheap beer. PBR pitchers and only a couple bucks. Then the food is also cheap. I got the 10 piece wings and a side of fries to share with fries and omg I thought I could handle 10 pcs but it was so much food. These are the biggest wings I've ever found in Atlanta. I got the lemon pepper dry rub and would do wet next because it was a tad salty but still amazing and the ranch was great and fries were seasoned also. A stunning experience and an excellent dive bar atmosphere with delicious food

Alex F.

Was so happy excited to visit this spot after seeing posts on social media and then seeing another influencer rating it as the top wing spot out of 10 other spots. Finding the location was easy and parking is available at no cost along the sides and back of the building. Unfortunately, when attempting to place an order for the infamous wings, we were told that they were out of wings and...cheese and ...the chicken sandwiches. We were offered hotdogs. When I asked what happened, the lady shared it was due to the folks in town for the Beyoncè concert. I mean I get it...kinda...but man we were ready to tear up some wings and have a chill evening. The guy in line behind me heard that they were out and recommended another wing spot to me that wasn't too far away. I'd try again if I'm in town again.

Buffalo Lemon Pepper, Sun Dried Tomato BBQ, and Jerky Wings with Tater Tots
Erik L.

Got there 15 minutes before they opened, there was a line but nothing crazy. Once I got in and ordered, the wings took no longer than 10 minutes. Great wings, I recommend the sun dried tomato bbq wings and of course cannot go wrong with Buffalo lemon pepper. Also got the tots which I enjoyed, they were light with a nice crunch, not too greasy.

Ashley O.

I absolutely love love loved my experience at the local. I first went here years ago and thought it closed down so I didn't go for a very long time, but my friend recently told me about it so I decided to come with my cousin who is here from out of town and it was a great experience. This place is known for its karaoke on Mondays and it did not disappoint. It definitely is a different experience compared to most places you can go to for karaoke because they have a full stage with stage effects and it's overall just a great ambience and vibe. The songs that people choose are great songs to sing along to and are often times funny too, and it is a dive bar so you can definitely dress very casual here, but still expect a really good karaoke and really really good vibes. I would definitely recommend this to anybody specifically on Monday night.

Mild and lemon pepper rub
Marcus W.

I had heard about the Local for a while regarding their wings. I had mild buffalo and the lemon pepper rub. I think honestly they were decent. If this is your local choice I understand but for all the hype it may have set unrealistic expectations. They're not bad but not the best I've had in ATL.

Kiana B.

BEST WINGS I'VE EVER HAD. And that's saying a lots smoked and then flash fried is the way to go and very unique flavors! Definitely worth the long line and the price

Left is buffalo lemon pepper  Right is spicy korean
Kevin W.

Parking here is very tight. I got lucky with finding a spot right up front. I feel like people come to this bar to grab a few drinks with friends and then leave. This is not one of those bars where people stay all night. This is truly a dive bar. Nothing special about the decor. I have no problem with the layout or furniture. They do check IDs for you to get into the establishment. You will get full service at the bar but everywhere else requires you to go to the bar or ordering station to place an order. You also have to pick up your food regardless of where you placed the order. They have games like darts and a few TVs. Patio area is outside. People out there looked happy. This place has some of the best beer prices I have seen in a while. I was able to get a PBR and Miller High Life tall boy for $3 each. They have quite a few beers on draft but I didn't really pay attention to them. You get the menu through QR code so there is that. The beers are posted on chalk boards around the bar. They have cocktails in a can. They do not make cocktails at the bar. They only do shots of alcohol and a chaser. I like this. It keeps things simple and moving fast. Wings are quite tasty. You can tell they are oven baked wings. I got 1/2 and 1/2. The buffalo-lemon pepper didn't taste much like lemon pepper nor was it hot but it was good enough. Spicy Korean was very good. I probably will not return to this bar. I would happily come here often if it was close to me but there is no reason to travel for this venue. The service was good and fast. The food was decent. I feel like I can get this everywhere. Something I did dislike. This place is not very welcoming for individuals. People are pretty much sticking to their own group. I saw a man get his seat stolen when he got up to get his food. Best to come with a party.

Sun dried tomato wings and fries
Brilliant Chipo P.

The place was full and loud when we went - it's definitely popular. I tried the sun dried tomato wings and they were really good. My colleague who was visiting from England said these were the best wings he has ever had. Depending on the time and day, you might not find a table.

Matt H.

Exactly what I wanted from a wing spot. The wings and peanuts were phenomenal and I couldn't think of a single complaint about them - let the photo show how we felt about them - we couldn't get enough. The people working were super friendly and couldn't have been nicer. It's definitely a sport to try and get a table here as that would be my biggest complaint - the aggressiveness of other patrons in stealing tables and trying to save them definitely threw me off a bit, but I totally understand that's the vibe of the place. The ambience is that of a dive bar meets a wing spot, which is exactly what it should be for some great wings. There's no doubt in my mind next time I'm in Atlanta I'll hit up the Local.

A friend's order of 10 wings and side of tater tots
Brianna R.

Went to the Local with a few friends to catch up on a Saturday night. To my surprise there was a line out the door when I arrived. This was my first time here I got wings as everyone recommended. I got 10 wings and a side. 5 Korean wings and 5 Korean-Lemon Pepper wings. The wings were great, perfectly cooked and the sauces/rubs were tasty. My husband and I shared fries and tater tots. The fries were as expected but the tater tots were surprisingly good, as they were crispy and well seasoned. Just noting here that this place is 21+ and smoking is allowed outside so just be mindful of that.

Buffalo lemon pepper, blue cheese, spicy Korean

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Cool atmosphere and really delicious lemon pepper chicken wings! I enjoyed the friendly service.

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This is my dog's favorite place in the world. He is treated like a king. Also, f*ck you kyle!

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3 months ago

Awesome wings! My family always wants the Local if wings are in the picture. Just be sure to get there early before they run out!

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love this place, lil hole in the wall had amazing karaoke on mondays that I enjoy every time!

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4 months ago

Best wings in ATL!!!! Perfect spot we go almost every week. Good bar too. Parking is rarely an issue

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Best Wings in Atlanta! Really cool place with darts and some TVs. Starting to get really busy though

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Ask the Community - The Local

Is there still a trivia night?

No. Not since COVID.

Rumors have been floating around about a potential closing...are y'all still open?

On the website they have a whole thing you can read but yes they are open. They will be open until the end of 2023 at least. No one knows yet. The wings go fast because… Read more

Is the kitchen open on Mondays?

They have a pop up kitchen on Mondays with a different menu every week. So no wings.

Are there any vegan friendly options? Most recent menu is from 3 years ago

They have tofu sandwiches and veggie dogs.

Do they have pool tables?

No. Two dartboards with free darts.

When is karaoke? Do they have it on weekends?

I haven't known them to do karaoke on the weekends however I want to say Wednesday is karaoke and Thursday is Trivia

What happened to the wings? There's a sign on the door that they don't have wings!

They do run out. They are baked everyday. I have only run into the problem a few times. Best in Atlanta, don't tell anyone.

Do they offer take out?

Not never

When are Trivia Nights?

Wednesday at 8:30

Do they offer delivery (food)?

Oh I wish, no they do not.

Do they serve wine? Do they serve Moscow Mules?

Yes and yes.

When does the kitchen close?

Sunday- Wednesday 11pm. Thursday-Saturday is midnight.

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