This spot fits SO well into the bustling eclectic neighborhood that is Little Five Points. Gotta love that it's another one of the few places in the city that boasts ample street parking (it's paid, but not pricey...unless you go on Sunday when it's free like I did!). My friends and I had a great time and loved our quirky and knowledgeable server. It's clear that the beer list is expertly crafted, and the cocktails are balanced without being too sweet. I had the grapefruit rosemary margarita while one of my friends tried the special open cask offering. Now, lets get into the food...specifically the FRIES. The apps and entrees we ordered were so good, yet nothing holds a candle to those super crispy fries and the Belgian aioli that comes alongside. Literally, everything was good (shoutout to the beef tartare, goat cheese fritters, tuna melt, smash burger, and crispy chicken sandwich) but I doubled back to get an extra order of fries to go. They are that good. Great experience! read more

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The 1st time I tried to eat there it didn't work out due to a kitchen fire. I was impressed by the place, but after a couple of beers and an appetizer we were given instructions to evacuate the restaurant due to a kitchen fire. The next time in 2024 when I was in the area, they were closed for a remodel. Today was the day. The beer selection was fantastic and so was the food. I got the pork sandwich with greens on top. It was delicious, but it could've not had juices leaking so much? Maybe cheese below and above the meat to try to keep some of the juices off the bun or maybe more bun toasting? The fries were amazing and I should've gotten the aolie initially, but didn't get it until I saw another table with an order. It was delicious. The service was very good. The server had good knowledge of the beers, food, and was friendly. This is one of the best beer bars in the US. The Atlanta area is fortunate to have two killer beer bars, the other being the Brick Store Pub in Decatur. read more

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The food was okay overall. The first time I went, I really enjoyed it, but the second visit was later at night, so it may have just been an off day. The pretzels were burnt, the schnitzel was overfried, and the fish was a bit greasy. The deviled eggs were fine, but nothing particularly memorable. That said, aesthetically it is a great place with beautiful old architecture, solid service, and an amazing beer list. read more

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Love the Porter! It's a staple gathering place for the locals. It has a great vibe. You have to park on the street or in the parking lot behind them if you're lucky enough to find a spot. They have a crazy list of beers on tap, but they also make great cocktails. You can walk in and sit at the very long bar or walk down the bar to get seated by the friendly servers in the back room. We love their mouthwatering goat cheese fritters to start our evening. Then the cauliflower makes you feel like you are eating healthy. Then you eat some cheesy Mac and cheese, and you are back to being balanced. I love their Mac and cheese!!! read more

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Unique Spot with Incredible Food and Vibes The Porter really impressed me this place has a unique feel that stands out right away. The atmosphere is seriously cool. Bar up front, dining area in the back, and it gives off a true beer cellar vibe. Service was great. Our server was friendly, attentive, and checked in just the right amount without overdoing it. Food-wise, I was very impressed. We started with the pretzel appetizer with a white cheese dip, and it was excellent. Not your typical starter definitely feels like a staple item here. I also tried a Georgia cider, which was smooth, slightly sweet, and really easy to drink. The smash burger was a standout. Cooked perfectly, held together well, and the sauce was incredible. I easily could've eaten two. The fries had a Parmesan garlic-style seasoning, and I finished every last one. Overall, everything here was great. There's a lot more on the menu I want to try, and I'll definitely be back. Ratings: Atmosphere: 5/5 Food Taste: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Vibe: 5/5 Overall: Easy 5/5, no notes, just show up hungry. read more

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We stopped here for the famous onion soup and pretzels.the host was honest and told us that their oven was out which was a bummer...so we couldn't get the things we drove 30 minutes to try. Our server told us that the items were sold out. We ordered the deviled eggs, salt and vinegar popcorn, fish and chips and cauliflower dish. My fish was bland. The fries were good. The deviled eggs were good. The cauliflower dish was good. I'd travel again for the popcorn and maybe the cauliflower dish. read more

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I stopped in here for a drink so my review is based solely on that, and not on the food. I went on a Tuesday night and the place was decently crowded but there were still some spots at the bar. I grabbed a drink and I really like how many options they have. They have lots of beers, as well as ciders, wines, and cocktails. It's great having a place with that much variety. This spot gives more of a locals vibe. It's dark and more intimate and a smaller place, but in a good way. If you're in Little Five Points, I'd recommend stopping in for a drink. read more

Started with the pulled pretzel with the cheese dip. Realllly good and hit the spot. Had the Fish and Chips as a main. The fish was massive light and tasty, tartar sauce was great. The fries tho were a bit over seasoned. Way too salty for me. I would dial that back but overall really good. I would come back. Staff was nice and attentive. The decor and layout I dug as well. read more

The Porter - Pubs Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Amazing joint in an amazing neighborhood. Lovely outside dining area to enjoy an evening with friends or make new ones. The pretzel bun was sooooo goood. But the star for me was the shrimp toast. I would kill for that exact recipe. I live in Northern Illinois ans will probably never make it back but that sauce is burned in my mind. read more

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This place is on my Atlanta favorites. Amazing beer list here and it consistently rotates-- I highly recommend just for that alone. They also have a rare aged beer list as well. I've tried the fries hen of the woods mushrooms and their French onion soup, and they were both tasty. I usually come by early (before 6:30) because the dinner rush can get a little crazy. read more

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Most recent positive reviews are fake or staged. This bar is surviving off its reputation under previous ownership. Apparently they are more concerned with what the people coming in look like than having a functioning oven. - Long time local resident read more

I stopped here for some small plates with friends. I had never visited before the closure, but the place looks great now. Alcohol selection is huge. I'm really just writing this to talk about the fried hen of the woods mushrooms. Oh. My. God. I thought about these for weeks afterward. The batter was so crunchy and well-seasoned. Despite being quite large mushrooms, the interior was cooked perfectly. Cut them open and get a smear of the French onion dip they're served on... just wow. read more

The Porter - Fried mushrooms - Pubs Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Food was great, drinks were great, ambience was fantastic, service was slow but nice.

Sweet spot for drinks and bites in Little Five Points. Great selection of beers and spirits. Friendly staff too! read more

The Porter - Herbed fries and a delicious bitter - Pubs Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I was really looking forward to trying the crispy mushrooms and pretzels, but honestly, the execution felt a bit inconsistent during my visit. read more

Left work early on a Friday and was headed to one of my favorite places The Vortex. Decided I didn't need another burger. I used to go to the Porter years ago and had been anticipating the reopening. Wow was it delicious. I used to love the fish and chips. Man have they elevated that to a whole other level. FANTASTIC. I tried the hefeweizen beer. So darn good. I will definitely be back. Heck probably need to leave work early again. read more

The Porter - Hefeweizen - Pubs Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The food here was really good and such a cool spot. The service was a little confusing as we had three different servers throughout our dinner. I had the smash burger, the pretzel and I had to try the salt and vinegar popcorn. The pretzel was amazing. The popcorn was also very interesting, I still don't know how I feel about it. They also had a large drink menu. read more

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Super cool, long and narrow, an iconic pub. We took a friend there for his birthday, his best one ever!

This rating is purely on my experience getting some drinks and no food. I was scoping out locations near my work conference for some unique beers. This place popped up as having a huge tap list and some hard to find beers. It's located near a funky intersection that had my Uber driver guessing where it was. It has a unique, funky vibe, in a good way. They have a huge, long bar and then I believe seating in the rear, as well as our front. The bartender was very nice and helpful. They indeed had some beers that I would never find back home and ones that I have wanted to try. Their beer list is immense, both draft and bottles. Their bartender worked hard finding a patron near me to find something that would fit her palate and apparently did a good job. The pricing was okay, not great considering the serving size, but what I ordered was also not readily available things. If we didn't have dinner plans perhaps I would have sampled some food, the menu looked decent. read more

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I came here because they advertised that they had 60 beers on tap. The selection was really good and I enjoyed the beers there. But what really caught my attention was the fish and grits meal that they had for the brunch menu. The fish was fried perfectly and the grits with gravy was so delicious. It had shrimp and bacon bits in it. The bartender checked on us once while we were there but the food came out really quickly. Overall the vibe was really chill when I went there on a Saturday afternoon and I would definitely love to come back again. read more

The Porter - Fish & grits -- the OUTKAST tribute. Fried haddock, shrimp gravy, grits, bacon bits. - Pubs Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Great selection of beer, unassuming but awesome food. Service was a little slow, but overall great place

We live in the neighborhood and had relatively fond memories of meals at the Porters years ago. We read in the newspaper that it had reopened with outdoor seating and decided to go for a quick dinner (we are not big on beer). The menu that was brought to us was different from a recent (2026) that we had seen online, with less choices. I picked a tuna melt and my husband ordered the fish and chips: we obviously expected some fried items but not the level of GREASINESS that overwhelmed everything else, the bread and the chips were deeply soaked in oil and the fish had a thick greasy crust; the tuna salad was very salty and strongly flavored with dill but it was the only thing I could eat. We rushed home to down some pepto-bismol as soon as possible as we both felt incepient heartburn.... read more

Newly reopened spot in five points. They have a good food menu and a huge drink menu. If you like beer, this is a great spot. We got the goat cheese fritters and the smash burger. The fritters were so good! It came with 5 so plenty to split. The smash burger was pretty good. It came with a lot of fries! read more

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What a great place. We went on a Wednesday before a concert at Aisle 5 down the street. They have so many different beer options. The bartender was extremely helpful with any questions I had about the menu or drinks. The bar is long with plenty of seats but it did fill up by 6:30. The pull apart pretzel and cheese was delicious. The pretzel had a soft interior and crispy crust it was more like pull apart bread than an actual pretzel but it was still good. The cheese was a bit thinner than I would have liked but it had really good flavor regardless. We split the smash burger with fries and it was to die for. It had tons of caramelized onions and cheesy goodness. Fries were crispy and very flavorful. We will be back! read more

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We love Johnathan and the staff! Saint Patrick's day was awesome! We'll be back! Thank you so much!

Eh. Nothing specific to complain about but we won't return. Ordered a salad and the pork sandwich. Salad was fine but had an overwhelming flavor that I couldn't place...I think the dressing had far too much tarragon. Pork sandwich had a ridiculously enormous pile of cooked greens on top. The greens were good but why on top of the sandwich????? After removing the greens, sandwich was adequate but nothing special. Fries were oddly flavorless and accompanying aioli had a weird strong after heat that ruined whatever good came before it. Sandwich couldn't be put down once you picked it up because it was so wet and would fall apart entirely. Somehow our salad and sandwich ended up being nearly $50...and it definitely wasn't worth that. read more

Great ambience AND service betrayed by the kitchen. Dinner: Started with the pull apart pretzel - was truly great, although the dipping sauce could have been a little thicker as it was like dunking it in melted butter, not cheese. Yes. I've had similar offerings before...with better sauce..no, I'm not a competitor. Next was the Lil' Gem & Baby Kale Salad AND the main reason I rated the experience a 2. Could not find Kale in it with an FBI Forensic Team. Instead, the kitchen covered the omission with TONS of toppings. C'mon guys. You can do better...at least I hope so. Lastly, main course was the Roast Chicken with REFRIED FRIES. IMO, you could have put a few fresh potatoes in the fryer for a $26 entree. Even McDonalds doesn't refry their fries people. Still left a 25% tip bc the Hostess and Server shouldn't be penalized for a lazy kitchen. Might give them another chance. Might. But when you have some beers on the wall that are $80 PER SERVING, it sets a certain expectation - one to which they are unfortunately tone deaf. read more

So happy to have this staple back in my rotation. The new owner really nailed the revamp of the Porter, even keeping the plaques made during Covid. The beer selection alone will have you wanting to stop in just to see what they are pouring. Food is great, my favorites for the last decade are the salt & vinegar popcorn and the pull apart pretzel to start and my new favorite to the party is the cauliflower steak. Love to see this place taking on new growth and they have kept so much of the original ambiance. If you haven't gone, GO! If you have been, chances are I will see you there again. Love the Porter, keep up the amazing work and thank you!!!!! read more

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Never had anything less than a spectacular experience here! The bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly, quick to make a recommendation. The food is phenomenal. The summer succotash is probably one of the best dishes I've ever had. I could eat it every day. My family that lives out of town waits for me to notify them when they have it back on the seasonal menu. Also, outstanding are the fries, the burger, Mussels, the tuna melt. We have not tried the hen of the woods mushrooms yet, but will definitely get that on our next visit! read more

Robbie was an excellent server and was knowledgeable about the menus. He had great suggestions for beer and cocktails. The food was perfect and we highly recommend the crispy Jen of the woods mushrooms. Even if you don't think you like mushrooms, they ate like fried chicken. read more

The Porter - Crispy hen of the woods mushrooms - Pubs Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The place was cute. We sat at the top loft looking space. The food was ok, my burger was SO oily and so was the fries. Service was great and I enjoyed talking to my server. read more

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I was very excited about The Porter opening back up in L5P. As a neighbor, it is awesome to have a new dining option in the community, especially with Corner Tavern closed right now. Overall they have a great vibe, nice staff, and decent food. The issue I ran into is that it seems to have a bit of a split personality. We walked in and sat at the bar, where the dining room is not visible. The bar very much has a high-end cocktail bar vibe but is actually more of a taproom (which is fine - but doesn't look it!). I tried their stone fruit whiskey sour, which was very sweet so then tried a regular whiskey sour which was so bad I couldn't drink it. Again, the bartenders were very very nice, but definitely stick with the beer list, which is very extensive! Once we had the chance after dinner to walk back to the dining room everything clicked - it definitely looks like a pub back there! I wish we'd seen that before we ordered. Same goes for the food; our expectations were a bit too high with the vibe at the bar. We had the tuna melt and burger. The burger was EXCELLENT, but the tuna melt is described as a "confit tuna melt" and it was described as an elevated version. Its really just a tuna melt lol. We'll be back for sure but with the gastropub lens! read more

If you're in Little 5 Points, do not miss this gem of a bar/restaurant. Every dish we tried was absolutely outstanding. The deviled eggs were rich and creamy, the steak tartare was flawlessly seasoned and indulgent, and the Hen of the Woods mushrooms were so flavorful, we couldn't stop eating them. The pretzel was perfectly pillowy and delicious! The 212 and Lemon Gingerade were refreshing and paired beautifully with the meal. One of the best lunches we've had in recent memory--highly recommend! read more

We love The Porter. Our favorite spot to visit in Little 5. Great vibes. Service is always top notch. Great food, great beer selection. Five stars all around. read more

The Porter's reputation in Atlanta was already exalted, now it's impregnable. We've been back twice since it's reopened and everything has been stellar including the food and beer selection. The drafts are curated and seemingly constantly updated. You basically can't choose a bad beer from their draft list. We've had the chicken, shrimp roll, schnitzel, and the stout brownie. Dear god that brownie is crazy good. Give the Porter a visit. read more

Hidden gem in little 5. Wide assortment of beer on draft, great service and large portions. We split the smash burger and kale salad. Sooo good. read more

Amazing food, even though one of the items was only for dinner (and it was lunch time) they still made it possible for us to have it. The service was quick and they are very nice. I would go out of my way every time. read more

Excellent food!! Amazing drink selection. Service was weird, but good. Lol. Really nice since the renovation.

The Porter has always felt like home, albeit the kind of home where you'd expect a knight to saunter in and order a pint. For years, it was dim and medieval, with 1950s luggage tucked precariously in the rafters. They closed for renovations a while back, and today I went back, not knowing what to expect. Turns out, they've lightened the place up--literally. The darkness has lifted, and the rafters now host neatly mounted two-tops alongside the vintage luggage. It's like the old Porter went to therapy and decided to declutter but keep its quirks. The beer list remains staggering: 800 options, 60 on tap. They've even got vintage bottles to choose from. That's the kind of flex that makes you forgive a few months of closed doors. The service? Great. They know their beer and food, don't hover like a guilty conscience, but somehow always appear just when you're thinking, "Could use another beer." And the food--good lord, the food. I ordered their take on hash: roasted potatoes, hot peppers sautéed just enough to singe the edges of your dignity, thick-cut pork belly, and two poached eggs perched on top like a couple of smug little masterpieces. It wasn't the greasy diner hash I expected--it was better. Between the vibes, the beer, and the food, they've nailed it. The trifecta. The Porter didn't just renovate; it evolved. And I'm thrilled to be along for the ride. read more

Life long Atlantan and frequent customer who will never return to The Porter. The new iteration is not working. The service is terrible: they ignored us all night. The beers are mediocre at best and extraordinary expensive for 8oz. Go to Yacht Club. Go to Brickstore. Go anywhere else read more