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Brewhouse Cafe

3.5 star rating
based on 81 reviews

Categories: Pubs, Sports Bars

Neighborhood: Little Five Points
401 Moreland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 525-7799
Hours:

Mon-Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.

Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.

Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Parking:
Street, Private Lot
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Price Range:
$$
Good for Groups:
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Music:
Juke Box
Best Nights:
Thu, Fri, Sat
Happy Hour:
Yes
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
Yes
Coat Check:
No

81 reviews for Brewhouse Cafe

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"The patio is great, the drinks are great, the staff is great." (in 45 reviews)
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"All the boys eats are some Bangers and Mash." (in 9 reviews)
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"The people watching in L5P on warm weekend days is amazing." (in 10 reviews)
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scott k.

Atlanta, GA

4 star rating
11/19/2009

Sausage Rolls!!!!!
Delicious Scottish Sausage Rolls!

The Crack of the food world!

I love the broody English feel of the bar and the over abundance of outdoor seating. Great specials, and plenty of room for a large group... if I lived closer, I think we'd have a contender!

If you've never been before, give the wannabe football hooligans in the corner plenty of space.  Sure it's slightly menacing... but that's kinda the places charm.

Oh, and guys... I mean that in the nice way... um... like in the way that you wish you could be in England at a game... not that your a bunch of posers. That's not what I mean! That would be the opposite of what I mean!

Um... so to clarify... please do not place my open mouth on the curb and knock my jaw off by stepping on the back of my head!

Keep Calm and Carry On!

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Todd P.

Atlanta, GA

3 star rating
10/19/2009

Stroll through L5P, buy funky t-shirt, avoid pan handler, develop thirst...hello, Brewhouse!

I've had drinks and bar food here before and realized I have yet to write a review. Let me add to the masses and say their patio is awesome and huge. The place is very casual and in October on a Sunday, expect an NFL game with lots of yelling, hollering, and clapping. If you're not a big sports fan, such rigmarole could be a little annoying, but I'm not a hater. I didn't glare at those obnoxious Steeler fans (wink to Gretchy).

Decent draft beer list, nice buffalo wings, and rockin' tater tots. Not a place I would beeline for, but convenient when trying to be all hipster in this gritty neighborhood and you get a hankerin' for an adult beverage.

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Scribbler-oso H.

Atlanta, GA

2 star rating
8/29/2009

I'm not really sure what this place is all about, but I have a few ideas. It's just the alternative sports bar, I guess, which is a novel enough concept. I've been here during festivals, Rollerderb parties, and while angry patrons and staffers yell and get positively ripped.

They have an okay jukebox, but I'm not sure if it's even hooked up anymore. The music the last few times I've been is mostly thrashing metal bands, rap from the 90s, or, if you're lucky, techno. I've probably been here 25 times over the years. Why do I keep going back? Because it's within walking distance and this state's backwards alcohol laws.

They do provide the large Oktoberfest-style "brews" of beers on tap, which is interesting, and they are a good place to catch "football"/soccer matches. They cater to a client base of local sports teams/fans. Food is usually okay, if salty. I do like the string lights on the patio, though.

Your paramount challenge here will be getting served. At all.

The waitresses are never friendly and often will ignore you for 15 minutes or more when you come in and sit down. I usually just set a time limit. Places like this make me wish they had robots serving. Less stress for everyone.

One friend of mine and I have tried to eat here twice. But they just ignore us and so we always just end up going to the YACHT CLUB (http://www.yelp.com/bi...). So he's been there twice but never actually been served.

Tonight they were ignoring us again and so we got up to leave. The couple next to us started laughing and said:

"You're the THIRD group who has sat down, tried to get served, and ended up just leaving ... since we've been here!"

It's not that they were crazy busy either -- they had time to randomly meet and greet a few lucky others who had walked in as they breezed by us and we watched. Those groups were largely female.

When they ARE slammed? You can forget about it. I've stood at the bar waving money and never been able to attract the attention of any one of the many employees swarming around. It's in the manual, I guess: Whatever you do, don't make eye contact UNLESS you don't want more work.

During another visit, I sat at the uncrowded bar be promptly ignored, until I flagged down a waiter who was nice enough. Then, while trying to watch a broadcast, some drunk fellow pulled me into a conversation.

They have a nice bar and TVs into which they've invested some money, but they also a big sh*tty attitude. Someone ragged on patrons for being tennis fans. The place seems like the hull of a big drunken wooden ship that just keeps afloat.

That said, because of their location, I have it on good authority that they pull in half a million dollars between October and December each year. So I guess they don't NEED to be cordial or particularly interested in the customers.

I witnessed a civil dispute between employees. One guy was cursing his fellow workers. He actually seemed nice, too. Some waitress did find time to roll her eyes at me when I asked about a shirt she wore that had the name of the company for which I work on it.

I can only conclude there is some battle of the sexes going on here. Perhaps it's that these waitresses are so jaded by having drunken louts coming through/working there, that they think all men are bastards?

NOTE: If Little Five Points bars are going survive in this economy, they will need to hire mature individuals to do the owners' bidding, not unfriendly and unhappy individuals who are caught up in image and ego to the extent that it gets in the way of them doing their jobs.

If you want mediocre, come on in! They do have a lot of TVs though.

For a more economical option, you could buy a six pack and head to Best Buy on Caroline but that old wooden bar IS kind of nice. I'm going to try to never come back, but never say "never".

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Amy P.

Smyrna, GA

1 star rating
10/13/2009

If I wanted to pay $8 for a frozen burger, I would have gone to Wal-Mart, bought a box of burgers, some toppings & buns, and had four of them.

Also, our waiter looked like Hans Klopek from the 'Burbs. Just saying.

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Dio S.

Atlanta, GA

3 star rating
6/12/2009

Like other reviews pointed out, this is kind of a soccer/rugby sports bar.  The patio is huge and on prime real estate as far as I am concerned after complaining in scores of reviews about the poor vistas on Atlanta patios.  Great for people watching.  I am not exactly comfortable about sitting at a four top by myself doing nothing but drink beer and read for 90 minutes, while party of four are waiting for a seat to eat lunch though, so I only come here every once in a long while.  

As far as watching sports is concerned this place has actually served me surprisingly well because I only watch tennis and the NBA, and since it's a rugby/soccer bar, it's all but deserted even during the NBA Finals or Wimbledon.    

Beer selection and price are okay.  The dozen draft beers are pretty widely available stuff.  Some nice beers come in bottles, but still mostly domestic or English, with moderately high markup.   Now I thought calling yourself "Brewhouse" necessarily requires that you at least do some, uh, brewing.  I am still scratching my head on this one.  

I might have eaten here but don't recall much.  It's ordinary bar food.

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Julie R.

Atlanta, GA

2 star rating
6/25/2009

Yuck on a stick. I'd rather listen to country music sober, eat a bowl of tripe, or do 10 non-stop rounds of drop sets on the same body part than eat here. It's marginally better than hospital food, which, as you know, is the gustatory equivalent of waterboarding.

I understand that this is a soccer/rugby bar - both for players and spectators. Since I'm not a huge fan of either, do not like to run, or beat the crap out of someone without equipment, I would much rather go to the Porter, which has better food and way better beer list.

Spinach Artichoke dip was terribly under-seasoned, chicken fingers were soggy & oily, and fish and chips tasted worse than Captain D's. Bangers and Mash were ok, but that's just not good enough for me.

The only saving grace here is their patio... I guess service wasn't bad, either. But their food? The horror, the horror.

Stay away unless you're a rugby/soccer person.

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Kathleen M.

Atlanta, GA

3 star rating
3/23/2009

I'm not a soccer fan. Actually, I'm not really much of a sports fan. I go to Braves games to people watch and prefer Friends reruns that I've seen a thousand times to whatever game might be on TV. So perhaps I'm not Brewhouse's goal clientele.

I am, however, a beer fan. And for that, I like Brewhouse. Because they serve beer. They've got a pretty good selection and they'll usually get it to you pretty fast. Prices are fair and I'm a big fan of the patio out front and the free wi-fi.

They've got trivia here but be sure to check the soccer schedule before planning on it. This place gets PACKED and there's no way you'll get a table, even if you arrive several hours in advance.

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Juan M.

Atlanta, GA

4 star rating
Updated - 8/14/2009

What can I say?
Combine LOTS of booze, adolescent minded males ranging in age from mid 20's to mid 50's, a really violent sport and creative insults and you get my experience last night.
Allow me to explain.
My rugby team, High Country, uses the Brewhouse as its home base; we go there after practice, after games, heck, pretty much whenever there is an excuse to go.  After lots of exercise and sweating, nothing beats re-hydration via massive intake of beer, cider, hard liquor, etc.
So, this was the kick-off meeting for the fall season.  What I like about rugby is that, much like a soap opera that you may not have seen for several years, 10 minutes catches you up on everything.  Since I'll be out most of the season, my sights are set on the tournament we'll have in Mobile the first part of November.  This will be what's called an "Old Boys" event - guys over 35.
But I digress.
I met a guy last night who introduced himself as "Senseless" (I understood "Sexless"); missing was FLUB (Fat, lazy, useless, bastard) and Plate ( a guy that has a metal plate in his head).  There were a lot of the normal cast of characters there - ladies, I usually leave kind of early as I find that helps keep my marriage intact, there are a lot of really...friendly guys here at or about 10:30 or 11 pm.
I guess that's probably a warning, too.

Anyway, the Brewhouse is where's it's at!

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  • 4 star rating
    6/5/2009

    Though I have been here countless times, it's a bit of a fog for me to be able to adequately review… Read more »

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Kent K.

San Francisco, CA

4 star rating
7/3/2009

Im reviewing this place just for the food and not the bar or sports bar aspect. Because we came here for brunch cuz nothing else was available in the area.

I'm so glad we did cuz I loved the food and I'm a stickler on food. The had the Brewhouse feast which had everything!!! Eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans, grilled tomato (yummily done!) and your choice of a side: home fries, fruit, grits, and some bread item.

I got the grits and I remembered how the English muffin sucked. I'm like how can you mess up on an English muffin? Well it was raw tasting, barely toasted and brushed with butter. The texture was raw and grainy. So don't order that please! But the dish was delicious!!! I looooooovvveeee that you get so much variety on it for only $8 something!

My friend had the omelet and he said he liked it. So folks if you want good food this is it! I dunno what else they do at night but you get 2 thumbs up for brunch here. The only bad comment is that our food took FOREVER to come. We were warned and at the end the waitress gave us a tiny discount (10-15%) off for the wait. That tells me it's like 2 guys cooking in the back for the entire restaurant. The waitstaff was definitely a "sports bar" staff. I'll just leave that comment to your own interpretation. It's both good and bad.

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Paul M.

Washington, DC

4 star rating
2/18/2009

"Paul"  A says to me " rule # 1 of throwing up is don't phone the honey when you are in mid vom"

I had my arms around the bowl in the ( now newly remodelled stalls I might add) and I was trying to explain that I did not phone her, I was answering the phone. He wasn't listening. The honey wasn't listening. No-one was listening to me. Maybe I was not communicating so effectively myself.

Still, got out of there, with the phone, cleaned up and walked home.

And had a great night. One of many. A great selection of beers, lots of football, decent food ( although i have only ever ordered the philly with onion rings).

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Nikki C.

Decatur, GA

2 star rating
8/18/2009

Right off the bat our waiter was in a bad mood. Then the manager made it worse. We just wanted beer and nachos, so the food was great! I'm just really upset at the service. My friends were visiting from out of town and I'm embarrassed I took them there.

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Lauren S.

Atlanta, GA

3 star rating
3/22/2009

Prepare to wait. And wait and wait.

Up until today I would have given this place a solid four stars, but our waitress moved at a glacial pace this afternoon. By glacial I mean our party was there for three hours and didn't mean to be. I'm all for laid back but damn I've got to leave at some point!

On the plus side, the patio was great and the weather was beautiful. The bloody Marys were insane good and they were pretty cheap. From previous visits I remember getting a pasta for dinner once that was surprisingly tasty (with grilled chicken and pesto).

I have been going to this place forever and consider myself a fan but there are definitely times when the service is substandard. I don't really blame the servers cause serving can be a pain in the ass but perhaps better management or hiring more servers would help.

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Ben H.

Atlanta, GA

4 star rating
2/4/2009

This place is excellent and a vital establishment in this city.  

The main reason for my claim is that they are purveyors of the beautiful game - soccer (football).  It is very difficult to find any place that shows soccer matches.  They manage to show quite a lot of matches - most importantly European league matches, but also international matches (World Cup, Euros, Olympics, qualifiers, friendlies).  They are geared towards English Premier League matches as evidenced by the matches they show, but I forgive them (I prefer Spanish La Liga myself).  The various kits and memorabilia hung up around the place are quite cool.  The TVs are large and numerous.  This is certainly one of the best options for getting a soccer fix in the city.  

Soccer aside, this is definitely a nice place to grab some grub and drinks in L5P.  The food isn't particulary amazing, but it is good.  The black & bleu burger is decent.  The fish & chips is excellent.  This is a bit odd I know, but I have to mention that the huge Bavarian pretzels are amazing!  The bar seems pretty standard with a bit of a slant towards English/Irish beers.  The service can really vary depending on how busy they are - they are generally fine, but if it is crowded (like on big matchdays) the service will probably be slow.  I've never had any problems though.  

In short, it's a fantastic spot if you want to catch a soccer match and a solid choice for grabbing a bite to eat or drinks in L5P.

4.5

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Melonie T.

Atlanta, GA

3 star rating
6/12/2009

In my early years in Atlanta, I frequented here often. I made  a return visit yesterday and found it to be the same old place- which is not a bad thing.
The patio is one of the bigger ones in Atlanta. It is great for people watching, enjoying a frosty beverage, hanging out with your dog, reading and what not.  
The service can be very slow, but usually this is not a place to visit when you are in a hurry. There are several fast food options down the street if you need something quick.
The food is nothing spectacular. It is your average British inspired pub food with a few American favorites thrown in for good measure.
The people watching is my favorite. L5P offers a wonderful backdrop of the many flavors of Atlanta. Whether it be folks with their dogs, the dude trying to finish the bangers n mash challenge (I have yet to see anyone finish), some Brazilian ju jitsu artists across the street, or the myriad of artists wondering around with their goods- this is the best seat in the house.

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Jeremy A.

Atlanta, GA

3 star rating
2/10/2009

Brewhouse is my regular hangout for English Football. Being an Arsenal fan its nice to see tons of fans show up for the games. Get there early for the games it can get real crowded and parking can be a pain.

The food here is also quite good, I recommend the chicken fingers, they are friggin huge.

The fact that I can go here and drink a strongbow for breakfast while I watch a 7am arsenal game is an experience like no other. The only difference is unlike watching an early game at my house, here I have to wear pants.

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Benji H.

Atlanta, GA

3 star rating
Updated - 8/13/2009

More visits since last post have lead me to believe that their service is sufficiently average, if not quasi-good.

Best patio in little 5.

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  • 2 star rating
    12/11/2008

    First time I went, had a really good time. Nice bartender from South Africa.

    Second time I went,… Read more »

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angela y.

Atlanta, GA

4 star rating
3/24/2009

So I met some friends here for a quick bite before the victor wooten concert and because I have never been here before I HAD to check yelp first. The reviews were pretty mixed, either yelpers LOVED IT or HATED IT (real random).  So I was open to forming my own yelpinion.

I ordered a pint of  420 and some BBQ Ribs.  Mmmmm the ribs were so very good (which is why I added the extra star otherwise it would have been a solid 3 stars) . The service was hit OR miss but the food to me was great.

My other pet peeve about this place (and its not the owner's fault) is a pub where people bring their children!!!  WHY PEOPLE?? WHY do u subject your toddler to dozens drunk people? I know I've mentioned this in other reviews, I just get real uncomfortable drinking (when my objective is to get drunk) in front of kids.

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Brandon W.

Chicago, IL

5 star rating
4/6/2009

Great Place!  I have been here twice when coming to Atlanta for business and I always have a good time.  The outdoor seating has a great option of both covered and uncovered seating.  The drinks are always reasonably priced and the selection is very good.

If you are looking for a great place to hang out and relax with friends and drink for a decent price - THIS is the place to go.

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Wilson W.

Atlanta, GA

5 star rating
4/24/2009

This is *the* place if you're a soccer fan. They carry just about every game. It's my favorite spot to watch the Columbus Crew or World Cup action, and the only place I know where they show EPL, La Liga and Serie A matches.

They have a good beer selection with plenty on draft. The menu has a vast selection ranging from pastas to burgers to salads. Everything I've had has been good. On big game days you'll need to bring a bit of patience because the patio and inside can become very full. I've found the staff to be surprisingly nice even when there is standing room only.

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Tyre S.

Fulton, GA

4 star rating
8/6/2009

Why, Hello Yelp-town!
    I'm back again with another fabulous spot to tout. Brewhouse Cafe, located in Little Five Points is one of my very favorite places to grab a brew and people watch. With seating available indoors, screened in, and patio style you are free to choose your own tempo and temperature. I always opt for a good ol' patio seat where I can catch some rays and watch my fave reality show... reality! If taking in the sights isn't your thing, no need for despair, Brewhouse has free wifi and TVs that are constantly tuned in to the latest in sports (mostly soccer of course) leaving you the option to choose your thrill.
    As for the food: I always, always, always order the Gyro and tater-tots, I figure if it ain't broke don't fix it! I hear that they have great bangers and mash but I'm a little wary of deviating... the food, for me, isn't the star; it's the locale and extra cool/ casual ambiance that makes for a laid-back afternoon wooo-saah! So grab some friends or ride solo, order a brew, and kick back...
Mazel tov ;)

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Alayne H.

Decatur, GA

2 star rating
2/12/2009

Living not too far from L5P, I have visited the Brewhouse on many occasions.  The main attraction - the patio.  The food is mediocre and the service sucks.  The inside is dark and drab and although I have sat at the smaller bar a couple of times, I prefer to be outside.  Yes, the patio sits on prime real estate which allows for great people watching and passing a few hours with friends over some suds.  But, for me, that's about all this place has to offer.

The Brewhouse gets a four star rating for the patio, but the service and food brings it down to a two .

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Betty R.

Atlanta, GA

4 star rating
8/22/2008

I really should only give this place three stars.  However, two things propelled Brewhouse Cafe to higher ground: 1) they were super nice to my puppy, and 2) OMG their tater tots are the best in the city.

I've jogged past this place a thousand times, but I finally stopped by because I found myself walking the dog and in desperate need of a beer.  Pint prices were a little steep, but service was friendly and attentive, and they brought water for my pooch without me even asking for it.  Chips and salsa were perfectly respectable for an appetizer.  My french dip was tasty (GREAT red onions on the sandwich that were perfectly sauteed), but like I said, THE TOTS were crunchy and salty and awesome and fabulous.  Boyfriend got a capresedilla (quesadilla with tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, etc.), and it was flavorful but a little too greasy.

As long as Brewhouse will accept my pup and keep churnin' out those excellent tots, I'll keep coming back for more.

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Preston J.

Marietta, GA

4 star rating
10/6/2008

This was one of the many drinking establishments that I sampled on Sunday in the Little 5 Area.  For some reason we changed tables three different times (too much sun for how hungover I was, too dark inside so I felt weird, etc.) but finally found a good one.  

had a couple Peronis and sampled the fried green tomatoes (delicious) and Capresadilla which was also good.  I was starving though, as I had vomited up my meal from the day beforedue to alcohol consumption.  

I will go back here for some good day-time festivities and perhaps a quick bite.

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Joel D.

Atlanta, GA

3 star rating
10/10/2008

I finally stopped in Brewhouse Cafe and it was pretty much what I expected.
The chicken fingers were pretty good (and very large - more like chicken arms). Tots are definitely the way to go.
I was a bit surprised they didn't have more beers on tap, but they did have the ones that mattered.
Service was a bit slow

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Sean M.

Atlanta, GA

4 star rating
7/15/2008

A moment of silence please.  No more cursing is allowed if you want your new review to show up for the masses...

Brewhouse - I can basically stumble out of bed to get there, , and I just now finally ate there the other day with my kickball team.  GoKickball is the league if anybody is interested - I wrote a review on it too.

But yeah, food - 3 stars.  Nothing great, nothing bad.  I had fish and chips, substitute chips with broccoli.  Odd, but it worked for me - too much grease = explosiveness.  Fish was mostly fried stuff though - it's a bar, what do you expect.  Broccoli - think traders from the bag,

Beer might be a little expensive, well the PBR at $3 a can seemed a little pricey to me.

The great thing about this place is the patio (that's where the fourth star comes in).  Well that and the soccer/rugby that's always on.  But really it's the patio right in little 5 points that is great for people watching.  Not that I've actually done that.  BUT, I've seen people do it.  So... it must be fun.

Worth checking out if you are in the area, and need a chill place to people watch.  I wouldn't make a special trip or anything.  Way rather be here then say... Willy's though.  At least there's some character here.

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Angela M.

Atlanta, GA

4 star rating
8/21/2008

We went here after our kickball game in Candler Park.  There didn't seem to be much parking, but we did find a spot.  We sat in the enclosed patio area, which was quite spacious.  I loved that there was such a variety of channels on all the tvs.  I was concerned that the audio was for a game that wasn't on a single one of the the patio tvs - it made it hard to concentrate.

We got pitchers and tots.  There was a decent beer selection.  The tots were delicious, and I was quite pleased by the variety of condiments at each table to make my special tot sauce.  Everything was affordable.

I wish I'd been to more kickball games so that I could have enjoyed more of those tots.

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Sarah E.

Atlanta, GA

4 star rating
1/25/2009

I love the Brewhouse for what it is--a fun local bar with pretty darn good bar food.  

I really feel that the people complaining about the food are expecting something more than standard bar fare done well.  Every "bar food" item I've ever ordered here has been good.  My husband swears by the fish and chips (which I've also had, and they are yummy if you can handle the grease).  On the other hand, the hummus I tried the last time I was there was just...  not... good.  Stick with bar food here, and you will be okay.

The beer selection is not the best in Atlanta, but what they have is good.  And the signature drink, the "Pain Killer," is definitely worth trying.  It's made in several different strengths, so anyone can enjoy it.  

The patio is great, and the atmosphere is fun.  If you are a dog owner, they are dog-friendly.  And though I am old and remember when this place used to be "Good Ol' Days" (which I used to like), the Brewhouse has become a staple of the Little 5 Points area.  

Downsides to this place are the parking (which is a pain in the BUTT), spotty service, and fairly high prices for what you get when you order food.  But seriously, it's still worth it.  I don't know exactly why I have so much love for this place.  I just do.

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Brittany H.

Decatur, GA

2 star rating
9/9/2008

I usually go to Brewhouse a few times a year, and that is only because I am in the neighborhood or want to see the Halloween parade from a chair where I can drink beer. The one issue I have here is the service. I would probably come more often if I could ever get anyone to pay attention to me! I am not high maintenance (I believe in karma...), but I do want to have another beer within five minutes of finishing one. Sitting at the bar is even worse. Also, one time I went, they weren't allowing people sitting on the patio to use the bathroom. Yeah, you read that right. I had a fifty dollar tab at a table on the patio, but I wasn't allowed to use the bathroom.

The menu options are pretty typical, averagely executed bar food. The beer selection is pretty standard to have "brew" in the name...or maybe I am spoiled by Decatur. I am sure I will be back to visit in the fall, dressed like a Legends of the Hidden Temple contestant....God, I love Halloween.

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Zack E.

Atlanta, GA

2 star rating
1/13/2009

Brewhouse used to be my original Saturday morning soccer destination.  I'd actually take the bus (poor college student) and show up there to watch the matches.  I loved their bangers and mash and they had a big ol projection tv and a merry time was had by all in general.

The place has definitely gone downhill since.  The quality of the food seems to have declined and service is generally abysmal.  For whatever reason, I've consistently had bad service when I venture back here and it seems that the only reason I ever go is because the location is convenient.  The inside also feels run down and needs to be featured in an episode of "flip this pub".

There are definitely better bars with better food, service and atmosphere around Atlanta.

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Travis M.

Atlanta, GA

4 star rating
5/5/2009

They show early morning Chelsea games, the fans are rowdy, jager is $3 a shot... whats not to like? Breakfast is ok, not quite as good as Fado, but the "soccer" crowd is much more rowdy! Its a great place is you have a favorite team you like to follow or you're just looking for a cheap beer on a hot day. Either way, dont expect service to be out of this world or to be able to set you arms on the tables and not have them stick. Do expect cheap beer and a fun atmosphere!

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Erin W.

Atlanta, GA

3 star rating
10/3/2008

The patio seating is the best in the spring or fall as it overlooks the heart of L5P.  Their $25 brunch on Saturdays/Sundays is pretty decent and features a pitcher of bloody marys.  The theme of the place is mostly soccer and rugby, so don't go expecting to watch much college football.  The lunch/dinner menu is typical American pub food with some English items as well, such as fish & chips and bangers & mash.

One snowy night in Atlanta (ok, the only snowy night in Atl), I ended up here and had a nice time in front of the big fireplace inside.

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Jonathan L.

Atlanta, GA

3 star rating
10/7/2008

Here's another first-time impression.

I went here on a date for the 2nd presidential debate. They turned all of the TV's to the debate, which is good. They have a wide selection of beer on tap and I had an excellent irish dark ale. I forget the name.

Now, the food. It took a long time to arrive. They didn't seem that busy to me, but then I could only see my section. Once it arrived it was... okay. I had the chicken-sausage sliders and my date had the tuna salad. Hmm, I just realized their website needs to be updated. Her salad is not called straight up "tuna salad" but its not on the website. Anyways, the food was  decent. I can't think of any major complaints but it didn't shine either.

I'll go again but I'm not going to seek it out specifically.

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Eric F.

Atlanta, GA

2 star rating
12/2/2008

Ugh... I don't know why I keep going back here.

I hear the folks running Brewhouse are also responsible for Midway in EAV, which is really nice. Maybe now that it's open, I won't have to meet friends at  Brewhouse anymore for football.

The location is probably why I end up here with any regularity. Which is also the reason it's getting two stars instead of just one. The food isn't particularly bad, but there's nothing remarkable about it either. The beer is also fine. I guess my main problem with Brewhouse has always been the lack of an attentive server (no matter how full/empty it is), and that the food has never, ever been served warm (which may have to do with the response time of servers.) But it also could have something to do with the blackened chicken wings I got last time (read, "burnt.")

Not to say that the people aren't nice----I do think the servers are often pleasant enough---but still, I think it's too bad that with such a great location, there's not more to rave about.

So, two stars. Sorry L5P fans.

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Gaby M.

Atlanta, GA

4 star rating
5/27/2008

Dear Brewhouse,
Your patio makes my heart skip a beat. It is the most glorious patio in L5P. I can watch folks coming & going with a 32 ounce beer in my hand & smoke cigarettes until my lungs fall out. Your staff kicks ass & separates complicated checks while they balance waiting on a gajillion tables with minimal stress & good attitudes. AND! You sponsor the Atlanta Rollergirls! Thank you, Brewhouse Cafe!
Sincerely,
Gaby

p.s.-- the bathroom remodels are faboo. No more lines & cranky & cross-legged ladies doing the I have to use the potty-dance of the 2 stalls.

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Bill S.

Atlanta, GA

4 star rating
6/15/2008

How the hell have I not reviewed this place yet?!

I love the Brewhouse. Great food, good beer, a nice outdoor section and poker on Sunday nights. Yeah they have tots like seemingly every bar in Atlanta (whats the deal with that?) but skip those, they have some of the best fries around. You can't miss with the simple yet delicious 1/2 pound burger they offer. A perfect complement to your cold beverage.

I've been several times and always had a good time. -1 star because the tiny lot is always full, sending you out to the streets to find somewhere to put your car.

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Randy G.

El Paso de Robles, CA

3 star rating
3/23/2008

Today was a great day to sit outside with friends and have some drinks. The Brewhouse is a terrific place to do that. This is the third time over the last couple of months that I have done that and I am sure I will many more times.

The good things - Nice patio, dog friendly, good people watching, good service.

The bad things - they are always out of some of the beers on their list. Today the were out of Sierra Nevada and ran out of Corona. The food that I have had is wildly inconsistent. Some was good, some was not good.

The good things rate 4 stars and the bad things rate two stars so the final verdict is 3 stars.

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Jenn N.

Atlanta, GA

4 star rating
5/21/2009

This place has come a long way since the first time I visited two years ago.  The service used to suck and the food was OK.  Lately, the past couple of times I have been there, the service has been great and the menu has improved.  I had fish and chips last time and it was so yummy!  A big portion too.  They are generous with their liquor drinks and offer a great beer selection.  The patio is one of the best in town!  Great place for groups.

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Travy T.

Atlanta, GA

4 star rating
3/3/2008

With the weather warming up my thoughts automatically go to Brewhouse!  Once of the best patio experiences in Atlanta.  The people watching in L5P on warm weekend days is amazing!

There seems to be a good selection of drinks, although I aways opt for a bucket of High Life.  The food is also pretty good.  I can certainly endorse the chicken fingers and tots.  

The only downside is that the servers get way backed up on crowded days and sometimes traffic can be loud.

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CHRISTY L.

Marietta, GA

5 star rating
8/5/2008

I practically live here during EPL season and hate watching football anywhere else. I'm sick of the breakfast menu but that's not important since I do enjoy their coffee, Bloody Mary's, S.O.s and beer list!
The staff is great (totally agree with you, Chris M.) and the atmosphere is greater! It's a wonderful place to go and be surrounded by other football supporters as they cheer on their teams. The language is colorful, but never dull. It can get crowded for the bigger games (tournaments and Derbys) but it's the only place I want to be.

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Melissa F.

Ellenwood, GA

5 star rating
2/27/2009

I adore this place. First off I am a soccer fan so that is a big plus here. Second the service I have had has always been very good. I like the fact that it is poorly lit and dreary it makes for a great British Pub feel. Plus if you eat their mac and cheese you will say  "oh my god I have never been at a restaurant and had such delicious cheese and noodle flavor in my mouth before". The fried chicken is bland though i don't recommend it. However the mac and cheese is so wonderful I forget that and always end up ordering the chicken with the side of mac and cheese just so that I may have wonderful cheese and noodle flavor.

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