Buckhead Saloon

One of the many bars once again that I said I’ve stumbled in and out of on a Saturday night while in college. The bartenders are cool. Cheap drinks that’ll get me drunk. The music is ok. Weird people at times. But it’s all good.

I skimmed some of the other reviews. I’m not sure what people expect in this place! This is your typical dive bar with your typical dive bar smells, service and décor.
I met up with some coworkers as they wanted to do a bit of bar hopping. This is a good place to start in this area. They have cheap drinks, good drink specials and cheap food. The parking was a little hard to find as its unmarked but it’s in the back. You turn between A Piece of Cake and Buckhead Saloon. It’s a pretty small lot so I imagine it gets pretty full but a lot of people just über or walk here.
I had a pound of lemon pepper wings which equals to about 10 wings ($ 9) and sweet potato fries ($ 4) that were delicious! Later on I ended up ordering another basket of fries ($ 4) that were good too. It’s the seasoning that’s on them that makes them so good. I asked the bartender to bring them out to the patio to me… Fail. It was taking so long, I went inside to check and she said she came out and looked for me… Lies. You couldn’t miss me as there weren’t many people out there. I know she didn’t even try. By the time I got them, they were cold. I didn’t feel like going though the trouble of asking for a new batch so I just ate them. They were still tasty because of the seasoning.
They also have 1 pool table if you’re into that sort of thing. They have 1 corn hull game out front on their huge patio but I’m sure it gets super crowded out there so you probably can’t even play when a crowd hits.
If you’re looking for a good cheap time with lots of eclectic people, check this place out!

While I was visiting ATL this past weekend, my friends took us to this bar on Saturday night and it was awesome! Maybe it was the unique vibe of being in a different city or something else, but I enjoyed my time to the fullest. Their range in music went from country to rap to pop. Everyone in the bar was dancing and having a great time. There’s an outdoor area to stand if you get too overwhelmed by the crowd, but there are other parts of the bar you can go to to get away from the crowd as well like the pool table area or the other side of the bar where the dance floor wasn’t located.
The bartenders were so friendly, I’m not sure I can put it in any other way. They were just so nice and were quick to grab your attention if you called them. The bars in ATL close around 2:30 (which is different from Jersey), and they still let you stand around for another 30 mins which is awesome. I thoroughly enjoyed my last night in ATL because of Buckhead Saloon, and I would love to come back again!

Automatic –2 stars for allowing people to smoke inside. I mean come on, it’s 2016!
Other than that, the Buckhead Saloon would be one of my go-​to places if I lived in Atlanta… I just had to remind myself where I was when having to pay for drinks. They played great music and the crowd was really diverse, everyone having a great time. To the point where someone in our group said «this is what America is all about!».

Maybe people do not want to see butt cracks or saggy jeans! Quit crying racism every time you don’t like a policy. The bar is fine and treat patrons well

I’ve never had a problem about race until tonight. The bouncer said my fiancé was «too drunk» when he was barely drinking and sober. So we knew what he was trying to do when we came with a group of Asians, he automatically had to say something. Never will I ever recommend this place.

If you’re looking for a place to watch your game look no further. Where do I start. Never had a bad time here. The service is incredible. Justin, Emma, Chris, Brad, Brent. To name a few. And the manager– Jeff. Can’t go wrong with anyone there. The bartenders know their s***… They always have cool shirts on and they’ll put any game on for you.
Now lets talk about the food for a sec. Mahi tacos are a smash hit every time. The Mac and cheese? Sorry Kraft. The French fries? Amazing. My friend is literally having their French fries for dinner right meow. They’re like crack. [don’t get the nachos]. And listen Unilocal: they’re definitely not racist! Come on down with the right pants on and you’ll have a great time. Literally zero complaints [except that one time we had the nachos]
Party on!

Traveled from NC and opted to go to Buckhead Saloon for Halloween Eve and had a BLAST! The bartenders were so cool and catered to your needs. The DJ was EPIC and kept spinning the hottest tunes to keep the dance floor packed. The appetizers were competitively priced and came out in a few minutes. Great drink specials as well! I will definitely return again!

At the recommendation of one of our members, I came there to watch the Redskins game last Sunday… I am the founder of the ATL Skins Fans Club & we’re currently seeking a new venue… We heard that you were a Redskins watch location and decided to give Buckhead Saloon a try on Oct 18^th.
The accommodations were great, but I was somewhat surprised to find a valet asking for money upfront to park our car… We gladly paid it plus tipped, but later found out parking was free for Redskins fans (great to know)…I have to admit the service was a little slow for a busy football game day… The server was very sweet, but she didn’t seem familiar with the menu… She was busy running all over the place & didn’t seem to know of any specials for Redskins Fans… I ordered a burger that was supposed to be medium well, but it came out medium… I didn’t notice right away until I bit into what tasted like raw meat… The server asked me if I wanted it re-​cooked (very unsanitary) or make a new one… I chose the latter, but lost my appetite by the time it came out… Since the game was almost over, I had to take it to go but later tossed it in the trash.
It is not my intent to speak negativity about this business, as it appears many have done so before me… Unfortinately, there appears to be some prior issues with customers being discriminated against and/​or turned away by staff YOU hired… However, it is my hope that some changes have been made so that our group is not singled out, but always made to feel welcome. As our fan club continues to grow, it is very important that we find a venue that is willing and able to accommodate us during the Redskins football season. We plan to return on Sun, Nov 8^th… Despite reservations, the majority of our group voted to give your venue another try. I just need to ask if you want our business and how you will accommodate our group going forward.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Smith

This bar is extremely racist. Never would I ever recommend anyone to go here. Ever.
When I was heading there (with a fairly large group) we were turned down BEFORE we even got to the door… apparently for saggy jeans. The guys we were with made sure their pants were pulled up across the street before we got to the door (which, in fact, they were) and we were told that «if you walk over here sagging we can’t let you in.»
Just a warning to anyone who isn’t white and not affiliated or influenced by «gang banging» or something of that sort, they won’t let you in. The bouncer feels like anything that would cause some sort of disturbance to their bar shouldn’t be allowed in. Since we were in a large group, and all minorities, we were probably turned down for that matter. Why? They’re racist.
I would never affiliate myself with this establishment and I hope people read their reviews because a lot of people feel the same way I do. I would give this place less than 0 stars if I could.
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The service was so bad it got to be comical. We sat forever at a table we had to clean ourself before a wait person even came to help us. It took about 20 minutes to get a beer after we ordered it. Even after flagging the wait person over to the table. The dinner we ordered came out one item at a time and we a table of 6. A cheese burger took 45 minutes to come out. It was the wrong order. It took another 30 minutes to get the correct order. This the whole time after flagging the wait person down several times. Had to get our own silver ware as well. I could go on but it just got funnier. The bathrooms were embarrassing as well. Disgusting.
Hi chad
The date we were there was the 5^th of September. Thanks for your attention to this. I will definitely give it another chance. I know that sometimes there are off days.

I would give the place no stars if it were possible. Buckhead Saloon has extremely discriminatory entrance policies. I don’t frequent Buckhead for these very reasons: rude staff and a demographic of entitled, disrespectful frat boys who clearly can’t handle their liquor. I watched every black male in line get denied entry for «sagging» or «baggy» jeans. They were all in button downs and fitted dress pants. When I asked the bouncer for an explanation he simply replied, «we are allowed to turn away anyone we choose.» This goes to show you that even in 2015 racism is still very much alive, and as an attractive young white female I will never step foot into this bar again. Get a grip!

Good location, plenty of space to move around. Very diverse crowd and music. Pretty good vibe.

Upon walking in Buckhead Saloon, you know it is the type of place that gets crazy on Friday and Saturday nights. Good live music, dancing and otherwise crowded drinking. The crowd is young and what you would expect when happy hour and spring break meet.
The food is good if you are hungry, but if you are looking for a restaurant maybe look somewhere else.
Valet will charge you 5 bucks too.

Good location, great bar, but $ 14 pitchers of Bud Light? Come on. Get it right. It also doesn’t help when the service is spotty for weekend kickball.
Chad, thank you for your response. For the most part, the service has been fine the times I’ve come back since writing that review.

As noted in other reviews, the dress code is enforced in a completely subjective and illogical manner. We’ve all seen the type of attire that is meant to be banned when a business says «No Baggy or Sagging Jeans» but I assure you, our friend was dressed appropriately from head to toe.
The bouncer was clearly hot tempered and did not want to hear any of us question his judgment, so naturally I asked to speak with the manager. I had one question — do you support this bouncer making this type of judgment on behalf of the business, when the bartenders are standing around bc there aren’t enough customers to serve? He says he trusts him completely and there’s nothing he can do about it. (Really? You’re the manager.)
The point of the bouncer is to make sure no one enters the establishment who might disrupt the QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE for everyone. Why does a business care about the quality of experience? Because it is profitable. Refusing entry to a non-​offensively dressed career man in his 30s is not good for business, especially because of the deeper racial discrimination associated with this scenario… Did I mention he’s black? I didn’t have to because all of you know this would never happen to a white man. If I were the business owner, I’d be livid that a mere bouncer was toying with my profits.
Bottom line is, not one person in that entire bar would have been offended by our friend’s attire. He had a casual button up shirt, straight leg jeans that he happened to adjust as he was walking up.
Some people in the south are still living in a bubble that’s been burst long ago. The ppl you don’t want in your bar don’t hang out in Buckhead to begin with! Also, when we asked the bouncer for his name, he refused. We weren’t being rude or using profanity, just wanted a better explanation. Not sure why, but the bouncer called us ignorant and then proceeded to shove our other friend off the property (which I’m pretty sure is illegal when no physical contact was initiated by my friend).
If anyone was disrupting the quality of experience, it most definitely was the unnamed bouncer, his fellow bouncer friend, and the manager working that night — who all collectively represent the business of Buckhead Saloon. As a group we spent about $ 300 on drinks that night, and we were literally forced to take our business elsewhere.
SMH.

This place was crazy. The crowd here seemed endless, and it was 2 AM. There was no cover charge when I went here this past Saturday night with friends after a private event in the area. It seemed like the fun never ends here at this part of town. :)
The inside had the typical dark bar scene. This place was pretty big too. There was a huge outside patio area that had twinkling lights. :) Both areas had a vibrant crowd. This place definitely is a perfect place to dance your heart out.
I would love to visit this place again in the day time and see the difference in atmosphere and perhaps grab a bit to eat too. Until we meet again Buckhead Saloon.

This place had the kind of bartenders that are there for you to look at. They probably don’t know much about pouring drinks until they get hired. My guess is the hiring manager is a guy who likes to have fun. Or who has a wife who doesn’t like him. Or maybe both. Or neither. I don’t know.
Basically you are supposed to ogle the bartenders and tip them better. I think that’s this bar. It was about a month ago. I could be wrong.
Buckhead. The Beverly Hills of the south.

I love this place! It’s very casual and the food is surprisingly good! I went there for the first time to eat, not only drink, and was pleasantly surprised! I had the Chicken Philly hoagie with a side salad. I was honestly impressed by the salad itself considering the dressing was already mixed into it! Nice!
I usually come here for casual drinks on a Friday or Saturday night and I’ve loved it every time! The music is on par! They play a good mix of everything including NSYNC (last time I was there).
They also have $ 5 Valet parking so when it’s cold outside, you don’t need to walk miles to your car (that’s definitely a plus in my book).
WARNING: DO NOT SIT NEAR THE DJ BOOTH!
(unless you want a nice ringing sound in your ears for days)

I’m surprised how few reviews this place has considering how large it is and how many people were here. My friend and I arrived here on a Thursday night and were seated in their lovely patio which has a wonderful view of some of the Atlanta city line. They have a live band playing around 9pm. It was very relaxing to either be able to listen to that or watch one of the football or baseball games broadcasted on multiple TV screens. This is the ultimate sports hangout.
Thursday is wings night so we ordered 3 plates of wings with the option of extra crispy, nachos, and a drink for a total of $ 22. The service is fantastic so no complaints here.