Dive Bar Buckhead

Nice environment but the drinks are terrible, at least at night.
This was on a Wednesday I’m sure the weekend is much better.
Make sure you pay for parking always, a night that you didn’t plan to spend a lot of money can quickly turn into that.

DONT GO HERE! THEY STEAL YOUR MONEY & HATE BLACK PPL. Nate Mann (bouncer) discriminates for no reason! But will let a white guy with earrings & tennis shoes in! Reviews from years ago say the same thing so the owner clearly pays him to keep a certain type of person out! Don’t come if you’re in a large crowed! ALSO If you purchase a drink with your card they will recharge you a few days later! it happen to myself and 3 of friends!!! The drinks & music are terrible and

This will have to be a no go for me personally. I was told we were going to Divan but turns out it was this place lol.
Amaretto sours here are the generic premixed and it didn’t taste like the bartender knew how to measure out drinks so I ended up w a cup of sour mix on the rocks lol. Oh yeah, and when I asked for more ice in my cup she scooped ice from where everyone sticks their hands in to grab beers versus where the sanitary edible ice was –_​–
The music was sooooo bad it was offensive bad. It was all Taylor swift and little girl music mashed up. To the DJ on August 30^th, you had one job man ONE JOB! Jk but yeah this is definitely not a preferred spot unless I was dragged along.
I wouldn’t suggest wearing clubbing clothes (I didn’t) here just sexy casual and it gets really hot and stuffy inside.
Just like my other reviews, every place isn’t for everyone. I personally did not like this place but doesn’t mean you won’t!

This place blows. Racist against anyone who isn’t white. If you’re black, they will find a reason to not let you in. I’ve seen black people told they couldn’t get in because of athletic wear and then a white person behind them with athletic wear comes straight in no problem. Go to one pace over or big sky for a much better vibe.

The name says everything. It is a bar and it is a dive. Nice bartenders and staff. It’s in Buckhead and on the path of bar hopping… try it out, why not?

Was there in adjust a month ago for best friends birthday. And other times… I don’t know why I had not given them a review before but the music is great and the place is spacious. We did have someone in the group who was not dressed down at all but under the blazer there was a tshirt and they did not let him in. It is true it’s not on list outside but we didn’t fight– there was about 30of us bar hopping the last time anyone else on the strip was ok to take our business … No complaints just thought I would add that since it keeps being mentioned that they are racist… They totally are not. We had a diverse group several times there and the ones not getting by we’re not particularly black…

Wouldn’t let me in because I had a soccer jersey on when there was already somebody in there with a Braves jersey on. I argued with them, then saw someone in line with a soccer jersey on like me. I put my arm around him and told him about their bs policy. The bouncer saw this, grabbed the guy, and basically threw him inside without even checking his id. I couldn’t believe it. Stay away from this place. From what I’ve seen online it’s obvious they like to pick fights with random customers. Black, white, or purple… don’t subject yourself to this discrimination. Quite frankly, it’s disgusting.

This is probably my favorite bar on the Buckhead strip. My friends and I always end up here and we always have the most fun here! The bar tenders are very attentive and they serve strong drinks. My only complaint is that they play so many pitbull songs there. I wish they would mix up their music a little more but other than that it’s such a fun hang out!

I mean, people don’t really go to bars based off of reviews, you go to wherever the fun seems to be. Yesterday, saturday night, this place was hopping. It was very crowded inside and had some nice loud music going that had everyone dancing. If this isnt your scene then simply don’t go here, but I personally had a fun time.

This place was pretty spacious and well lit compared to other bars in the area. The crowd here was the typical young crowd (20’s arena). There was a few folks dancing, but since our group made it here before closing time, it wasn’t as packed. Still, there was a good crowd hanging around the front bar area. The back end was more spacious around this particular time last Sat. If you check-​in, there will be an offer to redeem. :)
The Dive Bar is next door to Red Door Tavern btw.

Good bar, music is much more eclectic than other east andrews bars.
Beth, the bartender saved myself and my 4 week old puppy from a burning fire. She also rescues unicorns and feeds the homeless in her spare time.

Was there on NYE, we came with a big crowd guys & girls. They would let everybody in but my black friend, because of his earrings, which he even took off. I saw from the line white guys wearing ear rings. I think earrings is more a code for skin color.
Anyway we took our money some place else, and will never come back here again. Would not recommend that place to any male of color.

Was here last night for New years, 2 fights broke out, (I’m assuming bc it was so crowded and everyone was bumping into each other) while we were there for a little over an hour. After those groups we kicked it out, it was better, bartenders were prompt.

To say the least, an absolutely horrendous experience. The beginning of the night was decent. reasonable priced drinks, an easy going, fun crowd… until it was time to leave the bar.
You know, I understand the job of a bouncer. Very simple — push people out that the bar doesn’t want inside, and keep the people out they don’t want coming in. But, in my case, I was heading out and simply left my jacket and tester inside (I am a Type 1 Diabetic). Therefore, I kindly asked the bouncer (white male, heavyset with a huge stick up his ass) if I could go back in to get my jacket. He immediately blurted out there was no jacket inside as if he had already scanned the bar up and down.
Again, I kindly mentioned to him that I truly need my jacket, and mainly diabetes supplies as Type 1 Diabetes is a life threatening disease at times. Of course, I was slightly intoxicated at the time and I can assume this caused my demeanor and tone to elevate more than usual (which I would say was appropriate considering I was in need of my supplies at that moment).
The bouncer then proceeded to throw me off the stairs onto the ground, where I sprained my finger as well as destroyed my shirt. At this point, I had no choice but to ask around for a ride back to my friend’s (as I was visiting for the holidays). Thankfully, I arrived home safe, although the next morning my glucose levels were so high that I could barely see straight (between 400 – 450).
So, for those who want to have a good time, hopefully you will. But be weary of your surroundings — as in my situation, the bouncer could have cared less if I lived or died. I highly suggest keeping everything on you at all times, because you will most likely not have the chance to get them afterwards.

Racist racist racist. Big swole white bouncer wearing a red shirt next to a security guard rejected every black male trying to enter. One guy had on a similar tee as the white guy in front of him but he wasn’t allowed in. This guy said he saw me take off my earrings so I couldn’t and I don’t have piercings. Such bull! How can you expect to make money when you are turning away customers and not treating them equally? Just ridiculous. I don’t recommend this place for anyone of color.

Nothing to see here, move along. Much better locations in east Andrews. The oversize guy at the door told me they weren’t letting people in with graphical tees. Really? Wow! A dive bar?

DUUUUUUUDEEEEE this place is SUPER fun!!! I always wonder why the bars I go to get mediocre reviews, but I had a great time here. Maybe it was the crowd that happened to be there on Thursday night, or the two guys I came with?
Anyways, the drinks were pretty cheap, (I do not actually remember how much, but it couldn’t have been too much, right?) and the interior is a little nicer than your standard dive bar.
Another cool thing about this place were the employees. I asked the bartenders to a take a picture of my friends and me, and they ended up taking some selfies of themselves, too LOL. Oh and I have to give a shoutout to Suzanna (not sure if I spelled your name right…) She is the manager of the place, and was out chatting with some of the patrons. I will definitely be coming back here when I stop by in Atlanta again!
Oh, and in response to the few reviews I read that said Dive Bar is racist: that’s nonsense!!! I am Asian, and I totally got in. Also two and a half of the bartenders were also Asian! (Pretty sure one of them was half…)

In my quest to find a Buckhead bar that fulfilled my not-​smelling-​like-​an-​ashtray-​the-​next-​morning requirement, I happened upon The Dive Bar. While there is smoking going on, the bar is open enough (both through the front and back) for it not to be as much of an issue as, for example, the bar next door.
They have $ 6 Bacardi bombs (shots of flavored Bacardi dropped in Red Bull) and fairly reasonable drink prices. Plus they play music and the two restrooms aren’t completely disgusting so that’s nice.

The DJs here can be a little ballsy with their music selection and mixing style, which is what I like! The weekdays are, of course, not as busy though its still quite fun! There are plenty of wanderers about and funny antics that you’ll see towards the end of the night. This place is filled with greatness when you pay attention to the crazy conversations and oddities. So, prepare yourself if you’re ever thinking about starting a night at Dive Bar.
It’s definitely not a nice place, but most of the patrons don’t seem to mind. Some of the bartenders will be upset if you don’t tip, so try not to be like the rest of the college crowd whom are usually cheap. Grant yourself some of the specials that they serve here, and they’re generally great specials and worth the deal. Even the regular priced beverages are priced well.
Overall, its a friendly place that has a bunch of jerks sprinkled around it. I got over the crazy weekends and started going Tuesdays, which is an odd day, I know but it worked for me.

Racist establishment. Simple enough. I was in a large group of people and everyone got in except my black friend. Disgusting. Shame on you all.