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752 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306 33.7759 -84.3526

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Neighborhoods: St. Charles/ Greenwood, Northeast, Northeast

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Last updated 8.16.11

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Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Irish Pubs

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Restaurant Special Features:

Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining

Bar & Club Special Features:

Outdoor Seating

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What People Are Saying About Hand In Hand

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In Short – Hand in Hand is certainly has its upsides. The cozy interior and comfort-food menu provide a luring option for a cold winter day, while the spacious brick patio is a choice spot on a summer afternoon. Drinks are affordable and the Virginia Highland location is perfect. However, this winning formula unfortunately results in an all-to-cramped weekend mess, like the Athens you wanted to forget. Newly-minted grads and VaHi's crop of over-30 singletons chase tail and slam Jager bombs in rock star speed. British staples like bangers and mash, or heavy pints of Boddington's keep the…

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Know Before You Go:
Hand in Hand is a little more expensive than other bars in Virginia-Highland. You'll pay $5 for a draught beer.
ambiance
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “Hand in Hand - I like the atmosphere but your manager/ owner should get out and have lunch around VH area and see what your competiors are serving up.”
  2. “Live music, and the people watching was fun.”
  3. “Ok, so times are tight and I am on a budget, but that doesn't mean I don't like to have some fun.”
  4. “Great staff, comfortable setting”
  5. “And sassy little Vanessa is fun.”
  6. “Parking in the lot is impossible, so street parking or walking is your best bet.”
  7. “The scene was 25-35, good looking professionals and it was fun.”
  8. “Sure there are other places I could go, but I choose to return to Hand because of the comfortable setting and the good food, especially the Pub Burger and the Tobasco Pecans.”
  9. “Sassy is fun when you have a sense of humor.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “If you don't mind the cookie-cutter aspect of Hand in Hand -- the same dark interior, dartboards and carpet as its sister bars, it's a nice place to enjoy the weather and a beer.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Great food, good beer selection, super-friendly staff, with free wi-fi to boot.”
  2. “During the week however, great happy hour deals and drink specials abound.”
  3. “Backing up to Neighbor's patio, Hand in Hand's outdoor drinking spot tops its famous neighbor with a nicer bricked patio and large picnic tables on which to spread out your bounty of food and drink.”
  4. “New music, lowered drink prices and the service is good.”
  5. “The laid-back atmophere is something that is very appealing about this place - I can go wearing a t-shirt and jeans and still look dressed up - awesome place to hangout on Fridays - very busy and good drink menu”
  6. “If you don't mind the cookie-cutter aspect of Hand in Hand -- the same dark interior, dartboards and carpet as its sister bars, it's a nice place to enjoy the weather and a beer.”
food quality
95.45000076293945% positive
  1. “don't mind paying for quality food but most places near by are able to serve quality food, reasonable portions and still keep the price afforable.”
  2. “Although Hand in Hand does not have a very extensive menu, the food they do have is pretty good.”
  3. “Good ales and even better more authentic Bloody Mary's (ask for barman Steve to make one) Food need a little improvement as it is not quite British enough, yet still very enjoyable.”
  4. “The bangers and mash is perfect and I hear the fish and chips are”
  5. “Fun crowd and the best honey mustard sauce that comes with the chicken and chips.”
  6. “Great food, good beer selection, super-friendly staff, with free wi-fi to boot.”
  7. “The burgers at Hand in hand are juicy, delicious and refreshing.”
  8. “All day good burgers $2.”
  9. “Sure there are other places I could go, but I choose to return to Hand because of the comfortable setting and the good food, especially the Pub Burger and the Tobasco Pecans.”
  10. “Sit on the patio, order the $1 PBR and delicious $1 Fish Tacos and have a great time for under $10 all day!”
  11. “Backing up to Neighbor's patio, Hand in Hand's outdoor drinking spot tops its famous neighbor with a nicer bricked patio and large picnic tables on which to spread out your bounty of food and drink.”
menu variety
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “The laid-back atmophere is something that is very appealing about this place - I can go wearing a t-shirt and jeans and still look dressed up - awesome place to hangout on Fridays - very busy and good drink menu”
  2. “Although Hand in Hand does not have a very extensive menu, the food they do have is pretty good.”
  3. “Great food, good beer selection, super-friendly staff, with free wi-fi to boot.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “If you don't mind the cookie-cutter aspect of Hand in Hand -- the same dark interior, dartboards and carpet as its sister bars, it's a nice place to enjoy the weather and a beer.”
  2. “great place to shake hands with the unemployed!”
  3. “Hand in Hand is a nice place to dine any time.”
  4. “shouldn't have to tell you that you'll only get a chain approximation of the English pub experience, but on a good evening Hand in Hand is a great place for meeting friends, especially outside.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “Sure there are other places I could go, but I choose to return to Hand because of the comfortable setting and the good food, especially the Pub Burger and the Tobasco Pecans.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “New music, lowered drink prices and the service is good.”
  2. “Great food, good beer selection, super-friendly staff, with free wi-fi to boot.”
  3. “Great staff, comfortable setting”
  4. “Parking is free and the people watching is great.”
  5. “Hand in Hand - I like the atmosphere but your manager/ owner should get out and have lunch around VH area and see what your competiors are serving up.”
  6. “Live music, and the people watching was fun.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “great price for what you get.”
  2. “During the week however, great happy hour deals and drink specials abound.”
  3. “don't mind paying for quality food but most places near by are able to serve quality food, reasonable portions and still keep the price afforable.”
  4. “New music, lowered drink prices and the service is good.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/09/12

Watch your Bill !!!!!

by chocolateforever

Very disappointed with the food, menu and the service and then the server slipped a 25% service charge on my bill. VERY Dishonest I feel cheated the server Candance was surely less than a bucket of smiles, not friendly at all. If your looking for a great place to have lunch THIS IS NOT IT ...... DONT WASTE YOUR TIME !!!!!!

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/31/11

Filthy ! MICE !

by jackgott

Filthy ! Mice running in and out, under the tables. The food is horrible (brown soggy lettuce anyone?) Watch your bill ! The "server" slid in a "service charge" for a 24%....and when I asked about it she screamed at me......gee...classy...

3 Star Rating: Average

07/01/10

okay food

by paul092

They offer great specials on the weekends, but if you hate crowds, then go on a weekday when it is quieter. There are also specials on weekdays, so you can get that and avoid all the jostling and shoving.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/01/10

Need Better Specials and some Soccer on the Tub

by knifinke

Prices are decent, but we only go now for the specials. If there aren't specials, its not worth going.

Some of the food the awesome (Onion Rings, Fish and Chips, Fish Tacos) some of it is horrible (Fried Mushrooms).

Worst part is, for a English Pub, they don't have a soccer package. Just shows its just a normal bar claiming to be a Pub.

  • Pros: $1 Sundays, Great Patio,
  • Cons: No Soccer TV Package
2 Star Rating: Below Average

01/28/10

Stick with Happy Hour, Avoid the Crowded Weekends

by ryansims

Hand in Hand is one of a handful of Va-Hi bars most locals tend to avoid on the weekends. Hundreds of non-residents park the narrow streets and trek to this Brit-lovin bar serving up pints of Bud Light and shots of Jager from a massive four sided bar. Elbow room is not to be expected during prime hours, and bartenders have been known to, er, inflate prices to the intoxicated... (more than one occasion, folks). During the week however, great happy hour deals and drink specials abound. On a sunny day, the patio can't be beat to throw down a pitcher with friends.

  • Pros: A great brick patio for outdoor imbibing
  • Cons: Dodgy drink prices, super-crowded weekends

The Details on Hand In Hand

Place Categories:

  • nice place
  • good food
  • refreshing burgers
  • fun people watching
  • great price
  • great single crowd
  • great superfriendly staff
  • comfortable setting
  • best pint
  • perfect mash
  • fun little vanessa
  • good service
  • best slab
  • good pub burger
  • best honey mustard
  • just like peppermint patty
  • fabulous homemade chips
  • fun sassy
  • perfect bangers
  • not like ok
  • best bet
  • like atmosphere
  • order tacos
  • great drink specials
  • good tobasco pecans
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