Eddie's Attic

(404) 377-4976

515-B N McDonough St (Next to the old courthouse on the square)
Decatur, GA 30030 33.7728 -84.2964

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EDDIESATTIC.COM

Last updated 5.10.11

Category:

Restaurants, Sports & Recreation, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Recreation Facilities, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Bar & Club Special Features:

Open Mic, Live Music

Smoking Permitted:

No

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What People Are Saying About Eddie's Attic

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The Scene – A musical pilgrimage for aspiring singer-songwriters, Eddie's may resemble a crowded attic, but its coziness, combined with an excellent sound system, serves the acoustic-only performers well. While earnest artists sing their hearts out on stage, patrons sip cocktails, respectfully adhering to the "quiet listening" policy (no cell phones, smoking or loud chatter). An outside patio bar is the designated area for making noise and shooting pool. – – The Draw – Having launched talent such as the Indigo Girls, John Mayer and Shawn Mullin, this music room is ripe…

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
Your best bet is to order tickets online and arrive at the venue early. Entrance to the music room is based on the order that tickets were purchased online.
When to Go:
If you think you deserve a gig at Eddie's, try out on Mondays at the open mic. You can win cash and stage time.
The Extras:
If you live in the City of Decatur, bring your I.D. with a "30030" zip code and your second drink is free.
drinks
77.77999877929688% positive
  1. “See that cool cat at the end of the bar smoking a pipe and sipping bourbon?”
  2. “If you want to get a little less sedate they have an awesome ouside patio with a bar so you can talk and hang out with your friends.”
  3. “Thinking that was an odd thing for him to say I look in my drink and there was a huge ball of mucus floating on top.”
  4. “Great place for music, food and drinks”
  5. “The food is always fresh and flavorful - it's pretty typical bar food, but well prepared, obviously by someone who knows what they're doing.”
  6. “Worst experience of my life server put mucus in my drink”
  7. “The crowd was friendly and the food and drink prices were reasonable.”
  8. “Service was terrible, even considering the fact that Atlanta (and Decatur particularly) sets a very low bar for service.”
  9. “Pooling money with your friends to buy a table is the way to guarantee a seat and great table service, though there is a bit of bar seating if you get there early.”
food quality
85.71000099182129% positive
  1. “has full menu; food”
  2. “Great staff and good food, I reccommend the sweet potato fries!”
  3. “Eddie's Attic must have the best battered stuffed mushrooms in the world.”
  4. “The food is always fresh and flavorful - it's pretty typical bar food, but well prepared, obviously by someone who knows what they're doing.”
  5. “The crowd was friendly and the food and drink prices were reasonable.”
  6. “The Dixieland chicken sandwich and burgers are good choices, with regular or sweet potato fries or the superb red onion rings as accompaniment.”
  7. “Great place for music, food and drinks”
menu variety
80.0% positive
  1. “The Dixieland chicken sandwich and burgers are good choices, with regular or sweet potato fries or the superb red onion rings as accompaniment.”
  2. “has full menu; food”
  3. “The menu is really good and having a cold one on the rooftop grill is enjoyable and relaxing.”
  4. “The listening room in Eddie's Attic showcases a variety of artisis in a venue designed for listeners and perfomers to enjoy the experience.”
  5. “Impressing menu, incredible music”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “The best place to catch a show in the Atlanta area!”
  2. “Eddie's Attic is a great place to listen to some of the best live music in the country.”
service
71.4300012588501% positive
  1. “Pooling money with your friends to buy a table is the way to guarantee a seat and great table service, though there is a bit of bar seating if you get there early.”
  2. “The crowd was friendly and the food and drink prices were reasonable.”
  3. “Great staff and good food, I reccommend the sweet potato fries!”
  4. “He's friendly and chock-full of great stories.”
  5. “Service was terrible, even considering the fact that Atlanta (and Decatur particularly) sets a very low bar for service.”
  6. “The friendly door worker will remind you to silence your phone, and this is a place where you will feel truly sheepish if you deviate from the rules.”
  7. “Worst experience of my life server put mucus in my drink”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “The crowd was friendly and the food and drink prices were reasonable.”
  2. “Thinking that was an odd thing for him to say I look in my drink and there was a huge ball of mucus floating on top.”
  3. “Pooling money with your friends to buy a table is the way to guarantee a seat and great table service, though there is a bit of bar seating if you get there early.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/16/11

The Best For Listening to Music

by Unfiltered

Eddie brings in phenomenal acts, and the crowd generally loves music. The set-up is intimate, and the acoustics are terrific. It can get a bit crowded in the table area, but if there's a better place to see live music in the Atlanta area, I've not been there.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/28/11

Amazing

by LPStarling

An amazing place to gather with friends and listen to music!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/21/10

An Atlanta Music Staple!

by AmyBlavatz

OMG this place rocks!

Although I've been going here for years - I'm just now writing a review on Eddie's cuz I just joined today (and am trying to go ahead & write up some reviews on fav spots etc.).

A cornerstone in the music industry, Eddie's Attic has been host to well known artists, up-and-comers, indies and more.

Great drinks and the food sure isn't bad either.

Get here & get musically-eddified! :P

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/17/10

THE Spot for music

by AmberF

WOW!

This place has been here for years and you can tell why as soon as you walk in! Right in the heart of downtown Decatur, this place has all ya need.

You walk in the door and go up some stairs. Then you can either turn left, pay a cover charge, and go through the doors & listen to some great live music & have some drinks.

Or you can turn right from the top of the stairs, visit the merch table for the bands in the other room, and then head on out to the patio (where there is no cover charge) to listen to the bands in the other room, djs, etc. have some drinks, eat some food, whatever.

This place has hosted big names and small ones, with many biguns getting their start here!

If you've not been here before, please go - reviews here really can't do the place justice.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/18/10

Incredible Music and More

by Casey Horton

Nestled right in the heart of Decatur, Eddie's Attic is a must-stop for music fans, where any given night of the week you'll find an array of talented musicians performing. Monday is the legendary open mic night, where you just might see the next big thing. The "listening room" is truly that -- an intimate setting where a quiet and respectful audience grooves to some acoustic tunes. Or if you'd rather chill and chat with your friends, head out to the uber-cool patio for some dinner and drinks. See that cool cat at the end of the bar smoking a pipe and sipping bourbon? That's Eddie. Go ahead, introduce yourself. He's friendly and chock-full of great stories. Next time you're in the mood for something different, head over to Eddie's Attic, a musical gem that truly marches to the beat of a different drummer.

The Details on Eddie's Attic

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  • awesome ouside patio
  • friendly crowd
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