(404) 873-3607
816 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta,
GA
30306
33.777
-84.3526
Neighborhoods: Northeast, St. Charles/ Greenwood, Northeast
What People Are Saying About Dark Horse Tavern
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Phone numbers, pick-ups and pass-outs: Everyone seems to have a story about the Dark Horse. Often the last stop on a North Highland bar crawl, it's the avenue's most unabashed meat market. The bar area gets gridlocked with bodies late at night on weekends, but that's exactly the point here. Expect to see straight-out-of-college fraternity types and dolled up gals who just figured out this is one-dial hipper than Buckhead. With a music venue downstairs and a multi-storied back deck, it's like the Va-Hi version of East Andrews. A clubby blend of hunter green, dark wood and brass…
08/10/09
Best bartenders and a fun time!!!
by foshizzle23
I just moved to the ATL and have been trying different spots around the city, and the Dark Horse has the best tenders in town. I don't know how they do it, considering the amount of business they do on the weekends. They are polite, fast, and funny. Some of the best staff I have seen in a long time (which is a lot coming from an ex bartender). I have been there three or four times now and yet to have a bad experience. I also went their for trivia. It wasn't terribly busy but both bartenders introduced themselves and made me feel welcome, which I appreciated because I am new to the city (they even threw me an answer or two). Trivia was fun but the AC was way to cold. If you go on the weekend be prepared for a crowd.
Thanks guys had a great time and will be back!!
- Pros: Bar staff and good prices.
- Cons: Sometimes to cold around the bar.
07/30/09
Darkhorse: Best Va-Hi Bar but COLD!
by jwillikers
Dark horse is by far my favorite Virginia-Highlands bar. I have been going there for years. The bar staff is very attentive and friendly, and they'll mix you up a meanie. It gets super wicked crowded around 11 pm and the crowd usually doesn't die down until really late when all of the regulars are hammered and asked to leave politely. There is a great mixture of people there all the time. The food is da bomb and there is a sweet sweet video game machine at the corner of the bar. If you're really nice, sometimes the bartenders will actually turn the jukebox up loud enough so you can hear the songs that you just paid $1 to hear in your drunken state of geniusness. Ok, the only negative thing I have to say about this place is that it gets silly cold around the bar sometimes when the staff decides to pump in fresh air from Siberia in the form of 25 mph winds. Ok, that's it. Hope you all enjoy my review. Great place to go any day of the week - including Sundays!
- Pros: Outstanding Bartenders, Great Food, Attractive People
- Cons: It is freezing cold at the bar
04/13/09
Terrible Experience
by dwojick
After 1 round of drinks the bartender cut us off. My girlfriend asked why and he said because our tip was not greater than 20%. She asked to speak to the manager and he called the bouncers and had us escorted out. This is not the first time we've had trouble with their bartenders. I also help organize the Big 10 pub crawl each year, and it will not be stopping at Dark Horse!
- Pros: None
- Cons: Bartenders
The Details on Dark Horse Tavern
The Extras:
Not into the singles scene? Head downstairs to 10 High for local rock acts in the equally sweaty and loud basement.
Look Good:
Discover your inner Chuck Barris at the monthly Gong Shows, where people exhibit their hidden talents for prizes.
Save Money:
Buy a one-year $79 "Privilege Card" and get 10 percent off every bill, free cab rides home up to $10 and no waiting in line. A corporate version is also available.
Where to Sit:
Vast windows look onto the sidewalk scene, affording prime people-watching from either side of the glass.
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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