The Earl
Atlanta, GA 30316
Phone: (404) 522-3950
- Cross Street:
- Glenwood Avenue SE
- Hours:
- Daily 11:30am-2:30am, Sun 12pm-12am
Editorial Review for The Earl – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
With lurid candelabra, yard-sale art and urban artifacts, the Earl is the perfect gathering place for post-punk locals. The hard-partying crowd, ranging in their late 20s to early 40s, knocks back paper-cup shots in between pints of Pabst Blue till the wee hours. Meanwhile, a serious small-time indie-music scene flourishes in the back. The Earl boasts a great booking agent, a reliable sound system and a terrific lineup almost every night of the week.
The Food
Long on bar atmosphere, but with plenty of space devoted to dining, the Earl specializes in unpretentious, competitive bar chow. Particularly notable are the standout bacon cheeseburger, the tempting but messy vegetable-chevre pita, a pleasantly spicy tomatillo-poblano chicken sandwich, and the worth-the-drive skinny fries. The bar has a moderately extensive beer selection and respectable hard liquor pours. Open late, it's a perfect first or last stop.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe bar is separated from the music club, so if you're just up for drinking or grub, there's no cover.
When to Go"Dunch" is the Earl's answer to your Sunday morning blues with killer bloody marys and just-greasy-enough breakfast food.
The ExtrasTo avoid dry spells between rounds, order several drinks when you have your server's attention.
User Reviews for The Earl
08/03/2007 Posted by bradboulet
There are only 4 things more annoying than waiting 30 minues for your beer to be served after you've ordered: 1) Doing this sveral times in the same night, at the same bar, with the same "server" 2) Also waiting 30 minutes to get a shot you ordered when the other 4 people at the table already have their shots, which they also waited 30 minutes for, and the "server" knows all of this... 3) Watching your "server" talk on her cell phone on the sidewalk for 10 minutes, then take time to hug each person within 4 blocks of the bar and generally just clown around WHILE you're wating 30 minutes for your beer or shot. 4) Being asked to leave the bar because you requested better service and not even having a manger come to talk to you. I saw the server tell the manager she didn't like the way I approached her about the poor service and then she brought the bill and asked my whole group to leave. The manager never even came to our table even though he was aware a customer had a problem... I eat and drink out an average of 4 nights/week and have been doing this for about a decade. My night at the Earl represents the worst service I have ever had.
06/01/2007 Posted by queenofthewinery
Nestled in trendy East Atlanta, The Earl has great live music and great bartenders. It is difficult to find edgy bars in this city that don't stab you with a pretentious "why are you here in OUR place?" feeling. It is welcoming while still maintaining its independent atmosphere. You can sit outside, inside at the front bar, or in the back room where you can find great new music and sip your drink. To be so individual and yet so inviting is what makes this bar so great. There is parking across the street and in some other places along the block so you can usually find a space for your car.
Pros: great service, great atmosphere, good parking in the area
Cons: not necessarily a singles bar, but one can still meet someone if looking im sure.
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