Laseter's Tavern At Vinings

05/03/08

Great spot for trivia and cheap beer

by Billw3 at Citysearch

Let's face it. Laseter's has its issues. Though Smyrna's not a college town by any means, the bar attracts its fair share of irritiating college-minded (read: people who are no longer in college but still act like they are) patrons. BUT...overall it's a great local place, with cheap pitchers and trivia several nights a week. The food is good for bar fare and I've never had any complications with tabs or waitstaff that couldn't be corrected. Recommended.

01/06/07

Ok, but problems with crowd and tab

by bgeorge1972 at Citysearch

Small town type bar atmosphere is nice, but it does get very crowded and smokey. Twice there have been issues with them putting other peoples drinks on the tab and being very reluctant to take them off when pointing out the mistake. A little more control of the crowd and smoke, and structure with the billing, and the place could be fun.

01/03/07

Much left to be desired.

by gtg122a at Citysearch

Made the mistake of going the night of the UGA/VT bowl game. Bar was full of smoke and patrons were stumbling around drunk while shouting expletives at anything and everything. Observed several patron/wait-staff collisions that could be avoided if the bartender cut people off before they were completely inebriated. Ordered the grouper fingers as an appetizer and they were swimming in cooking oil and grease. The waitress failed to come back and check on us or offer us more drinks. The half-rack of ribs were soaked in sauce to cover up the small amount of tough meat. Had a coupon from a reputable online restaurant coupon and review site, and the manager wouldn't honor it because he said he "couldn't validate it." We asked him why and he said "I don't know, I just can't validate it." Poor experience all together.

• Pros: Location
• Cons: Food. Service. Clientele. Management.