Kirkwood Aces Bar & Grille
(404) 377-9577
1992 Hosea L Williams Dr Se
Atlanta,
GA
30317
33.7512
-84.3224
Neighborhoods: Kirkwood, Eastside, Eastside
What People Are Saying About Kirkwood Aces Bar & Grille
The Editor
Brian Suber
Citysearch
The Scene
This neighborhood nightspot is a player's paradise with vivid red walls and all things cards. The kitschy carved spade, heart, club and diamond bar and the variety of card-themed wall art make for a decked-out ambience. A pack of regulars, representing a range of ages, sample from the casual menu while the affable staff keeps the spirits flowing and the few TVs and jukebox tuned.
The Draw
Down from Bettie's Country Kitchen and across from the groundbreaking Kirkwood Station, this cozy watering hole is on the fringe of the East Atlanta renaissance. Most nights see a smaller neighborhood crowd but as development in the area picks up, expect more people to ante up for a drink. There's always the possibility of a Texas Hold 'Em marathon, a Canasta conclave or a Spades showdown. Those who fold can settle down with a beer or a reasonably priced--if mildly mixed--cocktail.
User Reviews
swissartyknife
October 11, 2008
I'd say that most of the negative reviewers of this bar are bland, pretentious people who come from sheltered beginnings. ATL is chock full of these people and you shouldn't listen to their whining. One reviewer suggested the owner put in HD flat screens and try to keep up with trends...redesign. For shame! This is the best kept secret in Atlanta. This isn't Buckhead, people. Stop trying to ruin everything by expecting it to be PC and sterile and clean. Great clientele, excellent service. David the bartender gives some of the fastest and best quality service I have ever had in a bar. Is it smoky and a little dingy? You bet, and that's the idea folks. If you want fancy schmansy, please direct your attention to Vinocity across the street. This is Kirkwood and if it weren't a little grimy, we wouldn't want to live here. Aces isn't a dive bar by any means, but it has that worn-in feel, like a great old Guns n Roses t-shirt or a best friend you've had all your life. If you live in Kirkwood and go there even semi-regularly, you're going to see someone you know. Smoking allowed, dogs allowed, punk rockers, bums, comedians, rabble rousers, practical jokers, artists, businesspeople, accountants, carnies allowed. If Kirkwood ever decides to invade Reynoldstown or Candler Park or Decatur (and given the rivalry between certain softball teams, it's a possibility) Aces is where they'd assemble the troops. At which point they'd all down a bunch of tall boys and forget why they showed up in the first place. And lastly, there's lots to do. You can watch the game, play pinball, pool, listen to the kick butt jukebox by the door or talk up the kooky chicks that frequent the place. They have regular theme nights and drink specials as well. At Aces, the saying might as well be, "It's all good in the 'Wood."
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Anonymous
September 07, 2008
We're always sorry that we don't go to Aces more often. For a bar, they are nicely vegetarian-friendly. The atmosphere is a nice place to unwind after work.
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pokerprincess
July 25, 2008
Aces has no atmosphere, overpriced mediocre food, and drinks. Its definitely not a place I would recommend.
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Know Before You Go:
The area is safe with a nearby police station keeping troublemakers at bay. The surrounding community is one of the city's most popular with urban renewal types.
Save Money:
Modestly priced entrees typically range from $6 to $8.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
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Smoking Permitted:
Yes
