Graveyard Tavern

(404) 622-8686

1245 Glenwood Ave SE (Gresham)
Atlanta, GA 30312 33.7401 -84.3467

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Neighborhoods: East Atlanta, Eastside, Eastside

Hours:

Mon-Thu 5pm-12am

Fri-Sat 5pm-2am

Last updated 9.11.08

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Brew Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars, Dance Clubs, Dive Bars, Billiards Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour

Bar & Club Special Features:

21 & Over, After Work

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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What People Are Saying About Graveyard Tavern

Featured Review

Jonathan Baker

Contributor

In Short Looking like a scene that could have been in a Taratino movie, Graveyard Tavern is heaven for hipsters. Vintage couches and impromptu photo booths pair nicely with cheap tallboys of Schlitz and sets from up-and-coming bands or established DJ’s. A singley-minley crowd of youthful 20-somethings dominates the night time hours, but the bar still serves as a decent place to grab a pint and a bite in the early evening. The menu is lengthy and well thought-out -- typical bar staples (wings, burgers) are paired with a few more elegant dishes (crab cakes, arugula salad, pan-seared salmon) --…

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Parking:
There are a few metered street spots, a large lot in the back and retail store spaces across the street that are open after shops close.
When to Go:
The Graveyard is ideal for a drink or dinner date or to kickoff a night out in one of the city's most active neighborhoods.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Also, the atmosphere is really beautiful with all the wood, and if you are lucky enough to get one of the enormous wooden booths it's like you're sitting alone.”
  2. “We went on a Friday night and the DJ was incredible, the atmosphere very young and funky and San Francisco trendy, the place was packed and the bartenders were great (young and good looking).”
drinks
85.71000099182129% positive
  1. “they throw the best parties and offer great drink specials.”
  2. “After several trips to the bar for drinks with very rude, put out and they really didn't have any business in a good time industry, we ended up going to Glenwood 100 yards up the street.”
  3. “The locals hate it, other bar staff in East Atlanta won't step foot in there.”
  4. “can find nobody who likes this bar.”
  5. “live close by, I want to like this place, however a party of 6 sat in a booth right next to the wait stand, and NEVER had anyone take a drink order, foor, nothing.”
  6. “good east atlanta bar”
  7. “or even a blues bar like Blind Willy?”
  8. “the food is amazing for it being a bar.”
  9. “Weekend brunch staff is spotty, there are never enough accessories for your potatoes, coffee or tea on the table, but the people are nice enough when you ask.”
  10. “The bar is plentiful, they have good beers and wines, although the bartenders and waitstaff don't really know all that much about wines.”
  11. “a great spot in the village - so I would go frequently for some drinks and live music.”
  12. “It started out as a cool live jazz type bar that had pressed sandwiches.”
  13. “The service is terrible, the waitresses seem to be more concerned about the way they look than giving me my drink in a timely fasion.”
  14. “Good sandwiches and bar”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “the food is interesting and decent.”
  2. “great food.”
  3. “really recommend this place especially since there are so many other great bars with good food and music in walking distance.”
  4. “The sandwiches were never really all that good but it?”
  5. “the food is amazing for it being a bar.”
  6. “Weekend brunch staff is spotty, there are never enough accessories for your potatoes, coffee or tea on the table, but the people are nice enough when you ask.”
  7. “It started out as a cool live jazz type bar that had pressed sandwiches.”
  8. “Good sandwiches and bar”
  9. “The wings were awesome too.”
  10. “The sandwiches are really good, I like the grilled cheese or the chicken panini, and they have "Greek potatoes" which are really just steak fries but still delicious (as steak fries usually are).”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “I've always had good service from a diverse bunch of waitresses.”
overall
50.0% positive
  1. “great place”
  2. “The interior space is nicely renovated, but without a staff that wants to work, and a crowd made up of people who should go back to the Dark Horse and stay there, this place is a culmination of everything bad that could have happened to East Atlanta.”
return potential
50.0% positive
  1. “Overall it was a great experience, and we'll be back.”
  2. “The interior space is nicely renovated, but without a staff that wants to work, and a crowd made up of people who should go back to the Dark Horse and stay there, this place is a culmination of everything bad that could have happened to East Atlanta.”
service
69.22999858856201% positive
  1. “good people.”
  2. “awesome staff.”
  3. “bad service”
  4. “I've always had good service from a diverse bunch of waitresses.”
  5. “The interior space is nicely renovated, but without a staff that wants to work, and a crowd made up of people who should go back to the Dark Horse and stay there, this place is a culmination of everything bad that could have happened to East Atlanta.”
  6. “Weekend brunch staff is spotty, there are never enough accessories for your potatoes, coffee or tea on the table, but the people are nice enough when you ask.”
  7. “Everyone seems very friendly.”
  8. “The locals hate it, other bar staff in East Atlanta won't step foot in there.”
  9. “After several trips to the bar for drinks with very rude, put out and they really didn't have any business in a good time industry, we ended up going to Glenwood 100 yards up the street.”
  10. “what a friendly community!”
  11. “The service is terrible, the waitresses seem to be more concerned about the way they look than giving me my drink in a timely fasion.”
  12. “We went on a Friday night and the DJ was incredible, the atmosphere very young and funky and San Francisco trendy, the place was packed and the bartenders were great (young and good looking).”
  13. “The bar is plentiful, they have good beers and wines, although the bartenders and waitstaff don't really know all that much about wines.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/19/11

Diverse Friday Nights

by rmedlin2

Friday nights are great here. There is definitely an interesting mix of folks here, and thats what makes it so great. With the cinemax style porn on the big screen you definitely will not be bored.

1 Star Rating: Poor

05/15/11

Nice Bar but Beware of Raggedy Anne!!!

by dbwood

The bar was packed with a really nice mixed crowd. Everyone was hype and having a good time. My friends and I were also having a good time just drinking the night away. I typically like going to the same bartender but this night I shouldn't have. I ran out of cash and went to the bar to get a drink for a friend and only had exact change. So the bartender who I have been tipping all night(good tips at that) tells me that I cannot get a drink unless I tip her. She also told me that I have to tip her. I try to explain to her that I'm out of cash and that I have been tipping her the whole night. She doesn't care to listen, and all she tells me is that I have to tip her. So I tell her don't worry about it just give me my money back and I will go elsewhere. She refuses to give me my money back and pushes the drink towards me almost spilling it and says "GO", as if I were a dog or a child. This was by far the worst service I have ever had at a bar. The rest of the night I just paid with my card and tipped the more polite bartenders. If you ever decide to go here watch out for the semi-fat white chick with short hair that wears the bandana and raggedy clothes. She will completely blow or ruin your night. All in all I had a good time. If your ever in East Atlanta you should stop by but beware of Raggedy Anne.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/21/10

Best Hangout in East Atlanta!

by jazbro

OK, this is where you want to be in East Atlanta -- if you have a group of people and want to slide into a big booth (and get there early, people!) this is the place - drinks are cheap and strong, service staff is super cute and friendly, and the food is amazing -- I had no idea they had a real chef and awesome food! I had the Gravedigger (a HUGE hamburger) and it was killer! It gets a little too crowded on Friday and Saturday after 11pm, so go on a week night or early on Friday or Saturday. But go! And make friends with the staff, they will take good care of you!

1 Star Rating: Poor

12/13/09

GREAT PLACE ROTTEN SERVICE

by skebum

I live close by, I want to like this place, however a party of 6 sat in a booth right next to the wait stand, and NEVER had anyone take a drink order, foor, nothing. We weren't even noticed. After several trips to the bar for drinks with very rude, put out and they really didn't have any business in a good time industry, we ended up going to Glenwood 100 yards up the street. Im sorry I spent my birthday there. This is at least the 4 or 5th time at this place, and always had bad sevice.

  • Pros: Cool Lounge area
  • Cons: Can't get service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/10/09

great food. cheap drinks. good people.

by VALOR

awesome staff. the food is amazing for it being a bar. they throw the best parties and offer great drink specials. The regulars are down to earth and the tattoos and style make the whole experience enjoyable!

  • Pros: graveyard should be your regular spot
  • Cons: parking during weekends

The Details on Graveyard Tavern

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • likes blues bar
  • bad service
  • great place
  • really good sandwiches
  • nice people
  • great spot
  • great daylight
  • really love village
  • great drink specials
  • awesome staff
  • order nothing
  • awesome piano playing
  • good beers
  • great bartenders
  • never bad order
  • really beautiful atmosphere
  • cool live jazz type bar
  • incredible dj
  • best parties
  • good music
  • very friendly everyone
  • bad sevice
  • enjoyable whole experience
  • good wines