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The Local

Bar and American Restaurant$$$$

Virginia Highland, Atlanta

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The Local

8.4^/10

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Ranked #2 for chicken wings in Atlanta
"The 10-for-10 delicious and tender smoked wings"(3 Tips)
"the jerk wings taste like heaven"(4 Tips)
"Best/worst karaoke evvaarrrhhhh"(6 Tips)
"Trivia with friends"(3 Tips)

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chicken wings
karaoke
trivia
great value
Pabst Blue Ribbon
beer
good for groups
tater tots
casual
good for singles
outdoor seating
free popcorn
dark rum
fried zucchini
pretzels
comfort food
good for a quick meal
pork
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Pearl B.October 4, 2014
Been here 50+ times
The menu changed recently. It seems to have kept the best around (buffalo-jerk wings) and added a lot of different options for sliders, which you can mix & match. The only downside is no more tacos!
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Creative Loafing AtlantaMay 14, 2015
This neighborhood bar and restaurant is popular with college students, hipsters, and yes, locals. Above-average bar food and cozy patio make this a strong draw.
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CAYRUMMarch 5, 2012
Try Cayrum, its a dark rum aged 3 years and then infused with all natural ginger and honey. Its great as a chilled shot, on the rocks, ginger ale/beer, juices or Red Bull. Theres nothing like it! Read more
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Andrew FilarJuly 1, 2018
Some of the best wings I’ve ever had! Get the Korean/Buffalo and Bbq/sundried sauce+rub combos. Can split 10 wings for 5 of each!
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Annalise CarmackMarch 2, 2016
Outdoor seating, boiled peanuts, good draft beer selection and friendly servers that don't make you feel rushed.
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BuzzFeedJune 7, 2016
The 10-for-10 delicious and tender smoked wings Read more
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Heather DunbarMarch 10, 2011
Been here 100+ times
I you don't get the dirty bird... Ur life is not complete. Six bux n some change for the sandwich plus a side. House smoked pulled chicken, homemade slaw and sriracha aioli. I dream about it.
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Todd GiddensJuly 19, 2014
I've been to a lot of bars in Atlanta...and this might be the best one
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Michael FingermanSeptember 12, 2015
Just moved to the south and never had boiled peanuts. They were awesome!! Very messy though
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Southern LivingFebruary 21, 2012
Made our South's Best List! Order comfort foods like dry-rubbed pork chops with crispy sweet-potato fries. Read more
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EsquireFebruary 1, 2011
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. We recommend the barbecue ribs with fried okra and a 24-oz. PBR master cylinder. Read more
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Nicole San MartinJuly 21, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Pretty chill but a steady crowd. Good, crispy tater tots and cheap drinks.
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Xanic DunningMarch 5, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The local has the best wings! They fall right off the bone. Try the buffalo-jerk or the bbq- sundried tomato.
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Stefan KallweitOctober 7, 2013
Wings here are great, fall off the bone tender!
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Kent WPJOctober 10, 2013
The BBQ-Sundried wings might be the best wings I've had.
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Alex DuncanAugust 10, 2014
The open mic comedy was medoicre. A fairly unremarkable bar. An alright place to drink alone.
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Lauren DriskillApril 6, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Dirty bird....pure heavenly delight. My friend tried his with pork, we call it a ' dirty pig' and it was equally as delicious!
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Sam HoffmanMarch 4, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Open Mic on Tuesdays, Trivia on Wednesdays
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Jahzen AlojwëizekJune 12, 2015
A+!!!!! Was excellent and I enjoyed it.
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Tricia BeanJanuary 15, 2017
Diviest of dive bars!
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Krystylynn MarieJuly 28, 2012
Best wings ever. Fall off the bone amazing.
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James HsiaoJuly 1, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Get one of the few *authentic* Chicago Dogs in the city of Atlanta.
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Christian VillegasFebruary 6, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Get the wings. Best in Atlanta.
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Fadia KaderJuly 7, 2011
Free Popcorn and sometimes the Photobooth works! Try the Smoked Wings! Non
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gabriel grimesDecember 19, 2012
Been here 25+ times
It isn't what it was, but still a pretty great bar.
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Annika ZapfJanuary 2, 2012
Been here 25+ times
All the fried veggies for $2 are delicious! And $4 well drinks! Win!
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Tatiana ZappardinoMarch 1, 2015
Awesome open stand up comedy mic Tuesday's
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Alex WeaverAugust 17, 2014
The wings have me an orgasm!
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j bAugust 9, 2010
Been here 5+ times
great food and a lovely staff .... if you get Missy or Danielle as your waitress thank your lucky starss
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Carlton MullisFebruary 3, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The boiled peanuts are amazingly good
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Tamra NicoleOctober 6, 2013
Best fried cheese pretzels on da planet!
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MikeMay 15, 2015
Best wings in Atlanta.
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Norm RobinsonAugust 29, 2011
The place has undergone a lot of changes over the years, but one thing remains: $2.50 High Life. Read more
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Maggie ThistletonFebruary 29, 2012
The basket of hush puppies is the best!!
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RebeccaDecember 4, 2012
Worst karaoke DJ in Atlanta!! If you want a fair rotation go see Johnny Midknight at the Midtown Tavern!
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jessica SaunierFebruary 27, 2012
Bbq sundried tomato wings are the jam!
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Kelli CookDecember 3, 2013
Dirty Bird is my favourite sandwich!
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Brittany CummingsFebruary 21, 2015
Jerk wings were good.
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Michael GiardinoOctober 14, 2016
Them wings though
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CallieApril 29, 2010
Wings and ribs--way better than Fat Matt's --they actually smoke their meat. Killer trivia!
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Tyler LAugust 3, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Steve is the best. Say hi to him.
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Video_BeanApril 16, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Ice Cold Pabst on Tap!!! Great wings as well!! The Local rocks!!
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Michael BerlingerMarch 16, 2017
Bad karaoke good wings
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Tyler LMay 21, 2011
Been here 25+ times
The wings are awesome! The are smoked.
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CAYRUMMarch 5, 2012
We suggest a chilled shot!
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Kimberly SchreiberOctober 14, 2011
Ing the fried zucchini is amazing!
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Joe GalunasOctober 4, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Buffalo Jerk wings. That is all.
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Amy RyerMay 16, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Fried okra, ftw.
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Jenique Holder-MinceyJanuary 14, 2014
Lots of laughs with karaoke
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Jason DarbyJanuary 6, 2011
Been here 50+ times
cheap innis & gunn! jerk wings! perfect combo!
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