The Porter Beer Bar

I've been to this place at least 6 times in the past couple of months. Don't get me wrong, I'm often deterred by the tourists and bums in L5P, but this place is well worth the slight annoyances you encounter on the streets. When this place is crowded (typically this is limited to the weekends), the service can be a little on the slow side. But keep in mind that a lot of their beers are locked up in the back of the restaurant, and there aren't that many waiters on staffit is a bad economy after all. However, go there on a weekday and you will be pleasantly surprised. I've gotten nothing less than stellar service during the week. The servers are extremely knowledgeable about the beer selection and are more than happy to let you try the any of the draft beers before you commit. On top of the amazing beer, the food is some of the best I've had in Atlanta. The steak I got from there a few weeks ago was literally the best steak I've ever eaten. Apparently it was souvied and then grilled, making it very succulent and juicy (just the way I like my meat :) All jokes aside, it was 500 times better than the steak I got at Chops and about 1/5 of the cost. Another perktheir produce is grown on their own farm in Inman Park, making every selection on their menu extremely fresh and tasty. I guess my point is that you need to try this place ASAP!...

Like a breath of (beer-tinged) fresh air, right in the center of funky-fresh L5P is The Porter Beer Bar. The beer menu reads like fiction, and makes every beer sound delectable, making it hard to choose. Never fear. The friendly staff is more than willing to give you a sample of what?s on draft (and there?s plenty on draft). The food is fabulous as well. Try the bacon-studded hushpuppies with the applesaucey dip (because everything?s better with bacon). Or try the crispy fries with their charred onion dip. Be sure to order an extra serving of the charred onion dip in which you will dip everything?the fries, the hushpuppies, your finger. Not sure which beer will taste best with the hushpuppies? No worries. A recommendation is right there on the menu for you. Quickly take your beer-swilling self down to The Porter. You won?t be disappointed.

Great experience overall. Unique Food and Beers.

I don't understand the experiences other reviewers have had with this pub, but I've been there many times and only once was it short of outstanding. The beer selection is simply the best in Atlanta - not the most, perhaps, but the BEST in quality. 27 or so beers on draft, 100 in the bottle - and what beers, porters, stouts, ales of all kinds, trippels, etc. If there is a beer heaven, the Porter is the gate!

The food is wonderful as well. Try the goat cheese fritters, or whatever they call them, they are simply incredible. Attended one of their "beer dinners", and it was incredible as well. Nick, the owner and chef, really knows what he is doing.

But still, it is about the beer. If you are a beer lover, check them out, you won't be disappointed!

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Went to The Porter on a Friday night and was disappointed. Can't think of anything that was great about it. First sign of problems was a palmetto roachy completely frozen inside a piece of ice. It was like something out of Jurassic Park. The staff couldn't care less and actually they gave me a straw which was funny until I thought about how slack that is. And then I had the unnerving thought Hey, when you have insects this size in the ice, they are living probably everywhere in that kitchenAvoid the "shrimp/L/T" sandwich at all costs. The shrimp were stinky and soggy and the bread turned to goo. Not good. I should've known just by the name that this dish wouldn't be good.Finally, we got there (party of 4) at 6:30 and were trying to make a concert down the street at 8pm. We were told it would be 20 minutes when we arrived. 20 minutes later, it was going to be another 20. Yes, 20 minutes later, it was going to be another 20. We ate at the bar which was crowded so one of our group had to eat standing up. Not sure what happened there.All in all, it was a big disappointment....