Outdoor seating
Yes
Bantam Pub in Atlanta
Categories
Location on the map
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great beer selection
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Great wine list
Yes
Quiz night
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Food
Yes
Food at bar
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 404-223-1500
Site: https://bantampubo4w.com/
Site: https://bantampubo4w.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–10PM
- Tuesday:11AM–10PM
- Wednesday:11AM–10PM
- Thursday:11AM–11PM
- Friday:11AM–11PM
- Saturday:10AM–11PM
- Sunday:10AM–9PM
Comments (199)
Wings were great, especially awesome because its open late. We came in like 10 minutes before the kitchen closed, and they were super nice about it. Server and the service was exceptionally fast.
Good food, great service. Plenty of space outside, that is covered with fans. Cocktails were very good as well.
Warm and delicious.Bantam pub is always festive with very friendly staff. The environment is warm with cozy tables and bar seating.Great for casual dates, after work drinks, and dinner with friends.
This is a hidden jewel in the city excellent food
Worse service ever. The place is actually really nice, so is the food, and the location... it was my first time visiting last night. I like it. Sadly the service is bad guys, they don’t acknowledge you when you get in, we had to sit ourselves, it took almost 15 minutes to get the menus after siting, in fact we had to wake up and get them, long time to get the server to take the order, long time for them to clean the table...(we were the only table inside), food was great but we waited almost an hour. So, because of the food the place is worth it, but be prepared for a bad service :(
My first time here. Incredible place, I will definitely be back. The service was great, super friendly and efficient! And let me say my Bantam Chicken sandwich is pretty much the most flavorful sandwich Ive ever had. Cant wait to try out their entire menu!
Great food and pet friendly patio dining area! We got pretzel and bantam burger delicious! Great selection of beers
Every single item was delicious! Ive been here 3 times and everything (w/ the exception of the OK Cesar salad) is absolutely delicious!!! I recommend the following: 1) To drink, the aviator (if beer) or the yak (like moscow mule, if liquor) 2) For appetizer hummus & chicken wings 3) For entree, veggie burger & the chicken sandwich.
Cocktails are good. Food is good. Service is very friendly. Great local neighborhood bar. Very fun vibe where chatting up strangers is commonplace.
Dont get me wrong, Ive had a plethora of shrimp and grits in my life. Six figure wedding shrimp and grits, grandmas home cooked shrimp and grits, coastal caught that day shrimp and grits. As a shrimp and grit savant, I must say, the shrimp and grits at Bantam Pub are without equal. They are unequivocally the best shrimp and grits Ive ever had. Hands down. Get the shrimp and grits.
Youll need to find parking on the street, or grab a Lyft, since theres no dedicated parking. The inside is small and can be a little noisy. But the staff is fast and friendly, and the food is great and comes out quickly. This is a fun sports pub with great food!
All of the food there is good.The drinks could be better.Overall, I really like it here!
Bantam is the best. Ask for Kyle he is a total rockstar! Really great food and excellent service. Bantam is a great neighborhood bar.
Was out doing an appraisal as typical for me. My wife was with me and we were looking for a place to eat. We like local places as opposed to chain restaurants. Bantam came up on the list. Lets go. Welcomed by the bartender and a couple of other people when we arrived. Very friendly place. Asked which was better the lamb burger or the lobster mac and cheese. Without hesitation the bartender recommend the lobster mac and cheese. We both order it. Oh my gosh. What a meal. Cheese lobster and mac should have been the description. One of the best meals I have ever had in the Atlanta area. I can not say enough about this dish. We have told many people about this little gem of a place and the yummy food. We will be back for sure and it is on our must visit place when we talk to people who are going to the Atlanta area.
The guy at the bar, with a messy bun doesn’t probably know how to treat the customers. While we still had half a glass of beer + so much food on the table, he was like “do you want a single check or split”, like dude who told you we are leaving?? We are never visiting this place ever.
Went last week for the first time in many years and brought an out of town friend with me. The food was incredible; especially the chicken empanadas and the mussels. I wanted to dip everything in the mussel sauce and then drink it. 😅 We ordered the special blueberry cocktail and it didn’t disappoint. The patio was lovely and the crowd there was chill and friendly. I couldn’t help but wonder why I don’t come more often. I’ll definitely be back soon. Especially for those mussels.
Ive always heard great things about Bantam and finally tried it for the first time after a wine festival at PCM. We had a rather larger crowd, but the team who served our table was wonderful. Try the mac and cheese! You wont be disappointed!
No staff vaccine mandate, but theyre fabulous people and the drinks are great. Pretzel is huge and yummy!
The catchphrase of the this bar (that is trying to be a restaurant) is its not terrible and that about sums it. Good spot to watch a game, wallow on a weekday or sit on the outdoor seating (which is pretty much on the sidewalk) with some friends on the weekend. Its pretty much all bar food, and for bar food it does alright. Go for the fried calamari, the mac and cheese, or one of the burgers. Its fine, the place is fine, the food & drink is fine. Dont enter with high expectations and youll have a fun time if youre with good company and at least 1 drink down already.
Great brunch spot. Great prices. Great food. Good cocktails, bloody marys actually served in full sized glasses. Attentive wait staff. Very dog friendly. Easy parking.
I had originally showed up on a Wednesday morning thinking I was going to have brunch and realized thats only on Sat-Sun. BUT I ate off their lunch menu anyways. AND it was delicious. I had the Cuban sandwhich with sweet potato fries. So good. So glad I stayed to enjoy this place. Great location, even with all the construction nearby in the area, and it was still nice sitting outside. Only thing I wish there were better parking options!
This is a great out of the way spot. The food was amazing. My only complaint and reason for 4 stars, the drinks were not good, not enough alcohol, I tried 2 different cocktails just to be sure, neither of them were good.However, I will definitely go back for the food. The Calamari was some of the best Ive had.
Man, I love this place! Ive been coming here for quite while and they have some of the best food Ive tasted! Not to mention that the owner and the employees are very nice people and offer great service! Definitely give it a shot if youre looking for a place to eat!
The owner Tim has worked incredibly hard, even obsessively, to create a special neighborhood bar where everyone feels welcome. The menu has some of my favorite elevated pub food like Lobster Mac and Cheese, smoked wings (they rival the Local) and their crispy shrimp are a cut above what you normally find in the city. The staff is kind, attentive, and efficient. Overall you can tell they actually enjoy working there, which all goes Back to how strong the management is. A+++++
Delicious food, great staff, bartender Juan was excellent and friendly. We were the first customers of the day. Everybody was busy, but manager Jacob made sure that we felt at home.
This is a place I’ve been to maybe 5 times and every time I loved the food and experience. Sorry I never posted a positive review but negative experiences tend to be more memorable. I’m a really easy going nice person who always tips. I still did yesterday despite really bad service. Rolling eyes directly at customers while they are looking at you and purposely forgetting to place orders or bring drinks multiple times isn’t ok. I thought it was an accident at first but after all the sarcasm and eye rolls we got the hint. We were very nice and patient the entire night. Maybe our server mistook our questions for impatience but we were genuinely being polite and had no ill will. I love this place and I hate that I don’t want to go here anymore. I only post these reviews when I really like a place because I genuinely don’t want bad apples to ruin a good place. Happens too often. Everyone else who dropped by our table were awesome and polite. But our main server wasn’t and the food was cold after about 2.5 hour wait. I’ll take this down if my next experience is better
Okay bar, service was 5/10, a real cheap thrill if I must say. The wings are horrible, and I mean appalling.
Excellent local bar. Staff and owner are A+. Large patio for the dogs also.
Good Sunday brunch! Got a little busy so the service was slow, but overall a nice experience. Get the bananas foster french toast if youre in the mood for something sweet.
Ive always loved this place. And the owner looks just like Scott Big Pappa Pump Steiner.
I love this place. My wife and I have been going here for years and its always great. It used to be a bit small and they recently expanded.
We recently celebrated the eight year anniversary of Bantam Pub, I’ve been coming here over the years since starting at Georgia State University and am obsessed. The food, drinks, southern hospitality and overall experience is next level. Highly recommended spot right off the beltline.
It was late after a show across the street but seems to be a good neighborhood pub.
They didnt have a host and the staff didnt really acknowledge us, so I ended up just asking someone already seated how to go about getting a table. Outdoor seating is pretty limited, so we sat at a table on the sidewalk instead of the patio. The thing is, the sidewalk has a decent slant and the table was already teetering on uneven legs, so spilling drinks was an impending risk. Food was good, but at least with this experience, it wasnt the kind of place Id want to sit around and keep ordering drinks. It was very much time to go as soon as we ate.
Not too shabby. Drinks were easy and the atmosphere was intimate.
Im doing a job for Tim the owner of this establishment for a new location just up the block and he always invites me to come and eat for free. This place is a hidden gem! Great food! Nice atmosphere! I tried the lamb burger with loaded fries....primo!
This was our third time trying to come here and will be our last. They close when ever they want bs the actually posted time. There were 4 of us and 4 more people were trying to walk in behind us. Another bar got our money where we spent $140 on top shelf drinks. I don’t understand why You would close early when your patio is decked out people are trying to support your establishment. The service and friendly vibe is dead here, go elsewhere.
Fantastic fun decor, the owners have a creative eye. Food delicious! Looking forward to returning to taste more of the menu. Rose our server was on her game. Thx for wonderful experience.
You know youve found a good spot when the owner pulls up on Harley and gets fist bumps and hugs from all the tables before he enters to mingle with the rest of his patrons. Warm, local pub atmosphere. The rest of the crew is great and friendly and the food and drinks are delicious. I highly recommend the Lamb Burger and the Bantam Chicken Sandwich, you wont be disappointed.
I enjoyed my time spent at this off the beaten path pub. Its cozy and the menu offers a variety of foods. There was a range in healthy options to indulgent brunch options which was nice.
This chili was incredible 😍 awesome staff, delicious food. Everything is good, you cant go wrong.
Amazing food, ridiculously friendly staff, incredibly tasty and strong drinks, and an interesting atmosphere. Really cant ask for more here. if i lived nearby, Id be a usual. they even have parking!
Bakey Cakey (pancake with bacon) delicious! Great staff and relaxing vibe.
Ruth was the best waitress!! Very Accommodating! ☺️
Very quaint and the food is very delicious. The chef came out to converse about the food and my choice. I added the tomatoes to the string beans as a personal preference
This is our local joint so we love it. The sandwiches/burgers are great and the sweet potato fries are amazingly crispy good. The outdoor patio is great for our furry family to join us on a nice day. The drinks are your average dive bar drinks, but overpriced for what they are. We do appreciate that their smoking patio section is separate from the main patio. Service is not their forte so its a hit or miss every time we go but we have come to expect this.
Great! Nice patio, great setting, family and dog accommodating!
Absolutely loved it! This was my 2nd time going and their brunch menu is wonderful. I even brought my dog this time and it was such a great experience. Ill definitely be back and bringing more patrons. !
Bantam never fails to please....great ambience, cold beer, super service, and delicious food!
Shout out to Olga for being super sweet and taking care of my friends and I the other night! The drinks were great and even though the kitchen was closed she brought us over a banana and some nuts to keep us going. Lol maybe next time well get there early enough for some food! Super fun. Super chill and cozy. Nothing really crazy, just a great atmosphere!Edit MONTHS LATER:We have been back about four times and have tried the food! Its amazing! The chicken empanadas are incredible! The prezel is HUGE and the burgers, fries and cuban sandwich are mouth watering! Definitely a group favorite!
Love this place. Imaginative menu, great beer selection, fast friendly service. Meats are cured in house.We had a Cuban sandwich and a steak salad. Very, very good.Owners Tim and Monica came out and spent an hour talking to us.Tim and Monica are opening other locations. Ill bet those will be awesome as well.Highly reccomended.
Average overall, nothing bad. Pretty basic bar snacks food menu ,beer or liquor in a cup cocktail options. Kind of local pub vibes in middle of Atlanta
Bantum Pub is a true Gastro-Pub... The food and craft beer is amazing. The owner actually cares and is constantly evolving in everythineverything from the influence of food to the Eccentric Ambiance of the surrounding. We love the cozy at home feeling and people of allll walks of life there. Props to the owner!
I love the vibe and location. So glad they added the big patio and opened up the inside. The owners are super cool and welcoming as well. Only reason for three stars is due to the service by some of the servers. There have been a few times where we’ve been forgotten or never served because two of their male servers were smoking cigs, drinking, etc.
We came here after getting kicked out of Venkman’s because of an event that started at 8:30PM on a Saturday. I am actually glad we did. I liked this little place. Great atmosphere great service. The beer list was a bit limited but I was able to find something I liked. We didn’t eat food but their salad special sounded very good. I would try it next time. A bit too cold in their patio, they didn’t have the heaters on very high. But it wasn’t a big deal. Prices were normal for the expensive neighborhood.
Everything was delicious! The Bantam chicken sandwich knocked us out of the park, and we didnt leave a bite of the shrimp and grits behind! There are also lots of other things I want to try at Bantam Pub, but theres no way Im leaving without that bantam chicken sandwich. Its a masterpiece of blended flavor.The staff seems a little caught off guard by the large crowd there for 2pm lunch. It was a sunny day during winter, so I think a lot more people were out and about than the staff expected. All the staff were very friendly, though. No complaints there whatsoever.The decor inside was interesting and a bit edgy, but if the weathers nice, Id always go for outdoor seating.Get the bantam chicken sandwich! You wont regret it!
Special request basil mojito was a slammerjammer. Curbside seating was pleasant and cool - passing traffic was not even a little bit of a distraction.Loaded fries looked and smelled amazing. Will return for more than just drinks next time.
Love bantam pub. Cozy corner bar with nice people and a no nonsense approach.
We went for brunch on a Saturday morning. Loved the ambiance. It’s a cute little place, with fresh flowers on the tables, twinkle lights hanging above the bar, and a counter top made out of a tree trunk. They have patio seating, as well as a little area just up the sidewalk with outdoor seating that would be perfect for drinking and hanging out on a beautiful spring or summer day.The servers were friendly and attentive.The food, however, was below average. We got the corned beef hash with eggs over medium. We enjoyed that, but the potatoes we got as a side were mushy and lacked flavor. Even ketchup couldn’t save them.The french toast fosters was also just okay. The Grand Marnier wasn’t cooked out of the sauce.We would definitely come back for a drink at the bar, but we won’t be ordering food here again.
A three star experience that can easily be four star next time. Good crab cake special, overcooked calamari with the breading falling off, very delicious desserts.But if you really want to embrace the pub name AND you carry Guinness on tap:When someone asks for a proper pint, do not reply, Of what? THIS WAS A BARTENDER.Do not serve while its still settling. Yes Im aware you dont call your place an Irish or British pub but this is Guinness 101. This mainly falls on the bosses for not educating the staff.Once I met my party and ordered dinner, our service was very nice. All the plates looked nice and smelled terrific. The young service staff was casually but professionally dressed with one exception. Our server split checks quickly and cleared down efficiently.Another visit is definitely on the horizon.
Yummy!! So so yummy! Awesome drinks & yummy food. The staff is all masked up & have created a safe environment. Thx so much guys!
Came in the other night and the kitchen hours were different online than in house and they said they were closed for food for the night. Kevin the chef dropped us wings because he saw I was almost in tears I was so hungry. They were some of the best wings Ive ever had in Atlanta. Thats saying something. My only complaint is that we went back for them a week later and they said the kitchen was closed at 9 and the last time we went it was closed at 11. We even tried to look it up to make sure. Im not lowering my review for it though, covid times are rough for restaurants. Keep that in mind when leaving bad reviews.
Went here for brunch. The omelette was amazing. They even let me add a few ingredients. The pancakes were huge like they said they would be, but it also tasted pretty good. The drink Beyond Daddy Issues was so good, but 2 of them was far too much, I was absolutely smashed for about half an hour. Comes with a lollipop, so a fun drink.
The drinks were good, the food was great. Small atmosphere with a varied group of patrons made for a delightful evening. Staff was friendly and attentive.I enjoyed two orders of the hangar steak small plate since I was on a keto diet. Im likely to return with joy.
I love this place so much! Their brunch is spectacular. The food always hits the mark and you can’t go wrong with anything you get! Their donuts are to die for! Also love the live music but naturally it can get loud and difficult to hold a convo... so just sit in the patio.
Awesome food and great drinks. Nice fun place with a great staff. If youre around you should come check this place out.
There is positively absolutely nothing you can say negative about this Pub. From the food the service the people are incredibly awesome. Keep up the atmosphere and dont change anything. Thank all of you that make this place a delight.
Stopped in Sunday afternoon with a group. Service was awful. We could not get more than 1 round of waters. I ordered a meal with everyone else, it did not come out. I had to track down the server to find out why. He had no clue and did not care. I asked for them to expedite my meal and he said no. I went without food. We tried to order a second round of drinks and had to find the server again. When I asked to speak wit the manager he told me no, I am busy. Stay away from here, service is garbage and I cant mention the food because they didnt want to bring my meal.
We tried to go in to this little place before but seems like we always chose days when there was big events in the area and it was packed. Today it was quiet anf we had a great lunch! Three of us, Cuban Sandwich, Grilled Chicken sandwich and a Burger, all were cooked perfectly and really tasty. Good drink menu, we will be back!
Lots of people, but a nice crowd. Calamari, pasta, and bread pudding were good. Appetizer and dessert portions were barely big enough to share which was a bummer because it we were pleased with the food. Drinks were also good so I recommend ordering one.
The pork tacos are amazing, excellent service.
Solid choice. Versatile menu that hasn’t disappointed in three visits. The wings are outstanding! No need for sauce although a few additional hot sauce choices would be awesome. (Cholula or Tabasco Only). Good selection of draft beers. Not the place to drink wine. ($11 for a 3-4 oz Malbec pour).
Went here for brunch but wound up just ordering a chicken ceaser salad, not a knock on their menu, just what I was in the mood for. They did have a lot of good looking things on the menu so I would definitely be interested in going back and trying more. Seems like a good local spot to grab drinks early in the night before going out.
Great atmosphere, good beer selection, and staff has always been nice. The food quality has come way down in the 3 years Ive been coming here. I used to love their lamb burger but its been terrible the last two times I have gotten it. My friends and girlfriend have not enjoyed their food that past couple of times either. I wont be ordering their food again, but Ill still be coming back for drinks and to play on the playground across the street.
Great food. Atmosphere outside was great too. The fried shrimp and empanadas were to die for
Great industry bar! This is a fav spot in our neighborhood! Food is surprisingly always great! We expected bar food, which it is but very very good bar food with a lot of delicious healthy options. They also carry my favorite beer, Estrella Daura, so it’s many times my go to!
The bar has improved since they remodeled the inside. They took down the wall behind the bar. Really opened it up. And they have plenty of outdoor seating.
Bantam is amazingggg. The food, the vibe, the drinks. The bartender Kyle is awesome makes you feel super welcome. Go give him your money.
I don’t normally post reviews BUT - very sociable place. Came by myself, as I just moved to atlanta and felt lonely this afternoon but I walked up to this group and they were so welcoming to me! Southern hospitality at its finest. Would definitely come back to have another beer
Not only a great, local place in a great neighborhood, but filled with friendly people who are genuinely concerned about providing good food and service. The owner noticed my Hanger Steak (which was great) small plate looked to small. After it was delivered he went to the kitchen, checked on the process, found the problem, corrected it, and then brought me double the portion that my order was short and explained everything. Fun drink menu and good selection.
After a walk and lunch at the Market we walked around and went to this bar. The waitress was so kind and helpful. We ordered the mussels they were so good.
Not just a pub! But a really good place to eat. The food is top notch which makes me very happy this is in walking distance of my home.Beer selection is always well curated, and the bartenders definitely know their way around their liquor selection too.Dog friendly on the outside, with a good about of outdoor seating makes this a constant destination for when I have to take the dog for a walk.
This place is a hit or miss. They didnt have anyone hostessing the Friday night we went so we left, and then another time on a they did. It was odd. Brunch food is pretty good though, I got the omlet and it was packed with good veggies.
This was a nice treat. Stop by on a whelm. Ended out having some good calamari and some of the biggest capers imaginable. I will definitely be back. 😊
Drinks are solid and strong, food is inventive and consistently good, service is relaxed and attentive. This is my go-to unwind bar to meet friends, catch up, and enjoy each others company. Its a tucked away little gem, just off the beaten path. I really dont want to leave a good review because I dont want people to find it and make it crowded and busy.But these folks deserve kudos for their great work. Im magnanimous like that. 😆
My whole meal was amazing. Delicious. Would definitely recommend and come again! Leaving g feeling fat and happy. 😊
Super nice food at a very reasonable price. Very friendly staff. I visit frequently and never had a bad experience so far. They have a nice outdoor patio.
Ive been to Bantam Pub for both brunch and dinner and had really good food all around. My favorite is their lamb burger which I crave. The sauce on it is to die for. They even made an omelet out of it which was also fantastic. Their Mongolian Yak drink is fantastic and has Lemon Head candies in it - how can you go wrong with that? And best of all, they have outdoor seating where you can bring you dog.
Worst service, they literally forces us out even when our order wasn’t complete by providing the check.
We ate here for breakfast this past Saturday. We walked up at 10:50AM(Google says it opens at 10AM) but there was no one inside so we waited until 11AM when they usually open during the week. It turns out, there are 2 separate doors outside and we used the wrong one. A sign would be nice!Our server was terrible. Im not sure if she was brand new or what, but she had zero personality and seemed very overwhelmed with her few tables. We asked for 4 straws... she walked past and literally THREW one straw onto our table. When ordering, I asked for a Short Stack for my son, and she said, A short stack of what? My goodness she needs more training.Our food took a very long time to come out. My boyfriends breakfast potatoes were cold, my bananas foster french toast had little flavor and the bread was stale. When I asked for iced coffee, she said I can pour hot coffee into a glass with ice if you want. Their breakfast menu listed zero drinks on it except for alcoholic ones.I wouldve been okay with having lackluster service if the food was at least good.. but based off our experience we wont be back!
Randomly found this joint looking for a place before winter beerfest. Its great! The food is excellent. Service is friendly. They said brunch is until 3pm, but I might of miss heard. A must try alternative to Highland bakery.
Love coming here for drinks and something to eat on a nice day.
Some great things come in small packages. The food here is great just about everything on the menu you couldnt go wrong. The staff are mostly women all cute last time I was there. You can definitely meet some new people thanks to the size. A cozy neighborhood bar.
Weve been there twice now. Their food has been excellent and the service exceeded expectations. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and location in O4W. Weekend brunch with soft shell crab benedict on the menu! Amazing. Bloody Marys served with a delicious piece of lamb bacon. The Stewnami is worth the trip alone. Seafood stew with clams, shrimp, salmon, and veggies cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. Excellent. My favorite new bar in the neighborhood.
Excellent Cuban sandwiches (plural because Ive had it several times now) and crispy fries. I ❤️ Bantam Pub. Solid local choice and the other folks visiting are always soooo friendly.
This has the opportunity to be the PERFECT neighbor bar. Wonderful bar selections and solid food menu. But the service needs some work. Always feel like an inconvenience to the staff. A warm, welcoming attitude would turn this place into a legend.
The food was good but the service was lackluster. We actually saw the gentleman who brought our plates out more than our server. Also, we sat on the porch/patio and one of the employees dog kept coming up and sniffing around. While I have no problems with animals (I grew up on a farm), I think pets should not be at restaurants or if its a dog friendly deck/patio they should not be allowed to wander around no matter how sweet he is.
Went to Bantam for dinner and had the seafood pasta and the brat plate. The seafood pasta was super spicy, not what I would expect from a “vodka herbed butter sauce” which was kinda disappointing. I would have ordered something else had I known it would be spicy. It didn’t indicate that on the menu, unless I missed it. The brat plate was good but needed some salt in the potatoes. We were served quickly and our waitress was nice. I would go back again but maybe try something else on the menu.
Get the Lamb burger. It is phenomenal. Somewhat limited beer selection (all bottles and cans, No drafts) but good service and food. Sunday menu was only brunch until about 2:45. Waited to be able to order the burger. It was worth the wait!
I used to live in Atlanta, and Ive been to a number of restaurants in the city. Because of its several good reviews, I decided to try out Bantam Pub. The food came out quickly, and our waitress was on point - until she didnt show up for almost half an hour. Theres usually a story to these things, so please bear with me.When it became unclear when our waitress would return, I went inside to see if I could get some idea about when the check would be coming.Inside, the bar was completely vacant, except for the young blond bartender fixated on her computer and playing with the TV remote. Not wanting to interrupt her, I waited until I could get her attention. Another customer comes in, whom she promptly attends to. He gestures to me, saying, I think he was here first. The bartender bypasses with a Thats fine, as if I had no real existence. It was then clear she had been ignoring me the entire time.Customers should know the flagrant disrespect they may encounter if they find themselves trying to ask a simple question to a Bantam employee. The level of hospitality here was abysmal and insulting. Its understanding or even respect of customer needs, equally so. I will not be recommending this place to anyone anytime soon.
Drinks are great, food is awesome and the service is top notch. Great place to go if you are you not looking for the loud bar scene and want something a little more adult. The outside patio is perfect for those days when the weather is to nice to be inside. I have been here a few times and plan to keep coming back.
NOT pet friendly. The Lido Bar is a special quarantined shack for pet owners, about 100 feet from the actual pub. Not cool...especially when every other restaurant/bar in the area is pet friendly. If you havent heard of this thing called the BeltLine, its very popular for dog walking. These guys clearly cant get with the times.It is certainly within the owners prerogative to make this call, but its a bad business move for a young, active community.
The drinks were great, they were able to make my request of a Moscow Mule with mint instead of lime and it was delicious. It was so nice sitting outside and theyre dog friendly.
This is like a pilgrimage for hipster mecca, Sunday mornings require a bloody Mary and this is where you are supposed to drink it. I still look around at the interior design and cant for the life of me figure it out, but I love it. Service is personable and relaxed, but not rushed, so dont expect a quick in and out. Burn a couple of hours here on a rainy morning or a sunny afternoon.
I had lunch with my husband & friend yesterday at Bantham Pub. It is a laid back comfortable place with delicious food. We spent hours talking after we finished eating. We met Tim Lance the owner. He’s really a great person. I will go again when I get back to Atlanta.
Bantam is one of those places you hang out at all day and never want to leave. great service and food. If you are in the Atlanta area, check this place out for the best chicken sandwich in town!
Not sure how to spell her name but genni was amazing she was sweet,kind, and got everything right on all my orders including drinks plus she was absolutely beautiful. Definitely a place I would recommend to go out to and have a few drinks, relax and just enjoy.
Saw the high ratings so thought we would give it a try for brunch before heading over to the 4th Ward Festival. The place was cute. Service was lacking. I know they were busy but our drinks never came. I had to order our drinks from the bar. Our brunch order was incomplete and what did come out was not that great. Really wanted to like it.
Local watering hole with above-average bar food. A bit noisy, as these places tend to be when pint glasses are low and self-esteems high. I heard one fellow confess to bottling his own flatulence after a few rounds. Cheery place, overall.
Bummer! Today, I took a department head to Bantam with me. The department head was looking for an establishment to cater a function for her team and outside vendors. I had been bragging about the food, particularly the Bantam chicken sandwich and I convinced her to come with me to pick up an order I had placed over the phone. We were going to ask for a catering menu while there.Unfortunately, we were totally ignored. We stood at the bar and werent even acknowledged. There was only one other person at the bar, yet the waitress ignored us. She didnt even say, Ill be right with you. Nothing. It was as if we werent there at all. We certainly werent welcome.We waited patiently and then, minutes later, a third person walked up to the bar. She waited on him, but still did not acknowledge us. So, after she took care of that patron, I asked if I could please pick up the order Id called in. She then snapped, and said something along the lines of I was going to get to you all. I told her it would have been nice if she had just acknowledged us.She handed me my order, which had been sitting there the whole time. I paid for my order. She didnt even say thank you... just walked off and talked to someone else. Bantam wont get this big order from my Fortune 500 company or others that may have come thereafter. Bummer. I really liked them before today.
Great neighborhood bar with an eclectic unpretentious attitude. Their burgers and soups are incredible and theres plenty of beer on tab to freshen your hot summer afternoon. Choose from inside or outside seating and if youre a smoker theres also a super nice outdoor section for you (right next to the pub). Conveniently located in the Poncey Highlands neighborhood, is a quick stroll to the belt-line, Ponce City Market and O4W.
Getting to-go requires standing at the bar where people aren’t wearing masks since they’re drinking/eating. I had to stand there uncomfortably for 5 mins till the bartender tended to me.I’ll order again when there’s a podium or somewhere distanced from the bar to pick up order.
Had an exceptional veggie burger with sweet potatoes fries. At out table a friend has the veggie wrap and another had the salmon plate. Excellent food all around.
This is what a pub should be. I had no idea I was sitting next to the owner the entire time, and I felt at home as soon as I walked in. Oh and the soups? Homemade deliciousness. I almost don’t want to recommend this place, because I hate sharing...but this place is awesome.
Much more than what I was expecting for such a small pub. Im here on a Tuesday, and the vibe is lively, but not crowded. Im a vegatarian so I rarley get to experience tasteful foods and multiple selections. I was floored by how well the vegan veggie soup was and the veggie burger had just as much love in it. I wasnt tortured with that premade garbage that most restaraunts call a veggie pattie. Jeramiah was our server he was super chilled and pleasant and allowed us to take our time while still playing attention to our needs. We will definitely be back. Definitely!!!!!
The service has been slow each time Ive visited. Nice bartenders once you can get their attention.I appreciate their late hours and large patio.
The absolute cutest little neighborhood pub. The food is delicious (be sure to try the french fries and the brownie...at least the brownie) and the atmosphere is cozy and classy. The staff is super nice. Definitely check this place out if you have a chance.
Food was AMAZING our table tried several items off the menu and nothing disappointed, Service was also good. I will return
The food was wonderful, the staff was great but the place smelled rank. Granted, it had just rained 24 hours straight and they were near the bottom of a slope but wow. It hit me right when we walked in. Honestly, the food was great, service was great - it was just the smell.
We sat on the outdoor patio and were harrassed by several bugs the entire time we were there. We could hardly enjoy ourselves from being bitten by things and flies continuing to pursue or plates. The food was okay, but my Kettle One Cosmo was terrible (after the waitress told me they could make ANY drink) because their cocktail menu seemed to be limited to mainly ginger-based drinks and I dont care for ginger. So, my Cosmopolitan I ordered just tasted like vodka and lime juice. Im not sure who was bartending, but there was hardly any tripple sec or cranberry flavor in it. I might have to stick to plain mixed drinks there, like Jack and coke or something.Ill give it another try on the inside next time.
Excellent food and service at a good price.
Words cant do this little place justice. Classic. So one word.
Amazing food and a small friendly neighborhood bar. We ordered the Chicken Mac n Cheese and the lamb burger...both delicious...Fries one of the best...the meat portions can be a bit more for the price though
From the moment we walked in, the service was absolutely disgusting. Everyone was dismissive and rude. From the watery drinks, terrible food service, and terrible attitudes, I would not recommend this place. What a terrible way to treat customers on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.I was totally thrown off by the negative behavior from the bartender, Val, and mostly some trash girl named Aria. Aria should NOT even be allowed to work in a place of service. Actually, all of you should act accordingly!I will be contacting upper management, as you never know WHO you are serving!Trash service, trash review!
This is a locals spot. Sure the area is gaining more restaurants, the beltline aint too far away, but its not yet KSM, EAV, L5P or other established areas. Take a rideshare so you dont worry about driving or parking. Brat Plate, BBQ sandwich, caesar salad are 3 of our top favs. But, out-of-towners, offer respect. This is a local joint. Were not antagonistic, but its not huge either. If its slammed packed, be patient, youll end up getting great food, and good beer from a small but select beer menu. With the Beltline so nearby, you can have dinner here, then walk to another spot for post-game. Once of my favorite hangouts, even though it doesnt have cellar of the Porter or Brickstore Pub. Plenty of outdoor seating for when the weather is nice.
Great atmosphere and food! Very friendly staff! Had biscuits and gravy, it was delicious! Pet friendly and very laid back. Would definitely recommend!
Fantastic!! this is what a neighborhood pub was always suppose to be, a pillar of the community. Food is great and not too pricey. This is a great place to meet real people that you will have lasting relations with. definitely not your average bar.
I went here for the first time and had brunch...food was fantastic and the service was awesome! Ill be back.
Had a great time with the family. The food was real good sat outside enjoyed the neighborhood feel. We will be back.
Delicious! We have been several times and it is always on point with food, drinks, and service! Love the expansion!
Bad food and even worse service! I ordered the seafood stew (supposedly an award winner). The award must have been for who can make the coldest soup that tastes the most like pepper. I tried a friends brussel sprouts and they tasted like straight tumeric. Everything I tried was way overseasoned and I usually like a lot of spice. The service was extremely slow. There is no reason for the service to be as slow as it is considering how small the restaurant is.
Fun little bar. Mac n cheese is awesomeGoat destinationOld reliableThe spot.
Disappointing visit where we felt the waiter was trying to up sale our choices and rush us. We could not eat the mussels as they tasted spoiled. have enjoyed the food in the past visits and was embarrassed today
VERY pleasant staff. LOVE bringing the dog and enjoying good food and cold beer. Server was super nice ( Steven) not sure if thats how he spells it. Will be back !
Decent food and a kind waiter but the manager exhibited very poor customer service when our drink order was mixed up. Apparently foreign objects in drinks are acceptable to him.... (We didnt see anything in it... Followed by... Its just a wrapper)
Great Cuban sandwich and good vibes. Also the owner literally went and got batteries for the TV remote so that we could watch soccer. That’s customer service!
Great atmosphere, great food 🖤
Amazing brunch, lunch and dinner. Great bloody’s and tequila. Indoor and outdoor each have two settings which is pretty dope. 5 star atmosphere and staff.
Great local watering hole any time of day. Popping spot on a nice day to get a refreshment of the beltline.
Came here for some late night food, absolutely amazing food. Server was very sociable, atmosphere was very very cool. Will definitely go back!
Distinct and accessible hangout Ive found useful before or after a haunting of Atlanta. A homey feel is made possible by a mellow owner and cute, attentive staff (some of whom may or may not have more muscle than you). Calamari is a great share and the hangar steak small plate is almost entree size. Amusing patron banter can range from local gurus gossiping on city politics to in town free spirits arguing over the pronunciation of syrup. Bantam uniquely mixes up its accommodations with your choice of: music filled bar, covered patio with TV, uncovered patio for sunning, and a separate lido deck for smoking and pets just a few fathoms away. Parking is ample for cars and bicycles and the sunset is majestic above and through the surrounding trees.
Awesome food and atmosphere. Patio is great for warmer months (dog friendly for that too, which is freaking awesome). Always take people visiting me in the city here since its down the road from me and everyone always love it.
I would give them 10 stars if I could.
Food was great and the drinks was better!!!!
Now had dinner and brunch here. Both are excellent. Shared bites with all those at the table to try different dishes and all were excellent.Great little neighborhood spot!
Excellent local bar. Easy vibe.Food is outstanding. Try the hanger steak with gogonzola mashed potatoes.
Cool cozy spot off of Ralph McGill thats close to the belt line and PCM. Id recommend it for a couple at most, probably no small groups. The four of us had a hard time being served and seated because of the size of the space.
. The drinks are great, they have their hits or misses in the food still, usually more a temperature issue (Cold food that should be hot) They have done a great job expanding the patios and it is a great place to come to off the Atlanta Beltline.
Great service and good food.
New brunch menu has some delish items worth experiencing before the menu changes. Get the Soft shell crab benedict! Trust me ! And as always the cocktail are perfect.
Great neighborhood pub with lots of outdoor seating. Delicious weekend brunch!
Awesome food and a unique environment. Great place to hit up if you’re looking for an under the radar, stick to your ribs meal.
Great local bar for relaxing and enjoying decent priced drinks and great food. Bantam chicken sandwich is a staple. Everything on the brunch menu is phenomenal.
The chicken sandwich is excellent!Great, funky vibe. So many different environments to eat in. Friendly, loose neighborhood classic.
Cold food and cold service. Not just one plate, it was all of ours. We had to go to breakfast somewhere else. See our dumpster ham photo that even our British friend would not touch. No acknowledgment or apology from management. Will not come back.
Great neighborhood pub. Attentive staff, excellent bar, and the food is great. Small space, so it can get busy during peak times - especially when there is great weather in Atl!
Great cocktails and beer selection. Crowded interior and slow service. Had the calamari and it was soggy and unappealing. The rest of the food was ok, nothing special.
The food is good. Kinda expensive for what it is though... I dont mind paying more for food and drinks, if the service was up to par. Sadly it is not. I almost always wait at least 5 minutes before anyone even greets me.
The food is spectacular and the staff and owners are incredible, great local in the O4W where everyone feels welcome! Its the Cheers of the O4W! They always know your name!
Good food overall. Messed up the burger rarity & gave me wrong order though (just miscommunication, prob because too loud music & busy)
Good food, but they dont have any beer on draft. If they dont have beer on draft, they should at least have a decent can selection at a reasonable price, but they dont. $6.00 for a can of beer is ridiculous.
Small, nice spot with great drinks. Although I didnt eat, food looked pretty good. Bartender was great!
Had a great time... we were there early, so it was a bit quiet. Bartender was fantastic. The lemon cocktail was exceptionally good.
The patio is lovely. The music is great, and the hangar steak and tomato tartare were delightful. What a happy find.
The service was excellent, drinks were very good, burger was a tad greasy but edible. Id try it again for sure though
Good place but keep in mind that the food takes forever to arrive.
Amazing. Great staff who make amazing Sri is the atmosphere is so chill and relaxed. We probably come hete at least 4 times a week just to relax.
Bantam Pub is great. Great vibe, great food, great location. Conveniently located off the Beltline and parking isnt an issue. I love the outdoor seating.
First time here. The food is awesome. Everything I has was amazing. Have the bread pudding as your appetizer!!!
Excellent service and great food. I had a very nice Sauvignon Blanc and a tasty small plate of dolmas, hummus, veggies and pickled veggies.
Great staff and cool space. The arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette, candied walnuts with added grill chicken was amazing.
Just love the location and the vibe and love the food
Good atmosphere to go with friends.
Great atmosphere. Better food than most bars. Great drinks and nice staff.
Mediocre food, slow and waitress was rude. Definitely would not visit this restaurant again given there are so many options in the city.
Great vibe, decent cocktails and beverage selection, not so great service. Servers were a bit rude and definitely not welcoming at all.
Solid brunch spot. Good food and drinks.
Great neighborhood pub. Good food. Kitchen is open late. Owner is there often. Locals call it the cheers of the area.
Great neighborhood pub. Wonderful open design. Welcoming, customer focused environment. Great drinks and yummy bites.
Service was a little slow but the pretzel was good and so were the empanadas. The tofo tacos less so.
Wait staff was so busy we didnt even get a hello for about 3 mins... $5 burger was really good & my drink was awesome (the Moscow mule-ish, lemon head situation).
Great little neighborhood spot. 2-wheel commuter? Youll find SO MUCH bike parking, and its just a short way off the Beltline.
Its the cutest little spot. Definitely gentrification at play but if you live in the area and want a small, local place to chill and have a few drinks this is it.
Good food, great location to sit outside and enjoy the weather. Friendly staff but service is a bit slow. Very good burgers and drinks.
Love Bantam but sad they just changed the menu. The old one was better. Still a great place to grab a drink and chill.
Great neighborhood spot with quality staff. Good beer selection. Check it out next time your at the O4W Skate Park on the Beltline
I’m totally in love with their salmon arugula salad. The best! Great, cozy neighborhood place❤️
Chill, laid back, and a great pretzel
Sit down and enjoy yourself. 😊
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Bantam Pub 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-03Went here for lunch on a Wednesday. Ordered the lamb burger and it was delicious. Drinks were made well. Service was efficient on a weekday and they have a nice patio for outdoor seating. Would certainly return.
Review №2
2022-05-22Love this neighborhood bar! They have a large patio, so we frequent Bantam quite often in the warmer months. The true winner for me though is the Bantam burger. I generally could care less about burgers, but the combination of brie, sautéed onions/shrooms/peppers on this one did something to me! The staff is extremely friendly as well :)
Review №3
2022-05-21Great atmosphere, perfect location and the food was great. Staff was awesome. Ask for Rose!
Review №4
2022-01-22This place is great. We went here on a Friday evening and got there before the crowd. I see why it is crowded. The mussels are outrageous. A spicy cream sauce that was great. No pictures because I was too busy having a great time.
Review №5
2021-12-18Let’s first begin with noting this review is based on the lack of service received. The food was very tasty however there were too many negative factors to rate any higher. During our entire visit we were invisible to the bartender and manager on duty. We were never asked if we needed anything like EVERY and I mean EVERY other single guest were asked except US.When we did receive anything it was after literally waving down the bartender and then followed by having to remind him what we asked for. On top of this I wasn’t too thrilled to see a bottle on display with the name “Plantation”. I mean serve what you want however be considerate of ALL of your guests.My guest and I didn’t feel welcomed at any point during our visit and see no reason to return to this location or any of their other locations.
Review №6
2022-04-19The burger here was great and the beer was also solid. A convenient location with the feel of a local neighborhood pub! I enjoyed the vibes very much
Review №7
2021-01-19I enjoy coming to Bantam Pub. The atmosphere is great and the service is always amazing. We recently went for brunch. We arrived around 2 and were seated right away.I ordered some mimosas ($7) and I had the andouille sausage omelette ($11). Everything was great.I will be back.
Review №8
2022-04-30Bantam has a great vibe and a cool patio. Ive been here several times and all the food Ive tried has been great! Id love to come here often, but there is one major flaw. Service has been extremely slow lately. Looks like they have a kitchen problem. The two last times I was here, it took 45 minutes for our order to come out... The restaurant wasnt even that busy, it was at maybe 75% of capacity.Really like the food and place, but I rarely have the patience to wait that long for food. 45 minutes is unreasonable. I hope they fix their kitchen issues so I can come back.
Review №9
2021-10-06This place is a hidden gem. It has a local vibe that makes you want to just walk over and hang out with friends while you eat/drink and watch sports. Love this place and will def be a regular
Review №10
2022-05-22Had the veggie burger with sweet potato fries and a brew - the food far exceeded my expectations, service was flawless, and the atmosphere was great. Would return next time I’m in the area.