The Porter Beer Bar, Little 5 Points

Ahh The Porter yet another establishment where you can easily order your food before your beer because the beer menu is just that daunting. At first glance you would think the seating was limited to the bar but the restaurant does go back so don’t be fooled new comers on a busy night it won’t take three hours to get a seat just a casual hour, I’m not kidding this place is loved and most are willing to wait.  If you like The Wrecking Bar Brewpub or The Brick Store Pub chances are you have already been to The Porter and like it as well. Whether you fancy a  pale ale or a stout this place has you covered. While I like trying something I haven’t had before I typically stick to the pale ale/IPA category as I haven’t fully mastered how to appreciate a porter. To my knowledge, although limited, I can’t say that a region or country is left out; even if you just graze at the menu you can see that it goes on for pages, I hear the number of beers is up to 800 now! On my last visit I drank a Pale Ale from Stone Brewing Co. in San Diego and ordered the Mussels along with the Belgium Fries. While the beer was new the mussels and fries were not in fact I had been craving the duo for weeks and finally caved. I’ve been here multiple times and the food never disappoints but the menu also doesn’t change. Remember this is a beer bar with food. They know what they do well and stick to it. This beer bar was my first in Atlanta and I have appreciated it in all its glory even if it means taking twenty minutes to park and a long(er) wait.