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The Porter Beer Bar

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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.

Argosy

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Argosy, East Atlanta Village

In the heart of the East Atlanta Village there is a restaurant that blends hipsters, craft beer, and good food together. Not that I would ever categorize myself as one I do enjoy good food & beer so on one slower Saturday afternoon after running errands I parked myself at the bar and enjoyed all that this place had to offer. I went after the brunch rush and before the happy hour enthusiasts so it was relatively quiet but I could tell this place can get crowded. The assortment of seating it something that caught my eye. There is bar seating, high tops, regular tables and couches that I would describe as lounge like, needless to say whatever your preference this place has it.

I ordered a pint of Big Eye, an IPA from Ballast Point Brewery in San Diego. They had almost thirty different beers on tap and another thirty in bottles/ cans. Some I had never of but I’m assuming if you’re a serious beer freak you would appreciate the selection. For my meal I got the Moroccan Braised Tri Tip Sandwich, which was topped with horseradish mayo, brussel leaf slaw, & crispy shallots on a H&F bun.  The meat was tender and the slaw seemed almost pickled so it had a satisfying crunch. Almost everything on the menu looked good– this gastropub certainly doesn’t screw around.

Like I mentioned before the beer selection blew me away and the food was enjoyable. The decor was eclectic and oldies played the whole time I was there which only added to the appeal. Next time I’ll have to tryout the patio if only winter would be over already!