Northside Tavern, West Midtown
42 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Atlanta30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 23 threads.
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Northside Tavern in West Midtown, and many describe it as a dive bar known for blues. Two say live music plays every night, and one calls it an Atlanta institution. Two note there is no kitchen, one patron feels weekends turn it into a college hangout rather than a dive, and one says it falls short as a pool bar.
Address
Northside Tavern, 1058 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Live blues, Dive bar
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/kilgoreq in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026
Adds it to the list of suggested dive bars for the request.
- Recommendsu/phdiesel_ in r/Atlanta · Apr 2024
Recommends it as a more eclectic West Midtown option.
- Recommendsu/EconomyJoke9633 in r/Atlanta · Sep 2025
Praises it as a legendary blues spot on the Westside Beltline.
- Recommendsu/TheWarDoctor in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026
Recommends it as a Midtown choice for a very rowdy night, pointing to its eccentric regulars and lively atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/anonhawk9 in r/Atlanta · Mar 2026
Lists Northside Tavern among West Midtown spots for a younger crowd.
- Recommendsu/scarabbrian in r/Atlanta · Aug 2024
Points to it as a go-to for local blues acts.
- Recommendsu/GlaCierGworl in r/Atlanta · May 2024
Names it as their answer to the dive-bar question.
- Recommendsu/63crabby in r/Atlanta · May 2024
Recommends it as covering the essentials and links a magazine article about an evening there.
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- Recommendsu/Ambitious_Pick6138 in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026ambience
Fun dive with live jazz and hip hop between sets.
- Recommendsu/defnotajournalist in r/Atlanta · Apr 2024
Lists it among their favorite bars, which they say are all cheap.
- Recommendsu/Zeroheartburrrn in r/Atlanta · May 2025
Suggests it despite noting it leans toward blues, calling it an Atlanta institution.
- Recommendsu/JCArch in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026
Includes it in its picks, noting it is best on certain nights.
- Recommendsu/tburtner in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026
Names it directly as an answer to the bar request, with no further comment.
- Recommendsu/radicallambs in r/Atlanta · Jun 2026
Names Northside Tavern as a suggestion for the request.
- Recommendsu/JBNothingWrong in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026ambience
Calls it a blues dive with nightly live music, no kitchen, and a long-standing survivor among new buildings.
- Recommendsu/Surround8600 in r/Atlanta · Jan 2024
Names Northside Tavern as the answer to the request, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/drummerboy2749 in r/Atlanta · May 2024
Includes it on a personal favorites list.
- Recommendsu/jpj77 in r/Atlanta · Aug 2024
Says Northside Tavern has blues music on a nightly basis.
- Recommendsu/FloridaMan_Again in r/Atlanta · Apr 2024
Calls it a cool hangout in another part of Atlanta.
- Recommendsu/righthandofdog in r/Atlanta · Jun 2026
Calls it a dive with blues, a bit of a walk away, but the closest fit nearby.
- Recommendsu/RampagingPuffin in r/Atlanta · Apr 2025ambience
Says Northside can be among the most packed bars on Thursdays and calls the vibes great.
- Caveatu/Beerand93octane in r/Atlanta · May 2024ambience
Says weekend crowds make it feel like a college hangout rather than a dive; prefers a different bar nearby.
- Recommendsu/_Ratpik_ in r/Atlanta · Apr 2024
Calls it an institution among the city's top dive bars.
- Recommendsu/Alternative-Drawing8 in r/Atlanta · Jan 2024
Lists Northside Tavern among suggested options for the request, without further detail.
- Recommendsu/mikey_waters in r/Atlanta · Jun 2026
Calls it excellent and places it near West Midtown.
- Recommendsu/scarletbcurls in r/Atlanta · Mar 2026ambience
Recommends ending the night there for live music and a mixed crowd.
- Recommendsu/Sad_Specialist_1984 in r/Atlanta · Aug 2024
Went for a blues night and enjoyed watching the pool players.
- Recommendsu/Mustbe7 in r/Atlanta · May 2024ambience
Seconds the Northside pick and praises its music.
- Recommendsu/burgonies in r/Atlanta · May 2024
Includes it in a short list of dive picks.
- Mixedu/hilomania in r/Atlanta · Feb 2024
Likes it as a dive, yet says it falls short as a pool-focused spot.
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