Smith's Olde Bar, Piedmont Heights
19 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Atlanta27 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people who weigh in recommend Smith's Olde Bar, and some mention its pool tables and some its live music, including a Tuesday-night listening-room event. One commenter calls it a sports bar with pool, darts and a small music venue. Caveats: one patron says the limited tables are often taken, one finds game-day crowds unpleasant, one says a later visit felt awkward, one feels it was better as a smaller hole-in-the-wall, one finds it good for music but not cozy, one says a beer-promotion weekend put them off for good, and two call it a trek, one a weekday trek from Buckhead.
Address
Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Pool tables, Live music
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Smith's Olde Bar, Piedmont Heights, as the crow flies.
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.
- Mixedu/jpj77 in r/Atlanta · Feb 2025value
Best specials on the list and a mostly regular crowd, but opens later in the afternoon and food is mediocre.
- Recommendsu/ATLbritta in r/Atlanta · Aug 2024
Says it deserves a visit.
- Recommendsu/drkrazee in r/Atlanta · Jul 2026
Agrees the parent's named places are the right fratty answers.
- Recommendsu/scarabbrian in r/Atlanta · Aug 2024
Lists it among the main venues for local rock bands.
- Recommendsu/GaryPotter_ in r/Atlanta · Nov 2024
Lists it among recommended bars for Buckhead weeknights.
- Recommendsu/defStef in r/Atlanta · Jul 2026
Offers it as a halfway-located East Atlanta Village pick for soccer, but unsure whether its match coverage is current.
- Recommendsu/drummerboy2749 in r/Atlanta · May 2025
Lists it among their personal favourites.
- Recommendsu/a-helluva-engineer in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026
Suggests Smiths skews older, which fits the late-20s request.
Show all 27 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Harold_Grundelson in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026variety
Sports bar with pool, darts and a small music venue.
- Caveatu/ashleyokk in r/Atlanta · Feb 2024wait time
Says it has limited tables and that they were taken by others on each of their visits.
- Recommendsu/_U_N0t_My_Dad_ in r/Atlanta · Feb 2024
Gives Smith's Olde Bar as a pool option, with clear enthusiasm.
- Recommendsu/IslandsOnTheCoast in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026ambience
Describes an eclectic crowd, a good sports bar with pool and skee-ball, and recommends the late-night comedy shows if still held.
- Mixedu/gseagle21 in r/Atlanta · Nov 2024
Wouldn't include it on a Buckhead weekday list, since it's a long trek after work.
- Mixedu/approvedbyinspector5 in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026ambience
Chill early but can get crazy; avoids it on game day.
- Recommendsu/Prize-Can4849 in r/Atlanta · Dec 2024
Names Smiths Olde Bar as a direct answer to the request for favourite spots.
- Recommendsu/magiccitybhm in r/Atlanta · Aug 2024
Strongly agrees and says they love it.
- Caveatu/politicsranting in r/Atlanta · Sep 2026
Went to a show there early in their time here; an unlimited PBR weekend later led them to swear it off.
- Mixedu/cyber_deity in r/Atlanta · Jul 2026ambience
Used to enjoy dancing here, but the last visit felt awkward.
- Recommendsu/FishermanSalty1988 in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026ambience
Praised as a very cool bar, though the commenter is unsure of its exact name.
- Recommendsu/Common_Abroad_2912 in r/Atlanta · Nov 2024value
Admits it's a trek, but recommends it for its happy hour and bartenders.
- Recommendsu/9937477 in r/Atlanta · Jul 2026
Names this as the answer to the fratty-bar question.
- Recommendsu/durdatl in r/Atlanta · Jul 2026
Recommends this bar's Tuesday-night listening-room event.
- Caveatu/staysour in r/Atlanta · Jun 2026ambience
Says it was better as a small hole-in-the-wall and has changed a lot since.
- Recommendsu/grace2112 in r/Atlanta · May 2025
Recommends it.
- Mixedu/johno456 in r/Atlanta · Dec 2024ambience
Says it works as a music spot but does not feel cozy.
- Recommendsu/wallabee_kingpin_ in r/Atlanta · Apr 2024
Says it would fit the request's criteria.
- Recommendsu/ericccdl in r/Atlanta · Jul 2024
Calls it a good place, and says it is in Little Five Points.
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