The Independent, Midtown
14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Atlanta15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people who comment recommend The Independent in Midtown, and many name it when asked for a bar suggestion. Many point to its pool tables, and some say it is more of a pool bar than a dive. One patron calls it their regular Midtown spot, and one calls its wings good. Some say league nights leave few tables open, and one suggests calling ahead.
Address
The Independent, 931 Monroe Dr NE Ste c-205, Atlanta, GA 30308
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Pool tables
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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/m0dera in r/Atlanta · Feb 2024
Says the owner looks after the tables well, though a league may leave few open on some nights.
- Recommendsu/MR_DUCK_SAUCE in r/Atlanta · May 2024ambience
Calls it their regular Midtown spot and recalls rarely seeing kids there.
- Recommendsu/Beerand93octane in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026
Calls it a solid bar in Midtown on Monroe.
- Recommendsu/fnordlife in r/Atlanta · Mar 2026
Names The Independent as the answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/drummerboy2749 in r/Atlanta · May 2024
Includes it on a personal favorites list.
- Recommendsu/netherfountain in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026
Included in a short list of options that may suit a dive-bar request.
- Recommendsu/SomeVeryTiredGuy in r/Atlanta · May 2024
Agrees it's the one to pick and adds a side note on old rules about pool tables.
- Recommendsu/driveandride22 in r/Atlanta · Sep 2024
Replies with only this name as a direct answer to the request.
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- Recommendsu/ashleyokk in r/Atlanta · Feb 2024
Gives The Independent as the first answer to the request, with no added detail.
- Recommendsu/jimjobaggins in r/Atlanta · Mar 2026
Suggests it as a nearby option for the person asking.
- Recommendsu/KLAXITRON in r/Atlanta · May 2026taste
Calls its wings good, a step below The Local, and says it's calmer.
- Caveatu/ThebroniNotjabroni in r/Atlanta · May 2024service
Disagrees with the praise and says they won't return.
- Recommendsu/burgonies in r/Atlanta · May 2024
Suggests it for a less divey night, citing more and better-quality pool tables.
- Recommendsu/lcfiddlechica in r/Atlanta · Feb 2024wait time
Says it suits pool and is closer to downtown, but league nights reserve most tables; calling ahead helps.
- Recommendsu/penguin_gun in r/Atlanta · May 2024
Says it isn't really a dive but has impressive pool tables.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.