The Midway Pub, East Atlanta Village
27 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Atlanta, r/AtlantaFood29 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend The Midway Pub in East Atlanta Village, and many say it is a good place to watch games, with some liking that the TVs are labeled with which games are on. Some praise the beer, one says the bar food is above average for a pub, and some mention the patio. One person advises skipping it unless a show there is worth seeing, and one patron finds the walk-up service a nuisance. One patron notes parking is a dirt lot out back.
Address
The Midway Pub, 552 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
At a glance
- Best for
- Food
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Watching games, Beer selection
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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/upthepunx2 in r/Atlanta · Mar 2025
Notes posted TV schedules for games, a standout smash burger and a strong beer selection.
- Recommendsu/Lazer-noir in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026
Direct recommendation of this East Atlanta bar.
- Recommendsu/Accomplished-Air-731 in r/Atlanta · May 2025
Lists this East Atlanta Village bar among places they've visited and enjoyed.
- Recommendsu/AMtz485 in r/Atlanta · May 2025price
Says it has good beer prices and they often get group bucket deals there.
- Recommendsu/JurassicJimmyBuffett in r/Atlanta · Jul 2024
Calls Midway fun, with the games on.
- Recommendsu/Dreamsfordays in r/Atlanta · Feb 2024
Recommends Midway among several Atlanta bars for a visit, with transit directions given for the others.
- Recommendsu/theworstdinosaur in r/Atlanta · Mar 2025ambience
Agrees it's the top answer; likes the beer, atmosphere and full bar, and notes parking is a dirt lot out back.
- Recommendsu/SirRupert in r/Atlanta · Feb 2025
Calls it a local spot rather than a sports bar, with many TVs, room to stay for hours, and above-average bar food.
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- Recommendsu/drummerboy2749 in r/Atlanta · May 2025
Names it as one of several suggested bars for the request.
- Recommendsu/Kindly-Net9442 in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026ambience
Calls it a fun place among suggestions for the request.
- Recommendsu/jimjobaggins in r/Atlanta · Mar 2026
Recommends Midway in East Atlanta Village in reply to the sports bar question.
- Recommendsu/mikeroon in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026
Says Midway Pub shows games and that you could likely ask for a specific game to be put on.
- Mixedu/Carpedang in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026ambience
Finds Midway relaxed with a pleasant patio, though its walk-up service can be a nuisance.
- Recommendsu/chickenisgreat in r/Atlanta · Feb 2025
Rates it top for football among places they've been, due to labelling which games are on.
- Recommendsu/Nervous-Might3031 in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026consistency
Calls Midway Pub a favourite, citing constant game coverage and a lively crowd on hockey nights.
- Recommendsu/airyem in r/Atlanta · Mar 2026variety
Says The Midway works well for sitting and drinking, with a large selection.
- Recommendsu/brain-juice in r/Atlanta · Feb 2025
Also good for Atlanta United matches; describes it as a well-rounded pub.
- Recommendsu/SouthernWarning2343 in r/Atlanta · Jul 2024
Says Midway works well for catching any sport on TV.
- Recommendsu/kaka_cuap in r/Atlanta · May 2024
Thinks Midway works well for watching this kind of game.
- Recommendsu/naastynoodle in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026
Says they love the same place.
- Caveatu/coolyourrolls in r/Atlanta · Mar 2026
Advises against spending time at Midway unless a show there is worth seeing.
- Recommendsu/breakfastlunchndavis in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026
Lists it among recommended spots in East Atlanta Village.
- Recommendsu/WhiteningMcClean in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026ambience
Says it is also good for watching games.
- Recommendsu/ronnie_mars in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026
Says they used to love Midway in East Atlanta and are still searching for other options.
- Recommendsu/WildWeezy in r/Atlanta · Mar 2026ambience
Lists The Midway's patio among the few outdoor spots to hang out when weather is nice.
- Recommendsu/dirtybird29 in r/Atlanta · Mar 2026
Agrees with the Midway suggestion and says they had forgotten about it.
- Recommendsu/fr3nch_toasty07 in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026
Recommends it for a more dive-leaning scene in East Atlanta Village.
- Recommendsu/leslapin in r/AtlantaFood · Sep 2025ambience
Personally prefers this East Atlanta Village spot for catching games.
- Recommendsu/CHNchilla in r/Atlanta · Feb 2025
Rates the Midway in East Atlanta Village among the city's top sports-watching spots.
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