Independent - (404) 249-9869

This bar defines the word awful. The servers tend to disappear on you, so you basically have to walk up to the bar area, where the bartenders also ignore you for a few minutes, and ask to be checked out. This place also has decided, as every other Midtown bar has done, to raise their beer prices. They do not have a way to justify this, but they have decided to do so. I would like to ask all Midtown residents that they save their money and they start to visit bars outside of the city. The bar scene in Midtown is getting worse and worse. The Independent has an awful selection of beers. They don't have anything that I couldn't buy at a gas station. The Independent is the reason why I have decided not to go to Midtown bars anymore. Don't come and take my drink order if you plan on remaining aloof the rest of the evening. Also, THIS BAR DOES NOT SELL PITCHERS SO BE AWARE!!!! That is right, you saw what I just said bar-goers this place has yet to develop pitcher technology. I know it is hard pouring beer into a pitcher, but I am sure they will figure it out one day. Do yourself a favor, kick yourself in the nuts before going to this bar. It seems that the bars in Decatur are appealing to people who actually want to drink a decent amount and spend money that way. In Midtown they are developing a system where you spend a lot of money by drinking 2 beers. What a concept. My brother, who used to frequent this bar has told me that they will call you by your first name only if you spend a lot of money at this place, other than that they tend to treat you like you should be happy that they are willing to serve you a drink. There website is also not working, which gives me a great indication of how they run everything they touch. I hope this place goes out of business. Good day.

A bunch of pool tables, a full bar, dart boards, casino machines, and a juke box, ...what more could you ask for in a local bar. I love the name also, and the staff there is always very nice, laid back, and accomodating. The girls who I believe own it, are very friendly, and have helped me a lot with a couple of parties i hosted there. They have pretty good bar food, and will even cater your party with bite-sized sandwiches and what-not. It gets pretty packed on a weekend night after about 9 p.m., and parking in that shopping center could be a hassle, so I always recommend parking on a side residential street, like on 8th street or Virginia Ave. It's a really great locals spot, and in a good area, near piedmont park, the theater, and just upstairs from Apres Diem (another great spot) I will always recommend the Independent to anyone looking for a fun night.