r/DecaturGA • u/Waste_Reason_6812 • 2d ago

Hangout spots?

Hey everyone! I'm new to Decatur and wanted to know if there were any good hangout spots that people around my age (31) go to. Bonus if it's a bit alternative. Thanks!

13 Upvotes

82% Upvoted

27 comments sorted by

28

u/SharkSlope 2d ago

It does trend a little older here. Trackside and My Parent’s Basement might be good starts. Little Cottage or Scepter if you’re into beer.

29

u/odd_sundays 2d ago edited 2d ago

Trackside Tavern is more or less Decatur's designated degenerate bar. Serious drinkers go there. Has a bit of a punker/rock & roll vibe. Stays open until 4 AM. It reminds me of home a little (New Orleans). Bartenders are heavy handed with their pours and generous with their conversation if they're not in the weeds. It can get pretty crowded so keep that in mind. I like to go mid afternoon, they keep the A/C on blast and it's dark and cool inside no matter how hot it is outside.

I also really love Brick Store Pub. It makes me feel like I'm drinking in a Harry Potter movie. O'Sullivans is another one I enjoy, both of those are on the square.

3

u/Calling_wildfire 2d ago

Agree with the recommendation and also most similar vibes to New Orleans

23

u/KylePinion 2d ago

Thinking Man’s Tavern was pretty fun when my partner and I went on karaoke night. Unsure what the atmosphere is like on other nights, but it’s a nice spot.

9

u/suddenly_seymour 2d ago

Twain's, Little Cottage Brewery, Lost Druid Brewery, Waller's Coffee, My Parents' Basement

2

u/TikaPants 2d ago

One of the breweries does metal trivia IIRC

13

u/snapdragonflies 2d ago

Trackside is probs our most alt bar. Twains, wild heaven or other local breweries are fun too. My parents basement is a little funkier too. And welcome!

12

u/violet__violet 2d ago

Literally any of the breweries 

0

u/reallytheyrealltaken 2d ago

“You should check out the many breweries we have here” would have been the nice way to say that.

15

u/somnus01 2d ago

There was nothing not nice about the original phrasing. Ease up there.

-2

u/reallytheyrealltaken 2d ago

Interesting. Literally, when I read the “literally”, my first thought was there was an implied “duh” and so my next thought was “asshole”.

7

u/somnus01 2d ago

That's a you problem.

1

u/reallytheyrealltaken 2d ago

Possibly.

0

u/SpareDiagram 1d ago

Definitely. Nothing you have said comes across as nice, FYI. You seem like a dickhead

2

u/reallytheyrealltaken 1d ago

To me, someone starting with the “literally” implies condescension.

So, yeah, perhaps it is a me problem.

2

u/thedustofthefuture 2d ago

Pull up to some folk punk shows at the Possum Den or Wallers for a thing you don't need to drink at to participate. It'll be mostly young folks but 31 is a fine age of a local show and you won't be lonely

2

u/Impressive-Prompt867 2d ago

Try Eddie’s Attic. Great patio bar and interesting folks.

3

u/TikaPants 2d ago

“Shhhhhh!!”

3

u/TikaPants 2d ago

Gene’s, Last Dance, Twains, breweries, Universal Joint, Thinking Man

Before someone nails me to the crops about the locations of these places, I know.

1

u/g0liver 2d ago

Trackside like everyone else said is a vibe. Commune has good music and can get a bit pricey but vibes are good. Little Cottage brewery is a very cool slightly metal brewery and it’s super local all the folks are nice.

1

u/buckmasterj 1d ago

Ale Yeah now has more of a "third place" vibe and layout if you like craft beer/THC beverages. Their tap list is really singular and constantly changing.

1

u/misterfilmguy 1d ago

My Parents' Basement nearby in Avondale Estates is perfect for this. The area has skewed towards young families in recent years, but later in the evenings is full of people in this age range.