If this place keeps it up, it's going to be a great dive bar. What I mean by that prior to this week's visit the last time I went to the Bucket Shop was 6-7 years ago, and during that time absolutely nothing has changed. That's pretty impressive considered it seemed really dingy and dated the last time I went circa 2007. All that said, the Bucket Shop is an A-OK place to grab a beer. The inside is definitely run down and complete with a cigarette vending machine (those still exist?), so if the weather is nice, definitely opt for the patio. It's a large expansive patio with a couple of big screen TVs and dogs are welcome. That alone is a huge plus in my book. Beer and bar food aplenty. Solid service. The crowd is really hard to figure out. It's certainly not your average Buckhead bar. There are business men, old people, young people, preppy people, ghetto people. It's the kind of place you can go out in public in workout clothes without even raising an eyebrow. Basically the Bucket Shop is just fine. I'll go if someone suggests it, but I certainly can't imagine becoming a regular.
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Luffy A.
Amazing! Tuesdays they have $2 tacos and they are delicious!! Not to mention the $4 jimador margaritas. They also offer a very nice beer and cocktail menu. Lots of different options. Their outdoor patio is set up great with great views.
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Scott E.
Overall, maybe 3 stars. But I love the patio, love their buffalo chicken fingers and love their tater tots. And it's a fun place to go for happy hour. Also had some fried egg rolls there tonight that were pretty good. "I'll take fried foods and $4 beers, please. Thanks!"
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A.J. C.
The Bucket Shop is an enjoyable place across from the mall to eat lunch or dinner, or just sit at the bar and drink the night away.
(4)
Tom H.
For Buckhead watering holes, Bucket Shop is tough to beat. The staff is friendly, and many will be on a first name basis with you after a few visits. The food is tasty and fairly priced bar food, and my favorite menu item is the chipotle BBQ mixed with Thai chili. Plenty of TVs inside help you catch the game, and often they'll wheel tv's out to the patio on nice evenings where smokers & non-smokers can mingle and catch their games in the fresh air. There's a large contingent of Auburn fans here on football Saturdays, too.
(5)
K. P.
Best place to eat wings, hang out and watch a game. The bartenders are quick and the food is great. The location is so convenient without having to go into downtown Buckhead. There are tv's all over the bar as well as outside on the patio... can't find a bad seat in the place. Also, I just recently found out the patio is pet friendly too, so I can bring my dog next time as well.
(5)
Kevin D.
The service is fine. The drinks are good. The food is disappointing. Come here for a drink and the calm bar atmosphere. Don't come for the food.
(3)
Paul A.
Always a pleasure coming to this place. This time they were a bit slow on bringing our drinks and actually greeting to but my overall experience is always good. Try that you can roll! They are the best thing going.
(5)
MeMe F.
I visited this joint for a casual business meeting/ lunch date. I went on a Sunday afternoon following Valentine's day weekend and the winter storm in 2014. The weather was so warm and wonderful. Lots of people were out and about in the city. This place is located across the street from Lenox mall and 1/2 block from the MARTA Lenox train station. Upon entering, I spotted an outdoor patio area for eating if you don't want to sit inside the indoor dining room area. There were a few tables occupied...people chatting and drinking. This was my first visit, so I wasn't sure what to expect based off of the name of the establishment. I thought since it had the word 'cafe' in it, that I might be under dressed as I was wearing a Nike sweatshirt and ripped jeans but once I walked into the restaurant, I knew immediately that I would be comfortable. The walls are covered in very unique and pricey sports memorabilia. Lots of signed (autographed) photos maybe addressed to the owner or just purchased by him/her. There is an island bar with a huge selection of beers, wines and spirits. There is booth seating on the outer walls and high table top seating across from the bar. It was not crowded this particular day as it was a lazy-Sunday type of mood going on. Some people were just sitting at the bar drinking, while others were grabbing to-go orders to take home with them. There were a few parties seated and eating their food. I ordered the Black and Bleu burger. (Also, fried green tomatoes appetizer) The menu seem to mostly offer appetizers, burgers and salads...that's it. It is definitely a bar scene type of place with a 30 and up crowd. I would love to return on a Friday or Saturday night to see if the scene changes at all. I think it's a great little spot to meet up with friends or for a cozy date, but just don't expect a lot of variety for food choices. My ($16) burger tasted regular, nothing special. I ordered it medium-well but it was overcooked. My fried green tomatoes were delicious! Expect to pay about $25-30 for one person (entree, drink and tip) and about $45-65 for two people on the low end.
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Ava J.
So I'm at the bar tonight after a late night of work. I have ONE cocktail, which the server brings out and it's not properly made...no biggie. The bar was understaffed and the server was probably ready to go home so I gave her a pass. As I'm leaving, some asshole wants to engage me in a geographical war about what is and isn't considered "Buckhead". Stupidly I engage him. No more than two minutes pass before I'm called a Nigger and asked to leave by Justin the manager. He never asked my position, he just took the side of the good ole boy at the bar and rudely demanded I leave. When I asked him why he said it was because he had the right to do so. I wasn't causing a scene, I hadn't been loud or rude, I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Stay away from this place!!! I have never been so highly insulted and made to feel so little. I was never asked of the situation or if I was being harassed, I was told to leave like I did something wrong. I paid good money to eat and drink here and was left to feel like a second class citizen because I'm black?? I know racism exists and is alive and well in the south but I guess I'm naive to still be offended? STAY AWAY!!! THERE ARE FAR BETTER OPTIONS IN ATLANTA LATE AT NIGHT!!!
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Alexander M.
This place is great if you are seeking a very laid back bar scene/pub kind of feel. The parking is validated if you decide to park in the parking deck which is cool. Soon as you walk in there in a huge bar right in the middle of the place with plenty of staff! You sit yourself unitil your server comes over. I picked a high-top table facing the tv's to watch the game! Started off with one Patron Margarita and then a Long Island! Both made VERY strong so no complaints there! The spinach and artichoke dip was tatsy! I ordered the Midnight Cowboy Burger and my friend ordered the Hickory Burger.. Both burgers were average I mean nothing special.. I would return again.
(3)
Taylor G.
SO basically worst experience I ever had. The waitress I had, started with an L or something. Came every 40 mins (A bit of an exaggeration, but you get my point). She was bad. They make you pay for things like sauce, that you would expect a McDonald's to charge you for but not a restaurant. They don't tell you that they're charging you for these things. We ordered shots, never got them. Just ended up leaving. Overall it was the worst experience I EVER had at a restaurant.
(1)
Wyndi L.
The perfect place for me! A lot of options to eat and drink. Laid back atmosphere with plenty of TVs and seating options. Great local place to relax, eat and watch a game.
(4)
Mallory E.
We went to the Bucket shop to watch the Auburn-Georgia game. Luckily we were in the wrong time-zone and showed up to the restaurant before kickoff. Unfortunately, we had to sit outside and it was quite chilly. I know it was during a game - I was under the impression that this is where most people go to watch the Auburn game - so I expected that there would be enough staff to serve all of the fans. It took a while for the waitress to bring us our the menu, beers, and teas, and we had to request for utensils. The appetizer and salads came out pretty quickly. We ended up ordering the Chicken Rolls ($8.25 egg rolls stuffed with chicken, cheese, sour cream, and chives with Tex-Mex) because everyone around us ordered them. Those Chicken Rolls were DELISH.
(3)
Carrie B.
Decent place to grab a drink. Nice variety of beers from which to choose. Convenient location. That's where the virtues of this place end. Service is horrendous. The staff is rude, like they're either to busy to help or they're doing you a favor. The food is just cheap bar food. Prices are just ok. Not outrageous, except when you put the whole package together. Stay away, unless you're meeting friends for happy hour & couldn't care less about the service or food.
(2)
Yale Z.
Having lived a block away for the last five years, I never got a chance to come in here until Snowpocalypse 2014. I'm glad to have done so. First of all, Brandon, Andrew, Ryan and the rest of the staff were very accommodating to all the folks who had wandered in from the cold. They got so busy, some staff who were off the clock came back to help out. It's like a close-knit family how well everyone works together. I had the Taco specials, which were delicious. Also talked to some regulars. Very laid back atmosphere for sure. Living in this part of town, you have to deal with a lot of pretentious people at the Tavern or Yebo or any other restaurant/bar here. This is the opposite of that crowd. Why is this place getting 5 stars? Because it's non-smoking inside so you can go and not have to burn your clothes afterwards. Yes, I will definitely be back.
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Tiffany N.
Smokey, dim, and somewhat alluring...I'm not a smoker so this isn't my go to during the winter but definitely a great place for the patio area for the summer nights. Right across from Lenox Square mall. I haven't really had anything on their menu besides their burger and I wasn't impress. I guess I'll head back for their beers only.
(3)
Jeff C.
I had lunch here yesterday and it took me back to the days of my youth when we would show up here either pre- or post-bar hopping for Jager shots and way too many bud lights. It's the kind of place you can sit and peoplewatch, even on a Tuesday at 1:00pm. There are the businessmen smoking and sipping wine with their specials, talking to the pregnant bartender. You've got a lone hipster or two starting the evening early with a beer and several business groups that just came for some good bar food. It's just dark enough to make you squint walking in from the bright afternoon. That's what this place is. I had the French Dip sandwich with tots, and it was very good. I can personally vouch for the chicken rolls, but much of the menu looked new, so I'll have to come back. The braves game and a golf tournament were on TV. It was a nice break from my day... I'll probably stick to happy hour or later from now on, but I just love the Bucket Shop...
(4)
Jeff W.
With some good drink prices and good food, this is the spot to go late night.
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Emily M.
I really like the food. Service is slow. Should staff the restaurant more efficiently.
(3)
Luka S.
This is a great late night restaurant, went there with friends around 1am, service was top notch and the food was delicious, will deff go back. would had given 5 stars if drink refills would not had been so sluggish.
(4)
Carrie Neal W.
Other than the fact that it was en route home from work, and some place I haven't been in ages, not sure why I stopped at Bucket last night. I pretty much ate crappily yesterday so I figured after my double, bar food was fitting. I remembered loving their fried mozzarella. Not as good last night. But, it wasn't crazy packed and the bartenders were really nice (though the guy did keep calling me "ma'am" which was kind of annoying - I am not THAT old!!). Don't see myself re-adding this to my regular rotation even though I'm temporarily back in the neighborhood, but it's still ok in my book.
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Harry B.
First time visit on a Sunday afternoon; Everything was on point with both service and quality of the food. Our server was quick with everything and I was very pleased overall. Only thing I'd suggest to others is that even though it looks nice to eat outside, it's really hard to have any conversations with all the cars going by. It makes it a really hard to hear what the other person is saying.
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Jessica B.
Nick was a great server. We had a party of 11 on the patio for drinks and appetizers and his service was great. Very attentive and quick. The food was yummy. I travel to Atlanta for work at least once a year; this is for sure my night spot while here from now on.
(5)
Anu J.
This seems like the go to place for people after work to have drinks. It is really like a sports bar with bar food. While I was in town, I went one day after work because it was next to the hotel I was staying at. I ordered a Chipotle chicken burger with a beer. It was ok - nothing special. I will go back if there are no other options available, otherwise, I would try another place...
(2)
Ryan A.
I found a tiny moving bug on my plate when I almost finished the burger. Then I found a bread clip in my steamed brocolli (as the side). I told the waitress about this, she made a Taylor Swift face and handed me the check with no apologies. I dare not going back to that place again. Everyone good luck.
(1)
Australia B.
I always end up going to bucket shop, and then afterwards asking myself why? Its a great location, laid back atmosphere, and tons of potential, However; the service at the bar is horrible! The bartenders are inattentive, rude, and act like you are inconveniencing them by ordering. This has not just been a one time experience, it has been this way for the past year. I used to come here when I first moved to Atlanta, and my experience was completely opposite, and so I often forget how bad it has gotten. Last time I was there I had taken a friend from out of town, and the bartenders were so rude it was embarrassing, I had to apologize to my friend, "I swear it didn't used to be like this." My friend was so confused as to why I would pick THERE to take them. This place has tons of potential, so hopefully they will hire some new bartenders that enjoy their jobs, and are welcoming, rather than scaring customers out the door with their negative attitudes, and "huffing and puffing" every time you want to order a drink.
(2)
Robert P.
Love this place and have been going here for 10+ years. No flash just a great watering hole with great burgers and reasonable prices. Go elsewhere for the Buckhead scene. Patio is great too
(5)
Ben E.
All the hallmarks of a true dive bar are here: rude and slow bartenders, dense billowing banks of cigar smoke, wretched food, and abrasive alcoholics from the neighborhood. What makes it appealing - in the same way that self-cutting is appealing - is that the neighborhood is Buckhead heights and the abrasive locals are wealthy cray-cray residents sitting elbow to elbow with servers from the neighboring Lenox and Phipps malls. Go if you enjoy beer goggling, like congestive heart failure, or being treated like a steaming turd.
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Christina V.
NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY! We had a work happy hour planned and I have a 4 month old that I was bringing by to see everyone. I wasn't going to stay long b/c she has a 7pm bedtime. So I get to this restaurant / bar (I'd never been before) there are 2 people at the bar and 5 of us in my party at the back at the tables. Within minutes of me taking my baby out of the stroller so my co-worker could hold her I was told I had to leave. They didn't give any explanation other than I couldn't be there with a baby. I was so stunned as it was quite unexpected that I didn't even ask why. It was disappointing and I know I'll NEVER go back to this place. It's not just a bar, so why they don't allow a parent to bring their child there is bizarre. I'm guessing it's because they allow smoking, but while I was there nobody was smoking. Seriously, what restaurants allow smoking these days? All I have to say is this place won't be getting any of my money in the future. I'd tell anyone that they aren't missing anything by not going to The Bucket Shop .......go somewhere else and you'll have a better night!
(1)
Chris G.
Hey. Not bad for late night eats. Went on NYE after the Chik-fil-A bowl. The people at the Marriott recommended it to us. So at 11:40 p.m., we strolled in. The waitstaff were really busy, but got to us with complimentary champagne. Food was essentially bar food, but served up piping hot and quickly--which is kind of an accomplishment considering what night it was. It's not haute cuisine, of course. But if you want a late-night bite, it does the job. Minor quibble? Lots of smokers in the bar area. The next morning, our clothes reeked of smoke.
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Jen C.
DO NOT EAT HERE!! Probably fine to stop in for a beer if you're desperate and in the area, but this place is absolutely disgusting. Came in on a Sunday afternoon with some girlfriends for lunch and ordered a salad with grilled chicken. About halfway through found a big, dead bug in my meal. SO gross. Told the waitress and she just took it away - no manager came by, she never apologized, nothing. If you're looking to watch a game and have some beers I could think of a million other places around town to go. Don't waste your time or money in this crap box of a sports bar.
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Shannon C.
The jerk wings are good. DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT get the Chipolte BBQ wings. SO gross.
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Luckie D.
Cold Beer, fast friendly service and football with fans on a Sunday afternoon. The nachos could go for a little more meat as the chicken sightings were few and far between. 1/2 pound bacon burger must have had the bacon cut with a lazer and the one tomato slice was clear a hot house variety. It's a bar.........It is what it is.....
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Jona J.
This place has been a favorite go to for the last 15 years of business trips to Atlanta. The Jerk chicken wings can't be beat and they have a great selection of tap beers. Always a stop when I just want to kick back after a day of meetings.
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Joe H.
Cool place next to the hotel I was staying. Nice local feel. Wish it had better selection of craft beers. Nice staff.
(3)
Adree O.
My date recently took me here after dinner to have drinks. The location is fine. When we went it was pretty full a little late. What bother me some much was a young man was sitting at the bar drinking and a of a sudden he vommited all over the bar and the floor, then put him out and 30 mins later he came back. I was over it!!!!
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Katie I.
Bear in mind that I am a Midwesterner. I love small-ish, low-light bars that are just crowded enough and that have a friendly staff. Bucket Shop was a win for me on all three. We got there at around 8 on a Saturday - most of the bar tables were full and there were a few people scattered around the good-sized bar. We grabbed a high-top and settled in and just as I was asking my friends if we ordered from the bar, our waitress showed up. She was friendly and attentive all night - always came by before we ran out of beer, told us about the SafeRide program (I'm new to Atlanta and didn't realize that was an option! Not needed that night but good to know for the future), and was overall friendly and efficient. The food came out quickly and was decent bar food. We got the Chicken Rolls, which my friend loves - I thought they were pretty good but had a little difficulty reconciling the egg roll outside with the chicken & cheese inside! I just ordered a side salad and a cup of the cream of chicken soup - like I said, decent. My friends got the buffalo chicken wrap and sandwich, respectively, and cleaned their plates. We left around midnight to a pretty good crowd in the bar area. Not sure how crowded it gets later on, but it was just crowded enough when we left. The only downside? The super tiny one stall bathroom! Overall though, I'll definitely go back. It's a cozy and comfortable spot to have some drinks and conversation.
(4)
Nana Y.
Finally, finally, FINALLY, I found my favorite Salmon BLT in Atlanta tonight! It was Sunday 8 p.m. It wasn't busy night at all. We sat outside table and enjoyed nice night breeze and Atlanta landscape. Service wasn't the best but acceptable. Although I thought Reuben sandwich($8.50) that my partner got was just ok, i thought my BLT($8.75) was so great!!!! This is now one of a few places that I like in Atlanta. Definitely I'm coming back here for their Salmon BLT again.
(4)
Shannon M.
I would love to give the bucket more stars but like the rest of the folks i agree it can be really smoky in here. With that said, you have now all been properly warned and you can't be surprised. The best part of the the bucket is the outdoor seating area. it is huge and offers a great sidewalk view of lennox. food is okay, service is sketchy at best and the draft beer has a tendency to be warm. did I mention the great outdoor seating?
(3)
Tara T.
I was in town for about a month for work, and the corporate office is located in the building above Bucket Stop. We came here many days for lunch, and after work, partially for the convenience, partially for the kickin' food & beer. Since there was always a group of us, we tended to order "Charlie G's Combo" a lot. It comes with chicken rolls (think egg rolls gone American), chicken fingers & mozzarella sticks. Nothing to write home about, but no complaints either. I'm not a wing person, but the guys ordered the wings every night and said they were killer (with lotsa sauces to choose from). You can build the Hell out of your own burger, or order one of the "pre-imagined" ones off the menu. I usually ordered the Bison Burger, and oh my frilly bloomers it was good! Bison burgers are generally disappointing for me; the meat is so lean it dries out really, really quickly, leaving you with a dry, crumbly burger. But not here, nay nay! I don't know if they soak it in lard first and frankly I don't care - it was juicy, properly cooked and so delicious I wanted to give it a hug. I never indulged in dessert here, but my coworkers said the key lime pie was pretty delish. I did, however, indulge in the selection of cocktails (which is minimal, but tasty) and beer. And I was a very happy camper .... er, conference go-er. The "City of Lights" cocktail is extremely dangerous - cherry vodka, peach schnapps and a variety of other fruity things that let it go down waaaay to easily. But it's easy to mix a fruity drink, and the real test of a bar (for me) is how well they make a martini. And these? Were just dandy. Not the best of the best, but certainly enjoyable. Stop in for lunch, stop in for dinner, stop in for drinks - it doesn't really matter as long as you stop in. I waiting for the next corporate adventure so I can get my hands on that Bison Burger again!
(4)
TJ L.
The Bucket Shop is a great spot. Due to its prime location on Lenox Road across from the mall in the odd location of an office building, it's wonderfully suprising what a down to earth place it is with no attitude at all. I never really drank here, so I can't comment on the pub appeal of it, but when in this part of Buckhead it can be difficult to find food better than fast food, but under $20. The Bucket Shop has a diverse menu that I would call a step above standard pub fare. I also happen to think they have the best wings in the city. They use high quality wings and the saunces are very good. The kitchen is also open late and they will even make a takeout order for you if you don't want to eat in the bar. I really like the diversity of the crowd. If you go right after work, you'll see some typical types who have office jobs in Buckhead, but I've also seen an entire table of transvestites eat here. No matter who is there, the crowd is always friendly and the servers fairly attentive. Food also comes out quite quickly after you order it. They get extra points for validating parking, but if you are there late at night the gates for the parking deck will be up anyway. This is one of the few places you can get decent food at a great price in the neighborhood or have a drink in a really laid back atmosphere. The bathrooms are completely disgusting, but you can use the bathroom in the lobby of the building which is much nicer. This was a regular dining option for me when I lived in Buckhead and I still make it a point to visit when I'm in the area. Awesome for locals!
(4)
Lauren R.
I visited this place frequently when I worked at Lenox Mall right across the street years ago. Though it hasn't been a regular hangout of mine for some time, I found myself here to watch a couple of the NBA Finals games the past couple of weeks. While I had a fairly decent experience here the first time I went (if you do go, request the waitress with the short red hair - she's great), last night's experience ensures that I will never set foot in this place again. Being out on the patio with only one TV per side was bad enough (not ideal for viewing unless you're directly facing it, which is hard to do with rounds) but we had the rudest waitress I've possibly ever encountered in any restaurant. Not only did she ignore us and the two tables next to us for most of the night (to the point where we had to go to the bar to get our own water refill and additional napkins), but when we did manage to get her attention, she was both abrasive (getting upset with us when we informed her we did not order the beers she forgot to put in "for our table" - our table had no alcohol at all) and condescending (when we decided to order something else, she responds "I was just here a second ago, but what do you want?"). Really? The food that my table did order took forever to come out - over an hour- and was mediocre. I am sure the kitchen was backed up (typical for a sports bar on a big game night), and I would have been more forgiving if she had not been so rude, had at least apologized for the wait, and if other tables (who had different waitresses) hadn't gotten their food pretty quickly after their orders were placed. One of the tables next to us finally asked for the manager, who didn't seem overly concerned until he realized it had happened to multiple tables, and he did end up comp'ing our table's bill. Between him and the awesome red haired waitress, I added a star back, but based on last night (and my overall "meh" impression of the place), I will go somewhere else next time.
(2)
Andrew R.
If you like fried and greasy sports bar fare in a cigarette smoke filled space, then you are going to love this place. If you like having a few beers while the person next to you at the bar smokes in your face without a care as to whether you mind or not (or maybe you're that guy), then you will love this place. If you like watching your sports on widescreen hdtv's with a standard definition signal, then you will love this place. If you like a sports bar that will only have what's on ESPN, then you will love this place.
(1)
Vonda D.
Every time I've been, the service is pretty slow. It's a good place to go to watch sports. Their burgers are pretty tasty, as well as their sandwiches.
(3)
Sabrina M.
This used to be one of my favorite spots to hang out during NFL season. Great wings (I highly recommend the Jack Daniels and/or Lemon Pepper wings) and a nice beer selection. The service has always been pretty good and the patio is a very nice chill spot during the summer. If you get there early enough on the 4th of July, you'll have a nice place to watch the fireworks at Lenox - complete with food and beer!
(3)
Sebrina B.
I found out about this place when I tried out for Big Brother. I never knew where it was until like a week ago when I got lost on Lenox and drove by it. Yesterday, I was in the area trying to find food for my household at 9pm at night, so I thought I would try it out. As of the fourth sentence in this review I am undecided. I hate when it comes down to a pros and cons list but I think it comes down to that Cons 1. Smoke (obviously this is a pro if you have chosen to shorten your life with this habit as opposed to the consumption of high amounts of sugar and fat like myself) 2. Only half decent chicken wings. I don't know what I expect from chicken wings in order for them to be good, but these weren't it. For some reason I feel like it was the actual quality of the chicken, like maybe they use the wings that are frozen and fry them frozen. The sauces were good enough although they were very sparingly applied. The thai sauce could have been just a tad spicier. 3. Soggy onion rings. I don't know if this should count as I only tasted the onion rings on the second day. I don't know if they got soggy in the frig or what. Pros 1. Atmosphere- Will waiting for my take out order I was able to read a leftover paper and get my grove on to the music playing. "Thank you for letting be myself" indeed. In addition, the others there seemed to just be chill. Plus, it is a spot you wouldn't see unless you were looking for it. I always like that type of vibe. I do note that from the other reviewers, I wouldn't expect this to be the case when a college football game was on. 2. Ample (and validated if during the week) parking. 3. I also had the carribean egg roll. I ate it both by itself and with the sauce. By itself it was well seasoned, great dough (almost like a thin biscuit) but a little bit of dryness in the chicken. With the raspberry (what the?) sauce it was amazing. Unnecessarily fattening, but amazing. I think it was because the biscuit like dough mandated a biscuit topping. Dunno. But good. Ok. So, a tie means that it is going to have to be a three. Basically, if a convenient reason arises, I will go here again, but I'm not feeling pressed to create a reason to go.
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Jason C.
This was the proverbial last stop after what supposed to have been the last stop. The service was quick and pleasant but not overly friendly. There were a good number of flat screens on the bar side showing different sporting events. I can't remember the last time I was in a bar that legally allows smoking. I gotta say, indoor smoke is a memory I didn't need to relive! We ended up staying for just one round, nothing about the place compelled us to stay any longer.
(2)
Dio S.
Been here three times, not once due to a strong desire to come here--meet up with somebody, watch sports when I didn't have my cable installed yet, meet up with somebody. When I just came out of college and moved to Atlanta this had seemed like a nice place but now totally inadequate as I became used to better establishments. It has a rather generic chain-like interior setup. A heavy collegiate football crowd like mentioned by others. Pedestrian bar menu looks also very chain-like, out of which the food ranges from mediocre to unacceptable (inedible onion rings and ashy fried clam). Drink selections, again very generic, and bar service is lackluster. So conclusion is very generic and below average. For similar style but better overall everything probably one would go to Marlow's. Dantanna is across the street and better.
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Shica B.
I love this place. If I lived closer, it would likely be my Cheers. I have gone to watch the game with some pals a few times and was thoroughy impressed with the food. I am not big on watching sports as they are, but if I were, I would find it refreshing that there are TV's each way that you turn your head. It really annoys me that the middle & largest TV is kinda off in the color department, but that is just searching for the one thing that I think is wrong with this place. Oh, other than the weird entrance, but that is only a problem for your inaugural visit. What did we like? The chicken egg rolls are superb. The french fries are homemade and warm. SUPERB. The wings are tasty, I enjoyed the lemonyaki and a lime flavor. And, my absolute fave was the blackened shrimp salad that is served on a bed of spinach, mandarin oranges, slivered almonds, blue cheese, and sauteed mushrooms. Oh, I am in LOVE and cannot wait to go back to try more items on the menu. And, they are reasonably priced. There are a VERY few items on the menu that are more than $10. I'll be back Bucket Shop, I'll definitely be back!
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Emily K.
Some co-workers and myself went here last night for a little after work drink and munchies. I ordered a vodka and Sprite and the fried pickles. The drink wasn't very strong, which bothered me a little. There was a ton of ice in it and tasted mostly like Sprite. When I asked for it to be modified for the next round, it came out too strong. I guess the bartender couldn't find a nice middle of the road for me. Beer is obviously their forte here, not mixed drinks. Whoops. The fried pickles were really, really salty. I like salt and I was having a hard time eating them. Though I can't fault them on portion size. I got a huge amount for under $6. I also tried the fries which were pretty tasty. If I go back, I'll probably get a side order of fries instead. It was just okay. I doubt I'll willingly go back here simply for that reason. Nothing really impressed me on either the food or service front. They do allow smoking, though I didn't find it to be that bad. It seems like most of the smokers were sitting outside anyway.
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Will N.
I really like this spot as a good lesser known bar/restaurant in Buckhead that is always open late. Bucket Shop Cafe has one of the BEST fried chicken sandwiches I've ever had--the Buffalo Chicken sandwich (fried chicken sandwich dipped in buffalo sauce and topped off with blue cheese crumbles) is AWESOME! The lemon pepper chicken wings are also good and the other food items are above average for a bar. I love the laid back atmosphere and the patio seating and there are TVs everywhere making this a great place to catch a sports game. This place never seems to be too packed, but always has enough people dining and drinking so it doesn't feel deserted. I love that it stays open very late too! However, I personally don't like that they allow smoking (to each their own) but put up with it due to the other positives. Also the daily liquor drink specials could be better but this is Buckhead so you take what you can get. Pros: -Buffalo chicken sandwich! -Better than average food for bar -Good staff -Open late -Lots of TVs -Atmosphere -Never too packed; Never completely "dead" -Buckhead Location Cons: -Smoking allowed -Lackluster liquor drink specials -Can be confusing to locate within plaza during 1st visit
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Rick F.
Co-workers recommended for lunch, good sandwiches. 2 of us ordered the Cuban Sandwich and thought it was the best Cuban in town! I ordered the French Dip with Tator Tots was really good. I'll be back for lunch! I'm not sure about the bar part. It was little dirty and smelled like a bar. When is Atlanta going to ban smoking, get with the times people!
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Yolanda P.
Food is ok. Supposedly anything that is jerk is really good. Nothing special if you ask me...good for a change of scenery.
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Justinia C.
Okay... So it's been a while since I've written a review, so excuse the rustiness: My friends and I visit the Bucket Shop every couple of weeks and we always have a good time! One major reason is because it is directly across the street from where I work (Phipps), so it is very convenient AND the crowd is more mixed(age/race/gender) than the places at Phipps (Tavern and Twist)...honestly most nights those places are full of one of the following types of people; over-dressed sugar-babies looking for over-spent sugar-daddies OR mid-to-late 40 somethings whose tanned, pulled and poked leather handbag reminiscent faces(both the men & the women [shudder]) are enough to keep the evil jins at bay!!! I digress...where was I: The crowd, as I was mentioning is well mixed and it makes the atmosphere more chill and interesting at the same time. Now. I'm not much of a bar fan myself, but the Bucket Shop feels more like a low-key lounge/less douchey(sp?) sports bar than a bar-bar. Okay now time to list: -I don't eat bar food, but I had the fried shrimp basket once before annnnd it was "meh" really nothing to wrote home (or Yelp) about. But every time my friends and I go they order the lemon-yaki wings, so they may have some merit. -Some of the bartenders are AMAZE...others are subpar. I went out on a limb and ordered some pineapple upside down nonsense and to say it was awful is an understatement...this thing was ABYSMAL!!! But our favorite staff member came out and saw the full drink sitting in front of me and offered to bring me something else(though I tried to go down w/the preverbal ship, I gave-in and let him bring me a new drink), he made me a long island, which I've ordered during each subsequent visit. -The staff members are all really nice/personable/helpful -I hate smelling like cigarette smoke when I leave a ba, so I greatly appreciate the no-smoking indoors deal! ...And then there's the bathroom sitch... I read another review that said to use the bathroom in the lobby of the building--do that! I learned too lTe about that bathroom, which is waaaay nicer than the one in the bar. Would I go back to the Bucket Shop---Yes Would I spend my own money---Yes
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Michael O.
I like this place! The food was good, I had the "Jack Daniels Chicken Wings and Jamaican Jerk Egg Rolls" I liked the ambiance and the diversity! The set-up was hot too! I'll be back!
(4)
Vida D.
This is the bar on the way home. The service sucks. The drink are strong, but it's so convenient. We just went Saturday night 09/27/08 after a play and it was DEAD, and the service still sucked, I almost left no tip. I think that's heartless, so I left a bad one on purpose.
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Thomas B.
Chicken Rolls and BBQ Chicken Nachos are the best here. Decent beer selection and full bar. Lots of TVs and music. Smoky by the bar but the seating in the back stays fairly smoke free. Parking deck for plenty of covered parking. Patio overlooking Lenox Rd. I have been going here for years and it will always be a favorite hang out spot of mine. The same owners of Charlie G's off West Peachtree with the same menu.
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David L.
Twice patronized for business lunches in the last year out of convenience to my office. Attentive service, nice if you can get outdoor seating on Lenox Rd., although the only foot traffic is people on their way to the Bucket Shop. Food is standard bar fare. I've had better black & blue chicken salads at Zaxby's, and the burgers are OK. TIP: if in the area and looking for a better business lunch option (assuming NY Prime, Ruths or similar are too pricey) try out the Pinnacle Cafe in the Pinnacle building next door to the Bucket Shop. It's the building with the arch on top of it across the street from Phipps Mall. Eeeeexcellent fast and cheap dining option that the banker boys in the Pinnacle building eat up every day.
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Jessica M.
Ugh. I did not eat here so i can not comment on the food but only go here if you are well prepared for a stale smoke kinda sports bar. Love sports bars but this is not my type of place.
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Stella T.
2.5 Stars I had to pick up a friend who lives near Sydney Marcus, which was a complete cluster-fuck over the weekend thanks to The Dump. We needed to eat stat, so I suggested the Bucket Shop even though I had only been there once with a co-worker a few years back. Here's the good... -Zing/Zang bloody mary mix (my favorite) makes for a good BM. -They made my turkey club exactly to my specifications (nothing like described on the menu) -Instead of onion rings, they have onion fries...good. -We sat at the bar and received excellent service The bad...hmmm, well let's see...um, the check! We spent $50 (before tip) for lunch on what?! Two weak BM's (each) and 2 mediocre sandwiches (total)?! I felt like I had just eaten at Atlanta Heartsfield.
(2)
Caroline P.
I went here many times after work. Great place to sit and have a drink with coworkers and friends. Martinis are well made! Food is pretty good, but I usually don't eat there so I'm not the authority on that.
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Nikki K.
When I came to the Lenox Crate, I was accosted with the same resounding calls of "we need to take you to The Bucket Shop!" Of course I had no idea what my coworkers were talking about, I was sure it was some torturous hazing. But it was a bar, thank God! The first time I went we got a long table in the restaurant area. As I looked around, I saw all sorts of business dudes in suits and ties watching for anything female to round the corner. Cool. Then some families with kids came in. Okay, beginning to wonder why my coworkers like this place? The decor is standard dark bar, dark wood, dated light fixtures, bleh. But this was the place my coworkers liked to go to after work to unwind and drink. So I went a few more times, not for their food (they have a veggie burger, but I could never get a clear answer on whether it was vegan or not) but just to drink with my work buddies. One time we sat outside on the patio and that made a big difference on my perspective of this place. It was actually kind of nice! Parking is a little daunting and strange in a parking deck that you may or may not have to pay to get into. We usually kept our cars parked in the Macy's side of Lenox's parking lot and skipped over to the Bucket Shop. But it's the company, not the location with my situation. I wouldn't go here unless I had my old work posse with me!
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Allison Z.
I really am A-OK with The Bucket Shop. I used to think it was this gross hangout in a weird spot (the bottom of an office tower?) so I gave it a break. A long break. But then it grew on me in the worst way--this past weekend I went there Friday night and Saturday night! The Friday meetup was with a friend for drinks and we needed to meet somewhere in the middle (I'm Midtown, she's Perimeter). Saturday night was for FSU game watching. Now, believe it or not, there was no competition for TV's at Bucket Shop. We asked the bartender to put two different TV's on the FSU game and he obligied. No one was pissed, bartender didn't mind, and we attracted a small crowd of fellow fans. Yet another "Bucket Shop grew on me" moment. The beers are cheap ($3.50 for Miller Lite?!) and the food is OK. Just plain bar food, not really worth writing about. The overall point to my review is to encourage you to visit the Bucket Shop if you want to watch some sports without competition for TV's/table/service/etc. that normally comes with game watching, and to give this place another try. I wasn't disappointed after a few years hiatus. Go Bucket Shop!
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Catherine R.
I haven't been here recently but I sent a friend here last week. I haven't eaten anything besides the jerk chicken wings but they're the best i've ever had. Chicken wings with a spicy jerk rub and raspberry dipping sauce to bring the sweetness and kick it all up about 10 notches. These are the kind of wings you want to take home and attack. These are not recommended for public consumption. They're so good, it might get obscene.
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Robert M.
This place stinks. In more than one way. The smell that lurks and hovers in the air is repulsive...loss of appetite? Can this place crawl out of the 1970's and possibly sniff the 1980's, at the very least? There is this thing called ventilation which is very helpful to people who enjoy the art of breathing. If I want to choke on stench I'll just visit Harrah's Casino in Cherokee, NC to work on my black lung.... The food is very average, and I have to say, the set up inside is very strange. I feel like I am sitting in someones basement with their homemade bar, paneled walls and stained mildew carpet. I can see sitting on the patio with a beer on a sunny day, and that gives this place the 1 extra star but that's all it is worth.
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Kristin K.
I wish I were hungrier when I went here. They have really good burgers and fries. Soft drink menu is a little limited though and it's pretty unpleasant if you're sensitive to smoke.
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Rebecca O.
People gather here for decent eats and football games. The unofficial second home to local Auburn alumni, The Bucket Shop fills up during football season. Food is what you would expect from a venue where people gather to watch sports. The menu is pretty extensive though, all things considered. If I have to watch sports, being here helps ease the pain.
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Dave G.
Ugly. Went there for lunch and waited twenty minutes after sitting ... and no one came over to our table. So we got up and left. And it wasn't like they were busy - very dead - and the waiters were all standing around the bar chatting. I'll never go back.
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Sonya S.
I read the other reviews for this place before deciding to post my review. I can see why so many people have give 1 or 2 stars in their review. I went with 2 girlfriends on a late Friday night. We sat ourselves outside. It was packed inside and wreaking of smoke. Outside, there were a few large groups, all smoking. We sat down anyways. The server came an took our drink orders. My rum and coke was more melted ice than anything else. My friends margarita didn't have the shot of Grand Marnier she asked for (that came later after the drink was consumed). Then, we ordered our food.. We got our food delivered by another server. We were missing silverware and napkins. We finally got those. Aside from the spotty service, some of the food we ordered was pretty tasty. The chicken roll-ups were my favorite. The veggie quesadilla was tasty. The buffalo meat burger was dry due to the lack of condiments. I settled on just asking for mayo. As the server was passing by from another table I saw her fling something at me. Alas, it was a little packet of mayo. Yes folks, I got a packet of mayo flung at me. There is a lot to be desired when eating at this place. But, I guess if you're a guy (oops! or a girl) that wants to eat, drink and watch a game with your friends, this is the place. If you want to enjoy an eating experience and your surroundings and service play an important part in that, find somewhere else to go.
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Don D.
Over priced food, lousy service! Never again.
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Emmy K.
I'm a big fan of the outdoor dining area, more so when they bring the tvs out so you can watch a game. The food is ok, but I definitely would not recommend the fries unless you like them on the soggy side. The service is hit or miss. I did deduct a few stars due to the smoking problem. If they're going to allow smoking, they should probably try to ventilate the place a little better as it seems to just hang in the air and overwhelm everything.
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Anisha H.
Came here on a lazy sunday afternoon, the weather was awesome so I wanted a place that was casual but at the same time had outdoor sitting. Now if you live in Buckhead, its hard to find places like that...most places are dressy....I had always driven by Bucket Shop Cafe when I would go to Lenox mall but never tried it out..so I finally did!! Wow I wish I tried this place out sooner!!! Okk I tried their Chicken Rolls!!! Can I say that was the best dish I had eaten!! They were sooooo good!!! warm chicken covered in a filo pastry, it was totally delicious!! The patio - outside sitting, faces the mall, so you get to enjoy the hustle and bustle of buckhead and lenox mall, but yet it is soo calming and relaxing to just enjoy food at a laid back place! Most of all...parking is free..so thats always a plus :) hehe I totally cant wait to check this place out again :)
(3)
Tracie T.
This place has a nice outdoor eating area. The atmosphere was casual. The drinks were a good price and the hamburgers were great. I am not a is a nice touch smoker, but it is a smoking facility. The parking deck is nice when the weather is bad.
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Kim B.
SO DISAPPOINTED! Let me just start by saying, I used to work down the road at Houston's and my boyfriend at the time worked at the Marriott across the street. This was hour post-work hangout spot and I LOVED IT. Service was always great and never had any complaints. Went back about a month ago with two of my out-of-town friends for the first time in a few years. We were only drinking. Or I should say we had only PLANNED on drinking. We go in, sit at the bar, I spend a moment reminiscing about how excited I was to be back. There's two bartenders on a 360° bar, a guy and a girl...at first they're not directly in front of us but it wasn't busy enough for us not to be noticed. The female bartender went to the back and the guy remained at the bar waiting on the few other customers (the bar was maybe half-full). He walks around to the other side. So after a few minutes of not being acknowledged we decide that we should move down the bar to different seats where we would be seen more clearly. Still, nothing. Another 5 minutes or so passes and he blatantly ignores us. A gentleman comes over and stands next to us and the bartender walks right up to him and asks him what he wants...the man was very nice and noticed were were sitting patiently awaiting drinks and says "these girls were here first"....I don't even remember the bartenders response at that point because I was so pissed off. We all agreed we didn't even want to deal at that point and got up and left. WILL NOT be going back!
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Brad S.
WAR EAGLE! , but you may want to sneak in a sandwich. Atmosphere is great on game day if you are an Auburn fan, but the food leaves quite a bit to be desired. I've only been there once and had the buffalo chicken sandwich. Next time, I'll follow the other Yelpers' advice and go with the burger.
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Katherine M.
The Bucket Shop is more than your basic sports bar. I went Saturday night with friends to watch football, and was expecting basic greasy bar food. I was pleasantly surprised. We actually got great service and our server was really helpful. He was fine when we just hung out with drinks and chips and salsa for a while. No pressure or asking us every five minutes, "Are you ready to order yet?" That is one thing I hate! Now I firmly believe that when you are in a specific type of restaurant let them do what they do! Don't get grilled chicken at a seafood restaurant and don't get the pasta at the most acclaimed steak house in town. Know what I mean? But I digress. So I went with the burger and it was actually really good. Cooked and seasoned perfectly. The fries were a tad soggy, but other than that it hit the spot! You can actually go healthy here, if you must. They offer several fresh salads with grilled chicken, shrimp, and a black and blue salad that looked yummy. I don't think you can go wrong! The football game we were watching didn't go the way I hoped, but that's all I can complain about!
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Andre S.
My first impression of this place was "man, it smells like a dirty gym sock here!" I had to hold my breath when I opened the doors to this bar. The ventilation system must be bad, because as I walked through the bar to go to the patio smelled like one big rotten cigar. Good thing we all sat on the patio! The Bucket Shop Cafe is definitely good if you like that hole in the wall/ neighborhood/ dank type of bar. I was impressed on the draft selection and its fairly reasonable prices. However, the food was blah. I was not that impressed on their Jack Daniel's Wings that everyone suggested, however for 7 bucks, 10 wings isn't that bad, especially if you buzzed. A good buzz will not cover the nastiness of the chicken rolls, which is a fried egg roll hybrid.. Oh yeah, if you can appreciate a nice dirty bathroom, and paper towel-less dispensers, this is definitely the place for you! The verdict is still out whether or not if I will go back.
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Phil G.
Stopped in here for dinner after flying in from Rochester. Great place to wind down. Bartenders were great, drinks were well priced. The food was exactly as you'd expect from a bar... good, not great. This place should get a 3-1/2, but as you can't do that on Yelp, I'm rounding down because they still allow smoking in the bar.
(3)
Amy V.
Solid 4! Started "Insanity" today and thought I would treat myself to a beer. Walked into the very fancy lobby feeling super under dressed in my workout attire. Then I walked into the bar. Not sure I would enjoy sitting inside as it was super smokey...cigar smoke. Yeck! But we sat on the patio and enjoyed the shady area. Very nice. A bucket of beers met our beverage needs and then we ordered lunch. On of my friends is a frequent patron and said every other item on the menu was great. I settled on a blackened chicken salad. Oh my gosh...it was amazing! The chicken was perfectly cooked and juicy and full of flavor. The salad was fresh and crispy and I am not sure I have ever enjoyed a salad more. I really want to go back tomorrow! Yum!
(4)
K H.
Decent outdoor seating, very attentive staff.
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Jeffrey A.
I really enjoy the bucket shop's outdoor seating. There aren't enough relaxed places in the area to really just sit back and enjoy a beer while outdoors. The food is what you would expect of a sports bar, but none-the-less tasty. Good beer specials, solid menu, and moderately good service, combined with the ability to sit outside and enjoy the weather make this one of my favorite spots to hit in the Buckhead area.
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Lisa B.
The Bucket Shop is a lot of fun. If you like to watch Auburn football this is definitely the place for you. Ladies, if you a single this is the place to find a cute boy in the fall. This place gets crazy packed for college game day. The food is just alright, probably one notch up from super greasy bar food, and the drinks are reasonably priced. Its a fun place to mix and mingle. The outdoor patio area is nice. The location is a little strange, but it's definitely a good time.
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Scott J.
BBQ chicken nachos are terrific. Good beer selection and an awesome patio. This is a good weather place, so if the weather is lousy, look elsewhere. The inside of the restaurant isn't that great and it tends to get super smokey.
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Trisha W.
The Bucket Shop is like an independent TGI Friday's. Depending on your personal preferences, this will make it sound awesome, or awful. I'll be the first to admit that I'm probably not their target clientele (which seems to be happy houring employees from nearby office buildings.) I tend to like either dive bars, brewpubs or design bars, and not many of the buffalo-wings-serving establishments inbetween those categories. It's not that I'm hating on sports bars or Ruby Tuesday -- it's just not my preference. But my preference matters a lot less when I'm on a business trip in a city where it's impossible to catch a cab, and the Applebee's-ish bar in question is next door to the hotel. So, with that in mind: The Bucket Shop patio was a decent place to sit on the patio with a pitcher of beer and play poker with five of my similarly-stranded co-workers. Also, apparently they also serve meals, but given how lousy their french fries were, I'd be wary of the entrees. Most people were there for drinks and snacks.
(2)
Carter B.
Great locale, good selection of drinks and the food selection is varied and of good quality.
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Skape Z.
The Bucket Shop is consistently good. The Juke Box is one of the best in Atlanta. It's gotta real comfortable hole in the wall vibe. The Salmon BLT is awesome, So are their salads.The porch is nice to hang out on. Downside - It's a little pricey... and the Fish and Chips were horrible.
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T. Murray -.
This was another college spot. Great food for $5 to $10. You could go late too. During the weekend this place stays open until almost 3:00 am. There is also an outdoor patio that picks up steam in the spring. The one thing I disliked was that heavy smokers also liked the bucket shop and the ventilation wasn't all that great. My favorite junk food appetizer, cheese sticks, is served here and you get more cheese than you should really try to ingest in one sitting. Good thing I'm not lactose intolerant. Bucket Shop is an Atlanta icon. I hope it stays here for many years to come.
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J. D.
This is a fun neighborhood pub. It is also the gathering spot for Auburn alumni especially on game days. The food is typical bar fare, but is fine for what it is. The pub sits on the bottom floor of an office building and has a nice patio overlooking busy Lenox Road. Parking is validated in the office building garage. I never did figue out why this place is called The Bucket Shop.
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Minzi T.
I love the Bucket Shop. I live in CA and everytime I come to Buckhead, we meet friends here for drinks and food. Its always good. The service is ok.. hit and miss I think. I don't think GA is a no smoking state, CA is, but typically we sit outside as it seems most everyone I'm with smokes. I like the location, the wait staff is always very nice, very friendly, good food. They have a big screen TV they wheel outside for big games ( at least last I went they did ). Its a fun pub type atmosphere.
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Erin W.
Like most patrons, I've only been to The Bucket Shop Cafe during late night and early morning hours. Due to my timing I tend to always get an appetizer or dessert. The menu is full of comfort foods that go well with the alcohol served at this bar and grill pub house. Everything is inexpensive and this is a cool place to just kick back when you want to get out of the house but not really go out. Open until 3:00 a.m. on weekends, you never know what kind of characters will be there. If you go as late as me, parking is free because The Bucket Shop is located at the basin of a building attached to a parking deck conveniently across from Lenox Mall. With projector sized televisions for sports and other entertainment The Bucket Shop provides a good environment for small and large groups. For more information visit thebucketshopcafe.com .
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Dave A.
Cool unpretentious buckhead happy hour spot with the best of two worlds . The patio provides a lively atmosphere with a busy buckhead backdrop, and inside you'll find more of a laid back dimly lit neighborhood bar feel. I usually go for the 35 cent wing happy hour special on weeknights before 7.
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Nina J.
All I can say is this place has some great menu items.. The RAGGAE rolls and JERK chicken is the best.. Im talking the best. And they both come with a Raspberry sauce. um um.. on top of having a great drink selection for the beer drinker "yes they have Kentucky Bourbon Barrel" and yes they beers on tap.. even a fun selection of liquors. I went around 9ish and they service was great. This place is hidden to me though, as I stumbled across it and entered through what looked like an hotel. Parking is validated too.. So cool. I will for sure be back for my Jerk chicken fix.
I met my big brother and his girlfriend in downtown Buckhead for lunch. They recommended the Bucket Shop Cafe as a local favorite. The service was excellent. Our waitress was attentive but not intrusive. She recommended the Buffalo Buffalo Burger. It was delicious. My family was pleased with their steak sandwich and tacos as well. The onion rings were above average but I would have substituted their home made chips if ordering again. I did not review their drink selection, but their bar seemed we'll stocked. I will definitely be returning!
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Carter N.
Better than average bar food, reasonably priced drinks, friendly bartenders and plenty of tv's to watch a game. Chicken Rolls are delicious and the wings aren't too bad either. Will definitely come back.
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Gerald E.
This is my spot! I've been coming here for YEARS! I love the location, the amazing food and the reasonable prices. It is lowkey like previous reviewers have mentioned and that is another aspect I love about it. It has changed over the years. Service is not has good as it used to be but I still go. No crazy waits for service. I don't like the bar. It;s too dark. It has a charm to it with the wood but closes off so much of the space. It makes the place different I guess. The patios is awesome. They have upgraded the televisions out there to large flatscreens and each table has an umbrella. The dining portion is large with plenty of tables to choose from. Now to the food. The wings are great! I love the Jamaican Jerk Rub Seasoning. It is hard to duplicate and I have purchased it by the pound to use for other recipes. It is that good. The BBQ Chicken Nachos are no longer on the menu but still available to order. They come loaded with queso, jalapenos, chicken, shredded lettuce, bbq sauce, and tomatoes They are HUGE so be prepared to share. The Veggie Burger is delicious! There is so much to choose from and almost everything is great. The spinach dip is the only thing that is hit or miss. This is a good place for sports watching. Televisions abound and they even do a trivia night...or used to do trivia night, but I am not sure if that is still happening. They will validate parking so bring in your stub. They give you a second ticket to put in after your original ticket at the attendant box when you leave. They also have $2 Taco Tuesday which I have yet to try. $5 Pinnacle Martini Drinks on Fridays. The bathroom is weird. It is a good size but designed poorly. A friend of mine said it was designed by a gay because the urinals are extremely close together and you cannot get to one without brushing up against the other person. I know weird right!?! True. Not only that, the only 1 commode is in a stall so deep you cannot see if anyone is there unless you walk inside, not peep, but walk in. Awkward. Basically, just piss and get out and go back to your table. I have seen the staff and management change over the years and it has remained relatively the same. It is my neighborhood bar, but they don't know my name. Like I said, service is subpar. They are not the friendliest bunch, but they are cool. I admit, many times when I come here it is for a quick pick up or I'm in a funk and need some good food to pick me up. This is my spot.
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Aiyanna M.
TERRIBLE SERVICE. My boyfriend has been coming here for 10 years (and 2 for me), and today is taking the cake. As we sit here, our waitress sucks. She never came ro take our order, so after waiting over 15 mins in a basically empty restaurant (since being here the bar area has filled up, but thats all), my man had to go to a random waiter and ask for someone to serve us, the nachos were subpar once they came out (consistently getting worse the last 4 times I have come), she never put in the calamari order and once it finally came out it tasted like old burnt grease AND I waited for 20 minutes for her to come back to the table and get them out the way. I would have ordered something else, but I'm so annoyed at this point I just want her to bring the check so we can move on to a better place to finish watching the game. She WILL NOT get a tip, just a polite note thanking her for ruining my appetite and football date night experience.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner, Late Night Parking : Garage Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey, Casual Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Mary Locke M.
If this place keeps it up, it's going to be a great dive bar. What I mean by that prior to this week's visit the last time I went to the Bucket Shop was 6-7 years ago, and during that time absolutely nothing has changed. That's pretty impressive considered it seemed really dingy and dated the last time I went circa 2007. All that said, the Bucket Shop is an A-OK place to grab a beer. The inside is definitely run down and complete with a cigarette vending machine (those still exist?), so if the weather is nice, definitely opt for the patio. It's a large expansive patio with a couple of big screen TVs and dogs are welcome. That alone is a huge plus in my book. Beer and bar food aplenty. Solid service. The crowd is really hard to figure out. It's certainly not your average Buckhead bar. There are business men, old people, young people, preppy people, ghetto people. It's the kind of place you can go out in public in workout clothes without even raising an eyebrow. Basically the Bucket Shop is just fine. I'll go if someone suggests it, but I certainly can't imagine becoming a regular.
(3)Luffy A.
Amazing! Tuesdays they have $2 tacos and they are delicious!! Not to mention the $4 jimador margaritas. They also offer a very nice beer and cocktail menu. Lots of different options. Their outdoor patio is set up great with great views.
(5)Scott E.
Overall, maybe 3 stars. But I love the patio, love their buffalo chicken fingers and love their tater tots. And it's a fun place to go for happy hour. Also had some fried egg rolls there tonight that were pretty good. "I'll take fried foods and $4 beers, please. Thanks!"
(4)A.J. C.
The Bucket Shop is an enjoyable place across from the mall to eat lunch or dinner, or just sit at the bar and drink the night away.
(4)Tom H.
For Buckhead watering holes, Bucket Shop is tough to beat. The staff is friendly, and many will be on a first name basis with you after a few visits. The food is tasty and fairly priced bar food, and my favorite menu item is the chipotle BBQ mixed with Thai chili. Plenty of TVs inside help you catch the game, and often they'll wheel tv's out to the patio on nice evenings where smokers & non-smokers can mingle and catch their games in the fresh air. There's a large contingent of Auburn fans here on football Saturdays, too.
(5)K. P.
Best place to eat wings, hang out and watch a game. The bartenders are quick and the food is great. The location is so convenient without having to go into downtown Buckhead. There are tv's all over the bar as well as outside on the patio... can't find a bad seat in the place. Also, I just recently found out the patio is pet friendly too, so I can bring my dog next time as well.
(5)Kevin D.
The service is fine. The drinks are good. The food is disappointing. Come here for a drink and the calm bar atmosphere. Don't come for the food.
(3)Paul A.
Always a pleasure coming to this place. This time they were a bit slow on bringing our drinks and actually greeting to but my overall experience is always good. Try that you can roll! They are the best thing going.
(5)MeMe F.
I visited this joint for a casual business meeting/ lunch date. I went on a Sunday afternoon following Valentine's day weekend and the winter storm in 2014. The weather was so warm and wonderful. Lots of people were out and about in the city. This place is located across the street from Lenox mall and 1/2 block from the MARTA Lenox train station. Upon entering, I spotted an outdoor patio area for eating if you don't want to sit inside the indoor dining room area. There were a few tables occupied...people chatting and drinking. This was my first visit, so I wasn't sure what to expect based off of the name of the establishment. I thought since it had the word 'cafe' in it, that I might be under dressed as I was wearing a Nike sweatshirt and ripped jeans but once I walked into the restaurant, I knew immediately that I would be comfortable. The walls are covered in very unique and pricey sports memorabilia. Lots of signed (autographed) photos maybe addressed to the owner or just purchased by him/her. There is an island bar with a huge selection of beers, wines and spirits. There is booth seating on the outer walls and high table top seating across from the bar. It was not crowded this particular day as it was a lazy-Sunday type of mood going on. Some people were just sitting at the bar drinking, while others were grabbing to-go orders to take home with them. There were a few parties seated and eating their food. I ordered the Black and Bleu burger. (Also, fried green tomatoes appetizer) The menu seem to mostly offer appetizers, burgers and salads...that's it. It is definitely a bar scene type of place with a 30 and up crowd. I would love to return on a Friday or Saturday night to see if the scene changes at all. I think it's a great little spot to meet up with friends or for a cozy date, but just don't expect a lot of variety for food choices. My ($16) burger tasted regular, nothing special. I ordered it medium-well but it was overcooked. My fried green tomatoes were delicious! Expect to pay about $25-30 for one person (entree, drink and tip) and about $45-65 for two people on the low end.
(3)Ava J.
So I'm at the bar tonight after a late night of work. I have ONE cocktail, which the server brings out and it's not properly made...no biggie. The bar was understaffed and the server was probably ready to go home so I gave her a pass. As I'm leaving, some asshole wants to engage me in a geographical war about what is and isn't considered "Buckhead". Stupidly I engage him. No more than two minutes pass before I'm called a Nigger and asked to leave by Justin the manager. He never asked my position, he just took the side of the good ole boy at the bar and rudely demanded I leave. When I asked him why he said it was because he had the right to do so. I wasn't causing a scene, I hadn't been loud or rude, I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Stay away from this place!!! I have never been so highly insulted and made to feel so little. I was never asked of the situation or if I was being harassed, I was told to leave like I did something wrong. I paid good money to eat and drink here and was left to feel like a second class citizen because I'm black?? I know racism exists and is alive and well in the south but I guess I'm naive to still be offended? STAY AWAY!!! THERE ARE FAR BETTER OPTIONS IN ATLANTA LATE AT NIGHT!!!
(1)Alexander M.
This place is great if you are seeking a very laid back bar scene/pub kind of feel. The parking is validated if you decide to park in the parking deck which is cool. Soon as you walk in there in a huge bar right in the middle of the place with plenty of staff! You sit yourself unitil your server comes over. I picked a high-top table facing the tv's to watch the game! Started off with one Patron Margarita and then a Long Island! Both made VERY strong so no complaints there! The spinach and artichoke dip was tatsy! I ordered the Midnight Cowboy Burger and my friend ordered the Hickory Burger.. Both burgers were average I mean nothing special.. I would return again.
(3)Taylor G.
SO basically worst experience I ever had. The waitress I had, started with an L or something. Came every 40 mins (A bit of an exaggeration, but you get my point). She was bad. They make you pay for things like sauce, that you would expect a McDonald's to charge you for but not a restaurant. They don't tell you that they're charging you for these things. We ordered shots, never got them. Just ended up leaving. Overall it was the worst experience I EVER had at a restaurant.
(1)Wyndi L.
The perfect place for me! A lot of options to eat and drink. Laid back atmosphere with plenty of TVs and seating options. Great local place to relax, eat and watch a game.
(4)Mallory E.
We went to the Bucket shop to watch the Auburn-Georgia game. Luckily we were in the wrong time-zone and showed up to the restaurant before kickoff. Unfortunately, we had to sit outside and it was quite chilly. I know it was during a game - I was under the impression that this is where most people go to watch the Auburn game - so I expected that there would be enough staff to serve all of the fans. It took a while for the waitress to bring us our the menu, beers, and teas, and we had to request for utensils. The appetizer and salads came out pretty quickly. We ended up ordering the Chicken Rolls ($8.25 egg rolls stuffed with chicken, cheese, sour cream, and chives with Tex-Mex) because everyone around us ordered them. Those Chicken Rolls were DELISH.
(3)Carrie B.
Decent place to grab a drink. Nice variety of beers from which to choose. Convenient location. That's where the virtues of this place end. Service is horrendous. The staff is rude, like they're either to busy to help or they're doing you a favor. The food is just cheap bar food. Prices are just ok. Not outrageous, except when you put the whole package together. Stay away, unless you're meeting friends for happy hour & couldn't care less about the service or food.
(2)Yale Z.
Having lived a block away for the last five years, I never got a chance to come in here until Snowpocalypse 2014. I'm glad to have done so. First of all, Brandon, Andrew, Ryan and the rest of the staff were very accommodating to all the folks who had wandered in from the cold. They got so busy, some staff who were off the clock came back to help out. It's like a close-knit family how well everyone works together. I had the Taco specials, which were delicious. Also talked to some regulars. Very laid back atmosphere for sure. Living in this part of town, you have to deal with a lot of pretentious people at the Tavern or Yebo or any other restaurant/bar here. This is the opposite of that crowd. Why is this place getting 5 stars? Because it's non-smoking inside so you can go and not have to burn your clothes afterwards. Yes, I will definitely be back.
(5)Tiffany N.
Smokey, dim, and somewhat alluring...I'm not a smoker so this isn't my go to during the winter but definitely a great place for the patio area for the summer nights. Right across from Lenox Square mall. I haven't really had anything on their menu besides their burger and I wasn't impress. I guess I'll head back for their beers only.
(3)Jeff C.
I had lunch here yesterday and it took me back to the days of my youth when we would show up here either pre- or post-bar hopping for Jager shots and way too many bud lights. It's the kind of place you can sit and peoplewatch, even on a Tuesday at 1:00pm. There are the businessmen smoking and sipping wine with their specials, talking to the pregnant bartender. You've got a lone hipster or two starting the evening early with a beer and several business groups that just came for some good bar food. It's just dark enough to make you squint walking in from the bright afternoon. That's what this place is. I had the French Dip sandwich with tots, and it was very good. I can personally vouch for the chicken rolls, but much of the menu looked new, so I'll have to come back. The braves game and a golf tournament were on TV. It was a nice break from my day... I'll probably stick to happy hour or later from now on, but I just love the Bucket Shop...
(4)Jeff W.
With some good drink prices and good food, this is the spot to go late night.
(4)Emily M.
I really like the food. Service is slow. Should staff the restaurant more efficiently.
(3)Luka S.
This is a great late night restaurant, went there with friends around 1am, service was top notch and the food was delicious, will deff go back. would had given 5 stars if drink refills would not had been so sluggish.
(4)Carrie Neal W.
Other than the fact that it was en route home from work, and some place I haven't been in ages, not sure why I stopped at Bucket last night. I pretty much ate crappily yesterday so I figured after my double, bar food was fitting. I remembered loving their fried mozzarella. Not as good last night. But, it wasn't crazy packed and the bartenders were really nice (though the guy did keep calling me "ma'am" which was kind of annoying - I am not THAT old!!). Don't see myself re-adding this to my regular rotation even though I'm temporarily back in the neighborhood, but it's still ok in my book.
(3)Harry B.
First time visit on a Sunday afternoon; Everything was on point with both service and quality of the food. Our server was quick with everything and I was very pleased overall. Only thing I'd suggest to others is that even though it looks nice to eat outside, it's really hard to have any conversations with all the cars going by. It makes it a really hard to hear what the other person is saying.
(5)Jessica B.
Nick was a great server. We had a party of 11 on the patio for drinks and appetizers and his service was great. Very attentive and quick. The food was yummy. I travel to Atlanta for work at least once a year; this is for sure my night spot while here from now on.
(5)Anu J.
This seems like the go to place for people after work to have drinks. It is really like a sports bar with bar food. While I was in town, I went one day after work because it was next to the hotel I was staying at. I ordered a Chipotle chicken burger with a beer. It was ok - nothing special. I will go back if there are no other options available, otherwise, I would try another place...
(2)Ryan A.
I found a tiny moving bug on my plate when I almost finished the burger. Then I found a bread clip in my steamed brocolli (as the side). I told the waitress about this, she made a Taylor Swift face and handed me the check with no apologies. I dare not going back to that place again. Everyone good luck.
(1)Australia B.
I always end up going to bucket shop, and then afterwards asking myself why? Its a great location, laid back atmosphere, and tons of potential, However; the service at the bar is horrible! The bartenders are inattentive, rude, and act like you are inconveniencing them by ordering. This has not just been a one time experience, it has been this way for the past year. I used to come here when I first moved to Atlanta, and my experience was completely opposite, and so I often forget how bad it has gotten. Last time I was there I had taken a friend from out of town, and the bartenders were so rude it was embarrassing, I had to apologize to my friend, "I swear it didn't used to be like this." My friend was so confused as to why I would pick THERE to take them. This place has tons of potential, so hopefully they will hire some new bartenders that enjoy their jobs, and are welcoming, rather than scaring customers out the door with their negative attitudes, and "huffing and puffing" every time you want to order a drink.
(2)Robert P.
Love this place and have been going here for 10+ years. No flash just a great watering hole with great burgers and reasonable prices. Go elsewhere for the Buckhead scene. Patio is great too
(5)Ben E.
All the hallmarks of a true dive bar are here: rude and slow bartenders, dense billowing banks of cigar smoke, wretched food, and abrasive alcoholics from the neighborhood. What makes it appealing - in the same way that self-cutting is appealing - is that the neighborhood is Buckhead heights and the abrasive locals are wealthy cray-cray residents sitting elbow to elbow with servers from the neighboring Lenox and Phipps malls. Go if you enjoy beer goggling, like congestive heart failure, or being treated like a steaming turd.
(2)Christina V.
NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY! We had a work happy hour planned and I have a 4 month old that I was bringing by to see everyone. I wasn't going to stay long b/c she has a 7pm bedtime. So I get to this restaurant / bar (I'd never been before) there are 2 people at the bar and 5 of us in my party at the back at the tables. Within minutes of me taking my baby out of the stroller so my co-worker could hold her I was told I had to leave. They didn't give any explanation other than I couldn't be there with a baby. I was so stunned as it was quite unexpected that I didn't even ask why. It was disappointing and I know I'll NEVER go back to this place. It's not just a bar, so why they don't allow a parent to bring their child there is bizarre. I'm guessing it's because they allow smoking, but while I was there nobody was smoking. Seriously, what restaurants allow smoking these days? All I have to say is this place won't be getting any of my money in the future. I'd tell anyone that they aren't missing anything by not going to The Bucket Shop .......go somewhere else and you'll have a better night!
(1)Chris G.
Hey. Not bad for late night eats. Went on NYE after the Chik-fil-A bowl. The people at the Marriott recommended it to us. So at 11:40 p.m., we strolled in. The waitstaff were really busy, but got to us with complimentary champagne. Food was essentially bar food, but served up piping hot and quickly--which is kind of an accomplishment considering what night it was. It's not haute cuisine, of course. But if you want a late-night bite, it does the job. Minor quibble? Lots of smokers in the bar area. The next morning, our clothes reeked of smoke.
(4)Jen C.
DO NOT EAT HERE!! Probably fine to stop in for a beer if you're desperate and in the area, but this place is absolutely disgusting. Came in on a Sunday afternoon with some girlfriends for lunch and ordered a salad with grilled chicken. About halfway through found a big, dead bug in my meal. SO gross. Told the waitress and she just took it away - no manager came by, she never apologized, nothing. If you're looking to watch a game and have some beers I could think of a million other places around town to go. Don't waste your time or money in this crap box of a sports bar.
(1)Shannon C.
The jerk wings are good. DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT get the Chipolte BBQ wings. SO gross.
(3)Luckie D.
Cold Beer, fast friendly service and football with fans on a Sunday afternoon. The nachos could go for a little more meat as the chicken sightings were few and far between. 1/2 pound bacon burger must have had the bacon cut with a lazer and the one tomato slice was clear a hot house variety. It's a bar.........It is what it is.....
(3)Jona J.
This place has been a favorite go to for the last 15 years of business trips to Atlanta. The Jerk chicken wings can't be beat and they have a great selection of tap beers. Always a stop when I just want to kick back after a day of meetings.
(5)Joe H.
Cool place next to the hotel I was staying. Nice local feel. Wish it had better selection of craft beers. Nice staff.
(3)Adree O.
My date recently took me here after dinner to have drinks. The location is fine. When we went it was pretty full a little late. What bother me some much was a young man was sitting at the bar drinking and a of a sudden he vommited all over the bar and the floor, then put him out and 30 mins later he came back. I was over it!!!!
(2)Katie I.
Bear in mind that I am a Midwesterner. I love small-ish, low-light bars that are just crowded enough and that have a friendly staff. Bucket Shop was a win for me on all three. We got there at around 8 on a Saturday - most of the bar tables were full and there were a few people scattered around the good-sized bar. We grabbed a high-top and settled in and just as I was asking my friends if we ordered from the bar, our waitress showed up. She was friendly and attentive all night - always came by before we ran out of beer, told us about the SafeRide program (I'm new to Atlanta and didn't realize that was an option! Not needed that night but good to know for the future), and was overall friendly and efficient. The food came out quickly and was decent bar food. We got the Chicken Rolls, which my friend loves - I thought they were pretty good but had a little difficulty reconciling the egg roll outside with the chicken & cheese inside! I just ordered a side salad and a cup of the cream of chicken soup - like I said, decent. My friends got the buffalo chicken wrap and sandwich, respectively, and cleaned their plates. We left around midnight to a pretty good crowd in the bar area. Not sure how crowded it gets later on, but it was just crowded enough when we left. The only downside? The super tiny one stall bathroom! Overall though, I'll definitely go back. It's a cozy and comfortable spot to have some drinks and conversation.
(4)Nana Y.
Finally, finally, FINALLY, I found my favorite Salmon BLT in Atlanta tonight! It was Sunday 8 p.m. It wasn't busy night at all. We sat outside table and enjoyed nice night breeze and Atlanta landscape. Service wasn't the best but acceptable. Although I thought Reuben sandwich($8.50) that my partner got was just ok, i thought my BLT($8.75) was so great!!!! This is now one of a few places that I like in Atlanta. Definitely I'm coming back here for their Salmon BLT again.
(4)Shannon M.
I would love to give the bucket more stars but like the rest of the folks i agree it can be really smoky in here. With that said, you have now all been properly warned and you can't be surprised. The best part of the the bucket is the outdoor seating area. it is huge and offers a great sidewalk view of lennox. food is okay, service is sketchy at best and the draft beer has a tendency to be warm. did I mention the great outdoor seating?
(3)Tara T.
I was in town for about a month for work, and the corporate office is located in the building above Bucket Stop. We came here many days for lunch, and after work, partially for the convenience, partially for the kickin' food & beer. Since there was always a group of us, we tended to order "Charlie G's Combo" a lot. It comes with chicken rolls (think egg rolls gone American), chicken fingers & mozzarella sticks. Nothing to write home about, but no complaints either. I'm not a wing person, but the guys ordered the wings every night and said they were killer (with lotsa sauces to choose from). You can build the Hell out of your own burger, or order one of the "pre-imagined" ones off the menu. I usually ordered the Bison Burger, and oh my frilly bloomers it was good! Bison burgers are generally disappointing for me; the meat is so lean it dries out really, really quickly, leaving you with a dry, crumbly burger. But not here, nay nay! I don't know if they soak it in lard first and frankly I don't care - it was juicy, properly cooked and so delicious I wanted to give it a hug. I never indulged in dessert here, but my coworkers said the key lime pie was pretty delish. I did, however, indulge in the selection of cocktails (which is minimal, but tasty) and beer. And I was a very happy camper .... er, conference go-er. The "City of Lights" cocktail is extremely dangerous - cherry vodka, peach schnapps and a variety of other fruity things that let it go down waaaay to easily. But it's easy to mix a fruity drink, and the real test of a bar (for me) is how well they make a martini. And these? Were just dandy. Not the best of the best, but certainly enjoyable. Stop in for lunch, stop in for dinner, stop in for drinks - it doesn't really matter as long as you stop in. I waiting for the next corporate adventure so I can get my hands on that Bison Burger again!
(4)TJ L.
The Bucket Shop is a great spot. Due to its prime location on Lenox Road across from the mall in the odd location of an office building, it's wonderfully suprising what a down to earth place it is with no attitude at all. I never really drank here, so I can't comment on the pub appeal of it, but when in this part of Buckhead it can be difficult to find food better than fast food, but under $20. The Bucket Shop has a diverse menu that I would call a step above standard pub fare. I also happen to think they have the best wings in the city. They use high quality wings and the saunces are very good. The kitchen is also open late and they will even make a takeout order for you if you don't want to eat in the bar. I really like the diversity of the crowd. If you go right after work, you'll see some typical types who have office jobs in Buckhead, but I've also seen an entire table of transvestites eat here. No matter who is there, the crowd is always friendly and the servers fairly attentive. Food also comes out quite quickly after you order it. They get extra points for validating parking, but if you are there late at night the gates for the parking deck will be up anyway. This is one of the few places you can get decent food at a great price in the neighborhood or have a drink in a really laid back atmosphere. The bathrooms are completely disgusting, but you can use the bathroom in the lobby of the building which is much nicer. This was a regular dining option for me when I lived in Buckhead and I still make it a point to visit when I'm in the area. Awesome for locals!
(4)Lauren R.
I visited this place frequently when I worked at Lenox Mall right across the street years ago. Though it hasn't been a regular hangout of mine for some time, I found myself here to watch a couple of the NBA Finals games the past couple of weeks. While I had a fairly decent experience here the first time I went (if you do go, request the waitress with the short red hair - she's great), last night's experience ensures that I will never set foot in this place again. Being out on the patio with only one TV per side was bad enough (not ideal for viewing unless you're directly facing it, which is hard to do with rounds) but we had the rudest waitress I've possibly ever encountered in any restaurant. Not only did she ignore us and the two tables next to us for most of the night (to the point where we had to go to the bar to get our own water refill and additional napkins), but when we did manage to get her attention, she was both abrasive (getting upset with us when we informed her we did not order the beers she forgot to put in "for our table" - our table had no alcohol at all) and condescending (when we decided to order something else, she responds "I was just here a second ago, but what do you want?"). Really? The food that my table did order took forever to come out - over an hour- and was mediocre. I am sure the kitchen was backed up (typical for a sports bar on a big game night), and I would have been more forgiving if she had not been so rude, had at least apologized for the wait, and if other tables (who had different waitresses) hadn't gotten their food pretty quickly after their orders were placed. One of the tables next to us finally asked for the manager, who didn't seem overly concerned until he realized it had happened to multiple tables, and he did end up comp'ing our table's bill. Between him and the awesome red haired waitress, I added a star back, but based on last night (and my overall "meh" impression of the place), I will go somewhere else next time.
(2)Andrew R.
If you like fried and greasy sports bar fare in a cigarette smoke filled space, then you are going to love this place. If you like having a few beers while the person next to you at the bar smokes in your face without a care as to whether you mind or not (or maybe you're that guy), then you will love this place. If you like watching your sports on widescreen hdtv's with a standard definition signal, then you will love this place. If you like a sports bar that will only have what's on ESPN, then you will love this place.
(1)Vonda D.
Every time I've been, the service is pretty slow. It's a good place to go to watch sports. Their burgers are pretty tasty, as well as their sandwiches.
(3)Sabrina M.
This used to be one of my favorite spots to hang out during NFL season. Great wings (I highly recommend the Jack Daniels and/or Lemon Pepper wings) and a nice beer selection. The service has always been pretty good and the patio is a very nice chill spot during the summer. If you get there early enough on the 4th of July, you'll have a nice place to watch the fireworks at Lenox - complete with food and beer!
(3)Sebrina B.
I found out about this place when I tried out for Big Brother. I never knew where it was until like a week ago when I got lost on Lenox and drove by it. Yesterday, I was in the area trying to find food for my household at 9pm at night, so I thought I would try it out. As of the fourth sentence in this review I am undecided. I hate when it comes down to a pros and cons list but I think it comes down to that Cons 1. Smoke (obviously this is a pro if you have chosen to shorten your life with this habit as opposed to the consumption of high amounts of sugar and fat like myself) 2. Only half decent chicken wings. I don't know what I expect from chicken wings in order for them to be good, but these weren't it. For some reason I feel like it was the actual quality of the chicken, like maybe they use the wings that are frozen and fry them frozen. The sauces were good enough although they were very sparingly applied. The thai sauce could have been just a tad spicier. 3. Soggy onion rings. I don't know if this should count as I only tasted the onion rings on the second day. I don't know if they got soggy in the frig or what. Pros 1. Atmosphere- Will waiting for my take out order I was able to read a leftover paper and get my grove on to the music playing. "Thank you for letting be myself" indeed. In addition, the others there seemed to just be chill. Plus, it is a spot you wouldn't see unless you were looking for it. I always like that type of vibe. I do note that from the other reviewers, I wouldn't expect this to be the case when a college football game was on. 2. Ample (and validated if during the week) parking. 3. I also had the carribean egg roll. I ate it both by itself and with the sauce. By itself it was well seasoned, great dough (almost like a thin biscuit) but a little bit of dryness in the chicken. With the raspberry (what the?) sauce it was amazing. Unnecessarily fattening, but amazing. I think it was because the biscuit like dough mandated a biscuit topping. Dunno. But good. Ok. So, a tie means that it is going to have to be a three. Basically, if a convenient reason arises, I will go here again, but I'm not feeling pressed to create a reason to go.
(3)Jason C.
This was the proverbial last stop after what supposed to have been the last stop. The service was quick and pleasant but not overly friendly. There were a good number of flat screens on the bar side showing different sporting events. I can't remember the last time I was in a bar that legally allows smoking. I gotta say, indoor smoke is a memory I didn't need to relive! We ended up staying for just one round, nothing about the place compelled us to stay any longer.
(2)Dio S.
Been here three times, not once due to a strong desire to come here--meet up with somebody, watch sports when I didn't have my cable installed yet, meet up with somebody. When I just came out of college and moved to Atlanta this had seemed like a nice place but now totally inadequate as I became used to better establishments. It has a rather generic chain-like interior setup. A heavy collegiate football crowd like mentioned by others. Pedestrian bar menu looks also very chain-like, out of which the food ranges from mediocre to unacceptable (inedible onion rings and ashy fried clam). Drink selections, again very generic, and bar service is lackluster. So conclusion is very generic and below average. For similar style but better overall everything probably one would go to Marlow's. Dantanna is across the street and better.
(2)Shica B.
I love this place. If I lived closer, it would likely be my Cheers. I have gone to watch the game with some pals a few times and was thoroughy impressed with the food. I am not big on watching sports as they are, but if I were, I would find it refreshing that there are TV's each way that you turn your head. It really annoys me that the middle & largest TV is kinda off in the color department, but that is just searching for the one thing that I think is wrong with this place. Oh, other than the weird entrance, but that is only a problem for your inaugural visit. What did we like? The chicken egg rolls are superb. The french fries are homemade and warm. SUPERB. The wings are tasty, I enjoyed the lemonyaki and a lime flavor. And, my absolute fave was the blackened shrimp salad that is served on a bed of spinach, mandarin oranges, slivered almonds, blue cheese, and sauteed mushrooms. Oh, I am in LOVE and cannot wait to go back to try more items on the menu. And, they are reasonably priced. There are a VERY few items on the menu that are more than $10. I'll be back Bucket Shop, I'll definitely be back!
(4)Emily K.
Some co-workers and myself went here last night for a little after work drink and munchies. I ordered a vodka and Sprite and the fried pickles. The drink wasn't very strong, which bothered me a little. There was a ton of ice in it and tasted mostly like Sprite. When I asked for it to be modified for the next round, it came out too strong. I guess the bartender couldn't find a nice middle of the road for me. Beer is obviously their forte here, not mixed drinks. Whoops. The fried pickles were really, really salty. I like salt and I was having a hard time eating them. Though I can't fault them on portion size. I got a huge amount for under $6. I also tried the fries which were pretty tasty. If I go back, I'll probably get a side order of fries instead. It was just okay. I doubt I'll willingly go back here simply for that reason. Nothing really impressed me on either the food or service front. They do allow smoking, though I didn't find it to be that bad. It seems like most of the smokers were sitting outside anyway.
(3)Will N.
I really like this spot as a good lesser known bar/restaurant in Buckhead that is always open late. Bucket Shop Cafe has one of the BEST fried chicken sandwiches I've ever had--the Buffalo Chicken sandwich (fried chicken sandwich dipped in buffalo sauce and topped off with blue cheese crumbles) is AWESOME! The lemon pepper chicken wings are also good and the other food items are above average for a bar. I love the laid back atmosphere and the patio seating and there are TVs everywhere making this a great place to catch a sports game. This place never seems to be too packed, but always has enough people dining and drinking so it doesn't feel deserted. I love that it stays open very late too! However, I personally don't like that they allow smoking (to each their own) but put up with it due to the other positives. Also the daily liquor drink specials could be better but this is Buckhead so you take what you can get. Pros: -Buffalo chicken sandwich! -Better than average food for bar -Good staff -Open late -Lots of TVs -Atmosphere -Never too packed; Never completely "dead" -Buckhead Location Cons: -Smoking allowed -Lackluster liquor drink specials -Can be confusing to locate within plaza during 1st visit
(4)Rick F.
Co-workers recommended for lunch, good sandwiches. 2 of us ordered the Cuban Sandwich and thought it was the best Cuban in town! I ordered the French Dip with Tator Tots was really good. I'll be back for lunch! I'm not sure about the bar part. It was little dirty and smelled like a bar. When is Atlanta going to ban smoking, get with the times people!
(3)Yolanda P.
Food is ok. Supposedly anything that is jerk is really good. Nothing special if you ask me...good for a change of scenery.
(3)Justinia C.
Okay... So it's been a while since I've written a review, so excuse the rustiness: My friends and I visit the Bucket Shop every couple of weeks and we always have a good time! One major reason is because it is directly across the street from where I work (Phipps), so it is very convenient AND the crowd is more mixed(age/race/gender) than the places at Phipps (Tavern and Twist)...honestly most nights those places are full of one of the following types of people; over-dressed sugar-babies looking for over-spent sugar-daddies OR mid-to-late 40 somethings whose tanned, pulled and poked leather handbag reminiscent faces(both the men & the women [shudder]) are enough to keep the evil jins at bay!!! I digress...where was I: The crowd, as I was mentioning is well mixed and it makes the atmosphere more chill and interesting at the same time. Now. I'm not much of a bar fan myself, but the Bucket Shop feels more like a low-key lounge/less douchey(sp?) sports bar than a bar-bar. Okay now time to list: -I don't eat bar food, but I had the fried shrimp basket once before annnnd it was "meh" really nothing to wrote home (or Yelp) about. But every time my friends and I go they order the lemon-yaki wings, so they may have some merit. -Some of the bartenders are AMAZE...others are subpar. I went out on a limb and ordered some pineapple upside down nonsense and to say it was awful is an understatement...this thing was ABYSMAL!!! But our favorite staff member came out and saw the full drink sitting in front of me and offered to bring me something else(though I tried to go down w/the preverbal ship, I gave-in and let him bring me a new drink), he made me a long island, which I've ordered during each subsequent visit. -The staff members are all really nice/personable/helpful -I hate smelling like cigarette smoke when I leave a ba, so I greatly appreciate the no-smoking indoors deal! ...And then there's the bathroom sitch... I read another review that said to use the bathroom in the lobby of the building--do that! I learned too lTe about that bathroom, which is waaaay nicer than the one in the bar. Would I go back to the Bucket Shop---Yes Would I spend my own money---Yes
(4)Michael O.
I like this place! The food was good, I had the "Jack Daniels Chicken Wings and Jamaican Jerk Egg Rolls" I liked the ambiance and the diversity! The set-up was hot too! I'll be back!
(4)Vida D.
This is the bar on the way home. The service sucks. The drink are strong, but it's so convenient. We just went Saturday night 09/27/08 after a play and it was DEAD, and the service still sucked, I almost left no tip. I think that's heartless, so I left a bad one on purpose.
(2)Thomas B.
Chicken Rolls and BBQ Chicken Nachos are the best here. Decent beer selection and full bar. Lots of TVs and music. Smoky by the bar but the seating in the back stays fairly smoke free. Parking deck for plenty of covered parking. Patio overlooking Lenox Rd. I have been going here for years and it will always be a favorite hang out spot of mine. The same owners of Charlie G's off West Peachtree with the same menu.
(4)David L.
Twice patronized for business lunches in the last year out of convenience to my office. Attentive service, nice if you can get outdoor seating on Lenox Rd., although the only foot traffic is people on their way to the Bucket Shop. Food is standard bar fare. I've had better black & blue chicken salads at Zaxby's, and the burgers are OK. TIP: if in the area and looking for a better business lunch option (assuming NY Prime, Ruths or similar are too pricey) try out the Pinnacle Cafe in the Pinnacle building next door to the Bucket Shop. It's the building with the arch on top of it across the street from Phipps Mall. Eeeeexcellent fast and cheap dining option that the banker boys in the Pinnacle building eat up every day.
(2)Jessica M.
Ugh. I did not eat here so i can not comment on the food but only go here if you are well prepared for a stale smoke kinda sports bar. Love sports bars but this is not my type of place.
(2)Stella T.
2.5 Stars I had to pick up a friend who lives near Sydney Marcus, which was a complete cluster-fuck over the weekend thanks to The Dump. We needed to eat stat, so I suggested the Bucket Shop even though I had only been there once with a co-worker a few years back. Here's the good... -Zing/Zang bloody mary mix (my favorite) makes for a good BM. -They made my turkey club exactly to my specifications (nothing like described on the menu) -Instead of onion rings, they have onion fries...good. -We sat at the bar and received excellent service The bad...hmmm, well let's see...um, the check! We spent $50 (before tip) for lunch on what?! Two weak BM's (each) and 2 mediocre sandwiches (total)?! I felt like I had just eaten at Atlanta Heartsfield.
(2)Caroline P.
I went here many times after work. Great place to sit and have a drink with coworkers and friends. Martinis are well made! Food is pretty good, but I usually don't eat there so I'm not the authority on that.
(4)Nikki K.
When I came to the Lenox Crate, I was accosted with the same resounding calls of "we need to take you to The Bucket Shop!" Of course I had no idea what my coworkers were talking about, I was sure it was some torturous hazing. But it was a bar, thank God! The first time I went we got a long table in the restaurant area. As I looked around, I saw all sorts of business dudes in suits and ties watching for anything female to round the corner. Cool. Then some families with kids came in. Okay, beginning to wonder why my coworkers like this place? The decor is standard dark bar, dark wood, dated light fixtures, bleh. But this was the place my coworkers liked to go to after work to unwind and drink. So I went a few more times, not for their food (they have a veggie burger, but I could never get a clear answer on whether it was vegan or not) but just to drink with my work buddies. One time we sat outside on the patio and that made a big difference on my perspective of this place. It was actually kind of nice! Parking is a little daunting and strange in a parking deck that you may or may not have to pay to get into. We usually kept our cars parked in the Macy's side of Lenox's parking lot and skipped over to the Bucket Shop. But it's the company, not the location with my situation. I wouldn't go here unless I had my old work posse with me!
(3)Allison Z.
I really am A-OK with The Bucket Shop. I used to think it was this gross hangout in a weird spot (the bottom of an office tower?) so I gave it a break. A long break. But then it grew on me in the worst way--this past weekend I went there Friday night and Saturday night! The Friday meetup was with a friend for drinks and we needed to meet somewhere in the middle (I'm Midtown, she's Perimeter). Saturday night was for FSU game watching. Now, believe it or not, there was no competition for TV's at Bucket Shop. We asked the bartender to put two different TV's on the FSU game and he obligied. No one was pissed, bartender didn't mind, and we attracted a small crowd of fellow fans. Yet another "Bucket Shop grew on me" moment. The beers are cheap ($3.50 for Miller Lite?!) and the food is OK. Just plain bar food, not really worth writing about. The overall point to my review is to encourage you to visit the Bucket Shop if you want to watch some sports without competition for TV's/table/service/etc. that normally comes with game watching, and to give this place another try. I wasn't disappointed after a few years hiatus. Go Bucket Shop!
(3)Catherine R.
I haven't been here recently but I sent a friend here last week. I haven't eaten anything besides the jerk chicken wings but they're the best i've ever had. Chicken wings with a spicy jerk rub and raspberry dipping sauce to bring the sweetness and kick it all up about 10 notches. These are the kind of wings you want to take home and attack. These are not recommended for public consumption. They're so good, it might get obscene.
(5)Robert M.
This place stinks. In more than one way. The smell that lurks and hovers in the air is repulsive...loss of appetite? Can this place crawl out of the 1970's and possibly sniff the 1980's, at the very least? There is this thing called ventilation which is very helpful to people who enjoy the art of breathing. If I want to choke on stench I'll just visit Harrah's Casino in Cherokee, NC to work on my black lung.... The food is very average, and I have to say, the set up inside is very strange. I feel like I am sitting in someones basement with their homemade bar, paneled walls and stained mildew carpet. I can see sitting on the patio with a beer on a sunny day, and that gives this place the 1 extra star but that's all it is worth.
(2)Kristin K.
I wish I were hungrier when I went here. They have really good burgers and fries. Soft drink menu is a little limited though and it's pretty unpleasant if you're sensitive to smoke.
(4)Rebecca O.
People gather here for decent eats and football games. The unofficial second home to local Auburn alumni, The Bucket Shop fills up during football season. Food is what you would expect from a venue where people gather to watch sports. The menu is pretty extensive though, all things considered. If I have to watch sports, being here helps ease the pain.
(3)Dave G.
Ugly. Went there for lunch and waited twenty minutes after sitting ... and no one came over to our table. So we got up and left. And it wasn't like they were busy - very dead - and the waiters were all standing around the bar chatting. I'll never go back.
(1)Sonya S.
I read the other reviews for this place before deciding to post my review. I can see why so many people have give 1 or 2 stars in their review. I went with 2 girlfriends on a late Friday night. We sat ourselves outside. It was packed inside and wreaking of smoke. Outside, there were a few large groups, all smoking. We sat down anyways. The server came an took our drink orders. My rum and coke was more melted ice than anything else. My friends margarita didn't have the shot of Grand Marnier she asked for (that came later after the drink was consumed). Then, we ordered our food.. We got our food delivered by another server. We were missing silverware and napkins. We finally got those. Aside from the spotty service, some of the food we ordered was pretty tasty. The chicken roll-ups were my favorite. The veggie quesadilla was tasty. The buffalo meat burger was dry due to the lack of condiments. I settled on just asking for mayo. As the server was passing by from another table I saw her fling something at me. Alas, it was a little packet of mayo. Yes folks, I got a packet of mayo flung at me. There is a lot to be desired when eating at this place. But, I guess if you're a guy (oops! or a girl) that wants to eat, drink and watch a game with your friends, this is the place. If you want to enjoy an eating experience and your surroundings and service play an important part in that, find somewhere else to go.
(2)Don D.
Over priced food, lousy service! Never again.
(2)Emmy K.
I'm a big fan of the outdoor dining area, more so when they bring the tvs out so you can watch a game. The food is ok, but I definitely would not recommend the fries unless you like them on the soggy side. The service is hit or miss. I did deduct a few stars due to the smoking problem. If they're going to allow smoking, they should probably try to ventilate the place a little better as it seems to just hang in the air and overwhelm everything.
(2)Anisha H.
Came here on a lazy sunday afternoon, the weather was awesome so I wanted a place that was casual but at the same time had outdoor sitting. Now if you live in Buckhead, its hard to find places like that...most places are dressy....I had always driven by Bucket Shop Cafe when I would go to Lenox mall but never tried it out..so I finally did!! Wow I wish I tried this place out sooner!!! Okk I tried their Chicken Rolls!!! Can I say that was the best dish I had eaten!! They were sooooo good!!! warm chicken covered in a filo pastry, it was totally delicious!! The patio - outside sitting, faces the mall, so you get to enjoy the hustle and bustle of buckhead and lenox mall, but yet it is soo calming and relaxing to just enjoy food at a laid back place! Most of all...parking is free..so thats always a plus :) hehe I totally cant wait to check this place out again :)
(3)Tracie T.
This place has a nice outdoor eating area. The atmosphere was casual. The drinks were a good price and the hamburgers were great. I am not a is a nice touch smoker, but it is a smoking facility. The parking deck is nice when the weather is bad.
(4)Kim B.
SO DISAPPOINTED! Let me just start by saying, I used to work down the road at Houston's and my boyfriend at the time worked at the Marriott across the street. This was hour post-work hangout spot and I LOVED IT. Service was always great and never had any complaints. Went back about a month ago with two of my out-of-town friends for the first time in a few years. We were only drinking. Or I should say we had only PLANNED on drinking. We go in, sit at the bar, I spend a moment reminiscing about how excited I was to be back. There's two bartenders on a 360° bar, a guy and a girl...at first they're not directly in front of us but it wasn't busy enough for us not to be noticed. The female bartender went to the back and the guy remained at the bar waiting on the few other customers (the bar was maybe half-full). He walks around to the other side. So after a few minutes of not being acknowledged we decide that we should move down the bar to different seats where we would be seen more clearly. Still, nothing. Another 5 minutes or so passes and he blatantly ignores us. A gentleman comes over and stands next to us and the bartender walks right up to him and asks him what he wants...the man was very nice and noticed were were sitting patiently awaiting drinks and says "these girls were here first"....I don't even remember the bartenders response at that point because I was so pissed off. We all agreed we didn't even want to deal at that point and got up and left. WILL NOT be going back!
(1)Brad S.
WAR EAGLE! , but you may want to sneak in a sandwich. Atmosphere is great on game day if you are an Auburn fan, but the food leaves quite a bit to be desired. I've only been there once and had the buffalo chicken sandwich. Next time, I'll follow the other Yelpers' advice and go with the burger.
(3)Katherine M.
The Bucket Shop is more than your basic sports bar. I went Saturday night with friends to watch football, and was expecting basic greasy bar food. I was pleasantly surprised. We actually got great service and our server was really helpful. He was fine when we just hung out with drinks and chips and salsa for a while. No pressure or asking us every five minutes, "Are you ready to order yet?" That is one thing I hate! Now I firmly believe that when you are in a specific type of restaurant let them do what they do! Don't get grilled chicken at a seafood restaurant and don't get the pasta at the most acclaimed steak house in town. Know what I mean? But I digress. So I went with the burger and it was actually really good. Cooked and seasoned perfectly. The fries were a tad soggy, but other than that it hit the spot! You can actually go healthy here, if you must. They offer several fresh salads with grilled chicken, shrimp, and a black and blue salad that looked yummy. I don't think you can go wrong! The football game we were watching didn't go the way I hoped, but that's all I can complain about!
(4)Andre S.
My first impression of this place was "man, it smells like a dirty gym sock here!" I had to hold my breath when I opened the doors to this bar. The ventilation system must be bad, because as I walked through the bar to go to the patio smelled like one big rotten cigar. Good thing we all sat on the patio! The Bucket Shop Cafe is definitely good if you like that hole in the wall/ neighborhood/ dank type of bar. I was impressed on the draft selection and its fairly reasonable prices. However, the food was blah. I was not that impressed on their Jack Daniel's Wings that everyone suggested, however for 7 bucks, 10 wings isn't that bad, especially if you buzzed. A good buzz will not cover the nastiness of the chicken rolls, which is a fried egg roll hybrid.. Oh yeah, if you can appreciate a nice dirty bathroom, and paper towel-less dispensers, this is definitely the place for you! The verdict is still out whether or not if I will go back.
(2)Phil G.
Stopped in here for dinner after flying in from Rochester. Great place to wind down. Bartenders were great, drinks were well priced. The food was exactly as you'd expect from a bar... good, not great. This place should get a 3-1/2, but as you can't do that on Yelp, I'm rounding down because they still allow smoking in the bar.
(3)Amy V.
Solid 4! Started "Insanity" today and thought I would treat myself to a beer. Walked into the very fancy lobby feeling super under dressed in my workout attire. Then I walked into the bar. Not sure I would enjoy sitting inside as it was super smokey...cigar smoke. Yeck! But we sat on the patio and enjoyed the shady area. Very nice. A bucket of beers met our beverage needs and then we ordered lunch. On of my friends is a frequent patron and said every other item on the menu was great. I settled on a blackened chicken salad. Oh my gosh...it was amazing! The chicken was perfectly cooked and juicy and full of flavor. The salad was fresh and crispy and I am not sure I have ever enjoyed a salad more. I really want to go back tomorrow! Yum!
(4)K H.
Decent outdoor seating, very attentive staff.
(3)Jeffrey A.
I really enjoy the bucket shop's outdoor seating. There aren't enough relaxed places in the area to really just sit back and enjoy a beer while outdoors. The food is what you would expect of a sports bar, but none-the-less tasty. Good beer specials, solid menu, and moderately good service, combined with the ability to sit outside and enjoy the weather make this one of my favorite spots to hit in the Buckhead area.
(4)Lisa B.
The Bucket Shop is a lot of fun. If you like to watch Auburn football this is definitely the place for you. Ladies, if you a single this is the place to find a cute boy in the fall. This place gets crazy packed for college game day. The food is just alright, probably one notch up from super greasy bar food, and the drinks are reasonably priced. Its a fun place to mix and mingle. The outdoor patio area is nice. The location is a little strange, but it's definitely a good time.
(4)Scott J.
BBQ chicken nachos are terrific. Good beer selection and an awesome patio. This is a good weather place, so if the weather is lousy, look elsewhere. The inside of the restaurant isn't that great and it tends to get super smokey.
(3)Trisha W.
The Bucket Shop is like an independent TGI Friday's. Depending on your personal preferences, this will make it sound awesome, or awful. I'll be the first to admit that I'm probably not their target clientele (which seems to be happy houring employees from nearby office buildings.) I tend to like either dive bars, brewpubs or design bars, and not many of the buffalo-wings-serving establishments inbetween those categories. It's not that I'm hating on sports bars or Ruby Tuesday -- it's just not my preference. But my preference matters a lot less when I'm on a business trip in a city where it's impossible to catch a cab, and the Applebee's-ish bar in question is next door to the hotel. So, with that in mind: The Bucket Shop patio was a decent place to sit on the patio with a pitcher of beer and play poker with five of my similarly-stranded co-workers. Also, apparently they also serve meals, but given how lousy their french fries were, I'd be wary of the entrees. Most people were there for drinks and snacks.
(2)Carter B.
Great locale, good selection of drinks and the food selection is varied and of good quality.
(4)Skape Z.
The Bucket Shop is consistently good. The Juke Box is one of the best in Atlanta. It's gotta real comfortable hole in the wall vibe. The Salmon BLT is awesome, So are their salads.The porch is nice to hang out on. Downside - It's a little pricey... and the Fish and Chips were horrible.
(4)T. Murray -.
This was another college spot. Great food for $5 to $10. You could go late too. During the weekend this place stays open until almost 3:00 am. There is also an outdoor patio that picks up steam in the spring. The one thing I disliked was that heavy smokers also liked the bucket shop and the ventilation wasn't all that great. My favorite junk food appetizer, cheese sticks, is served here and you get more cheese than you should really try to ingest in one sitting. Good thing I'm not lactose intolerant. Bucket Shop is an Atlanta icon. I hope it stays here for many years to come.
(4)J. D.
This is a fun neighborhood pub. It is also the gathering spot for Auburn alumni especially on game days. The food is typical bar fare, but is fine for what it is. The pub sits on the bottom floor of an office building and has a nice patio overlooking busy Lenox Road. Parking is validated in the office building garage. I never did figue out why this place is called The Bucket Shop.
(2)Minzi T.
I love the Bucket Shop. I live in CA and everytime I come to Buckhead, we meet friends here for drinks and food. Its always good. The service is ok.. hit and miss I think. I don't think GA is a no smoking state, CA is, but typically we sit outside as it seems most everyone I'm with smokes. I like the location, the wait staff is always very nice, very friendly, good food. They have a big screen TV they wheel outside for big games ( at least last I went they did ). Its a fun pub type atmosphere.
(5)Erin W.
Like most patrons, I've only been to The Bucket Shop Cafe during late night and early morning hours. Due to my timing I tend to always get an appetizer or dessert. The menu is full of comfort foods that go well with the alcohol served at this bar and grill pub house. Everything is inexpensive and this is a cool place to just kick back when you want to get out of the house but not really go out. Open until 3:00 a.m. on weekends, you never know what kind of characters will be there. If you go as late as me, parking is free because The Bucket Shop is located at the basin of a building attached to a parking deck conveniently across from Lenox Mall. With projector sized televisions for sports and other entertainment The Bucket Shop provides a good environment for small and large groups. For more information visit thebucketshopcafe.com .
(4)Dave A.
Cool unpretentious buckhead happy hour spot with the best of two worlds . The patio provides a lively atmosphere with a busy buckhead backdrop, and inside you'll find more of a laid back dimly lit neighborhood bar feel. I usually go for the 35 cent wing happy hour special on weeknights before 7.
(4)Nina J.
All I can say is this place has some great menu items.. The RAGGAE rolls and JERK chicken is the best.. Im talking the best. And they both come with a Raspberry sauce. um um.. on top of having a great drink selection for the beer drinker "yes they have Kentucky Bourbon Barrel" and yes they beers on tap.. even a fun selection of liquors. I went around 9ish and they service was great. This place is hidden to me though, as I stumbled across it and entered through what looked like an hotel. Parking is validated too.. So cool. I will for sure be back for my Jerk chicken fix.
(5)Danae G.
I used to live walking distance from this place. This was my first time driving to it. I came here to watch the Falcons-Panthers game. There are TV's everywhere. If you're an Auburn Tigers person this is your spot. It's def an Auburn bar. I went to Georgia so boooo lol. They have free parking on level 4 which is a major plus. I ordered the chicken rolls appetizer. I've had them before and before they were always so good...I really think they were what kept me coming back. This time they were bland and very different from the ones I remembered. Maybe there was a new cook or chef...not sure but now I'm not sure I'll order them again. I ordered the Buffalo Chicken sandwich for my entrée with broccoli and cheese as my side. It wasn't bad but wasn't super tasty either. If I move and I'm back within walking distance I'll def be back but right now I don't see myself driving to it when there's other options. They are open pretty late so that's a plus too.
(3)Jeff K.
I met my big brother and his girlfriend in downtown Buckhead for lunch. They recommended the Bucket Shop Cafe as a local favorite. The service was excellent. Our waitress was attentive but not intrusive. She recommended the Buffalo Buffalo Burger. It was delicious. My family was pleased with their steak sandwich and tacos as well. The onion rings were above average but I would have substituted their home made chips if ordering again. I did not review their drink selection, but their bar seemed we'll stocked. I will definitely be returning!
(4)Carter N.
Better than average bar food, reasonably priced drinks, friendly bartenders and plenty of tv's to watch a game. Chicken Rolls are delicious and the wings aren't too bad either. Will definitely come back.
(3)Gerald E.
This is my spot! I've been coming here for YEARS! I love the location, the amazing food and the reasonable prices. It is lowkey like previous reviewers have mentioned and that is another aspect I love about it. It has changed over the years. Service is not has good as it used to be but I still go. No crazy waits for service. I don't like the bar. It;s too dark. It has a charm to it with the wood but closes off so much of the space. It makes the place different I guess. The patios is awesome. They have upgraded the televisions out there to large flatscreens and each table has an umbrella. The dining portion is large with plenty of tables to choose from. Now to the food. The wings are great! I love the Jamaican Jerk Rub Seasoning. It is hard to duplicate and I have purchased it by the pound to use for other recipes. It is that good. The BBQ Chicken Nachos are no longer on the menu but still available to order. They come loaded with queso, jalapenos, chicken, shredded lettuce, bbq sauce, and tomatoes They are HUGE so be prepared to share. The Veggie Burger is delicious! There is so much to choose from and almost everything is great. The spinach dip is the only thing that is hit or miss. This is a good place for sports watching. Televisions abound and they even do a trivia night...or used to do trivia night, but I am not sure if that is still happening. They will validate parking so bring in your stub. They give you a second ticket to put in after your original ticket at the attendant box when you leave. They also have $2 Taco Tuesday which I have yet to try. $5 Pinnacle Martini Drinks on Fridays. The bathroom is weird. It is a good size but designed poorly. A friend of mine said it was designed by a gay because the urinals are extremely close together and you cannot get to one without brushing up against the other person. I know weird right!?! True. Not only that, the only 1 commode is in a stall so deep you cannot see if anyone is there unless you walk inside, not peep, but walk in. Awkward. Basically, just piss and get out and go back to your table. I have seen the staff and management change over the years and it has remained relatively the same. It is my neighborhood bar, but they don't know my name. Like I said, service is subpar. They are not the friendliest bunch, but they are cool. I admit, many times when I come here it is for a quick pick up or I'm in a funk and need some good food to pick me up. This is my spot.
(4)Aiyanna M.
TERRIBLE SERVICE. My boyfriend has been coming here for 10 years (and 2 for me), and today is taking the cake. As we sit here, our waitress sucks. She never came ro take our order, so after waiting over 15 mins in a basically empty restaurant (since being here the bar area has filled up, but thats all), my man had to go to a random waiter and ask for someone to serve us, the nachos were subpar once they came out (consistently getting worse the last 4 times I have come), she never put in the calamari order and once it finally came out it tasted like old burnt grease AND I waited for 20 minutes for her to come back to the table and get them out the way. I would have ordered something else, but I'm so annoyed at this point I just want her to bring the check so we can move on to a better place to finish watching the game. She WILL NOT get a tip, just a polite note thanking her for ruining my appetite and football date night experience.
(2)Dennis M.
Great local hangout with typical bar board affair. Have been coming here for years because the patio is pet friendly. Never sat inside. Service is hit or miss. One day you can have the most attentive server, others you could only flag down with a tomahawk missile. Great daily drink specials. Favorite entrée is the blackened chicken fettacini. TVs outside for baseball and football games. Place to go if you are an Auburn fan. Auburn game day specials. 4 of 5 stars because we have had more good servers than bad. Most reasonably priced bar/restaurant in Buckhead! Even with substandard service your day is still not ruined.
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