Bars · Food & Drink

The EARL

East Atlanta $$
Burgers Dive Bar Live Music

About

The EARL (East Atlanta Restaurant and Lounge) is a legendary dive bar and live-music venue that has anchored East Atlanta Village’s rock and indie scene for years, hosting touring and local bands most nights. Beyond the stage, it serves a straightforward bar-food menu of burgers, sandwiches, and loaded tater tots. It remains one of the neighborhood’s most recognizable gathering spots for food, drinks, and live shows.

Menu highlights

EARL Burger
8 oz. all black Angus beef burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.
$14.50
Greenie Meanie Chicken
Char-grilled Cajun chicken breast with roasted poblanos and salsa verde.
$15.50
Po' Boy
Fried shrimp or catfish po' boy with Cajun Horsey sauce.
$15.50

Good to know

Live Music Nightly
The EARL is primarily a concert venue; many shows carry a cover charge and some are 18+ or 21+.
Full Bar Food Menu
The kitchen serves burgers and bar snacks even on show nights.