The dark wood stage and dance floor at Smith's Olde Bar, washed in red and green spotlight — Photo: Smith's Olde Bar (official website). © Smith's Olde Bar — own site · Source

Ansley Park / Midtown · Atlanta, GA

Smith's Olde Bar

Piedmont Avenue institution with dual stages, a dark wood bar packed with music lore, and the Midtown dive energy that outlasted the condos.

Live music Late night Historic Patio

City: Atlanta, GA
Neighborhood: Ansley Park / Midtown
Address: 1578 Piedmont Ave NE
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Website: www.sobatl.com
Why it is listed: Publicly documented as a dive. Source

Hours, a real floor plan, and a map pin will live here once we have them. We do not invent closing times.

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