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March 13th 2010

the grange/aka The Marlay

I went to The Marlay tonight, a bar which until recently was called “The Grange”. This has been one of my favorite bars in Decatur for a while now, but I’m not a huge fan of the name change. It’s still the same place, and I do kind of love that the name change was spurred by a trademark dispute.

They had a bunch of special Irish beers on tap leading up to St. Patty’s Day. If you’re looking for a fun bar to celebrate, I can pretty much guarantee they will have a big celebration.

I like going to the Marlay because they have a good beer list (not as good as brick store/the porter, but definitely decent), the food is good (killer fries), and I like the ambiance. I especially like coming here in the summer for the patio.

(Image from the Marlay website, from February 2010- think I’ll save the patio for summer)

Food I recommend: the fries, burger, brisket plate and any of the beers- especially Rochefort 6 (trappist ale).

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February 22nd 2009

the grange public house

This is officially one of my new favorite bars in Atlanta. The Grange is tucked away on the outskirts of downtown Decatur on Ponce.

It has an Irish pub atmosphere, but in a loft-ish setting. Lots of wood and exposed brick. The beer list is formidable, with lots of American craft beers and some fine Belgians as well. They even have a decent bottle selection.

I like this place because it has a similar selection to The Brick Store, but it’s not nearly as crowded. The Brick Store is awesome for a quiet afternoon, but on Thurs-Sat nights, it’s almost impossible to get to the bar, and you’re guaranteed at least a 30 minute wait for a table. Last night (Sat night) at 10:45 Elliott and I were able to walk in and grab a booth at The Grange.

This bar is definitely on my “playlist” now. Good place to go with a small group for fancy beer and stimulating conversation. I can’t wait to be on that patio when the weather gets warm.

Verdict: nice staff, good atmosphere, good music, great beer selection.

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