The Fred

This is a five star restaurant! Let me at least throw my cards on the table to let you know that I'm a "Brewniversity" member. (It used to be call the "Passport Club".) As a member (it's free, by the way), I try to drink different beers whenever I go to a Taco Mac. You have to be a member in order to gain access to The Fred (which is named after Fred Crudder, their beer purchaser, connoisseur, etc.). I've met him and think he is a nice guy. But back to the review.

If you can find the location, you press the doorbell and someone will come to the door and let you in. It's a lot like a 1920's speakeasy. You'll walk into a well kept lounge atmosphere with comfortable chairs and couches. The beer on draught is usually rare and of a higher quality. You won't find Bud Light or Coors served there at all. Thank goodness! They have bottled beer as well. There is a regular list of higher quality rare bottled beer and Fred's Secret Stash. The prices for all are at a premium and the Secret Stash is much higher. Part of the fun is getting beer on your Brewniversity list that you can't find anywhere else. For example, I have searched high and low for Koningshoeven La Trappe Quadrupel on draught. The Fred had it a few months ago (and it was delightful).

The food is excellent as well. For bar food, it challenges the palette ever so slightly. I particularly like the baked wings and seasoned fries. I once indulged in the Mac 'n Cheese Burger.... and spent extra time exercising to justify the delectable decision.

The service is extra nice and the atmosphere is relaxing. I highly recommend making a trip to the Fred on a weekend evening with friends. I hope to see you there. Cheers!

Secret. cool looking spot. modern speak easy style. cant wait to come back for the food.

As a speakeasy connoisseur, I have to say I loved how this place is hidden.  I felt like I was breaking into the back alley/loading dock.  If you feel like you're committing a crime... you're probably at a good speakeasy.

That's about where the speakeasy-praise for this place ends though.  It was one of the largest speakeasies I've been to, and did not have the drinks you'd expect.  I ended up having wine and a burger.  I also have never been to a speakeasy with a full menu, but this place was different.  I think they had pretty much the same menu as upstairs.  The burger I had was really good, and welcomed after getting in late to Atlanta and STARVING.  

Our service was good, but we were only one of three tables in the place.  I'm not sure I'd go back, but this place does have potential.  It's more of a secret restaurant than a secret bar.