Hammer's Good Time Emporium

It's a dive bar, it's always pretty mellow.  You can either sit inside, or on the back side of the building, where they have a tiki themed bar area.  This is where you have access to the sand volleyball court (watch or play).  Drinks are cheap, stiff and service always seems pretty quick.  I believe they do karaoke some nights as well as book some bands other nights.  If you just want your basic bar, this is it.

Its an airport locals spot, but I came here for the first time on new years because none of my friends and I could figure out what we wanted to do, we knew we wanted to drink, and we just knew we didn't want to pay a million dollars to party at some club just to get in then pay a few extra thousand to drink. Anyhow, they had a DJ there that was old enough to be my great great granddad, a few people were dancing. Very low key, but the drinks were very strong and very good. Moderately priced. Not a place you want to come for a first date or anything, but they have pool tables. the servers and bartenders are friendly and honest with you, basically a round-the-way type bar. But if you're in the area and want a good drink I def recommend coming here. Also, the wings are pretty good too.

I was surprisingly impressed with ol' Hammer's.  This place has strange hours (not open on Monday/Tuesday nights I believe), and every time I drive by it seems to never be open.  However, some friends and I found ourselves there on a Friday night recently with a hankerin' to play sand-court volleyball.  I warned my friends "I've never been to this place, but I think it's pretty seedy".  Upon entering there was a light crowd of all types and ages.  The interior reminds me of a pirate's ship which was kinda cool/funky/cheesy at the same time.  The staff and locals were friendly and non-judgemental of my friends' and my super enthusiasm about playing volleyball.

Hammer's has a large "beach bar" area circa 1995 Panama City Beach decor that overlooks the volleyball court, and I thought it was AWESOME!  It is surprisingly clean and somewhat well-kept despite how it looks from the outside.  The beach bar area was quite fun, if you dig deep into your imagination it almost feels like you're on the beach and not near the Atlanta Airport.  There is a dance floor with a fun DJ spinning a mix of alot of 90's jams (think CMC Music Factory and Boyz 2 Men), and a super nice bartender working the beach bar.

Volleyball was tons of fun as the few onlookers cheered us on all night long.  Yes this place is a dive but I would totally recommend it for its querkiness and the friendly peeps.