Was distraught to hear that this place burned down, but ecstatic when they reopened. It is definitely a different bar compared to how it used to be, but at the same token, not much has changed. I think the menu is damn good and much better than typical bar food. I love the fact they don't have servers - you order at the bar - and that the prices include tax. What's better than a bar open till 4 am on the weekends, and that too with a killer jukebox? Not too much ....
Review Source:BEST LOCAL BAR EVER!!! Â I live within walking distance, so I go to Trackside a lot. Â Fantastic bar food, great bartenders and a diverse crowd of friendly people. Â Good for casual eats, darts, pool and late-night drinking / people-watching. Â I love the fact that you can get PBR in a can or opt for a craft micro-brew on tap instead.
Review Source:I gotta say I was reeeeeeally skeptical when my friend picked this place to meet up for drinks. I was thinking more of a cozy but posh kind of vibe, and when I saw this place it was definitely not it. It turned out to be pretty chill, however, and I enjoyed the evening so I don't regret going.
This has nothing to do with my review and is definitely very nit picky- but the logo... What is going on there?? So outdated and does not at all fit with the vibe of the place. Maybe if everything inside was train-related (which would be AWESOME, bc I love me some trains), but it just doesn't fit. It's also kind of poorly designed and definitely stretched horizontally. Somebody needs to fix that. This is not at all something that people- or the tavern, probably- care about, so I'm not including that in my rating. Just a suggestion.
We sat in one of the booths along the back wall. No one waits on you so you have to order from the bar even if you're sitting at a table. Weird, but whatevs.
We all ended up getting a good buzz, off of two pitches of Allagash white on draught. The beer was really fresh and they served it with plenty of hefty lemon slices.
The food was kinda gross, not as bad as it could have been for bar food though. We ordered fried pickles initially, and then went for the teriyaki greens beans (also fried) and sweet potato fries. Imo every place that has sweet potato fries does them differently, and at Trackside they had a funny taste to them. I debated ordering the Trackside chili, because of the whole "Trackside chili" thing and what that might entail, but decided against it. Chili isn't really a share-able dish.
Overall not my thing, but it's obviously a popular neighborhood hangout. There was a crowd of people by the dart boards, and a good number scattered around every where else.
Strange plus: the outside patio has two tiny TVs for your viewing pleasure. Sweet.
I used to be quite skeptical of this bar. It is classified as a dive bar and it was supposedly for the college crowd. I don't think that's the case at all. It has a decent vibe, plenty to do, and a nice lineup of beers.
Our company celebrates special occasions here at Trackside and we rally up large tabs of great food and many drinks. The bartenders are always excellent with us and give us the extra TLC that makes us come back time and time again.
Food is surprisingly good. I love the Hot wings and usually get a side of fried pickles along with it. The only thing I hesitate with is the Last Supper- its a massive hunk of tater tots with chili, cheese, and sour cream. It was a bit of an overload.
Pool tables are great, darts are a must, but leave the kids at home- the darts showcase some naked women which cab be a bit awkward with the wrong person.
A friend and I ended up here on a Sunday night after being turned away at the Independent because they were closing early (some sort of city ordinance). The first thing out of BOTH of the bartenders mouths was "go to Trackside", and we did. I was a bit skeptical at first, it's a bit far from the Midtown area that we were previously in, and upon approach wondered what kind of place could exist inside that could possibly be so great. The first thing you notice is that there's no parking in the street, however they have a pretty massive lot behind the building where finding a spot is not an issue. Upon entering the first thing I noticed was how spacious it is, yet somehow full of life. The patrons here are fantastic. The people here are diverse, friendly, and sociable. There are two pool tables and 3 or four dart boards for your gaming pleasure. Their beer selection and prices are admirable, and they even offer pitchers of Allagash White if you're into that sort of thing. (which I am) All in all, this is the kind of place I will definitely come when I have guests from out of town on a Sunday night that want to stay out past 12. I probably won't frequent this place due only to location and proximity to me, however if you're in the area, I definitely recommend giving Trackside a try.
Review Source:I used to come a lot when I was in college, before the fire. Then I came because it was open later than ATL bars. It was what it was, a dive bar with really rude bar tenders.
Now it still wants to be a dive, but its actually really nice inside. Also, the bartenders are really nice now.
Service is great, but kinda not still. If you sit at a table, you have to go to the bar for everything. Its just weird, if you have booths and serve food, you are kinda obligated to have servers. That is why it gets 3, not 4 stars. I usually sit at the bar anyways, but when my dad was in town for the holidays, we sat at a table. I was pretty shocked that they still just yell at you that they wont serve you and you have to come to the bar and order.
The food is really good for bar food the service has improved with leaps and bounds. Just go if you want to sit at the bar.
Of all the complaints about the service, I didn't expect much. The bartender on the slow saturday afternoon when I was there most recently did just fine. She was polite and responsive. We came to shoot some pool. The tables  were in GREAT condition. There are only a few places to shoot pool local to Decatur/E Lake/E Atlanta and Trackside is one of the best.
Review Source:So, it's hard to try and separate myself from the old Trackside of my high school days, but they're doing a pretty great job of reinventing themselves! I went in late night with some old friends for a drink and a bite and was very impressed with (of all things) the chili! It had a kick and plenty of flavor and didn't taste a lick like Heinz 57 like a lot of bar chili does. I'll definitely be going back to try out the rest of their menu and grab a brew. The staff was friendly, the seating was comfy, it's definitely a place to hang out with friends!
Review Source:It's not the old Trackside I used to know and love. They have a sign now, for cry in' out loud, and you're not likely to stumble in to an impromptu Indigo Girls, David Franklin, Kristen Hall, or Caroline Aiken show, and there are no sink dogs on the menu. The barbecue is gone, too. But you know, there's an echo of the old vibe here, and this new incarnation has a comfortable charm all it's own. The bartender made my wife and me feel welcome, and the bar food was hot and fresh. The beer list is Decatur-worthy. It's divey in the best possible way. If you were a regular in the old days, you'll be glad to know you can go home again. The new crowd'll make room for you.
Review Source:This is the only bar that I need. Â Resurrected from the ashes and a bit cleaner than it once was, Trackside did not lose the vibe that won over a diverse cross-section of clientele before being gutted by fire in early '09. Â With the exception of a few charred mementos of the old place, there's no sign of the devastating blaze that left so many of us socially homeless for a solid two and a half years. Â Trackside is a dive bar with all the fixin's. Â
There are a couple of pool tables that you can use without having to wait a month for your turn. Â Quality dartboards are set up in a logical way that greatly reduces the likelihood of impaling a passing patron. Â Ample flatscreen TVs are scattered conveniently about the walls that allow you to easily stay up to date on whatever sports may be in season, you're unlikely to be subjected to a belligerent fan screaming at a screen. Â The bathrooms are great. Â I mention this only because anyone who knew pre-fire Trackside will be blown away at the spacious, clean, fully-functional facilities.
The place is hoppin' when you'd expect, and the characters certainly qualify as one of the best elements in the experience, but you'll never have a hard time finding room, and service is always prompt and responsive. Â Trackside clearly has a devoted gallery of regulars, and many of these folks are what make it so unique. Â The chick covered in tattoos may just be a professor at Emory, while the grandfather on the other end of the bar plays lead guitar in a rock band and can drink you under the table. Â Lawyers and doctors mix with Agnes Scott students, 20-somethings, and hospitality employees from other bars that don't stay open as late as Trackside, and are pleased to have found a place to do some serious post-work drinking, and the whole thing is watched over by the folks behind the bar, who are as knowledgeable as they are friendly. Â It doesn't matter if you're a regular or this is your first time in Decatur - they'll take good care of you from your first stiff drink to your last, while happily calling a cab to get you safely home. Â But why leave? Â Trackside stays open late.
The food is what you expect at a dive bar. Â The wings are good, the potatoes are fried, and the burgers are as filling as they are flavorful. Â Since the re-opening, a few new items have crept onto the menu. Â They have exotic-sounding dishes made mostly of green and vegetable matter - my wife called it a "salad." Â I haven't gotten that experimental yet, myself, but if you come to a place like this looking for foie gras or sushi, you're not paying attention. Â The food goes well with beer, and that's the whole point.
Aside from the people, the best part is the booze. Â The bar is stocked. Â Rarely will you request a concoction that can not be provided. Â The bartenders know how to mix a beverage - you will not be disappointed. Â An excellent selection of tap beers is complimented by a healthy variety of bottles. Â If you can't find something to drink at Trackside, you need to reexamine your life.
Parking is a breeze. Â Trivia on Tuesday is at 7:30, the caller is great, and the competition is stiff, but fun.
Whether you're looking for a comfortable watering-hole for a quick drink after work, or somewhere to go hide from the world while having some interesting conversations and several leisurely drinks, Trackside is what you seek.
I bet they can't spell arrogance.  If you don't know the bartenders by name...don't waste your time.  My fiancé and I arrived and sat down at the bar with about 10 other seats available.  We sat there for about 10 minutes as both bartenders avoided eye contact and served only the ones that they knew.  So we got up and left and ended up at The Square Pub in downtown Decatur with great service, drinks and food.  Avoid this craphole.
Review Source:Yeah, it totally burned down today, 1/20/09.
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I will miss the late night Sundays there as well as the fried Mozzarella sticks with a side of ranch dipping sauce.
The one night I played darts there with Mike Rinchiuso and Rivers Odendahl until 4:30 am will stay in my memory banks forever.
Trackside, if it does not return, will be sorely missed.
this is def. my favorite dive bar in atlanta. i miss living walking distance from it. the bartenders are actually really nice, but I guess they could take a little warming up to. maybe after like the 3rd time they're actually very nice and funny. don't give up its worth it. haha
and my friend likes it because you can smoke outside on the patio.
they have drink specials and better than average bar food.
Definitely the best dive bar in Atlanta - good beer cheap and good cheap beer, and it's hard to complain about any place that has Ms. Pac-Man, pool tables, air hockey, and darts.
As far as the friendly staff goes, they seem really good if you're a regular, but they aren't necessarily friendly if they don't know you. Â They've got sort of a holier-than-thou hipster attitude, so you won't get great service if you're not in there with a trucker hat and your parents' credit card.
Bartenders friendly?? I am reading these reviews and wonder if I was at the right bar. I live mere blocks away and love the ambiance of the Trackside. However, I've never found any server there particularly friendly and last night, the final straw, the bartender was outright rude and basically acted like we were bothering him asking for drinks and burgers. Maybe  he was just having a bad day, or we didn't look hip enough (we're in our 40s) but hey, it's not Buckhead. This is not the place to be pretentious. I feel bad because otherwise I love the Trackside, but I'll never set foot in there again.
Review Source:I have been to Trackside a total of three (or four) Â times now and I have always had a great time. Â When it comes to a neighborhood bar this is what every bar should strive to become. Â A few pool tables, some dart boards, pinball, Ms. Pac-Man, air hockey and a foosball table. Â This place has everything for those looking to spend a couple hours with friends and just chill. Â
Now about the food. Â Bar food should be graded on a different scale than restaurant food. Â Only cause of silly Georgia laws are bar required to serve food in order to operate. Â The shocking thing though is the food here is exceptional even amongst other non-bar restaurants. Â The French Dip and Reuben are definitely worth a try at this dive. Â And to top it all off, an excellent draft beer selection. Â
THE BOTTOM LINE -- Meet up with some friends here after work or late night and you won't be disappointed.
Trackside is the type of bar where you're sure to see a few familiar faces every time you go. Â It's kind of a dive, but that's one of the best parts. Â Plus, I love any place where i can play a good game of air hockey.
The people are local, the bartenders are friendly, and the drinks are strong.
I think Trackside is my new favorite bar. After a mildly dissatifsying bar hopping experience this weekend at all our regular haunts, I found Trackside a dark, divey haven. Of course it was Monday night and very quiet. Just what we were looking for. We wanted to watch the football game and not be blasted out of the bar by noise. (I know, football fans who don't want to be loud and crazy...bizarre.)
Trackside was calm, the TV was big, the beer selection great (Boddington's and your cheapo PBR), and the food was really quite good. We had olive bites and roquefort burgers...Both were fantastic. The burgers rivaled nearby Thinking Man's and Twain's...The beef itself was really good, and cooked perfectly to medium rare. The jukebox as well suited us ( a great mix of country, eighties, punk rock, classic rock), and the cook who was singing along horribly offkey in the background only made us smile more.
This is what a bar is. Big booths, pool tables, a wooden bar. Low lighting. Good Beer. Good Food. No attitude. I will be back. Plus the train going by outside made me happy.
At first I wasn't very impressed with Trackside. Â It just seemed like your average local bar with a few pool tables and dart boards. Â But after a couple of visits, then actually eating a meal there, I've changed my mind.
I like the service there, from the humorous bartenders to the snarky cooks that bring your food. Â Their wings were definitely hot (though I am a wuss when it comes to heat), but my favorite dish so far is the massive plate of fried zucchini spears (only $3!).
Best thing yet? Â 1/2 price wings and free pool on Saturday afternoons. Â Yep, you can find me at Trackside.
This is one of the coolest, chillest dive bars in Decatur; uh, wait, are there any other in Decatur? Probably, but I haven't been to them, so this will have to do. The atmosphere is extremely laid back. They can make whatever you want to drink. There are pool tables. There are dart boards (in fact, a game of darts there one night is when Team Awesome was formed... no lie). There is a hockey table. The food is awesome. Do I NEED to go on?
I will meet you there any time. AND it is smoke free! Rock!
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