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Ideal Sportsbar

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👍👍 The service was so good that I came back with a buddy to show him and we are now going to be regulars because of Gretchen the bar tender!! She is awesome!! People often mention time, friendly, Great, nice, dive, bartender, good, great,


Address

1953 Lakewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315, United States

Website

idealsportsbar.com

Contact

+1 404-622-8206

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (323 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 11 am to 11:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 11:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 11:30 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 11:30 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 2 am
  • Saturday: 11 am to 1 am
  • Sunday: 12:30 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: time (9) friendly (8) Great (7) nice (6) dive (6) bartender (6) good (6) great (6)
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  • 5/5 Whitlei N. 2 years ago on Google • 120 reviews
    A staple hole in the wall off of Lakewood. This place has been here for 40 years and isn’t going anywhere soon. The chicken philly is the best in town. Also, they’ve started doing karaoke on Friday nights
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tim B. 3 months ago on Google • 94 reviews New
    Cool trendy bar in the lakewood area. A nice dive bar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mademoiselle C. 9 months ago on Google • 158 reviews
    I like it here. I play bingo here. The drinks tasted weird but the food was delicious 😋

  • 5/5 VHS over DVDs f. 1 year ago on Google
    A huge low key honey hole, went for the first time an the vibe/atmosphere is unmatched very friendly and homey vibe. The bartender is very nice and funny and friendly down to the staff the food IS HOT AND FRESH …. They are not stingy on the shots and beers are ICE COLD. this will be my new beer thirty chill spot
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chloe S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice lil hole in the wall cash only!! so come prepared (or use the ATM they have). Good wings, cheap drinks, 2 pool tables, what more could you ask for? It’s always a good laid back time with a mix of folks in there. They close early for a bar, so be sure to check the times before you leave home
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tamela B. 11 months ago on Google • 73 reviews
    Ordered wings took like 35 min to come out maybe longer. When they came out they were cold and salty. I ordered fries she they didn’t come out and she charged me for tater tot’s. Then when the bill came the bartender had the tip set for 30% which I asked to see the itemized bill and gave her a $5 tip which she shouldn’t of got anything cause she sucked. Will not be back….
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melinda D. 1 year ago on Google • 72 reviews
    Visited ideal Sportsbar on yesterday. Was a homegirls birthday and it was the closest place to where we were. The food was good. Just regular sports bar food. The bathrooms were clean. The service was great! Kayla our Server and bartender was amazing. Very personable and friendly. It was like hanging out with a girlfriend. Todd was also our server he was so sweet and attentive. They had Karaoke which was a lot of fun. It had a “Cheers” like feel, where everybody knows your name. I definitely plan on going back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kelle w. 1 year ago on Google • 71 reviews
    There's something about this place that feels like home. Angie and Todd were friendly and welcoming. The other customers were chatty and entertaining. Closest place to "Cheers" in real life. Food was also amazing! Pool tables for those of you who play. I highly recommend 👌 ☺ 👍 👏
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jimmy A. 10 months ago on Google • 95 reviews
    Do you like dive bars with bar food done right, cold drinks and affordable prices? If so, then this is your spot. Quickly becoming my neighborhood go to.

  • 5/5 Maya D. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Wednesdays is the only day I go because my favorite bartender is behind the bar that night. Food never fails. Cudos to the chef and bartender on Wednesdays. Prices are good...I just like to drink my tab up...lol
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Judy Richardson G. 1 year ago on Google
    I visited this bar tonight for the 3rd time. For a Wednesday night it was great. I really enjoyed the hospitality and everyone was so hospitable. This is a nice place to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angela S. 3 years ago on Google
    My card wouldn't work and Tina bless her said pay for your beer next time. ♥️ interest was down. These are my ppl. Lol
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Farrah H. 1 year ago on Google
    If you’re ever in town for a concert at the Lakewood Amphitheater and looking for a place to eat, this is it. The people were so nice and the food was amazing. They called you by first name and made you feel welcome. Even the locals would come by your table and speak to you. By far best place in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shannon S. 2 years ago on Google
    Good dive bar. Friendly staff. Solid bar food. Now take cards which is a big bonus for direct deposit folks like me that rarely have cash.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antonio M. 1 year ago on Google
    You no the neighborhood bars you see on tv. This is that place Angie is the best. Normal bar food that is cooked to perfection. Great Place!!!!

  • 5/5 Tom S. 9 months ago on Google
    Love the staff, as they know your name after about 2 visits

  • 3/5 A1 Travels C. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice, convenient neighborhood dive bar. I enjoy coming here for my favorite: wings & wine.

  • 5/5 Anne M. 6 months ago on Google
    Had a great time Halloween and the food was delicious!!!

  • 5/5 Marvin W. 1 year ago on Google
    Good place with good people. A little off the beaten path but that’s where you find some of the best spots. This is one of them.

  • 5/5 Tiffany P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Dive bar. Best hot wings in the city. Hot Todd their cook is awesome. We love Wednesday with Christy

  • 5/5 Judy K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very upbeat and friendly bar and grill. Great convenient location next to Lakewood amphitheater. Be sure to ask for Todd and you’re sure to have a nice time while there

  • 4/5 Yolanda P. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a real low key chill spot. The bartender and cook are very friendly. Fun Monday night they have karaoke.

  • 5/5 JORGIA H. 2 years ago on Google
    Ideal Sports bar is the best hometown bar in all of Georgia. Everyday you can count on the same buddies being there you may be setting in a different seat but you can bet your paycheck you'll see and meet the same folks with no Yea Butts... I love this place I have come to know so well and I would bet all my tomorrow's you will too once you start coming there. So stop by Ideal l and tell them Jorgia sent you.

  • 5/5 Chris D. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food great atmosphere affordable prices we need more places like this

  • 5/5 Jo J. 2 years ago on Google
    Tldr; dive bar food, eclectic mic of people and fantastic bar staff. Great dive bar, super friendly people. The bar staff are truly the best: hilarious, witty, don't take no bull, and are always ready to talk when you need an ear. Just like the old days. The patrons are a mixed bag of all kinds from all parts of the city and state. You can always find a fun time and someone to talk to here without breaking the bank. And the food is good old fashioned comfort bar food, but I mostly recommend the wings and the mozzarella sticks if you need to soak up some of that alcohol.

  • 5/5 collie l. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food,atmosphere, and drinks...check them out for a vibe..even if it's your own

  • 5/5 Gillian P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little neighborhood bar close to Lakewood Amphitheater! Any time you are coming up for a concert, come early and stop by. Hopefully, Angie will be behind the bar because she is fantastic!

  • 5/5 Rachael J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to shoot pool. I had a great time watching an ol' school pro I had an opportunity to run into. Refreshing laid back change of pace.

  • 5/5 Delanya H (Ms. D. 2 years ago on Google
    Good folks! I needed a place, near the airport, to hang out in until my family's flight arrived and was immediately welcomed with open arms. I believe the waitress' name was Michelle... maybe, but she is friendly and funny AF! She definitely should consider stand-up as a career choice. Lol And the cook was great also. There's a nice deck out back to smoke, and everything was very reasonably priced. I'll pop my head in again one day just for the heck of it.

  • 5/5 Amos M. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    The service was so good that I came back with a buddy to show him and we are now going to be regulars because of Gretchen the bar tender!! She is awesome!!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Vegan L. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Place was completely empty. Only had local games on I caught a Uber all the way there just because of the name to find out my game wasn’t even on. How do you call yourself a sports bar with only one game on.. so I had to catch a Uber to another place more many wasted. Highly upset don’t go there if you looking to watch your non local team playing. What a waste
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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