eddie's attic

This is a very difficult review to write. We received tickets to John Hammond's show at Eddie's Attic as a Christmas gift. We went excited to explore a new venue and listen to a great blues singer. Unfortunately, we arrived 15 minutes prior to the show and there was not a seat in the venue. Now this would be alright if there was an area for standing room only. Instead, we did the best we could, which ended up standing in front of the bar. A couple sitting at the bar was not happy (and rude) that we were stuck standing in front of them. This being true, there were others standing in front of us! No one had a good view because there was not sufficient seating. My husband, daughter and I ended up leaving and going to the outside bar. We ordered dinner and had great service and delicious food. How do I rate this venue? We did not get to listen (comfortably or otherwise) to the performer we paid to see. However, we had great service and a good meal at the outside bar. I would recommend reserving a table if you are paying to listen/see a performer. Do not go assuming a ticket means you will get to sit and enjoy a performance. This would be an "excellent" review if the venue had adequate seating. The staff was excellent and the food great. The venue was a disappointment.

A few years ago, the ownership went to a retired Delta flight attendant. Eddie was thrown out of this business. Since then, the audience has changed. Nowadays, more elder people go there. Some of the artists who perform there are top notch (Jim White, Delta Moon), others prefer to bother the audience with their endless life stories and lamentations about their poor childhood instead of simply singing their songs. There is a rowdy deck area outside the music venue where people get drunk before they start to grab their eyes on someone else's wife or girlfriend. The interior looks shabby, most of the chairs have rotten legs. The guys who serve these southern cowboys with fries, wings and beer are absolutely friendly.

One of our favorite spots for live music and a relaxing evening out. Great sound and acoustics. Wish it were as close as Steve's in Sandy Springs, but we still make the trip out to Decatur a couple times a year. Menu more extensive than Steve's.

Eddie's Attic is an ideal music-listening venue which also happens to have really good (I mean REALLY good) bar food. The listening room is small and intimate, with great acoustics. I can imagine that the musicians really love this place, because talking during the performance is frowned-upon. This is great for those of us who came to hear music rather than cell phones and talking. There are about 25 4-seat tables (which may be reserved by purchasing 4 advance admission tickets), a free standing bar with bar stools (for general admission seating for about a dozen people), and an actual bar, also for general admission seating. The tables are pretty small and a little crowded when all 4 people eat. This is not a huge problem - just be aware of it. The only really bad place to sit is in the "stadium" area which will seat about 15-20 people. It looks pretty uncomfortable and would not be a good place to sit if you intend to eat. The only thing negative I can say is the bathrooms are pretty pitiful, and they need to clean out all the dead potted plants. I will definitely be back and I recommend this place highly. All ages are welcome and depending upon the evening talent, you'll see kids through gray-haired patrons.

We made reservations for 12/9 show and spent a lifetime traveling on Ponce de Leon and got there after doors opened. This is a spot where you can only reserve a table for 4 and if you want to eat well too bad if no seating. I turned my head and the bar had two open stools! To be fair my wife said "what about the two at the bar".... So we both had a few beers and a their Decatur burgers. My fries were cold and the burger was just alright. My wife onion rings were good though. The show was good - lasted for 1hr and 45 min including encore of 1 song. Sonny Landreth plays good guitar for his legendary age and Cindy Cashdollar who accompanied was also good. They have both had long careers and are deserving of the sold out show here. Its our first time here and we have been to other venues in Atlanta. This was a older crowd (as we are) and all obeyed Eddie's no talking during performance announcement. So in closing if you want to eat there and be assured then get there before the doors open or fork over $140 and reserve a table for 4. That price includes the tickets.

Went there tonight for the first time and it was amazing! We loved the intimate setting and being able to sit just feet from the musicians was incredible!! Saw Jonah Smith (from America's Got Talent) and he was super good! Can't wait to go back again!! Menu is good, service is pretty good and they have a nice outdoor bar.

Once again Eddie's Attic didn't disappoint. Jason's White was fabulous August 1st. For those of you who don't know him he has written lots of hits, like Red Ragtop. Very entertaining, great storyteller, the atmosphere was great and the food delicious. Can't wait to go again!!

We went to hear the blues musician, Seth Walker here. It was a perfect venue. It wasn't too loud and the audience was really focused on listening and enjoying his music. We had a wonderful time.

Really a neat little place to enjoy music! Nice patio bar also, to enjoy before show! Highly recommend!

We went for the music; but, found on this Sunday night the food to be better than the band. The offered several vegetarian selections with the greens being our favorite. I'm sure you can hear some fantastic music here and it's a perfect smallish venue for it. We heard KIDD TIGER and were greatly disappointed and couldn't wait to leave. The cover was $14. for the show. Food and drink prices average.

I love Eddie's Attic and go to shows there when I'm back home in the South. The musicians are all A+ I've seen several shows there but my favorite was with Michelle Malone and the Hackensaw Boys several years ago. I don't know Michelle's repertoire well but her voice is amazing and her song "If Jesus is Comin', He Better Come On" has been stuck in my head since I saw her! I've also seen some lesser-known-but-equally-talented-acts there. BOTTOM LINE: You can trust this club - even if you've never heard of the musician you can bet they're good or they wouldn't have gotten booked.

Great place for music. A lot of musicians have gotten their start here and continue to come back. Everybody knows about Eddie's Attic!

We saw child prodigy Sydney Rhame who blew away the main attraction. Still this is a great place to hear the local talent. The setting is intimate, the acoustics great. The food way above what might be expected considering the modest environs. The cover charge is a real value. Even the service is very attentive with that ol' southern hospitality. The type of entertainment is varied so check out the on line calendar before making reservations. TIP: buy tickets by phone through the boxw office rather than on line to avoid a ridiculous service charge. Oh yeah you have to climb a flight of stairs.

Eddie's Attic has an impressive reputation. And it is not for nothing.Many great artists stop by this fantastic intimate place for an acoustic get-together. Artist you know as well as artists working hard to get known. I have been here during 3 trips in the Atlanta area; each trip I attended at least two different shows. Mostly just bought a ticket out of curiosity to hear new music. Each show got me hooked to someone I haven't heard of before.That just what a good "listening room" should do. Eddie's does the trick... When in the Atlanta area, this is the place for discoveries! Sold out shows can still be seen and heard via their streaming video at the lovely patio. When buying tickets for a show you are really keen on to attend, buy a table (seats 4) rather than just separate tickets. That's the only way you make sure you have a good sight on the (tiny) stage. If the concert is crowded and you have a single ticket, you might end up standing at the back of the room.Also: if you bought your tickets on forehand, do let the ticket desk know you are in the house, as entry to the listening room is 'first come first serve'. I didn't know at first, so I ended up drinking at the patio and by the time the listening room opened up, I was one of the last to be able to find myself a spot. Don't make the same mistake..! :)Eddie's serves meals too; however as a critical European eater I prefer to skip the standard deep fried American favorites and eat just a short walk away at the great Café Lily's. For me that's those two combined make just the perfect evening...

Eddie’s occupies the second floor of what used to be an extension of the old Belk department store in the heart of downtown Decatur (it is right across the street from the new courthouse). Over the past 20 years it has had its ups and downs as a relatively small venue (150 or so max….) that has great acoustic music. NOTE: it does define the word "intimate." You will get to know your fellow patrons. The Indigo Girls got their start at another location (Eddie’s Trackside), but continued to play here occasionally. John Mayer played here regularly until he got his big break. Because of its reputation, it attracts acoustic groups from across the country. You can order food in the “listening room,” but there is an eating area on a large patio which is separate. You can watch performances on a live TV feed. The “listening room” has worn wooden floors, a great long wooden bar, several tables jammed together, a bleacher section, and when a large crown is expected, space for several rows of folding chairs. Monday nights are devoted to the now legendary open mike. Acts travel from long distances to play. When I first played here (1993), I could get a date in a week; now it may be 4 months because of the competition for slots. Eddie Owen, for whom the venue is named, is no longer associated—but the beat goes on.