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Tuesday 4pm - 10:30pm Wednesday 12pm - 10:30pm Thursday 12pm - 10:30pm Friday 11am - 12:30am Saturday 11am - 12:30am Sunday 11am - 9:30pm

The Family Dog

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This hidden gem is one of the great neighborhood joints in all of Atlanta known for it's delicious pub food, great service, a killer bar scene, and amazing live music shows from national acts and local artists alike.

06/02/2026

Google said "hol' up. I know a guy"

TUESDAYS WE SMASH AND BREW!!! $22 Wagyu Smash burger, a side of crispy fries & a house beer. Add on a nice well shot of your choice for just $3😉😉

Don't miss out on Knight at The Dog as well from 6-10. What sounds better than chess, burgers, and beer. Nothinnn'😍😍😍

06/01/2026

TWO. WEEKS. AWAY. 🐾⚽ Family Dog World: PUP Edition!

From June 15 – July 15, we're celebrating the big tournament with a month-long Drink Around the World experience featuring cocktails inspired by some of the countries playing right here in Atlanta.

For one month only, sip your way through our tournament lineup:

🇪🇸 Spain: Sangria

🇲🇦 Morocco: Casablanca Cocktail – gin, pineapple juice, and cherry liqueur

🇿🇦 South Africa: Amarula Espresso Martini – a rich espresso martini made with Amarula cream

Try all three throughout the month, or tackle the whole flight in one visit—we're not here to judge. 😉

Which one are you ordering first? 🍹👇

05/28/2026

INTRODUCING………

Smash & Brew💥

THURSDAYS ONLY — Family Dog will be running the burger/beer special of your dreams. For just $30, get you a Wagyu beef smash burger, side of fries and a cold glass of our draft house beer🍺

Still thirsty? Add on a well shot for $3. Thursdays are too close to the weekend… so why not start early 🤷‍♀️

Come be the first to try a good ole Smash & Brew. Photos or it didn’t happen🤫

05/21/2026

THE BIG GAMES ARE COMING TO ATLANTA!! ⚽🔥

We all know this is a crazy thing to happen to our sweet city of Atlanta, so we want to be the OFFICIAL watch party for the big games 🙌

We introduce to you all… WORLD PUP⚽️ .. where every game will be played LIVE and we even have drinks inspired by the countries playing in the tournament 🍻🌎

Save this post, send it to all your friends, and mark your calendars because the games are about to begin!! 🏆⚽

05/14/2026

PORCHFEST SEASON!!!! Live music at the Family Dog this Saturday at 7PM. But the vibes don’t start there. We’ll be open all day! ☀️☀️🤸‍♀️

A little about the great ⤵️

Mandi Strachota is a multi-instrumentalist based out of Atlanta, GA, known for her soulful vocals and captivating songwriting. She has released three studio albums and is on track to release multiple additional projects in 2026. 🎸She was voted Best Acoustic Artist by Creative Loafing readers in 2019 and was a semi-finalist in the 2020 IBC. Mandi has opened for Delbert McClinton, Robert Earl Keen, and John Primer, collaborates with Mudcat, and is a former member of the Wasted Potential Brass Band. She has also worked on projects with Andrea & Mud as well as Alex Guthrie, Eddie 9V, and Se’Von, as well as sharing the stage with Sean Costello, Donnie McCormick of Eric Quincy Tate, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Otis Redding III, and Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi.

Mandi brings a unique blend of blues, R&B, gospel, and country to the stage. Her vocals will vibrate your insides and her lyrics will tug on your heartstrings, combining an old school, organic vibe with a modern diverse message.🎶🎶🎶

We are so excited for this weekend. Are y’all ready👀👀👀

05/13/2026

New menu — your favorites are still here, we just added some new ones🤝

Check out our new menu items⤵️

🍤Shrimp Basket
🍝Blackened Chicken Alfredo
🍔Wagyu Beef Smash Burger
🥬Black Bean Burger

Let us know your Family Dog Fav🥰

05/07/2026

THE LAST BINGO😭😢😢😢😢

Please join us tonight at 6:30 for our last bingo with . The one that brings the energy and all the vibes. We love you so much B.

Hope to see all you friendly faces here at The Dog!

05/04/2026

It’s Porchfest seasonnnn 🔥🎶

Good thing Mandi Strachota is bringing the music — and The Family Dog is bringing the refreshments, food and immaculate vibes. 🤝

This truly is like Christmas in our beloved Virginia Highlands. So let's celebrate accordingly.

04/29/2026

Cinco De Mayo on a Tuesday ?? That’s what we like to call a “I’m calling off on Wednesday”😅

We’re talking $8 cervezas, $4 tequila shots and $18 marg pitchers. Just checked the weather and it told me to tell you that you should celebrate your Cinco De Mayo on a TFD patio… can’t make this up 🙃 🤷‍♀️

04/27/2026

We brought the heat, you guys brought the party🦞🔥

Thank you all for the support and completely selling us out of all crawfish! Until next year😭

MARK YOUR CALENDARS 🔜
May 5 — Cinco De Mayo🍋‍🟩🍻🥃
May 16 — Porchfest (live music)🎶

04/25/2026

The day has come. It’s TFD’s 2026 CRAWFISH BOIL🦞🦞

Grab a crawfish basket or go full send with a family style dump. Your option to add on crab legs and becauseee we’re in the south… go ahead and add some extra sausage and that savory warm butter.

Not a crawfish fan? We got you. Grab a fried soft shell crab sandwich.

Time to get reckless .. Cajun style. Let’s have a day🤭🤭🤘

04/20/2026

If you haven’t marked “The Family Dog’s 2026 Crawfish Boil” on this week’s calendar then you better get to doing so✍️🤪

🦞🦞🦞THIS SATURDAY!!! April 25th!!
Our beloved crawfish boil is so back. Think mudbugs basket or family style. Your choice of single serving or full on, southern-style table dump. Your option to add on crab legs as well 🦀

PLUS, an honorable mention that Chef V cooked up:
Fried Soft Shell Crab Sandwich — just in case you’re not a crawdaddy guru😉

We’ll have live music, GIVEAWAYS, and good vibes all day long. See y’all soooon! 🔜

04/17/2026

Who let the dogs out??

The Family Dog Patio — where dogs are welcome and people are tolerated 🤷‍♀️

Happy Friday! Come enjoy sunny vibes on the patio with a nice cold one in hand. Let’s kickstart the weekend the right way.☀️

04/15/2026

Next Saturday we’re pulling up something special🦞

$14 crawfish baskets ✨ AND this year we’re bringing out the big dogs with $40 crawfish family style dumps🦞🥵.

We’re talking crawfish, andouille sausage, corn on the cob, onions, and all the good stuff. 🌽🧅🦞

Add on some crab legs for a little bit of extra fun. 🦀

You can also expect the fried softshell crab sandwich and when I tell you it’s to die for … you should believe me 😩😩

Mark your calendars next Saturday. We’re doing Cajun style🤌🤌🤌

04/11/2026

If loving these sandwiches are wrong… I don’t ever want to be right

The full masters menu is secured… egg salad and pimento cheese sandwiches, Arnold Palmers, and Transfusions. All so you can continue to watch RORY demolish everyone else🤌

04/09/2026

The Master’s has arrived. 🏌️‍♀️

Meet the committee: $5 egg salad and pimiento cheese sandwiches, $9 Transfusions and Arnold Palmers, $16 High Life Pitchers. ⛳️

Your golf watch party is officially here. Come to your favorite Virginia Highlands neighborhood bar and we can all pretend we’re in Augusta together 🤭☀️⛳️

04/06/2026

I heard it through the grapevine that Family Dog’s got alotttt of fun in the docket and fortunately for you… the rumors are true 🤭

We met talking Masters weekend watch parties WITH themed drinks and bites, crawfish boils (Louisiana style 🤌), Cinco De Mayo, and famous — Porchfest🎸🎤

Your calendar is about to be stacked so clear your schedule accordingly 💃

04/05/2026

Wishing everyone a joyful and the happiest of Easter from The Family Dog Fam! 🐣🐰

No plans today? We’d love to have you! Open until 9:30PM! ☀️

04/04/2026

Every man’s dream.. a neighborhood bar showing the Master’s with themed drinks like Arnold Palmers & Transfusions anddddd $5 pimiento cheese & egg salad Sammy’s. All to make you feel like you’re in Augusta.

Guys & Gals mark your calendars for The Family Dog’s annual Master’s watch party. April 9 - April 12. It’s gonna be a par-tee🤭⛳️

04/01/2026

SURPRISE. THE FAMILY DOG IS GETTING A SISTER RESTAURANT🫢

Now introducing: THE FAMILY CAT. Because what’s a dog without its cat🤜🤛

We are so excited to welcome you all to our newest concept just right down the street from TFD. She’s moodier, less loyal, ignores half our customers, and only works when she feels like it — but we believe in her vision.

Grand opening: whenever she wakes up 😼😼

03/31/2026

We’re so back!! There’s only one way you should spend your Tuesday nights and yes.. that’s with us and for Knight At The Dog♟️🐾

Every Tuesday! 6-10PM! $4 Miller High Life, $16 Pitchers, $7 House Wine.

See y’all soon🤜🤛

03/30/2026

Smash or pass👀

SMASH🫢🫢🫢 Wagyu beef smash burger that you’ll be dreaming about for the next foreseeable future. Have you tried our smash burger special??? If not, we’ll be seeing you soon🫡

03/28/2026

Opening day weekend baby!!! Baseball is so back🤌

Braves fans or not… we’ve got drink specials all season long! Games on the screens, drinks in hand. Come hang🤜🤛⚾️

03/22/2026

Mark your calendars. It’s just about that time😍

$5 sandwiches, $9 drinks, and suddenly everyone’s a golf fan. ⛳️

Pimento cheese. Egg salad. Transfusions. Arnold Palmers. All the master’s classics .. done right🤗

03/21/2026

Patio season is finally upon us☀️☀️☀️

Best patio game in Virginia Highlands. Come for the beer, stay for the vibes😤

Address

1402 N Highland Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA
30306

Opening Hours

Tuesday	4pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday	12pm - 10:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 10:30pm
Friday	11am - 12:30am
Saturday	11am - 12:30am
Sunday	11am - 9:30pm

Website

http://www.thefamilydogatl.com/

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