Brick Store Pub

The Verdict

Brick Store Pub is one of the better reasons to make the trip to Decatur's Court Square. Draft taps are limited by design — the back bar rotates a curated selection of Belgian, British, and American craft beers that most Atlanta bars don't stock — so if you're visiting on a weekend evening, expect the room to fill up and the better handles to kick early. Go midweek, or arrive before 7 PM on Friday if you want the full range.

What to Expect

This is a pub that takes its beer list seriously without turning the experience into a lecture. The back Belgian bar is the key draw: a quieter, more focused room where the tap list skews toward abbey ales, saisons, and sour styles that you won't find on draught elsewhere in metro Atlanta. For anyone who has visited once and stuck to the front bar, the back bar is the obvious next move. Think of it as the difference between a pub and a beer bar , same address, meaningfully different experience.

The by-the-glass comparison here is direct: what Brick Store does with draught handles is roughly what a serious wine bar does with its glass pours. The selection is edited, the staff know the list, and the options change. If you're used to ordering whatever's on the standard draft board at most Decatur spots, the range here will feel like a step up. For a direct parallel in another category, the curatorial approach is closer to what Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu does with cocktails or Jewel of the South in New Orleans does with mixed drinks , depth over breadth, with staff who can actually guide you.

Food is pub fare, functional rather than a destination in itself. It holds up well enough that you won't need to eat before you arrive, but the kitchen is not the reason to book. Plan around the beer list and treat the food as a useful accompaniment.

Booking is easy , walk-ins are the norm and reservations are generally not required. The room does get loud on weekend nights, which makes it better for a group than a quiet date. For a lower-volume option on the same square, factor that into your timing.