Tuesday, May 18, 2010

#29 - The Porter Beer Bar

Endless work week number 123,098 required some immediate vino and a home cooked meal with midtown bestie Nat. After a few glasses went down the hatch, I was easily convinced to go man shopping with my taken wingman nearby. A quick wardrobe change later we were off to the four mile commute down to The Porter Beer Bar in Little Five!


I must say that out of all the bars I have blogged about thus far, this is BY FAR my fav. Period. "Porter" (as the locals call it) has everything you need. Not so small you can't enjoy bringing a few of your besties with you, but not so large you lose your mind finding the bathroom? CHECK. Outdoor seating? CHECK. Tons of variety in local and national beer? CHECK. Great tunes? CHECK.  Amazing, affordable food? CHECK. Super friendly staff? CHECK. Nearby, free parking? CHECK. Walking distance to a gazillion other bars, restaurants and musical venues? CHECK. You get the point....the list is as endless as their beer list.

Pretty sure their beer list is 10 pages...front and back. That's what I call impressive.

After bonding with our new fav bartender Ty who sported their trendy catch phrase on a t-shirt "Where the Wild Beers Are", I was introduced to owner Molly Gunn. We chatted for a few minutes while I sipped on my irresistible Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier (say that five times fast) per Ty's recommendation.

Team Ty


thank you very much....


...and down the hatch it went

A little background for you....Molly and Porter-chef hubby have owned the L5P newbie for almost two years now. It began as a bare and open ally way, and was enclosed years ago to become what is now my fav spot. Aka Porter. Exposed brick throughout, dim lighting provided by Mason jar lighting fixtures....it's heaven on earth people.

Love, love, love the Mason jar lighting idea


Front bar seating for just you or a plus one


Walk down the hallway and it opens up to larger tables great for groups


Anywho, they moved into the neighborhood just a few steps away and instantly had an eye for the spot. They dreamed of a place where you could integrate the taste of fine dining with great beer and a laid back atmosphere, all while chatting away with local Five Points residents. In fact, much of their menu items include food from their very own organic garden! My mouth is watering, and I'm sure yours is too.

mouth watering...engage

I enjoyed myself so much I made a second appearance with late night wingman Adriatic the very next night, where I had the pleasure of noshing on some herb fries. I am still dreaming about them as I type. They also host frequent beer classes to keep you up to snuff on all the hops you crave, and according to Ty a Sunday brunch that will knock your socks off. That will be my next appearance during daylight hours I can assure you.


So whether you're a beer snob or PBR-for-life type, this not so hole-in-the-wall-esque bar is a great place to meet up for a quick bite at lunch, alcoholic beverage after work, dinner for two or ten, and of course a late night top off. Tell Ty I sent you and he'll make you feel right at home just as he did me. Bucket list worthy? Obvi!

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