Red White & Blue

I stopped in this weekend and did not know what to expect. I was blown away! This may be the best place in the city for live music. The bartenders were very friendly and the décor was pure American awesome.

Red, White & Blue is a Nashville-​inspired country bar that took over the old Buckhead Saloon. I personally have never been to Buckheads, but my friends say the new place is a major improvement. Based on my one night of being there, this place is a good addition to the Old 3^rd St. neighborhood.
The new bar opened on New Year’s with a grand opening celebration the 2^nd weekend of January. According to the newspaper, they’ll have live music, DJs, and open mic nights. There’s a balcony in addition to the ground floor, so it was quite easy to find a good spot to see the band. They charged a $ 5 cover on Saturday. I’m not sure if that’s continuing, but I suspect it is.
The space is Americana-​themed with a large, painted American flag behind the stage and Route 66-​esque tokens throughout the bar. They feature your good, ol’ domestics like PBR and even local beer like Lakefront. Their mixed drinks were typical bar-​fare drinks, but a little washed down compared to tasting of pure alcohol.
Overall, I liked the place. Seeing as my friends love country, I’m sure I’ll be back. And unlike Red Rock, I will not complain when we go there.