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The Scoop: Inman Park’s requisite pub -- part modern, part dive. The Albert is a favorite hangout of this intown ‘hood, with plenty of high-def TVs, video games, darts and a pool table to keep any crowd entertained. It’s the kind of spot that, no matter who you are, you’ll find something to like. And since it’s located in the heart of Inman Park (where hipsters and yuppies collide), this kind of hybrid vibe fits in perfectly.
The Full Story: The Albert was named after a famous face you might recognize around here — no, not all the celebrity Als (Capone, Gore, Einstein) who are framed on the walls. We’re talking about owner Tia Landau’s son. Legend has it, the little guy is quite the charmer behind the counter... that is, before he has to leave for his early bedtime. No matter your age, no matter your type, you’ll find something to like at the Albert. It’s part dive bar -- with rustic wood paneling, exposed brick, and back room dartboards and pool tables. But it’s also quite hip and modern. Organic hot dogs and turkey burgers as pub grub? A case full of Metrotainment Bakery cakes and pastries, and plenty of high-def TVs? This isn't your usual watering hole. And as such a meeting point between upscale and uber-casual, the Albert seems to be a good fit for Inman Park.
Considering this space used to be home to ‘Austin Avenue Buffet’, the new scene seems like quite a spiffy upgrade. Austin Avenue was known as a quintessential dive bar; it’d been around since 1941 and became popular as an ‘old man’ hangout, where you could listen to local country bands and saddle up next to grizzled regulars who’d probably never left their stool since opening day. Take a before and after image of the Buffet and the current digs, and the change might seem quite shocking.... then again, the Extreme Makeover makes perfect sense as the neighborhood has had its fair share of facelifts since 1941. Which makes the Albert its characteristic meeting place.
The Full Story: The Albert was named after a famous face you might recognize around here — no, not all the celebrity Als (Capone, Gore, Einstein) who are framed on the walls. We’re talking about owner Tia Landau’s son. Legend has it, the little guy is quite the charmer behind the counter... that is, before he has to leave for his early bedtime. No matter your age, no matter your type, you’ll find something to like at the Albert. It’s part dive bar -- with rustic wood paneling, exposed brick, and back room dartboards and pool tables. But it’s also quite hip and modern. Organic hot dogs and turkey burgers as pub grub? A case full of Metrotainment Bakery cakes and pastries, and plenty of high-def TVs? This isn't your usual watering hole. And as such a meeting point between upscale and uber-casual, the Albert seems to be a good fit for Inman Park.
Considering this space used to be home to ‘Austin Avenue Buffet’, the new scene seems like quite a spiffy upgrade. Austin Avenue was known as a quintessential dive bar; it’d been around since 1941 and became popular as an ‘old man’ hangout, where you could listen to local country bands and saddle up next to grizzled regulars who’d probably never left their stool since opening day. Take a before and after image of the Buffet and the current digs, and the change might seem quite shocking.... then again, the Extreme Makeover makes perfect sense as the neighborhood has had its fair share of facelifts since 1941. Which makes the Albert its characteristic meeting place.
