Manuel's Tavern

We serve over 85 beers on tap and in the bottle. We are known for our famous burgers, hot dogs, and dogzillas, not to mention salads, daily specials and a wide variety of sandwiches. Plus, we try to keep it all as inexpensive as possible, and in this economy that's a real specialty. Established in 1956. In 1956 Manuel Maloof bought Harry's Delicatessen, transforming it into a neighborhood bar modeled on the taverns he had visited while stationed in England during the Second World War. Later, his brother Robert joined the business. Manuel eventually served as the CEO of Dekalb County and became deeply involved in Democratic politics in Atlanta and Georgia. His political career dovetailed with the Tavern, which he said let him listen to the man on the street. He passed away in August of 2004. Still, he is fondly referred to as the "Godfather" of Georgia Democratic politics. Although major political figures regularly drop by the Tavern, it is also a gathering place for blue