Blind Willie's

Message from Blind Willie's

It Ain't Easy Bein' Sleazy!

Blues
Booze
Cajun Food

Blind Willie's has consistently been ranked one of the best blues Clubs in Atlanta since it opened in 1986 in the heart of the Virginia Highlands. The club was built up from scratch with the carpentry and painting support from local blues musicians. Today, find nightly national and regional acts, all in the spirit of the great musician Blind Willie McTell. The club features a menu mix of favorites from the three main blues hubs: Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans. Stop by today for some of the best blues music around.

Blind Willie's 2 reviews – Review Blind Willie's (404) 873-2583 828 N Highland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306 blindwilliesblues.com Edit Business \| Upload Photo \| E-mail to Friend	Editorial Description by Citysearch A diverse group of fans flocks here for Atlanta's best live blues. Rated 9.2 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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2 Reviews of Blind Willie's in Atlanta ...Write yours here! Excellent non-pick-up Blues Bar By Asia G. \| Insider Great place for hanging out and not worrying about getting hit on non-stop. Such a wide variety of people from all walks of life makes everyone feel comfortable. If you don't like the trendy clubs with girls dressed to tease and guys who spend way to much time in front of the mirror, and you LOVE GREAT MUSIC, go to this bar. The place could be a bit bigger, and service could be a little quicker, but the place is usually very busy, so I 'll give them a break. Any age will feel comfortable there, but get there early. PROS: The music and the patrons. CONS: Needs more space and more seating Posted 06/13/06 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) good blues By Leslie F. \| Insider Guru \| Rank: 189 This is probably some of the best blues that you're going to find in Atlanta. Blind Willie's is located in Virginia Highlands, one of the coolest neighborhoods in Atlanta. There are lots of awesome bars nearby, so you can make a good night of some drinks and some blues or jazz. Parking can be a bit of a nightmare, but you can usually find parking on the nearby neighborhood streets or pay in one of the lots. This is not the cleanest bar in Atlanta, and the smoke can get a little overwhelming. PROS: good music CONS: not very clean, lots of smoke First Review! Posted 04/19/05 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) 5 Reviews by Citysearch: (read all 8 reviews on Citysearch) Smokin' Blues! OMG had sooo much fun we didn't want to leave! Yes, the place fills up quickly and is stuffed to capacity, but the music is amazing. Not to mention the staff at the bar was excellent and lightning fast!!! I am from New Orleans and it felt like home. The staff there treat you like family! I just hate I didn't get a chance to taste the food, but the drinks were on point. This is my new spot!!! Pros: overall atmosphere Cons: gotta get there early, i.e. by 9:30 or you WILL NOT get in Posted 01/27/08 at 2:37pm It don't get no better than this. What a good place to hear the Blues and have some fun. Great house band with national acts. We have been there several times and have never been disappointed. It does get a little crowded, and the dance floor is an 8' area in front of the stage or wherever you happen to be standing at the time. Get there around 9 o'clock to get a good seat. I don't think you will be disappointed. Pros: Lead guitar player of the Shadows plays some "mean" blues Cons: A little smokey at times Posted 12/23/07 at 7:01pm Overrated I used to enjoy this place, but not anymore. Aside from the same tired house band, the main problem is their crappy service. When the place is packed to the gills on a Friday night, there will only be one bartender and it takes 20 minutes to get a beer. I don't know if the Lisa Loebish bartender that was working this past Friday night was PMSing or not, but she had a terrible attitude and openly complained about the lack of tipping that two guys from Ireland were doing. Maybe she doesn't realize that Europeans aren't used to handing over a dollar every time somebody with a pissie attitude strains themselves to stick their hand into a bucket of ice and twist a bottle cap off. If you want to go to a good blues bar, go to Northside Tavern. Posted 08/04/07 at 11:22am Wonderful Place for All Ages I frequent Blind Willies as often as possible. The music is always great, the staff actually works for their tips. Friendly staff and crowd. People of all ages can feel comfortable in this place. The Food, is pretty good spicy bar food. It is always quite crowded, for good reason, its a great place to go. The place can get pretty smoky, so take precautions if you are sensitive to that. Pros: All around great place Posted 07/09/07 at 12:43pm Great Blues Club Blind Willie's is a great blues club for any age. I am 23 and my husband is 38 and we had a great time listening to Sandra Hall and the Shadows. Everything in the club says true blues. Sandra Hall can make you think about your past and make you laugh at the same time the entire time she is on the stage you will be jumping, rocking, and clapping. The Shadows has an sax player that is wonderful. Make sure you go check it out and get there early for a good seat. Pros: Great music, Great drinks, Good food Cons: Parking Posted 01/24/04 at 12:00am