Kimball House Happy Hour — Decatur, Atlanta

The happy hour

Drinks

Craft cocktails — full menu pricing (no drink specials)
Extensive oyster selection — market price
Sazerac, Negroni, and seasonal cocktails — available at bar

Food

Oysters — market price by the piece or dozen
Beef Tartare — $20
Chicken Liver Pâté — $6

Formal oyster happy hour was discontinued post-pandemic, but oysters are offered at reasonable market pricing daily. Operates own oyster farm (Shiny Dimes). Occasional special happy hour pop-up events announced on social media. Closed Mondays.

Deal last verified April 2026.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

One of Atlanta's most celebrated restaurants and bars, set inside a stunning restored 1891 railroad depot in Decatur. Kimball House's cocktail program is legendary and the raw bar carries the most extensive oyster selection in Georgia, including rare varieties from their own Shiny Dimes Oyster Farm. While formal oyster happy hour ended post-pandemic, the venue remains essential for oyster lovers. Formal oyster happy hour was discontinued post-pandemic, but oysters are offered at reasonable market pricing daily. Operates own oyster farm (Shiny Dimes). Occasional special happy hour pop-up events announced on social media. Closed Mondays.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Romantic
Hip
Upscale
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
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Late-night food
Vegetarian options
Takes reservations
Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Atlanta, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.7 1,562 ratings ↗

In Atlanta 57 rated venues Above median

4.2 4.5 THIS SPOT 4.7 4.9

Rated higher than 52% · tied with 29% · lower than 20% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Top quarter

3.1 3.5 4.0 4.5 THIS SPOT 4.7 5.0

Rated higher than 77% · tied with 13% · lower than 10% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.2 744 reviews ↗

In Atlanta 55 rated venues At the median

2.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.2 4.5 4.8

Rated higher than 50% · tied with 20% · lower than 30% of the others · median ★ 4.2

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Above median

2.0 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.2 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 51% · tied with 14% · lower than 36% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4.2 239 reviews ↗

In Atlanta 46 rated venues At the median

2.2 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.2 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 49% · tied with 4% · lower than 47% of the others · median ★ 4.2

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Below median

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.2 5.0

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 11% · lower than 55% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

303 E Howard Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 · (404) 378-3502

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