My Decatur Outing - Brick Store Pub

I love Sundays! Sundays mean I get to sleep in, go to Brunch, (which inevitably will end up meaning early cocktails which is always nice) or just relax. I was on Facebook today and saw a friend of mine's post. "Out to lunch today with the best date a man could have.....The Sunday Paper." That's what Sunday's are for, that thing you do for you:)

That being said and being that it's Fall, my absolutely favorite time of the year, would have to mean our outing today would spell success! My brother loves good beer, so I thought this Sunday we'd give the Brick Store Pub in Decatur a go. I had been there before about 4 or 5 years ago on a date, but had not returned since. (Shame JoJo, Shame!)

In an effort to help save the planet (and save ourselves from a DUI) we decided to take Marta from Brookhaven to Decatur. Oyy --- 2hours later we end up in Decatur. Yes. Two Hours. OK it was my fault, or should I say, my lack of patience's fault. The train was delayed at Inman Park, and me and my infinite wisdom told my brother -- "Oh let's get off and just take a cab". Wrong, Wrong, Wrong! No cabs to be found at the Marta Station there. I'll save you from my rant on that one. The only good thing about this incredibly intelligent decision of mine was that we wandered into what looks to be a really cool restaurant, Shaun's Restaurant. Although we did not eat, we did meet a really cool bartender, who actually made our little detour well worth it. The restaurant was actually closed when we arrived, but when we told the gracious bartender we just wanted a beer, he told us to come on in . OK I love this man already. We only spent about 15 minutes in the restaurant, but as I looked around I found myself really intrigued. White painted brick walls, open kitchen and decor with shelves of food - almost like you were looking into someone's pantry, gave the restaurant a very open, welcoming feel. Definitely putting it on my "to do" list. So we drank our beers, laughed with the bartender and off we went. OH Yes, we got BACK on the train! I know it's absurd, but that's me.

So we arrive in Decatur, find our pub and life is good. The Brick Store Pub is an amazing place for those that love beer. I believe there were over 75 bottled beers, and perhaps 17 on draft in the main bar and another 7 or 8 in the upstairs "Belgium Bar". People, I don't know how to explain this to you, other than to say WOW! If you like beer, just go. We were giddy trying all the different beers! The bar has a great atmosphere and the upstairs bar definitely makes you feel you're in an old English Pub or something - very unique. The food was pretty darn good too! We had a plate of Brie with apples and cucumbers, an arugula salad and fish and chips. All excellent. This place is well worth the visit, so either grab a designated driver, hop on the train (and don't get off!! ) or call a cab and just go!

Jodie

PS - for those of you that may be interested. I couldn't bring myself to do the train on the way home. Called a cab and $25 later, I'm home. I know.....patience is a virtue....patience is a virtue....patience is a virture:)