Recently I visited The Grange Public House in downtown Decatur, GA. The Grange is a modern Irish Pub, complete with real Irish people. The location used to be Angel's, part of the Atlanta chain that included Hand in Hand, Price of Wales, Rose and Crown and Fox and Hound. If you've visited any of these dreary establishments, you'll be pleased to know The Grange is new and improved.
Fortunately they brightened up the atmosphere of the Pub from the former and removed the old carpet (What idiot puts carpet in a pub?). The place is light, open and has a great vibe. In addition the food I've had so far is great. I definitely recommend the meat pie and the fries are fresh cut and cooked in pure canola oil. Most restaurants in Atlanta still use hydrogenated oil because it costs less and last longer. Knowing they use healthy oil, make me want to order and second order of fries!
The beer isn't bad either, Darren Comer the proprietor insists on pouring the Guiness with the traditional double pour and they pride themselves with clean lines and taps wth great selection of tasting beer (17 taps, plus bottles). Right now The Grange is open evenings, but they plan to open for lunch soon.
