Truman Tavern & Bar Opens Wednesday in Decatur

DECATUR, GA — Truman Tavern & Bar is opening Wednesday on the Decatur square.

In an announcement, the new watering hole says it will be open from 11:30 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday for lunch; offering a happy hour menu from 3-5 pm daily; serving dinner from 5-10 pm on weekday and until 11 pm on weekends.

Truman will offer dinner only on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, and will add lunch on the 2nd, in time for the annual Decatur Book Festival. Saturday and Sunday brunch will also be added in the coming weeks.

“I want Truman to reflect the old time values that New York City neighborhood restaurants had 30 years ago," said executive chef, Michael Condon of Badda Bing Catering and Calle Latina. "The food was superior without being overly complex, and the service was impeccable without being pretentious. Staff remembered the names and preferences of their guests and the atmosphere was deeply rooted in the community.”

Condon has lived in Decatur since 2003.

The 125-seat restaurant space offers a full bar and lounge area in the front and intimate, wood-topped seating in the rear.

Truman has also partnered with Vincent Art Gallery to procure artwork for the restaurant, as well as original pieces by well-known local artists.

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