The Harp, an American eatery with a 40-tap wall of self-service beer, wine, and Champagne that can be purchased in one-ounce increments using an RFID-enabled bracelet, is really close to opening in Grant Park.
Co-Owners and siblings Jarrett Gray and Joy Gray Prince have set an August debut for The Harp but could open the restaurant’s doors as early as late-July, Gray in a telephone interview Tuesday told What Now Atlanta (WNA).
An exact opening date will be determined as “final touches” to the space are finalized.
The Harp was originally slated to open late-2018.
“Transforming the old Harp Transmission building has been a labor of love appreciated by the community,” Gray said.
“We’re at the finish line and we’re ready to rock and roll.”
The former 3,000-square-foot automotive space, at 350 Memorial Drive, will have seating for nearly 100 inside and an additional 100 on its patio, complete with “clubhouse games” like giant Connect 4 and darts.
On the menu will be American cuisine with “a twist” for lunch and dinner with a brunch buffet on the weekends, including a build-your-own Mimosas and Bloody Mary bar.
Gray and Prince on the weekends will host various pop-ups (retail) and neighborhood activations (like yoga) with a portion of proceeds benefiting local charities.
If you’re planning on patronizing The Harp, there’s an “introductory offer” available ahead of the restaurant’s opening that could save you some cash.
Gift cards are available for purchase on the restaurant’s website where if you spend $25 you get $40, spend $50, get $100.)
6 Responses
Gosh January-March are some tough months for restaurants.
They really haven’t been able to actually be open for six months because of C-19.
It’s a brand new build out– such a shame.
Has anybody been, and how was their business?
I’ve been. We should go and support it!! Its unique to grant park, has a great patio, and the owners were there when I was too and they were nothing but attentive and happy they had customers.
If you don’t mind me not sugarcoating it — poor, to be honest. Zero decor or thematics inside – no art, plants, atmosphere. Beers were upwards of $11/pint or $12/pint. I don’t mind the upcharge if you’re going to have cool beers available and I can try 5oz of a rare and highly acclaimed IPA, but every keg they tapped was something you’d find at your local Kroger — Han Brolo, Atalanta, Basement, A Night on Ponce, etc.. I think they had 40 taps but half were not connected to a line or were out of service. Can’t comment on the food, but had zero interest in returning after an initial visit to give it a go.
Hope something cool takes its place as it’s a great location and whatever goes there plus a bounce to Augustine’s would be a fun night out.
I would like to add in as well echoing Suzanne is that the owner (owners? I only met one) was extremely nice and pleasant. I am rooting for him to learn from the experience and open a new space with better results in the future.
I can’t imagine anyone leasing that space knowing how unforgiving the landlord is. Hope it’s vacant for years.
I only got to go to the Harp once but the food was great and they had a self-serve beer wall like Pour with a good selection. Was definitely looking forward to going back. Now the building will just sit empty again. What a waste.