Hamburger Mary’s is a local burgers-and-beer staple with menu items like Buffy the Burger Slayer. Soak up the intimate atmosphere and cheap booze at this unassuming tavern, but when you leave, latch on to the handrail as you descend the stairs-unless you want to go tumbling right back to reality. There are also many gay-friendly places to eat and drink in Andersonville.
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