“What’s the name of that new restaurant that has the games both inside and outside, is good for families and is a great place to watch sports or just unwind and relax?” It’s a common question among East Cobb residents right now, and the answer is always “Hoyle’s Kitchen + Bar.” Hoyle’s is creating a local buzz because its focus is providing its guests delicious made-in-house recipes in a unique atmosphere distinctive to Hoyle’s. Although it has more than 20 televisions showing your favorite teams, it also provides mealtime entertainment in the form of a bocce ball court, pool tables, a mini putting green and a designated Game Room. The restaurant even provides board games for families to enjoy while waiting for their food.
The food is delicious too! The pioneers of the “Sports Kitchen,” Hoyle’s culinary creations include house-made Loaded Tots, Smoked Chicken Quesadillas and a delightful fresh Spinach Salad. Hoyle’s menu, which puts unique, flavorful twists on traditional favorites, also features a wonderful Brisket Dip, housesmoked Pulled Pork and Brisket Plates, Soy-Glazed Salmon and their already famous Hoyle’s Burger. Their two full contemporary bars offer specialty cocktails, like the Hoyle’s Manhattan, a wide selection of refreshing local craft beers and a super-friendly staff.
Hoyle’s grandson Joe Ivey and his family.
Family operators, Joe and Sam Ivey, opened Hoyle’s because they wanted their guests to have a good time with unexpected fun throughout their restaurant. The Ivey family named the restaurant after family patriarch George Hoyle Ivey, Jr., who was a pioneer ahead of his time. He started out as a farmer in the 1940s who owned a series of farm-to-customer stores called “Milk Jugs.” At one time, he built one of the first modern grocery stores in metro Atlanta, an A&P, which used to be on the same ground that Hoyle’s sits today. It was the farm that invoked Hoyle’s passion, and he loved to host parties with family members and members of the local community. “Our grandfather used to enjoy inviting friends and family to share fresh food from his farm, so we knew we had to name the restaurant after him,” said Joe Ivey. “He would have loved that we opened this restaurant to provide people good food, good friends and good times.” Families are important to Hoyle’s, which means that every Monday from 5-8pm, they host a Kids’ Night, where kids eat free and enjoy face painting, balloon making, games and prizes.
The fun is not just for kids. Hoyle’s hosts trivia nights every Tuesday starting at 7pm and “Rock N Roll Bingo” every Thursday at 7pm. Just like Hoyle himself, family operators, Joe and Sam Ivey have carried on their grandfather’s legacy of community involvement and strong ties with organizations in the Marietta and Metro Atlanta Area. Hoyle’s has partnered with Dobbins Air Force Base and many local schools and organizations and is a proud partner of both Atlanta United and the Atlanta Falcons, as they are “Bar Partners” for Game-Day Viewing Parties with both teams.
“We are proud to carry on our grandfather’s legacy with our strong ties to the community,” said Ivey. From our Spirit Nights with local elementary schools and our partnerships with Atlanta United and the Falcons, we are committed to establishing deep ties with area organizations, while always making sure we provide our guests with a unique one-of-a-kind experience that always ensures good times.”
You can check out their menu at hoyleskitchenandbar.com or stop by and visit Hoyle’s at 1440 Roswell Road in Marietta. They are open every day for lunch, dinner and late night.
This article originally appeared in the August issue of the EAST COBBER magazine, on page 33. Click here to view the digital edition.
