37 Main-A Rock Cafe - Buford

Address:	37 E Main St NE, Buford, GA 30518, USA
Phone:	+1 678-288-2030
Site:	buford.37main.com
Rating:	4.1
Working:	Closed Closed Closed 7PM–12:30AM 7PM–2AM 7PM–2AM Closed

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Bobby NGa

If you are looking for a place where you can be treated unfairly by the staff and ownership, this may be the place for you. I have been going to this club for many years (the Buford location dating back to the early 2000s). Though my wife had a minor, unnecessary "were going to kick you out" experience with their bouncer just the weekend prior (for "touching the stage" by handing a necklace gift to our good friend in the band playing that night), the following is about my experience at their Johns Creek location, where I have always brought along a group of friends (minimum 5/maximum 18+): Last night (9/11/15 around 11pm) a woman told the bar staff that I had !put LSD in her drink! I was right in the middle of the main floor area in front of the stage with my wife (of 18 years) and three of our good friends, videoing the bands performances (at their request!), when a woman asked me to follow her. She was accompanied by a uniformed Johns Creek police officer. I followed them out to the main entrance where 37M security personnel, the police officer, and Joe White (an owner) began confronting me with the *very surprising to me* allegation. THIS IS SOMETHING I DID NOT DO, and I tried to make that clear to them several times. I voluntarily emptied my pockets to show them I had nothing of the sort on me (nothing of the sort ANYWHERE, for that matter) and that the woman making the claim was completely making it up. I barely even remember the woman (who was making the false claim) from the dance floor area, and have no clue why she did this. She even showed up at the front door several minutes later with (a friend?) who said she witnessed me pour something in her drink! This was a COMPLETE FABRICATION and I was assertive in maintaining my innocence, that this was a blatant lie, mentioning what I was doing while I was in there and who I was with. I know members of the band well, and they all knew where I was and what I was doing as they performed. I know A LOT of people in the area and have known several of the band members for years--Ive probably seen them play at this location 6-8 times, probably about 12+ times at Coo Coos Nest. I mentioned that I thought I knew his (Joe Whites) ex wife, that she lived in Bridgetowne Subdivision, in hopes he may realize that I am not "just some random guy." It was at that point that Joe White abruptly ended my interrogation, had $10 cash returned to me by the security personnel--though I had spent more to pay for the admission of other members of our party--and had me escorted out of the club by the police officer. "Kicking me out" was completely unnecessary and unfair. I expressed my shock and amazement to all of the interrogation party that someone could just make up a blatant lie like the woman did and there was zero accountability, no repercussion for her whatsoever. There was absolutely NO EVIDENCE that I did this, and allegations of someone putting a dangerous and illegal hallucinogenic in someones drink was quite a serious allegation; so serious that the police officer [should have] taken more serious and official action to investigate, but his role was merely as a uniformed "bouncer." At no point did they allow me to introduce any witnesses from [my] party to counter such claims. I waited for about 20-30 minutes while the rest of my party found out I had been "thrown out." This was also an assault on my character and good name. I had several people who knew me come out to talk with me about what happened. I have no plans to return to this business, nor their original Buford location, which I was at just 2 weekends prior seeing the same band, and I will make sure, as best as possible, that none of my friends do, either (I am usually one of the main people who influences such outings as a group).

A Private User

Went to see one of our favorite cover bands at 37 Main on a Saturday night. Got there and had to wait in line outside like it was Studio 54. When I inquired as to the reason for the line, the Buford police officer at the front door told me to get back in line or I wasnt getting in. When we finally did get in, the show was half over. Unless there was another bathroom that I didnt know about, the only one that I saw was entirely inadequate. What bar that has to handle weekend crowds has a mens bathroom with only a single toilet and no urinals? Spent another ten minutes waiting in line to use the bathroom. The bar on the other hand was well stocked and handled the drink demands well. No smoking is nice and the actual stage area is a good size and the sound is great. Get rid of the gestapo at the front door and install an adequate bathroom and the place will rock. Love the cover band line up.

Andy Green

I have spent thousands of dollars at both the Buford and Johns Creek location before they shut down. The "supervisors" at this store need to learn how respect their guests. I believe the young ladys name we delt with last night was Cassandra. Maybe the staff just needs some additional training on how to behave in front of the people who are essentially providing a pay check for them. As a business owner myself, I make sure my sales staff never disrespects any of my clients, regardless of what the situation is. There is a saying that you dont just build a business, you build your people and then the people build your business. I hope one day you can fix your staffing issue.. Thanks Andy.

Stephanie Rae

I love this place. I was invited 4 years ago to a birthday party for a friend and had the best night! I am huge live music fan and have never been dissapointed in my many visits to 37 Main. The staff is fun and attentive, the food is great (the adult grilled cheese is my favorite and the wings!) and getting the opportunity to see all of these bands from all over the country is always fun and exciting. Its a great night out for friends, birthdays or any celebration. I am looking forward to them opening up more locations.

jonathan butler

For all the people complaining its too loud, ITS A ROCK BAR!! They dont have a wall of craft beers or a atmosphere that revolves around neck beards, but the place is pretty big. So far Ive counted 4 bars. The dining area is separated from the bar which is a good thing. Google doesnt show the same show time for the band as 37 mains actual website. Not much seating. Cant say anything for the food. We knew better. Update : Pandoras Box finally came on! THIS PLACE ROCKS!!!

Dwayne Carpenter

I reserved a table, website said I had to be there by 8:30 or I could loose my table. I was there 2 1/2 hrs befor the band started. At 10:00, there were still empty tables with reserved signs on them. The drinks seemed watered down. Waitress was rude. When I quit buying alcohol becouse there was no alcohol in it. I paid my tab and the rude waitress would not even refill my diet coke. I have been here many times. But not again for a while....