Restaurant Review: Ringgold’s Wrath Burgers and Brew raises the bar for pub fare

Few things go together as perfectly as burgers and cold beer. With that in mind, Susie and I set out for Ringgold to check out Wrath Burgers and Brew, which has been gaining attention from local burger and craft beer aficionados for a couple years. Located in a rather industrial-looking strip mall, the place doesn’t make much of an impression from the outside. Inside, though, about a dozen rotating taps beckon with craft brews from across the Southeast, and the spacious eatery exudes a cool, relaxed vibe. It was slow when we arrived around 4:30 p.m. on a Saturday, with a few diners seated upfront and others shooting pool in the back.

The Space

Mythology permeates all aspects of Wrath’s identity from the medieval script lettering of the menu to various foods named for mythological gods and creatures. Fittingly, it’s a darkly lit, cavernous room anchored by a rustic wooden bar. A series of booths line the front wall, with tables dotting the open dining area.

There are three pool tables and also a good-size stage for live bands, karaoke and acoustic acts to play on weekend evenings. Pop and rock music is piped through the house stereo at other times (Huey Lewis and the News was on heavy rotation this visit).