The Social

Live music is almost always available at The Social.

What better way to spend an Easter Sunday than with live music and basketball, surrounded by friends and family? At The Social on Lake Martin, that is exactly what you will get.

Located on Castaway Island Road in Eclectic, The Social lives up to its name in every way. When I went on Easter, truck- and boatloads of families poured in and out of the venue’s outdoor seating to enjoy the beautiful weather and holiday fun. Live music from Sydni Sikes poured over the many high top tables and family seating areas as patrons of all ages enjoyed their meals and festive cocktails.

The themed cocktails at The Social were an especially big hit on Easter, as the bar provided two different drinks themed for the holiday. The House Bunny is a vodka and schnapps based cocktail, which was garnished with a Peep. The Pink Bunny, also including a floating Peep, features rum and vodka and was populating plenty of tables. For those more adventurous, The Social even offers a multi-person cocktail that comes in a fake oyster shell to really get the party started and Instagram stories looking cute. Holiday-themed drinks are one of the many specialties for the bar, as St. Patricks Day also featured an extensive list of limited time options. 

For those with an appetite, The Social has you covered, with plenty of the regular bar fare and even some more signature options.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sundays, The Social offers brunch. Shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles or even a fried catfish basket can all be yours for reasonable prices all under $15. Mimosas and “the best bloody mary on the lake” can also be yours, as what is a brunch without a morning drink?

During non-brunch hours, you can get your hands on an enormous hamburger or chicken tenders. Want some seafood? The Social has you covered there as well with Mahi Mahi, Ahi tuna and boom boom shrimp all on the menu.

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The Social is a mostly outdoor space, with the main dining area being half outdoors and half covered by awning. There is a separate dining area for a quieter experience beyond the bar, where families can gather or even sit at some picnic tables down by the docks.

If you are trying to catch a game, have no fear, as The Social has plenty of televisions for those whose brackets still haven't been completely busted. 

All in, The Social is an excellent time. There wasn’t a frown in the building, and I find it hard to believe there ever has been one.

While The Social does have a technical closing time– hours are 3-9 p.m. Thursday, 3-11 p.m. Friday, 10-11 a.m. Saturday and 10-6 p.m. Sunday– those hours can always be fudged around if the good times are still rolling into the night.

Come thirsty. Come hungry. And come ready to have a blast on the lake. For those who want to forget about life for a few hours, come to The Social. Even on Easter Sunday, it was the place to be.

Henry Zimmer is sports editor for The Outlook and Dadeville Record. He may be contacted via email at henry.zimmer@alexcityoutlook.com.