The best bars & nightlife in Atlanta

46 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Casual eatery and bar with a smoking area serving American fare and many beers in Concourse A.

6000 N Terminal Pkwy

Casual eatery and bar with a smoking area serving American fare and many beers in Concourse A.

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Industrial-chic spot offering a selection of wines, plus small plates, and happy hour.

3655 Roswell Rd NE Ste 300

Industrial-chic spot offering a selection of wines, plus small plates, and happy hour.

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Cozy eatery offering coffee and pastries, along with a full bar for cocktails and wine.

673 N Central Ave

Cozy eatery offering coffee and pastries, along with a full bar for cocktails and wine.

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Casual restaurant serving fried chicken, waffles, mac and cheese and barbecue, alongside cocktails and wines.

4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd Space #3030, Dunwoody, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE suite 3030

Casual restaurant serving fried chicken, waffles, mac and cheese and barbecue, alongside cocktails and wines.

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Intimate venue offering wine by the glass, charcuterie boards, and books for sale in a comfy setting.

970 Main St Ste A (Stone Mountain)

Intimate venue offering wine by the glass, charcuterie boards, and books for sale in a comfy setting.

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Casual craft brewery featuring a spacious, high-ceilinged tasting room & regular tours.

670 Trabert Ave NW

Casual craft brewery featuring a spacious, high-ceilinged tasting room & regular tours.

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Commune

Nightlife

Relaxed hangout for wine, small plates and cocktails, plus live music, DJs and dancing.

6 Olive St (Avondale Estates)

Relaxed hangout for wine, small plates and cocktails, plus live music, DJs and dancing.

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A frequent fliers' favorite stop is this Southern/Eclectic spot at Atlanta airport's Concourse E.

6000 N Terminal Pkwy

A frequent fliers' favorite stop is this Southern/Eclectic spot at Atlanta airport's Concourse E.

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Relaxed bar in a hotel offering cocktails, beer, wine and small eats.

40 Perimeter Center Pl (Dunwoody)

Relaxed bar in a hotel offering cocktails, beer, wine and small eats.

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Vino Venue

Nightlife

A wine school's bottle-lined bar offers pours from self-serve machines, snacks & shared plates.

Shopping Center, 4478 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Georgetown

A wine school's bottle-lined bar offers pours from self-serve machines, snacks & shared plates.

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Snug beer bar and shop featuring a wide array of bottles and taps, plus wine and ciders.

587 N Central Ave (Hapeville)

Snug beer bar and shop featuring a wide array of bottles and taps, plus wine and ciders.

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Local bar & grill chain offering a classic setting for American pub fare & sports on TV.

2355 Cumberland Pkwy SE #10

Local bar & grill chain offering a classic setting for American pub fare & sports on TV.

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Stem Wine Bar

Nightlife

East Cobb’s Stem Wine Bar is the neighborhood spot for thoughtfully curated flights and pours from an Advanced Sommelier, plus…

1311 Johnson Ferry Rd #516 (Marietta)

East Cobb’s Stem Wine Bar is the neighborhood spot for thoughtfully curated flights and pours from an Advanced Sommelier, plus European-inspired small plates like burrata flatbread, shrimp al ajillo and housemade meatballs.

From the North Fulton newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Round up the crew this week and let Flight Club Atlanta handle the entertainment. Their Social Darts setup tracks every throw with instant…

1055 Howell Ml Rd Ste 140

Round up the crew this week and let Flight Club Atlanta handle the entertainment. Their Social Darts setup tracks every throw with instant scoring, while the bar keeps things lively with craft cocktails and shareable bites, making it the rare spot where your competitive streak and cravings actually agree.

From the South Fulton newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Beer Barrel

Nightlife

Laid-back hangout offering beer, cocktails, and other drinks, plus bar games.

1294 Roswell Rd (Marietta)

Laid-back hangout offering beer, cocktails, and other drinks, plus bar games.

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Upscale bistro featuring a menu of globally inspired small plates, an extensive wine list and cocktails, plus brunch.

9 W Park Square (Marietta)

Upscale bistro featuring a menu of globally inspired small plates, an extensive wine list and cocktails, plus brunch.

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Casual tapas-style Spanish restaurant offering a menu of sangria and craft cocktails — plus a private dining room.

2893 N Druid Hills Rd

Casual tapas-style Spanish restaurant offering a menu of sangria and craft cocktails — plus a private dining room.

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The Brass Tap

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Festive pub offering myriad beer options, wine & TVs tuned to sports, plus live music.

1420 Terrell Mill Road SE Ste 100 (Marietta)

Festive pub offering myriad beer options, wine & TVs tuned to sports, plus live music.

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Upscale night club with live music, dancing, dining, comedy acts, theme nights & regular specials.

2505 Godby Rd

Upscale night club with live music, dancing, dining, comedy acts, theme nights & regular specials.

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Cocktails, mimosas, and cider are all served at this distillery, which has a patio.

1010 Roswell St NE (Marietta)

Cocktails, mimosas, and cider are all served at this distillery, which has a patio.

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Upmarket, 250-seat showcase for stand-up & improv performances, with cocktails & American fare.

4650 Jimmy Carter Blvd #114b (Norcross)

Upmarket, 250-seat showcase for stand-up & improv performances, with cocktails & American fare.

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Live bands, dancing & karaoke in the main room plus American eats, craft beer & a small patio.

816 N Highland Ave NE

Live bands, dancing & karaoke in the main room plus American eats, craft beer & a small patio.

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Neighborhood bar featuring cocktails and flatbreads in a relaxed, comfortable space.

924 Garrett St Apt D

Neighborhood bar featuring cocktails and flatbreads in a relaxed, comfortable space.

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Corned beef & cabbage join a roster of beers in a tavern hung with mementos, plus a backyard patio.

15 Atlanta St SE (Marietta)

Corned beef & cabbage join a roster of beers in a tavern hung with mementos, plus a backyard patio.

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Kat's Cafe

Nightlife

This snug nightclub with signature martinis is known for live music & also hosts open-mike nights.

970 Piedmont Ave NE

This snug nightclub with signature martinis is known for live music & also hosts open-mike nights.

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Rusty Barrel

Nightlife

Basic watering hole with bar food & pool, hosting karaoke nights & occasional live music.

138 Powers Ferry Rd (Marietta) · ✓ checked Aug 5

Basic watering hole with bar food & pool, hosting karaoke nights & occasional live music.

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Intimate 74-seat stand-up-comedy club hosting hip acts in the back of the Vortex restaurant.

878 Peachtree St NE

Intimate 74-seat stand-up-comedy club hosting hip acts in the back of the Vortex restaurant.

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Chain eatery and confectionary shop featuring American fare, cocktails, and a candy store, plus a gummy bear chandelier.

1080 Peachtree St NE

Chain eatery and confectionary shop featuring American fare, cocktails, and a candy store, plus a gummy bear chandelier.

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Spanish shareable plates & a long wine list served in a rustic wood setting with a wraparound patio.

240 N Highland Ave NE

Spanish shareable plates & a long wine list served in a rustic wood setting with a wraparound patio.

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Compact comedy venue serves up laughs & a varied food & drink menu for those 21+.

4730 Frontage Rd (Forest Park)

Compact comedy venue serves up laughs & a varied food & drink menu for those 21+.

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Cozy wine bar serving charcuterie boards, panini, and sandwiches, plus a self-serve tasting area.

202 Chattahoochee Row NW Ste B

Cozy wine bar serving charcuterie boards, panini, and sandwiches, plus a self-serve tasting area.

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Sandtown Pub

Nightlife

Relaxed eatery featuring burgers, lemon pepper wings, fried catfish and other casual fare from Southern Atlanta.

5819 Campbellton Rd SW Suite 202

Relaxed eatery featuring burgers, lemon pepper wings, fried catfish and other casual fare from Southern Atlanta.

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Sports bar with billiards tables, darts & HDTVs, plus burgers & sandwiches from the kitchen.

2217 Roswell Rd (Marietta)

Sports bar with billiards tables, darts & HDTVs, plus burgers & sandwiches from the kitchen.

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Our Bar ATL

Nightlife

Casual, laid-back bar serving wings, beer and cocktails alongside a photo booth.

339 Edgewood Ave SE

Casual, laid-back bar serving wings, beer and cocktails alongside a photo booth.

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Hosting biweekly tastings, this store with exposed-brick walls offers over 500 wines & beers.

Anderson Building, 18 Powder Springs St SW (Marietta)

Hosting biweekly tastings, this store with exposed-brick walls offers over 500 wines & beers.

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Casual restaurant and bar with a patio serving brunch, small plates, and cocktails.

5829 Campbellton Rd SW Ste 116

Casual restaurant and bar with a patio serving brunch, small plates, and cocktails.

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Cozy speakeasy pouring creative cocktails in a rustic, lodge-inspired setting.

684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE Unit J

Cozy speakeasy pouring creative cocktails in a rustic, lodge-inspired setting.

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Intimate comedy club featuring a full bar, casual eats & regular stand-up performances.

3652 Roswell Rd

Intimate comedy club featuring a full bar, casual eats & regular stand-up performances.

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Local fixture known for its burgers, beer & whiskey selection & offbeat, rock 'n' roll vibe.

438 Moreland Ave NE

Local fixture known for its burgers, beer & whiskey selection & offbeat, rock 'n' roll vibe.

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Lively hangout where patrons can watch multiple TV screens, smoke hookah & sip shareable cocktails.

5280 Old National Hwy (College Park)

Lively hangout where patrons can watch multiple TV screens, smoke hookah & sip shareable cocktails.

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Family-friendly spot serving a variety of flatbreads, meats, cheese boards, and other tapas alongside wine.

1295 W Spring St #100 (Smyrna)

Family-friendly spot serving a variety of flatbreads, meats, cheese boards, and other tapas alongside wine.

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Quaint cafe serving South American eats such as empanadas, ceviche, and sandwiches, plus coffee and wine.

730 Peachtree St NE Ste 100

Quaint cafe serving South American eats such as empanadas, ceviche, and sandwiches, plus coffee and wine.

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High-end steakhouse serving a menu of aged steaks, plus seafood dishes & classic sides.

3424 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 100

High-end steakhouse serving a menu of aged steaks, plus seafood dishes & classic sides.

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Spanish small plates served in industrial surrounds with a large patio & an extensive wine list.

1085 Howell Ml Rd

Spanish small plates served in industrial surrounds with a large patio & an extensive wine list.

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Low-lit venue offering live jazz & blues shows, cocktails & American fare in an open, airy setting.

3220 Butner Rd #240

Low-lit venue offering live jazz & blues shows, cocktails & American fare in an open, airy setting.

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