The best bars & nightlife in Macon

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

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Late Nite Macon

Nightlife

Late Nite Macon is where the DJs keep it moving, the dance floor stays busy, and DJ Kiké’s Latin Nite gives your salsa practice a proper…

420 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

“Late Nite Macon is where the DJs keep it moving, the dance floor stays busy, and DJ Kiké’s Latin Nite gives your salsa practice a proper test. Rally the group, book the upstairs VIP if you’re feeling fancy, and make this week actually fun.”

From the Macon newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Bearfoot Tavern

Nightlife

Contemporary gastropub featuring a menu of New American fare & a beer garden with live music.

468 2nd St · ✓ checked Aug 4

“Contemporary gastropub featuring a menu of New American fare & a beer garden with live music.”

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Society Garden

Nightlife

Casual, family- and dog-friendly outdoor beer garden and bar with regular live music.

2389 Ingleside Ave

“Casual, family- and dog-friendly outdoor beer garden and bar with regular live music.”

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Churchills on Cherry

Nightlife

Premium cigar lounge with cocktails, beer, and an upscale menu, plus live music.

557 Cherry St

“Premium cigar lounge with cocktails, beer, and an upscale menu, plus live music.”

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The Rose Room

Nightlife

Cozy bar serving travel-inspired craft cocktails, plus beer and wine.

378 2nd St

“Cozy bar serving travel-inspired craft cocktails, plus beer and wine.”

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Reboot Retrocade & Bar

Nightlife

Hosting regular tournaments, this bar is lined with classic video game cabinets & pinball machines.

566 Cherry St

“Hosting regular tournaments, this bar is lined with classic video game cabinets & pinball machines.”

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Hightales Rooftop Bar

Nightlife

Views of downtown Macon highlight this casual bar on the 6th floor of Hotel 45.

401 Cotton Ave

“Views of downtown Macon highlight this casual bar on the 6th floor of Hotel 45.”

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Quill at The Woodward

Nightlife

Cozy cocktail bar offering specialty drinks inspired by literature and books as well as wine and beer.

350 2nd St

“Cozy cocktail bar offering specialty drinks inspired by literature and books as well as wine and beer.”

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The Hummingbird Stage & Taproom

Nightlife

National & local bands perform at this lively watering hole also offering a patio, darts & karaoke.

430 Cherry St

“National & local bands perform at this lively watering hole also offering a patio, darts & karaoke.”

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