The best bars & nightlife in North ATL

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

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Postino Buckhead

Nightlife

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

3655 Roswell Rd NE Ste 300 (Atlanta)

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

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The Gaslight

Nightlife

Comfortable eatery and bar where the menu features burgers, steaks, wings and lobster mac. There's also brunch.

890 Atlanta St Ste C (Roswell)

“Comfortable eatery and bar where the menu features burgers, steaks, wings and lobster mac. There's also brunch.”

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Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - Atlanta

Nightlife

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 (Atlanta)

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

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Roux On Canton

Nightlife

Polished plates of Southern comfort food complemented by a daily beer menu & frequent live music.

946 Canton St (Roswell)

“Polished plates of Southern comfort food complemented by a daily beer menu & frequent live music.”

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Zest

Nightlife

Upscale cafe serving a variety of tapas, as well as sushi rolls & a sizable list of cocktails.

957 Canton St (Roswell)

“Upscale cafe serving a variety of tapas, as well as sushi rolls & a sizable list of cocktails.”

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Hyde Brewing

Nightlife

Casual, family-run brewpub featuring Mexican food, a patio, and a kids' menu.

3300 Heritage Walk Ste 102 (Milton)

“Casual, family-run brewpub featuring Mexican food, a patio, and a kids' menu.”

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VIN25

Nightlife

Warm neighborhood wine bar featuring a menu of Modern American snacks & plates.

25 Plum Tree St (Roswell)

“Warm neighborhood wine bar featuring a menu of Modern American snacks & plates.”

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Bar Peri @ AC Hotel Atlanta Perimeter

Nightlife

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 (Atlanta)

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

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Fermented Tasting Room

Nightlife

This week, check out Fermented Tasting Room, a family-owned bottle shop and tasting room pouring flights from sustainably farmed,…

50 Canton St Ste 105 (Alpharetta)

“This week, check out Fermented Tasting Room, a family-owned bottle shop and tasting room pouring flights from sustainably farmed, small-production wineries. Expect thoughtfully curated natural wines, occasional live jazz, and friendly guidance that maps your taste to your next favorite bottle.”

From the North ATL newsletter, August 6, 2026

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From the Earth Brewing Company

Nightlife

New American brewpub serving seasonal gastropub fare with wide array of beers brewed on-site.

1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd (Roswell)

“New American brewpub serving seasonal gastropub fare with wide array of beers brewed on-site.”

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Silla del Toro

Nightlife

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

2893 N Druid Hills Rd (Atlanta)

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

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Marlow's Tavern

Nightlife

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

2200 Avalon Blvd (Alpharetta)

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

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Truck & Tap Alpharetta

Nightlife

Local bar with a tap list of craft and local brews, plus burgers and burgers and chicken wings.

30 Milton Ave (Alpharetta)

“Local bar with a tap list of craft and local brews, plus burgers and burgers and chicken wings.”

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The Punchline Comedy Club

Nightlife

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

3652 Roswell Rd (Atlanta)

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

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New York Prime

Nightlife

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

3424 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 100 (Atlanta)

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

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Mazzys Sports Tavern (Milton)

Nightlife

Casual sports bar featuring burgers, wings and pizza, with pool tables and big-screen TVs.

13695 GA-9 Ste 106 (Milton)

“Casual sports bar featuring burgers, wings and pizza, with pool tables and big-screen TVs.”

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