15 Best Bars in Atlanta

Northside Tavern brings an old-school, unpolished bar atmosphere to Atlanta’s Midtown, with live blues and roots-oriented music at the center of the experience. Its cozy, authentic character, lively crowd, and party-ready energy make it a natural stop for a night built around performances rather than a formal dining setting.

Laseter’s Tavern is an Atlanta neighborhood bar with a relaxed dive-bar character, a broad beer selection, cocktails, and food that goes beyond a standard bar menu. Wings, mozzarella sticks, burgers, sandwiches, and shareable options suit casual dinners, drinks with friends, or a quick bite at the bar.

Vanity Restaurant brings together a polished interior, patio seating, music, sports viewing, cocktails, beer, and a food menu suited to a full evening out. Dishes such as Philly cheesesteak rolls, salmon, shrimp, rice, and mac and cheese give the bar a more substantial restaurant feel than a drinks-only venue.

Joystick Gamebar is an Atlanta bar built around classic arcade entertainment, with retro games, pinball, racing titles, fighting games, shooters, foosball, board games, Jenga, and karaoke. The setting has a relaxed, slightly dive-bar feel, making it easy to settle in with friends rather than treating the games as a brief add-on.

Ideal Sportsbar is an Atlanta bar for game-day food, drinks, and year-round entertainment. The menu covers burgers, Philly sandwiches, wings, salads, wraps, and other familiar sports-bar favorites, while beer, cocktails, wine, and spirits support everything from a quick lunch to a longer evening.

SkyLounge is an Atlanta rooftop lounge with panoramic city views, indoor and outdoor seating, handcrafted cocktails, wine, beer, and a relaxed Southern-inspired atmosphere. The elevated setting makes the view a central part of the visit, especially for evening drinks, live music, or a night out downtown.

97 Estoria is an Atlanta bar with a laid-back neighborhood feel, generous outdoor seating and a menu that works equally well for lunch, dinner or a casual drink. The bar serves beer, cocktails and spirits alongside substantial food, including burgers, fries, sandwiches and shareable comfort dishes.

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern is an Atlanta sports bar with a relaxed atmosphere, outdoor seating, table games, beer, cocktails, and familiar tavern food. It works well for watching sports, meeting friends, or settling in for a casual meal with attentive table service.

LA’s Bar & Grill is an Atlanta bar-and-grill serving comfort food, wings, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits. The menu suits casual dining and social occasions, with favorites such as catfish, mac and cheese, Philly cheese steak egg rolls, turkey sandwiches, and wings providing a substantial choice beyond drinks.

Lumen Lounge brings a polished lobby-bar setting to Atlanta, pairing live music with a menu of signature cocktails, wine, beer, spirits and food served at the bar. Its atmosphere leans refined without losing the ease of a lounge, making it comfortable for a solo drink, an after-work stop or a relaxed evening in the city.

M Bar Ultra Lounge is built for Atlanta nights that combine cocktails, food, music, and dancing. The atmosphere leans artistic and energetic, with a menu that includes wings, fries, fish, jerk turkey burgers, shrimp, and other bar-friendly dishes. Margaritas and mixed drinks are central to the experience, with bartenders known for thoughtful recommendations and polished preparation.

W XYZ Bar is a casual Atlanta hotel bar with a compact counter, a larger lounge area and both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu covers cocktails, beer, wine, spirits and straightforward food, making it an easy stop for a drink, a light bite or a low-key meeting in the city.

656 Sports Bar & Grille is built around high-energy game-day gatherings, with extra-large high-definition screens, a strong sound system and an atmosphere that shifts easily from casual dinner to late-night celebration. The Atlanta bar and grill serves comfort food, beer, cocktails and other drinks, with crispy lemon-pepper wings standing out as a popular order.

Views Bar and Grill Atlanta combines a bar-and-grill menu with a nightlife-oriented setting built around cocktails, food, dancing, and social gatherings. Margaritas and lemon-drop shots are popular starting points, while the menu supports a casual meal with comfort-food options and food served at the bar.

Twenty Two Storys is an Atlanta bar with table service, food at the bar and a menu spanning beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. The setting is comfortable enough for a custom drink or a casual meal, and staff are often willing to accommodate requests when the bar is running smoothly.