15 Best Pubs in Atlanta

Brick Store Pub brings a broad beer selection, cocktails, spirits, wine, and food to Atlanta in a setting with distinct spaces and outdoor seating. The pub works equally well for a relaxed drink, a casual meal, or a longer evening built around conversation and atmosphere.

Whitehall Tavern brings a neighborhood feel to Atlanta with communal tables, plush booths and a spacious patio. Its family-friendly sports-tavern setting is built for casual meals, group gatherings and game-day viewing, with more than 40 high-definition TVs and comprehensive sports coverage.

Manuel’s Tavern is an Atlanta neighborhood bar with a long-standing local identity, generous room to settle in, and an atmosphere shaped by history, conversation, and character. Its menu covers bar food alongside drinks, while arcade and pinball games add an easygoing diversion.

Ranger Station is a tucked-away Atlanta cocktail bar with a speakeasy-style feel, thoughtful drinks, and food that goes beyond standard bar fare. Its intimate atmosphere works especially well for date nights, birthdays, and relaxed evenings when conversation matters as much as the menu.

Fado Irish Pub brings a spacious, old-school Irish pub atmosphere to Atlanta, with beer, cocktails, hearty food, dancing, and outdoor seating. The patio and rooftop area give big match days, trivia, and group gatherings extra room, while the welcoming bar culture makes it easy to settle in for a casual drink or meal.

The menu includes pub favorites and Irish-inspired dishes, with quick service during busy social occasions and helpful recommendations from the bar.

Bantam Pub is a neighborhood gastropub in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward, pairing craft beers and cocktails with locally sourced dishes. Its menu covers brunch, lunch, dinner, bar food, salads, burgers, and shareable favorites such as pretzels and sweet potato fries.

Our Bar ATL is a bar and kitchen in Atlanta’s Edgewood neighborhood built around local nightlife, food, music, and culture. The atmosphere is comfortable and casual, with live local entertainment, dancing, cocktails, beer, and food served at the bar.

At the corner of West Peachtree and 11th Street in Midtown Atlanta, Eleventh Street Pub has the feel of a neighborhood bar with an intimate, welcoming atmosphere. The long bar and nearby tables suit everything from a solo drink to a relaxed evening with friends, while the setting shifts from laid-back during the day to more lively at night.

The Pub @ EAV is a welcoming East Atlanta pub centered on globally inspired food, craft drinks and an easygoing community atmosphere. The menu suits a full meal or casual bar bite, with burgers, fish and chips and other comfort-food staples complemented by beer, cocktails and happy-hour drinks.

Limerick Junction Pub brings an unmistakably Irish character to Atlanta, with antique pieces from Ireland, railroad-inspired details and a bar steeped in local history. The setting feels warm and lived-in rather than polished, making it a natural choice for a casual pint, a friendly catch-up or an evening built around the pub atmosphere.

Fado Irish Pub brings the atmosphere of a lively Irish pub to Atlanta, with a spacious interior that feels more polished than a traditional neighborhood bar. It can turn loud and energetic when Atlanta sports teams are playing, while outdoor seating offers a calmer alternative. The menu covers pub food, including wings and salads, alongside beer, cocktails, drinks at the bar and happy-hour options.

In the heart of Buckhead, Industry Tavern brings together a casual neighborhood tavern atmosphere and an elevated bar experience. Its spacious setting, large windows, greenery, and TVs throughout the bar make it a natural spot for watching football and other games while staying comfortable over lunch or dinner.

In Atlanta’s East Atlanta Village, The Midway Pub brings together a relaxed neighborhood-pub setting, a lively patio and a menu built around familiar bar favorites. Outdoor seating adds extra appeal, while the welcoming atmosphere works for casual meals, drinks and low-key gatherings.

North Highland Pub is an Inman Park neighborhood pub with a welcoming, lived-in atmosphere and a menu that ranges from appetizers and wings to burgers, sandwiches, salads, and entrées. The bar carries beer, wine, liquor, and cocktails, making it easy to pair a casual meal with a drink.

Red Phone Booth creates a polished Prohibition-era escape behind its signature phone booth entrance. The Atlanta bar focuses on carefully made cocktails, spirits, wine, and small plates, with an upscale atmosphere that suits date nights, celebrations, and after-dinner drinks.