The city too busy to hate knows how to party
The Hawks game + Bohemian + Tongue & Groove + Hampton + Edgewood Avenue dive crawl format. Strip malls disguised as steakhouses, Buckhead high-rises, an actual world-class strip district. Late nights run hard, brunch the next day at Fox Bros or Fox & Hounds.
brunch crawl • 3-4 hours
Walk the BeltLine trail hitting breweries and bars
golf • 2-3 hours
Driving range bays with Midtown skyline views
escape room • 2-3 hours
Upscale bowling, bocce, and cocktails
food tour • 3 hours
Guided food tours through Inman Park or Midtown
bar • unhinged • $$
Edgewood Ave dive with DJs and a packed dance floor
lounge • balanced • $$$
Upscale Buckhead lounge with skyline views
Dress code: Smart casual
club • unhinged • $$
Underground dance club with hip-hop and house music
Dress code: Upscale nightlife attire, no athletic wear
bar • balanced • $$
West Midtown game bar with bocce, shuffleboard, and darts
dive bar • unhinged • $
Bizarre church-themed dive on Edgewood with ping pong
bar • unhinged • $$
Legendary Buckhead party bar that goes late
lounge • balanced • $$$
Upscale duckpin bowling and craft cocktails in Westside
Dress code: Smart casual
speakeasy • chill • $$$
Enter through a phone booth for cigars and cocktails
beer garden • chill • $$
Westside brewery with huge outdoor space and great IPAs
club • unhinged • $$$
Buckhead's premier nightclub with bottle service
Dress code: Upscale nightlife attire, no athletic wear
Steakhouse • $$$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Modern steakhouse with DJ and party vibes in Midtown
BBQ • $$ • Best for: dinner
Texas-style BBQ beloved by locals with massive portions
Soul Food • $$ • Best for: brunch
Atlanta institution since 1947 serving soul food classics
Seafood • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Acclaimed Westside seafood in a converted warehouse
Italian • $$$ • Best for: dinner
Handmade pasta in Inman Park with a great wine list
American • $ • Best for: late-night
The original location in Avondale Estates for late-night
Brunch • $$ • Best for: brunch
Westside brunch staple with southern twists
Japanese • $$$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Intimate omakase hidden behind a ramen shop
Various • $$ • Best for: dinner
Multi-vendor food hall in a converted Sears building
hotel • Max 2 guests
Ultra-luxury in Buckhead with butler service
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Hip Ponce City hotel above the legendary Clermont Lounge
airbnb • Max 12 guests
Victorian homes walkable to Piedmont Park and bars
hotel • Max 2 guests
Party-friendly W Hotel with rooftop pool
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Trendy hotel on the BeltLine with rooftop bar
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