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    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    Bars in Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    Award sources that recognise some of these bars include Forbes; and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

    Where to go for a drink in Atlanta

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    Joy Cafe, Atlanta, United States
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    Joy Cafe

    Atlanta, United States

    Joy Cafe is better treated as an Atlanta reference point than a current booking target.

    Pijiu Belly, Atlanta, United States
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    Pijiu Belly

    Atlanta, United States

    Pijiu Belly is no longer a current booking option after its April 2024 closure, but it remains a useful Atlanta…

    The Highlander, Atlanta, United States
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    The Highlander

    Atlanta, United States

    The Highlander is worth targeting for a casual, value-minded Atlanta dive-bar night: loud music, hearty gastro-punk…

    The St. Regis Bar, Atlanta, United States
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    The St. Regis Bar

    Atlanta, United States

    A polished Buckhead hotel bar that works well for date nights, client drinks, and small celebrations when the room…

    Wrecking Bar Brewpub, Atlanta, United States
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    Wrecking Bar Brewpub

    Atlanta, United States

    Wrecking Bar Brewpub works for a relaxed Atlanta night when beer, food, and easy group energy matter…

    3 Parks Wine Shop, Atlanta, United States
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    3 Parks Wine Shop

    Atlanta, United States

    3 Parks Wine Shop is a strong pick for a casual Atlanta wine date, group tasting, or pre-dinner bottle stop.

    Bar Ana, Atlanta, United States
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    Bar Ana

    Atlanta, United States

    Bar Ana is a practical Atlanta pick when the plan is cocktails plus dessert, not a full dinner.

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    About bars in Atlanta

    Many of Atlanta's bars sit in Midtown, West Midtown, Poncey-Highland and Buckhead. Cocktail bars, pubs, dive bars, beer bars and lounges sit across Atlanta. Craft cocktails, classic cocktails, craft beer and zero-proof drinks appear on drinks lists. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives recognises Joy Cafe, Pijiu Belly, The Highlander and Wrecking Bar Brewpub. In Midtown, Bon Ton is a cocktail bar and Joy Cafe is a lounge. In West Midtown, Pijiu Belly is a pub and Monday Night Brewing - The Grove is a beer bar. In Poncey-Highland, Bar Ana is a cocktail bar and El Ponce is a lounge. In Buckhead, Peacock Alley is a lounge and The St. Regis Bar is a hotel bar. 3 Parks Wine Shop and Ecco Midtown hold an exceptional wine list.

    Cocktail bars

    Bar Ana, Bon Ton, Jojo's Beloved Cocktail Lounge and Muchacho are cocktail bars pouring craft cocktails.

    Bar Ana

    Bar Ana is a cocktail bar in Poncey-Highland with a focus on rum and gin. Signature drinks include the ANA Daiquiri, Mahalo, Besito Verde and Dirty Pineapple. Dessert-driven cocktails sit alongside craft cocktails and zero-proof drinks.

    Bon Ton

    Bon Ton is a Midtown cocktail bar centred on rum and bourbon. Signature drinks include the BonTon Hurricane, a smoked-bourbon mai tai and frozen Vietnamese Irish coffee. Classic cocktails and craft cocktails fill the list.

    Jojo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge

    Jojo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge is a Midtown cocktail bar stocked with scotch, mezcal, vodka and tequila. Signature drinks include My Offer is Nothing, Part-Time Pilot and 9 to 5. Craft cocktails, classic cocktails and zero-proof drinks are on the list.

    Muchacho

    Muchacho is a Reynoldstown cocktail bar with agave, mezcal, tequila and rum in focus. Signature drinks include Mary Jane and Stone Fox. Craft cocktails sit with tequila, mezcal and rum on the drinks list.

    Bars on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

    Joy Cafe, Pijiu Belly, The Highlander and Wrecking Bar Brewpub are on the 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bars list.

    Wrecking Bar Brewpub

    Wrecking Bar Brewpub is a beer bar in Little Five Points. Signature drinks include the Paper Plane and Siberius Maximus. Craft beer, classic cocktails and craft cocktails are on the list. It is on the 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bars list.

    Pijiu Belly

    Pijiu Belly is a West Midtown pub with a beer focus and craft beer on the list. It is known for pub and bar food, sandwiches and subs, Thai Tots and Combo Dukboki. It is on the 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bars list.

    The Highlander

    The Highlander is a Midtown dive bar serving craft beer. It is known for pub and bar food, French fries and onion rings, homemade Pastarella mozzarella sticks and crab legs. It is on the 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bars list.

    Joy Cafe

    Joy Cafe is a Midtown lounge serving craft beer. It is known for cafe and bistro cooking, desserts and ice cream, complimentary cinnamon rolls and shrimp and grits. It is on the 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bars list.

    Beer bars

    Monday Night Brewing - The Grove, New Realm Brewing Co., SweetWater Brewing Company and The Porter Beer Bar are beer bars with craft beer on the list.

    Monday Night Brewing - The Grove

    Monday Night Brewing - The Grove is a West Midtown beer bar with gin, vodka and agave among its spirits. Signature drinks include the Blueberry Gin Fizz, The Norwood Margarita and Nothing Basic. Craft beer, craft cocktails and zero-proof drinks are on the list. The taproom has a rotating draft list.

    New Realm Brewing Co.

    New Realm Brewing Co. is a beer bar with rum, bourbon, vodka and agave among its spirits. Signature drinks include Strawberry Bliss, the NRB Mule, Lemon Drop and Orange Crush. Craft beer and craft cocktails fill the list.

    SweetWater Brewing Company

    SweetWater Brewing Company is a beer bar in Armour with vodka among its spirits. Signature drinks include 420 Extra Pale Ale, Vodka Soda Citrus and Vodka Soda Punch. Craft beer and craft cocktails are on the list.

    The Porter Beer Bar

    The Porter Beer Bar is a Little Five Points beer bar with a whiskey focus and craft beer on the drinks list. The programme covers regional and imported craft brewing.

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the main neighbourhoods for bars in Atlanta?
    Many of Atlanta's bars sit in Midtown, West Midtown, Poncey-Highland and Buckhead. In Midtown, Bon Ton is a cocktail bar and The Highlander is a dive bar. In West Midtown, Bone Garden Cantina is a mezcaleria and Pijiu Belly is a pub. In Poncey-Highland, Bar Ana is a cocktail bar and El Ponce is a lounge. In Buckhead, Johnny's Hideaway is a lounge and The St. Regis Bar is a hotel bar.
    Which Atlanta bars are on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
    Joy Cafe, Pijiu Belly, The Highlander and Wrecking Bar Brewpub are on the 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bars list. Joy Cafe is a Midtown lounge. Pijiu Belly is a West Midtown pub. The Highlander is a Midtown dive bar. Wrecking Bar Brewpub is a Little Five Points beer bar.
    Which Atlanta bars are cocktail bars?
    Atlanta cocktail bars include Bar Ana, Bon Ton, Jojo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge and Muchacho. Bar Ana is in Poncey-Highland. Bon Ton and Jojo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge are in Midtown. Muchacho is in Reynoldstown.
    Which Atlanta bars hold an exceptional wine list?
    3 Parks Wine Shop and Ecco Midtown hold an exceptional wine list. 3 Parks Wine Shop is a wine bar in Old Fourth Ward serving natural wine and zero-proof drinks, with wine flights and wine growlers on tap. Ecco Midtown is a Midtown lounge serving craft cocktails.