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ATL Best Bars

ATL Best Bars

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Created by Sam Casto • Updated On: September 28, 2013

My list of best bars and pubs in Metro Atlanta and within city limits.

Johnnie MacCracken's is one of ATL Best Bars.

1. Johnnie MacCracken's

7.9
15 Atlanta St SE (btw Whitlock and Anderson), Marietta, GA
Irish Pub · Downtown Marietta · 84 tips and reviews
Andrews Entertainment District is one of ATL Best Bars.

2. Andrews Entertainment District

56 E Andrews Dr NW (at Cains Hill Pl NW), Atlanta, GA
Night Club · Buckhead · 21 tips and reviews
Paddy's Pub & Eatery is one of ATL Best Bars.

3. Paddy's Pub & Eatery

2196 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA
Pub · 33 tips and reviews
Park Tavern is one of ATL Best Bars.

4. Park Tavern

8.3
500 10th St NE (Monroe Dr.), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Piedmont Park · 138 tips and reviews
Fado Irish Pub is one of ATL Best Bars.

5. Fado Irish Pub

8.4
273 Buckhead Ave NE (Peachtree Rd.), Atlanta, GA
Irish Pub · Buckhead Village · 123 tips and reviews
The Independent is one of ATL Best Bars.

6. The Independent

8.1
931 Monroe Dr NE (8th Street), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Midtown · 22 tips and reviews
Keegan's Public House is one of ATL Best Bars.

7. Keegan's Public House

7.8
1625 Ridenour Blvd NW (at Barrett Pkwy.), Kennesaw, GA
Pub · 41 tips and reviews
Dark Horse Tavern is one of ATL Best Bars.

8. Dark Horse Tavern

6.7
816 N Highland Ave NE (at Greenwood Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Virginia Highland · 38 tips and reviews
Yard House is one of ATL Best Bars.

9. Yard House

8.2
261 19th St NW, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Atlantic Station · 158 tips and reviews
Meehan's Public House is one of ATL Best Bars.

10. Meehan's Public House

6.9
232 19th St NW Ste 7165, Atlanta, GA
Pub · Atlantic Station · 55 tips and reviews
Wrecking Bar Brewpub is one of ATL Best Bars.

11. Wrecking Bar Brewpub

9.0
292 Moreland Ave NE (at Austin Ave.), Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Little Five Points · 154 tips and reviews
Max Lager's Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery is one of ATL Best Bars.

12. Max Lager's Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery

7.7
320 Peachtree St NE (at Simpson St NW), Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Downtown Atlanta · 142 tips and reviews
Augustine's is one of ATL Best Bars.

13. Augustine's

327 Memorial Dr SE (Grant St), Atlanta, GA
Pub · Grant Park · 74 tips and reviews
Flatiron is one of ATL Best Bars.

14. Flatiron

7.9
520 Flat Shoals Ave SE (Glenwood Ave SE), Atlanta, GA
Bar · East Atlanta Village · 45 tips and reviews
Battle & Brew is one of ATL Best Bars.

15. Battle & Brew

8.4
5920 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA
Bar · Downtown Sandy Springs · 33 tips and reviews
Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium is one of ATL Best Bars.

16. Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium

8.5
466 Edgewood Ave NE (at Boulevard NE), Atlanta, GA
Dive Bar · Sweet Auburn · 72 tips and reviews
Hand in Hand is one of ATL Best Bars.

17. Hand in Hand

752 N Highland Ave NE (at St Charles Ave. NE), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Virginia Highland · 77 tips and reviews
The Original Chocolate Bar is one of ATL Best Bars.

18. The Original Chocolate Bar

201 W Ponce de Leon Ave (btw Commerce Dr & Marshall St), Decatur, GA
Bar · 12 tips and reviews
Cypress Street Pint & Plate is one of ATL Best Bars.

19. Cypress Street Pint & Plate

9.0
817 W Peachtree St NW (on 6th & Cypress St. NE), Atlanta, GA
Gastropub · Midtown · 226 tips and reviews
Le Buzz is one of ATL Best Bars.

20. Le Buzz

585 Franklin Rd SE, Marietta, GA
Gay Bar · 36 tips and reviews
Ormsby's is one of ATL Best Bars.

21. Ormsby's

8.4
1170 Howell Mill Rd NW (at 14th St.), Atlanta, GA
Bar · 169 tips and reviews
Park Bench is one of ATL Best Bars.

22. Park Bench

34 Irby Ave NW, Atlanta, GA
Bar · Buckhead · 17 tips and reviews
Buckhead Saloon is one of ATL Best Bars.

23. Buckhead Saloon

5.9
3227 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Bar · Buckhead · 43 tips and reviews
Moondogs is one of ATL Best Bars.

24. Moondogs

6.1
3179 Peachtree Rd NE (btwn Grandview & E Shadowlawn), Atlanta, GA
Sports Bar · Buckhead Village · 36 tips and reviews
Edgewood Corner Tavern is one of ATL Best Bars.

25. Edgewood Corner Tavern

464 Edgewood Ave NE (Boulevard NE), Atlanta, GA
Karaoke Bar · Sweet Auburn · 49 tips and reviews
The 120 Tavern & Music Hall is one of ATL Best Bars.

26. The 120 Tavern & Music Hall

1440 Roswell Rd (Powers Ferry Rd.), Marietta, GA
Bar · East Cobb · 22 tips and reviews
Joystick Gamebar is one of ATL Best Bars.

27. Joystick Gamebar

8.7
427 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Arcade · Sweet Auburn · 47 tips and reviews
Lost Dog Tavern is one of ATL Best Bars.

28. Lost Dog Tavern

6.5
3182 Roswell Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Night Club · Buckhead · 8 tips and reviews
Holeman & Finch Public House is one of ATL Best Bars.

29. Holeman & Finch Public House

8.4
2277 Peachtree Rd NE (near Peachtree Memorial Dr.), Atlanta, GA
Gastropub · Peachtree Hills · 214 tips and reviews
The Nook on Piedmont Park is one of ATL Best Bars.

30. The Nook on Piedmont Park

8.2
1144 Piedmont Ave NE (btwn 13th & 14th), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 121 tips and reviews
Monday Night Brewing is one of ATL Best Bars.

31. Monday Night Brewing

9.4
670 Trabert Ave NW (Howell Mill Rd NW), Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Berkeley Park · 59 tips and reviews
Brew With A View is one of ATL Best Bars.

32. Brew With A View

Marietta, GA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Marietta · No tips or reviews
Stout Irish Sports Pub is one of ATL Best Bars.

33. Stout Irish Sports Pub

56 E Andrews Dr NW Ste 16 (Cains Hill Place), Atlanta, GA
Pub · Buckhead · 29 tips and reviews
Smith's Olde Bar is one of ATL Best Bars.

34. Smith's Olde Bar

8.1
1578 Piedmont Ave NE (Monroe Dr), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Piedmont Heights · 112 tips and reviews
Leon's Full Service is one of ATL Best Bars.

35. Leon's Full Service

9.0
131 E Ponce de Leon Ave (at Church St), Decatur, GA
Gastropub · 190 tips and reviews
The Porter Beer Bar is one of ATL Best Bars.

36. The Porter Beer Bar

1156 Euclid Ave NE (at Moreland Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Beer Bar · Little Five Points · 201 tips and reviews
Brick Store Pub is one of ATL Best Bars.

37. Brick Store Pub

9.1
125 E Court Sq (at E Ponce De Leon Ave), Decatur, GA
Gastropub · 241 tips and reviews
The Pullman is one of ATL Best Bars.

38. The Pullman

7.6
1992 Hosea L Williams Dr NE, Atlanta, GA
Bar · Kirkwood · 18 tips and reviews