
The Best Places to Grab a Drink in Atlanta This Summer

by Su-Jit Lin
Updated June 10, 2022
Though you won’t catch a local calling this city “Hotlanta,” there’s a good reason it earned that nickname—and it’s not just because of the muggy weather. Atlanta is a hotbed of exciting bars, consisting of laidback dens and sceney haunts. From lounges with award-winning cocktail programs and wine lists to taprooms with beers brewed on the premises, here are some of the bars most beloved by Atlantans.
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DebVIP
Dined 4 days ago
4.7 (1897)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Brookhaven
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MichaelVIP
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MichaelVIP
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4.8 (2146)
$31 to $50
Global, International
Midtown
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SebastianVIP
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SebastianVIP
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4.5 (2129)
$30 and under
Comfort Food
Decatur
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RussellCVIP
Dined on Jun 11, 2024
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RussellCVIP
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FionaVIP
Dined 5 days ago
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Andrea
Dined on Apr 21, 2025
4.7 (2997)
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern
Buckhead
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MarilynVIP
Dined 2 days ago
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MarilynVIP
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on Jan 1, 2023
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Marietta
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JanetBVIP
Dined on Sep 9, 2022
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