Atlanta is a place where you can have a very good time; budget
for blowing some money hopping between its bars and clubs. The main concentrations
are in the overlapping yuppie Virginia-Highland and punky Little Five Points,
and the more upmarket midtown, the center of Atlanta's thriving gay and lesbian
scene. Buckhead can be a lot of fun if you've got bags of cash. Up-to-the-minute
listings for all venues can be found in the free weekly Creative Loafing.
Blind Willie's 828 N Highland Ave NE
tel 404/873-2583. The best blues venue in town, with appearances by major artists,
this Virginia-Highland hangout is also a lively bar. Daily 8pm-late.
Burkhart's Pub 1492 Piedmont Ave tel
404/872-4403. Midtown gay bar, with drag & karaoke nights that sometimes feature
resident act "The Gospel Girls."
Club Rarity 1924 Piedmont Rd NE tel
404/875-5238. Predominantly but not exclusively lesbian midtown joint that's a
glorious melange of cozy lounges and wild dance floors, with themed nights that
range from rodeo to 1970s schlock on Sun.
Eddie's Attic 515B N McDonough St,
Decatur tel 404/377-4976. Offers nightly acoustic music, from traditional fiddlers
to contemporary singer-songwriters and occasional stand-up comedy.
Euclid Avenue Yacht Club 1136 Euclid
Ave NE tel 404/688-2582. Classic neighborhood bar in Little Five Points, dishing
up fine pork barbecue and Brunswick stew.
Kaya Club & Bistro 1068 Peachtree
St NE tel 404/874-4460. Midtown's hottest dance club covers the full spectrum,
with Latin, reggae, jazz and hip-hop nights. Closed Sun & Mon.
Manuel's Tavern 602 N Highland Ave
NE tel 404/525-3447. Relaxed, studenty neighborhood bar-cum-restaurant near the
Carter Center. Wooden benches, ceiling fans and portraits of Jack Kennedy - plus
the occasional presence of Jimmy himself.
Masquerade 695 North Ave NE tel 404/577-8178.
Groovy grunge/punk hangout in midtown, split into rooms done up as Heaven, Hell
and Purgatory, with a big outdoor auditorium. Live bands Wed-Sun.
Star Community Bar 437 Moreland Ave
NE tel 404/681-9018. Enjoyable Little Five Points hangout, bursting with Elvis
memorabilia, and offering drink and live music/disco. Cover charge. Closed Sun.
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