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Atlanta is a beautiful city and the capital of Georgia. This beautiful city is home to unique attractions such as the High Museum of Art and Trap Music Museum that you can visit during the day. Additionally, there are impressive malls, galleries, paved greeneries, and many more that you can visit during the day. There are also amazing neighborhoods in Atlanta that indeed come alive at night. The nightlife districts in Atlanta, Georgia, feature plenty of nightclubs with various musical genres played.
Further, there are live music and DJ performances in various nightlife destinations in the neighborhoods in Atlanta. The nightlife districts in Atlanta feature comedy clubs, theatres, cocktail bars, hookah bars, lounges, late-night cafés, and food joints, plus many more that you can visit to make your night out experience live and memorable. In addition, there are plenty of rooftop spots that you can visit in various nightlife districts that you can visit to enjoy your drink while having fantastic skyline views.
Having a night out experience in any of the nightlife districts in Atlanta, Georgia, is not different from a night out experience in other great cities such as Rio, Paris, Bangkok, and many more. The city of Atlanta was founded in 1847 and it covers an estimated area of 353 square kilometers. The total number of people residing in the neighborhoods in Atlanta, Georgia, is estimated to be 488,800 as per the 2019 report. There are multiple places in the nightlife districts in Atlanta that visiting will make your night out experience worthwhile. Here are the top 10 nightlife districts in Atlanta, Georgia.
# 10 – East Atlanta
If you want a neighborhood with a bohemian vibe, then you should never fail to visit this neighborhood. East Atlanta is one of the affordable and fun nightlife neighborhoods featuring dive bars and lounges. Additionally, there are live DJ performance venues that you can visit for a thrilling night-out experience. You can enjoy your cold beer while enjoying live music performances at The Earl. Some of the fantastic nightlife spots visiting will make your night out experience memorable include The basement, Trophy Room, 529 Bar, Union EAV, and Octopus bar.
# 9 – Brookhaven
This nightlife district is home to multiple nightlife spots that you should never fail to visit while in the region. The are various venues with live DJs and music performances. Additionally, this nightlife district features a wide variety of destinations for after-work cocktails and late-night drinks. Before heading to a club, pub, or bar, you can head to THERE Gastropub or The Righteous Room to bite something when hungry. After that, you can head to PURE Brookhaven to sip margaritas with friends.
A visit to Pub 71 will give you a chance to enjoy cocktail drinks or a wide selection of beers and wines while getting entertained by live music performances. If you are looking for an authentic bar experience, you should never fail to visit The Rusty Nail. Montie’s Public House and Icon Ultra Lounge are other amazing nightlife scenes in this nightlife district.
# 8 – Westside
There is something for every night-out enthusiast in this beautiful nightlife district. Whether you are a bar hopper, beer enthusiast, or music lover, there is something for you in this beautiful nightlife district. Initially, Westside was the industrial district of Atlanta. However, it has currently transformed into a modern, chic neighborhood for a thrilling night out experience. Additionally, there are multiple breweries in this nightlife district, making it an excellent place for a night out if you are a nightlife enthusiast. During the day, you can visit the breweries t get more details on the beer-making process and even get a chance to taste the locally made beers. During your night out in Westside, you can visit Northside Tavern to release some steam by dancing to live music performances.
Besides, there are multiple rooftop bars in this nightlife district that you can visit to grab a drink with friends while enjoying skyline views during your night out. Some of the rooftop nightlife spots in this beautiful neighborhood include O-Ku’s and JCT. Kitchen and Bar. You may also visit Relapse Comedy Theatre to be cheered up by some of the best comedians during your night out. There are also late-night cafés that you can visit to take coffee. You can visit other great nightlife spots for a fantastic night out experience, including Compound, Republic Lounge, and Marcel.
# 7 – Virginia – Highland
Virginia-Highland is always referred to as VaHi by the natives, and most of the residents are families and students studying in the local universities. Apart from this fantastic neighborhood being walkable, it has one of the tremendous nightlife spots in Atlanta, Georgia. This beautiful neighborhood is located close to Downtown and Midtown, and you should never miss visiting the nightlife spots during your visit. You should never fail to visit Highland Cigar Bar during your night out in this nightlife district if you are a cigar aficionado.
Additionally, you can take a walk in the plenty of green spaces around this neighborhood during the day. If you are hungry, you can visit the multiple great food spots in this beautiful neighborhood during the day to quench your hunger. Once the daylight turns to night, you can visit Dark Horse Tavern to grab a bite before hopping into the club to enjoy your drink with friends as you get entertained by live music performances. Other thrilling nightlife avenues you should never miss visiting while this neighborhood includes Neighbor’s Pub, Highland Tap, The Local, Diesel Filling Station, Fontaine’s Oyster House, BJ Roosters, Blind Willie’s, and Friends on Ponce.
# 6 – Edgewood
This beautiful nightlife district is one of the best places in Atlanta, Georgia, to visit if you want both food and drink. You can visit multiple places both during the day and night to either eat or grab a drink. Additionally, there are also thrilling nightlife spots that you can visit to release some steam by dancing while enjoying your drink. During your night out in this fantastic nightlife district, you can visit The Music room to grab a cold beer while entertained by live music performances. A visit to Café Circa will give you an opportunity to grab a drink with friends as you enjoy views of the sky at night.
In addition, you can go dining-in at Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room & Ping Pong Emporium. If you are hungry, you can visit The EARL to eat before hopping into the club that features live music performances. Edgewood’s other unique nightlife spots include Cake, A Social bar, Paper Crane Lounge, 529 Bar, Mary’s, Royal Peacock Lounge, CRU Lounge Edgewood, Georgia Beer Garden, Union EAV, TEN ATL, Joystick Gamebar, Ghost Bar, and ILounge.
# 5 – Midtown
Midtown, if there’s one neighborhood in Atlanta that shouts eccentric, it’s it. Theaters, nightclubs, cocktail bars, and live bands are among the nocturnal entertainment options available in this region. If you wish to see a show, choose from the Fox Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Synchronicity Theatre, or Center Stage Theater. Additionally, there are unique places where you can spend your night out without any worries since they support the LGBTQ community. If you want to pair your drink with delicious food, Campagnolo is the place to go. Do you want to party like you’re in the tropics? Tiki Tango is the place to be.
The Laughing Skull Lounge is the place to go if you want to have a good time while relaxing. There are also various rooftop bars that you can visit after a long day at work to grab a drink and relax while watching the sky, such as Virtue Rooftop and High Note Rooftop bar. Other ecstatic nightlife spots that visiting while in this nightlife district will make your night out a memorable experience include Koo Koo Room, Sutra Lounge, Lava Lounge, Jojo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge, Halo lounge, and Midtown Beach Club.
# 4 – Decatur
Continuing with our top ten nightlife districts in Atlanta, Georgia, is Decatur. This beautiful neighborhood is one of Atlanta’s ‘foodie’ destinations. There are thrilling nightlife spots with live music performances in this neighborhood that you can visit to get entertained while sipping cold and chilled local beers. Additionally, you may get a chance to catch your favorite artist performing in one of the nightlife spots in Decatur. You can visit Don’t Weight, Chillybean Coffee Co., Nollywood Café, and Dunkin’ to grab a cup of coffee and a snack during your night out.
Furthermore, you can attend a cocktail party with your friends at The S.O.S Tiki Bar, which features Caribbean Music and tropical cocktails. Other fantastic nightlife spots worth visiting during your night out in this neighborhood include Round Trip Brewing Company, The Marlay House, Mac McGee Irish Pub, Club 24k, Thinking Man tavern, The Imperial, and Noir Lounge.
# 3 – Poncey-Highland
If you are a history buff and a nightlife enthusiast, then Poncey-Highland is an excellent place in Atlanta worth visiting. During the day, you can visit the fantastic historic attractions in this neighborhood, such as 1920s cottages and Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. As the day turns to night, this beautiful neighborhood continues to be lively with multiple nightlife spots. The first strip club in Atlanta, Clermont Lounge, is located in this nightlife district. Additionally, after a long day at work, you can grab a cold beer or drink with your friends at The Righteous Room. You can also enjoy a cold beer while watching your favorite team play on the screen when you visit Midway Pub.
Moreover, if you want to toss back some beers, you should never fail to visit Brewhouse Café. You can enjoy drinking with friends while having beautiful views of the skyline by visiting Estrella Rooftop. Dark Horse Tavern, Pub on Pounce, MJQ Concourse, and the Bookhouse Pub are some of the fantastic nightlife spots in this neighborhood.
# 2 – Downtown
Downtown is one of the impressive neighborhoods in Atlanta, Georgia, that you should never fail to visit if you are a nightlife enthusiast during your night out in the region. Apart from impressive nightlife destinations such as lounges, bars, and clubs, Downtown Atlanta is known for beautiful cultural attractions like the World of Coca-Cola and Georgia museum. If you want to grab a cold beer with friends while enjoying remarkable views during your night out, this is a neighborhood.
You can head to multiple rooftop bars such as Glenn Hotel or Hyatt Regency. Additionally, if you are a sports fan, there are various nightlife spots that you can visit to watch your team play. When hungry, you can stop at the Heartbreakers Burgers, The Highlander or 8ARM, and many more to get a bite before hopping into one of the clubs or pubs. Further, you can also visit the Octopus bar for late-night dinner.
# 1 – Buckhead
Buckhead is one of the trendiest and most lavish neighborhoods in Atlanta, Georgia. The natives call this beautiful nightlife district the “Beverly Hills of the South.” Additionally, this beautiful nightlife district has been home to stylish young professionals for years. Buckhead features clean streets, and it is a convenient central location. This beautiful neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, is also walkable, and it is home to some of the renowned celebrities in the country. During the day, you can spend time shopping in the fantastic shops and malls around the neighborhood. You can also spend your day taking a walk around the neighborhood while enjoying the beautiful views of the surrounding areas.
Furthermore, Buckhead comes to life with multiple nightlife entertainment spots when the daylight turns into a night. This beautiful nightlife district is home to dive bars where you will find live bands and live DJ performances for a thrilling night out experience during your visit. There are cocktail bars that you can visit during your night out. Moreover, there are fantastic date night spots that you can visit for a dinner date. You may also get a chance to meet one of your favorite artists performing in one of the nightlife spots in this beautiful neighborhood during your night out.
Some of the best nightlife spots in this nightlife district that you can visit during your night out include Moondogs, Hole in the Wall, The Regent Cocktail Club, Havana Club, Elbow Room Bar, red Martini, Gypsy Kitchen, and Pricci. Last, most of the five-star hotels in Atlanta are located in this beautiful nightlife district.
