Atlanta · Fulton County, GA

Live music in Atlanta

Scout analyzed 139 Atlanta places and surfaced the ones that actually fit live music.

Places analyzed

139

Matches

24

Typical spend

$70

Typical visit

1.6 hr

Scout-verified spots

For Five Coffee Atlanta

Midtown Atlanta

For Five Coffee Atlanta

This cafe is good for a quick coffee and pastry, ideal for starting your day or a mid-afternoon break. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for a visit of 30 minutes.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Drip

Glenwood Park

Drip

Drip is a neighborhood coffee shop, good for a quick stop for an espresso drink and a snack. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
The Hive Buckhead

Brookwood Hills

The Hive Buckhead

The Hive Buckhead is a restaurant suitable for a meal out, potentially for lunch or dinner. Expect a visit of about 1.5 hours with an average spend of $30-70 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$70 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Whiskey Bird

Morningside-Lenox Park

Whiskey Bird

Whiskey Bird is a good spot for a casual dinner or brunch with unique fusion plates and cocktails. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $30-70 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Staplehouse

Old Fourth Ward

Staplehouse

Staplehouse is suitable for a dinner out, offering New American cuisine in a restaurant setting with an outdoor patio. Expect a visit of about 1.5 hours and a cost of $50-100 per person.

FoodShoppingCocktails
$50–$100 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Ray's In the City

Peachtree Center

Ray's In the City

This fine dining restaurant is suitable for an evening date or special occasion, offering seafood, steaks, and live jazz. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $75-$150+ per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$75–$150 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Café Intermezzo - Midtown

Midtown Atlanta

Café Intermezzo - Midtown

This cafe is good for a relaxed dessert or coffee stop after a meal or a show. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $15-40 per person.

FoodShoppingCocktails
$15–$40 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Marcel

Home Park

Marcel

Marcel is a high-end steakhouse best suited for a celebratory dinner or romantic date, offering classic American steakhouse fare in an ornate setting. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and over $100 per person.

FoodCocktailsRomantic
$100–$250 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Central Park

Old Fourth Ward

Central Park

Central Park is suitable for a free outdoor family outing or solo stroll, easily combined with a local meal or other activity. Expect to spend 1-2 hours enjoying the paths, fields, or playground.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Foxtail Coffee - Midtown

Midtown Atlanta

Foxtail Coffee - Midtown

This is a good spot for a quick coffee break or a casual meeting. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-$15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
World of Coca-Cola

Centennial Park District

World of Coca-Cola

Visit the World of Coca-Cola for 1.5-2 hours to explore exhibits and taste different sodas, pairing well with a meal nearby. Expect to spend about $21-50 per person on admission and souvenirs.

ArtsHistoryFood
$21–$50 typical2 hr visitmoderate parking
Polaris

Peachtree Center

Polaris

Polaris is ideal for a special dinner or drinks with a panoramic rotating view of the city. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $75-150 per person for food and cocktails.

FoodCocktailsViews
$75–$150 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Portrait Coffee

West End

Portrait Coffee

Portrait Coffee is a good spot for a quick coffee run or a relaxed meet-up. Expect to spend under $15 per person for about 45 minutes, perfect as a morning start or an afternoon break.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
5Church Midtown

Midtown Atlanta

5Church Midtown

This upscale American restaurant is good for a celebratory dinner or a weekend brunch outing. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-$100+ per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsUpscale
$50–$100 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Condesa Coffee

Old Fourth Ward

Condesa Coffee

Condesa Coffee is a versatile spot for a morning coffee, an afternoon work session, or an early evening casual drink and small plate. Expect to spend $5-$25 per person for an hour-long visit.

FoodShoppingCocktails
$5–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Canoe

Food & Drink

Canoe

Canoe is a fine dining spot ideal for a romantic dinner or special occasion, offering New American cuisine with river views. Expect to spend 2 hours and $75-$150 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews
$75–$150 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Grant Park

Grant Park

Grant Park

Grant Park is ideal for a relaxed weekend outing, particularly for families with children or individuals seeking outdoor activity. It pairs well with a picnic or a visit to the adjacent Zoo Atlanta, and can be free for just walking or up to $25 per person if entering the zoo.

OutdoorsAnimalsViews
$0–$25 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)

Midtown Atlanta

MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)

Visit MODA for an hour or two to explore rotating design exhibitions. It's a good solo or date activity, can be combined with other Midtown attractions, and typically costs around $12-18 per person for admission.

ArtsShoppingRelaxed
$12–$25 typical2 hr visitmoderate parking
Cooks & Soldiers

Home Park

Cooks & Soldiers

Cooks & Soldiers is an upscale Basque restaurant suitable for a special dinner or date night. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and roughly $75-150 per person for tapas and larger plates.

FoodWellnessCocktails
$75–$150 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Rodney Cook Sr. Park in Historic Vine City

Vine City

Rodney Cook Sr. Park in Historic Vine City

Rodney Cook Sr. Park is a good free destination for a couple of hours outdoors, suitable for families or solo walks. It can be paired with exploring other historic sites in the Vine City area.

OutdoorsViewsHistory
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Atlanta Memorial Park

Memorial Park

Atlanta Memorial Park

Atlanta Memorial Park is ideal for a few hours of outdoor activity, like a morning run, an afternoon with kids at the playground, or a round of golf. Entry is free, but golf and tennis court rentals would add to the cost.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$0–$50 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
The Southern Gentleman

Buckhead Village

The Southern Gentleman

The Southern Gentleman is suitable for a chic evening meal or drinks, offering New-American-meets-Southern cuisine. Expect to spend $50-100 per person for an experience lasting around 90 minutes.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$50–$100 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Hungry AF Downtown

Hotel District

Hungry AF Downtown

Hungry AF Downtown is a casual restaurant suitable for a quick meal or an informal outing. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and about $15-$35 per person for food and drink.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$35 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Chrome Yellow

Old Fourth Ward

Chrome Yellow

Chrome Yellow is ideal for a casual coffee stop or working session, easily paired with errands or a walk in the area. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for coffee and possibly a pastry, typically lasting under an hour.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Worth the splurge

When the night needs to land.

What Scout found

  • 60 of the 139 analyzed Atlanta places fit live music.
  • 17% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 18% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Social, Relaxed, Playful, Upscale, Romantic, Adventurous.

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