Atlanta · Fulton County, GA

Nightlife in Atlanta

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

Places analyzed

139

Matches

Typical spend

$80

Typical visit

1.6 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Virginia-Highland

2 matching spots

Little Five Points

1 matching spots

Downtown Decatur

1 matching spots

Home Park

1 matching spots

Downtown Atlanta

1 matching spots

Centennial Park District

1 matching spots

Scout-verified spots

Virginia-Highland

Blind Willie's

Blind Willie's is a blues bar in Atlanta, best suited for an evening out to hear live music. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and about $30-70 per person on drinks and bar food.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Little Five Points

Variety Playhouse

The Variety Playhouse is a great spot for an evening show, often paired with dinner nearby in Little Five Points. Expect to spend 3-4 hours and $30-100 per person on tickets and drinks.

CocktailsLive musicArts

$30–$100 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Downtown Decatur

Eddie's Attic

Eddie's Attic is an intimate live music venue perfect for a date night or a solo outing to see acoustic acts. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $50-120 per person for tickets, drinks, and snacks.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$50–$120 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Home Park

Northside Tavern

Northside Tavern is a good spot for a casual evening out, offering live blues music and pool. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $15-$40 per person on drinks.

CocktailsLive musicSports

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Virginia-Highland

Red Light Cafe

Red Light Cafe is an intimate live music spot for an evening. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and about $25-75 per person on tickets and drinks. It pairs well as a main event for a date or a fun night out with friends.

CocktailsLive musicArts

$25–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown Atlanta

SkyLounge

SkyLounge is a rooftop bar at the Glenn Hotel, ideal for an upscale evening for cocktails with city views. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person for drinks and potentially light bites, for a visit of 1.5-2 hours.

CocktailsOutdoorsViews

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Centennial Park District

Jagger Suite

Jagger Suite is a rooftop cocktail bar suitable for an upscale evening out. Expect to spend 1-2 hours enjoying drinks with city views, typically costing $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Castleberry Hill

REVERB Downtown Atlanta

This trendy hotel with a rooftop bar and live music is good for an evening out, especially for cocktails and views. Expect to spend $30-$80 per person for drinks and light food over a couple of hours.

CocktailsLive musicFood

$30–$80 typical2 hr visithard parking

Lenox

Spaceman

Spaceman is a bar suitable for an evening out, often paired with dinner nearby or as a standalone destination for cocktails. Expect to spend 90 minutes to 2 hours, with costs typically ranging from $30-$75 per person for drinks and light bites.

FoodCocktailsViews

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Bear's Best Atlanta

Visit Bear's Best for a round of golf, enjoying the course and practice areas, followed by a meal at the clubhouse grill. Expect to spend several hours and around $75-150 per person.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$75–$150 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking