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Buckhead Bars
& Restaurants
Buckhead
is the most well known of Atlanta's nightspots. There
is a hard-core party atmosphere late into the night in the
area. Most of the bars are clubs, but there are a few beer
joints sprinkled in.
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ESPNZone
American/Video
games
3030
Peachtree Rd. NE
 The
ESPNZone is a restaurant, sports bar, and arcade all rolled
into one. The food is good but slightly pricey,
although the portions are large. Not surprisingly,
there are TV's everywhere to catch any game you want.
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Buckhead Block
Theme bar/Live music
3013
Peachtree Rd. NE
Buckhead Block is three bars wrapped into
one. The outdoor Key West-themed patio is open in nice
weather. Indoors you'll find the Cajun-themed Bayou
Laroux's and the Go Lounge, which features live music most
nights. All three serve up good food and good
microbrews.
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Lulu's
Bait Shack
American
3057
Peachtree Rd. NE
 Lulu's
Bait Shack is a well-known Buckhead establishment. The
bar has three levels, including a rooftop deck. Be
sure to try to 96-oz Fishbowl drink.
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Three
Dollar Cafe
American
3002
Peachtree Rd. NE
Three
Dollar Cafe offers a wide variety of food and drinks in a
festive atmosphere. The outdoor deck is the perfect
compliment for the warm Atlanta climate. Sports fans gather
in droves to watch big sporting events.
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Tin
Roof Cantina
Mexican
309
E Paces Ferry Rd NE
 The
Tin Roof Cantina is a great Mexican restaurant and bar.
The food is excellent, the prices
fair, and the atmosphere casual.
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Buckhead
Billiards
Billiards
Parlor
200
Pharr Rd. NE
Buckhead
Billiards features plenty of pool tables and beer
selections. Its a great place to go to hang out away
from the club atmosphere of the rest of the area.
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Fado's
Irish Pub
Irish
3035
Peachtree Rd. NE
Fado's
(pronounced "F'does") is a small but quality Irish Pub right in the middle of
Buckhead. It caters to a slower crowd than the rest of
the area. It gets crowded on weekends.
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Liquid
Assets
Club/Disco
293
Pharr Rd. NE
Liquid
Assets is a huge club that is packed on weekends. The
DJ's are great, and the drink prices are very reasonable for
a club.
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Virginia
Highlands Bars &
Restaurants
Virginia
Highlands is not as well known as Buckhead, but many locals
consider it the only place to go. It is located a mile or
two north of downtown, about one mile east of Georgia Tech.
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Blind
Willie's
Live
Blues
828
N. Highland Ave NE
An
absolutely top-notch blues club, Blind Willie's caters to
blues lovers of all ages. They do not open until 8,
but stay open until 2 AM. There is a cover charge.
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Neighbors
American
Pub
752-C
N. Highland Ave NE
Neighbors
is a great neighborhood pub with both indoor and outdoor
seating. The menu is varied, and breakfast is
available in the morning.
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Dark
Horse Tavern & Grill
American/Live
Music
816
N Highland Ave NE
The
Dark Horse Tavern is a very popular hangout for locals and
singles. There is live music downstairs, which usually
requires a cover charge. Not open until 4, but open
until 3 AM on Saturdays and 4 AM every other night.
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Atkins
Park Bar
American
794
N. Highland Ave. NE
Atlanta's
oldest bar, the Atkins Park Bar has been in operation since
1922. The food is very good, and they are open until 4
AM.
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Downtown
Atlanta Bars & Restaurants
There
are many bars and restaurants in downtown Atlanta. These are
within walking distance of the Georgia Dome and
Philips Arena.
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Hard
Rock Cafe
American
215
Peachtree St NE
 The
Hard Rock Cafe is familiar to most people; this one is no
different. The food is good but slightly expensive,
and there is plenty to drink.
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The
Tabernacle
Live
Music
152
Luckie St.
One
of Atlanta's top concert halls, the Tabernacle has five
levels with a view of the stage. It is located a few
blocks east of Philips Arena.
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The
Tap Room
American
231
Peachtree St. NE
The
Tap Room features over 40 beers and 12 ice cold (15 degrees)
martinis. It is located in the Peachtree Center
downtown.
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Athens/U
of Georgia Bars & Restaurants
Athens,
located 68 miles east of Atlanta, is home to the
University of Georgia. You'll want to bring your
drinking shoes if you visit for a Bulldogs football
game. The city is one big party during game weekends
(not to mention non-game weekends), and the bars are
packed.
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Georgia
Theatre
Live
Music
215
N. Lumpkin St.
 The
Georgia Theatre is a concert hall featuring top-notch rock
and roll bands. Check
their website for schedules.
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Broad
Street Cafe
American
311
E Broad St.
 A
very popular hangout before and after games, the Broad
Street Cafe has a huge collection of UGa memorabilia.
The food is good, the bartenders friendly, and the prices
reasonable.
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