A view of Atlanta from the Georgia Terrace. CL File Photo.
A view of Atlanta from the Georgia Terrace. CL File Photo.

Places in Atlanta

Creative Loafing recommends a visit to these fine places for your next visit to or outing in Atlanta.




Best Atlanta Beer/Local Brew
Orpheus Brewing
These are some of the past winners for the Best Local Beer category:

Best Lounge
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The best lounges in Atlanta voted by Creative Loafing’s readers and critics.

Best Cocktails
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Distillery
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Nightclub
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Brew Pub
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Beer Selection
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Beer Festival
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Georgia Beer Development
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Craft Beer Store
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Bar with Games
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Best bars in Atlanta for games.

Best Gay Bar
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Best Gay bars in Atlanta.

Best Lesbian Bar
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The best lesbian bars in Atlanta.

Best Neighborhood Bar
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The best neighborhood bars in Atlanta.

Best Dive Bar
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The best dive bars in Atlanta.

Best Hookah Bar
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Best Hookah bars in Atlanta.

Best Hotel Bar
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The best hotel bars in Atlanta.

Best Sports Bar
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The best Sports bars in Atlanta.

Best College Bar
Moondogs
The best college bars in Atlanta.

Best Tequila Bar
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Bar Food
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Tiki Bar
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Rooftop Bar
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best juice bar
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Wine Bar
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:


Best Tex-Mex
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Bakery
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Chef
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Chinese
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Japanese
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Korean
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Mexican
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Sushi
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Doughnut
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Restaurant
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The best restaurants in Atlanta.

Best New Restaurant
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Overall Restaurant
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Restaurant Design
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best OTP Restaurant
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best food for a cause: Fresh-food-for-everyone advocates
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Food Trend
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Food Truck
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Soul Food
Busy Bee Cafe Vine City436
These are some of the past winners for the Best Soul Food restaurant category:

Best Food Court
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Bar Food
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Restaurant to Bring the Kids
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Restaurant to Take Visitors
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Farm-To-Table Restaurant
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Under the Radar Restaurant
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Restaurant for a Date Night
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:


Best Local Boutique
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Flea Market
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Farmer’s Market
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Art Market
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Local Market
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Place to Buy Organic
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Place to Buy CBD
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Local Craft Market
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Asian Food Market
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Latino Food Market
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Outdoor Farmers Market
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Place to Buy a Starter Home
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Neighborhood to Buy a House Cheap
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Accessories Shop
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Camera Shop
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Garden Shop
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Lingerie Shop
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Wine Shop
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Head Shop
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Barber Shop
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Bike Shop
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The voting for best bike store is pretty conclusive. Outback Bikes in Little Five Points has won most of the years we’ve been counting these ballots.

Best Skate Shop
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Shopping District
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Gift Shop
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Gamers Shop
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:


Best Gym
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Crossfit
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Massage Therapist
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Yoga Instructor
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Yoga Studio
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Health Food Store
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:


Best Hair Salon
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Natural Hair Salon
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Spa
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Barber Shop
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Makeup Artist
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Nail Salon
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Hair Stylist
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:


Best Museum Exhibition
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Art Exhibit in a Gallery
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The best art exhibit in a gallery in Atlanta.

Best Art Exhibit in a Museum
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Best Gallery Show/Art Exhibition
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Best Museum
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Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:

Best Gallery
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Best Art Exhibit
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Best Art Exhibit in a Non-Traditional Space
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More places and neighborhood information can be found at CL’s City Guide

Marietta Street-Ga Tech

With a beer selection wide enough to please anyone from a keg-standing frat boy to a true connoisseur, 5 Seasons Brewing Company serves up passionately crafted, in-house brews that give you plenty of bang for only a few bucks. 1000 Marietta St. N.W. | more...

Alpharetta

Permanently Closed.



Local brewpub with three locations featuring farm-focused all-American brewery menus.

3655 Old Milton Parkway | more...

Midtown (neighborhood)

Spring4th Complex, 714 Spring St. N.W. | more...

Home Park

Abattoir was Bacchanalia chef/owner Anne Quatrano’s answer to the nose-to-tail cooking trend that swept through Atlanta in the mid-2000s. The core Abattoir experience is felt in its warm, rustic, barn-chic dining room and service that is still casual yet attentive. The menu covers a wide swath of lo... 1170 Howell Mill Road N.W. | more...

Downtown

Upscale after-hours spot in Castleberry hill. 180 B Northside Drive | more...

Buckhead Forest-S Tuxedo Park

A dance club inside a party compound at the heart of Buckhead. The music room offers a selection of Top 40 hits from DJs. Outdoor courtyard downstairs gets packed on weekends and provides ample opportunity for singles to mingle. 56 E. Andrews Drive N.W. | more...

Buckhead Forest-S Tuxedo Park

56 E Andrews Dr, NW | more...