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
These are some of the past winners for the Best Local Beer category:
Best Lounge
The best lounges in Atlanta voted by Creative Loafing’s readers and critics.
Best Cocktails
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Best bars in Atlanta for games.
Best Gay Bar
Best Gay bars in Atlanta.
Best Lesbian Bar
The best lesbian bars in Atlanta.
Best Neighborhood Bar
The best neighborhood bars in Atlanta.
Best Dive Bar
The best dive bars in Atlanta.
Best Hookah Bar
Best Hookah bars in Atlanta.
Best Hotel Bar
The best hotel bars in Atlanta.
Best Sports Bar
The best Sports bars in Atlanta.
Best College Bar
The best college bars in Atlanta.
Best Tequila Bar
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The best restaurants in Atlanta.
Best New Restaurant
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
These are some of the past winners for the Best Soul Food restaurant category:
Best Food Court
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The best art exhibit in a gallery in Atlanta.
Best Art Exhibit in a Museum
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 Show/Art Exhibition
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
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
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
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 Non-Traditional Space
Creative Loafing has been presenting Atlanta’s Best People, Places and Events since 1972. These are some of the past winners for this category:
More places and neighborhood information can be found at CL’s City Guide
5 Seasons Brewing Company (permanently closed) (permanently closed) Marietta Street-Ga Tech
5 Seasons Brewing Company - North (permanently closed) Alpharetta
Local brewpub with three locations featuring farm-focused all-American brewery menus.
630 Events Center (permanently closed)
688 Club (permanently closed) Midtown (neighborhood)
78 Degrees Restaurant and Lounge (permanently closed) Lilburn
Abattoir (permanently closed) Home Park
Amai Lounge (permanently closed) Downtown
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games Marietta Marietta
Andrew’s Upstairs (permanently closed) Buckhead Forest-S Tuxedo Park
Andrews Entertainment District (permanently closed) Buckhead Forest-S Tuxedo Park