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 Country Music Club
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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 Club Wear 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 Club/Party DJ
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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 Comedy Club/Venue
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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 Theme Night at a Club
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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 Monthly Club 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 Acoustic Music Club/Venue
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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:

ATL book club: Best bookish bloodsport
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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:

ATL book club: Best form of literary karaoke
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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:

ATL book club: Best lifeline for the local scribe
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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:

ATL book club: Best way to get honest feedback
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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:

ATL book club: Best way to see literary characters come to life
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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: Pace changers
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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 Eat Street 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 Central/South American 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 Food Fest that hasn’t happened yet
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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 do-gooders to attempt opening three restaurants in one year
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The best do-gooders who attempted to open three restaurants in one year in Atlanta.

Best food for a cause: Service industry support group
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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 Toy 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 Sneaker 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 Record 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 Consignment 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 Cigar 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 Clothing 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 Electronics 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 maternity 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 Gun 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 Art Supply 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 Club Wear 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 Comic Book 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 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 Kids’ Clothing 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 Musical Instrument 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 Sporting Goods 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 Vintage Clothing 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 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 Men’s Clothing 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 Adult Toy 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 Used Book 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 women’s clothing 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 gay-themed 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 DVD/Video Store
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Best Store for Made-In-Atlanta Goods
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More places and neighborhood information can be found at CL’s City Guide

Chastain Park

The relaxed restaurant and bar serves big burgers (one comes with peach salsa; another, blue cheese), meatloaf, chicken and biscuits, miso-glazed sea bass, and more, plus a sizable menu of sophisticated cocktails. Visitors will enjoy occasional DJ tunes, a covered patio and, soon, a rooftop patio, t... 4629 Wieuca Road? | more...

Midtown (neighborhood)

Located right next to the Fox Theatre, Churchill Grounds offers nightly live sets of jazz, blues, swing, and more on Tuesdays through Saturdays. The small establishment has a full bar and live sounds in the Whisper Room, which features national touring acts, local up-and-comers, and a weekly jam ses... 660 Peachtree St. N.E. | more...

North Decatur

Since the room reopened as Club 29, it has added a Cajun chef for its dinner menu and booked a wide range of acts for its large music space, ranging from Col. Bruce Hampton and the Quark Alliance to Spencer Durham. 2272 Lawrenceville Highway | more...

Midtown (neighborhood)

African-American gay club. 708 Spring St. | more...

Lindridge/Martin Manor

New and improved men-only club with renovations involving additional floors and private rooms. Must be 18 older and have password for entry. No alcohol. 2219 Faulkner Road | more...

Toco Hills/Sage Hill

2947 N. Druid Hills Road | more...

Chamblee

A large club that features hip-hop, Caribbean and Tex-Mex music, but also has lesbian nights and college nights. 3011 Buford Highway | more...

Stone Mountain

This Stone Mountain nightclub hosts special events. 5471 Memorial Drive | more...

West End

1310 White Street SW | more...