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 Latin 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 Rock 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 Event
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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 Motorcycle 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 Bar to Drink Alone
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The best bars to drink alone in Atlanta.

Best Bar to Hook Up
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The best bars to hook up in Atlanta.

Best Dance Music Club
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The best dance music clubs in Atlanta.

Best Hip-Hop 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 Urban 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 Weekly Club Night
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The best weekly club nights 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 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 Neighborhood for Food Lovers
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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 Atlanta Food Tweeter
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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 Food Company
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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 Take-Out Food
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Best Restaurant for Late-Night Dining
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Here is our list of the past winners for the late night dining in Atlanta category:

Best Restaurant Worth The Long Trip
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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 When Someone Else is Paying
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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 vegetarian dish at a non-vegetarian restaurant
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Best Pop Up Food Event
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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 Book Store
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Atlanta has a history of excellent book stores. Over the years our readers and critics have highlighted a few of the standouts. Here’s the list of past winners of best book store in Atlanta.

Best CD 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 Cosmetics 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 Furniture 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 Hardware 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 Jewelry Store
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The overwhelming favorite in Atlanta is Worthmore Jewelers with their two stores. There are a few other longtime favorites in Atlanta to go along with Worthmore for the best jewelry store in Atlanta. The photo above is from Solomon Brothers Jewelers from its 2009 win. 

Best Liquor 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 Pet 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 Shoe 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 Thrift 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 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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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:

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More places and neighborhood information can be found at CL's City Guide

Buckhead Village-Peachtree Park

Bottle Bar opened its doors in 2010 and quickly became a stylish spot to enjoy tasty bites, cocktails, and musical entertainment. 268 E. Paces Ferry Road N.E. | more...

Old Fourth Ward

327 Edgewood Ave. | more...

Stone Mountain

3907 Burns Road N.W. | more...

Decatur/Oakhurst

Run by chef Billy Allin and his wife, Kristin, this smart, casual restaurant knows how to bring farm ingredients to the table with flair. Frequently on 'Best of' lists, the restaurant has garnered national attention. Sweets and more next door at the Bakery at Cakes and Ale. 155 Sycamore St. | more...

Housed in the Ice House Lofts, Carpe Diem has a decadent and loungy feel, with a European/Middle Eastern menu. No address found | more...

Berkeley Park, Blandtown, Hills Park

Westwide sports bar with daily beer specials 1801 Howell Mill Road | more...

Buckhead Village-Peachtree Park

3179 Peachtree Road | more...

Chamblee

Latino regulars down Coronas and sport cowboy hats in a club that features Tex-Mex and Mexican regional music. Also attracts a large clientele on Latino gay nights. 2715 Buford Highway | more...