MAKER’S MARK 46 & CREATIVE LOAFING

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ATL Holiday Cocktail Month

December 6, 2024 — January 6, 2025

 

 

A spirited toast and a great meal with loved ones, friends and associates has always been a great way to share good holiday cheer! Get ready for a month-long celebration/friendly competition of one of the season’s favorite delights… the Holiday Cocktail!
ATL Holiday Cocktail Month will give your favorite restaurants, bars, lounges, clubs and hotels an opportunity to show off their talent and skill to create the most delightful Maker’s Mark 46 holiday cocktails and food pairings just for you!


The 2024 ATL Holiday Cocktail Month Contestants!



Here are the restaurants participating in ATL Holiday Cocktail Month 2024!

Founded in 2000 at the former site of the historic Cotton Mill general store, Agave has built a strong reputation around its Southwestern inspired dishes with a fine-dining flair. | more...

This multilevel gastropub in East Atlanta Village is the latest venture from the Bookhouse Pub/MJQ crew. Inside, nautical references and rustic, vintage flourishes cater to the gamut of hipsters, foodies, and craft beer lovers. Prepare for a wait. | more...

College hangout with adjacent restaurant and, supposedly, the oldest continuously licensed bar in the city. | more...

In the heart of Old Fourth Ward, just seconds from the Atlanta Beltline, our brunch makes the weekend something to celebrate. | more...

Big Game is a Montana lodge/sports bar in an Urban setting only steps from Atlanta’s Beltline. We are a premiere farm to table restaurant focusing on local and global sustainable Big Game protein sources; from Bison and Boar to Elk and Reindeer, and a multitude of other game meats and fishes. We fea... | more...

Watering hole with full menu in Brookwood neighborhood of Buckhead. Located across from Piedmont Hospital. | more...

Black-owned Business
Serving traditional Mexican fare with a Southern twist in EAV. | more...

Casual restaurant overlooking the Bobby Jones Golf Course, featuring new American food, beer, and cocktails. | more...

CL: CL’s Cliff Bostock Recommends: If you’re looking for Mexican food partly spiked with Italian, Spanish, and Lebanese flavors in a restaurant with countless sports-watching screens and an awesome patio, this is your best destination. Opened by Chef Mimmo Alboumeh, the former owner of Red Pepper Taqueria, the restaurant’s best choice by far is the paella served at dinner on Wednesdays. Among the best tacos are lamb birria and the pork pibil. If you want a starter to share, consider the gigantic and dramatic tamales coated in white crema, sitting in a pool of salsa morita. You can drink a lot here. - CB
Website: Chef Mimmo opened the doors of Botica in 2021, inspired by the flavors of Spain and Mexico offering elevated, chef-driven Mexican cuisine. Located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Botica showcases Mimmo’s unique brand of hybrid gastronomy. | more...

An upscale restaurant featuring a collection of seasonal, chef-driven dishes, including premium steak cuts, small plates, and charcuterie boards, along with an immense selection of wines. | more...

Located in one of Grant Park’s few commercial strips, this affordable restaurant offers a tasty, simple brunch menu. Also: sidewalk dining. | more...

Established in 1990, Darkhorse Tavern has been one of Atlanta’s favorite spots in Virginia Highlands for food and drinks. Enjoy one of our five bars while one of our amazing bartenders pours you the perfect cocktail.



NEVER A COVER CHARGE

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Popular cantina for Mexican food, Margaritas, and patio dining. | more...

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Touted as a hidden gem in Atlanta, Emmy Squared Pizza introduced our one-of-a-kind fare to Glenwood Park in 2021. Founded on an unconditional love of well-made food, we use only the highest quality ingredients for our famous Detroit-style pizzas. As Emmy Squared has grown, we’ve ... | more...

A scattering of sidewalk tables, draft beer, a stellar jukebox, and your average pub grub. | more...

Located on the first floor of the Glenn Hotel.

Seasonal American comfort food with a Southern flair!

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HOBNOB Tavern has 4 locations open currently in the metro Atlanta area. HOBNOB is a “spirited” place, featuring one of the largest collections of bourbon and whiskey in the Southeast. Fine Southern additions to the menu of refined tavern fare combined with sincere and friendly service make visiting ... | more...

Mediterranean restaurant in the Inman Park neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. | more...

Midtown’s newest Mexican go-to, La Hacienda, serves up fresh fruit cocktails, delicious entrees made up of only the freshest ingredients like the sizzling fajitas, and an open-air deck that overlooks the city. | more...

The gourmet burgers-and-fries food truck settles down in a brick-and-mortar outpost in its second location featuring indoor/outdoor dining and a full service bar. | more...

“New Southern” restaurant in the Adams Park area. | more...

This Highland Avenue spot caters to the young and heavy-drinking types. The massive patio is the major draw; there’s also an event space for rent, in addition to the main bar area. | more...

Seafood restaurant with a touch of the Mediterranean essence in a casual and spontaneous environment located at the city’s heart. | more...

Located on the ever-expanding Westside, Ormsby’s is a favorite of locals looking for an extensive craft beer list and a unique gastropub menu. There’s also a downstairs game room with bocce ball, shuffleboard, billiards and more. | more...

Taking its namesake from the small pasta cafes found in Italy, Osteria 832’s spot in the former North Highland Bagel location is downright celebratory. The focaccia basket is fluffy, the pizzas are thin and bubbly, and the Bolognese and boscaiola pastas shine. Petite tumblers of reasonably priced wi... | more...

Chris Martha’s seasonally-focused, Southern-inspired restaurant located in the old Scottish Rite building.



Hours: Sun., Tues.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5-11 p.m. Bar: Tues.-Thurs., 4 p.m.-midnight; Fri.- Sat., 4 p.m. until late; Sun., 4-10 p.m.

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Sitting in a cushy chair atop downtown’s trendiest boutique hotel on a clear, warm night, it’s easy to pretend you’re in South Beach. On a clear night, you’ll get beautiful panoramic views from the SkyLounge. | more...

Floor to ceiling renovations! With live music from the likes of Zack Brown, Butch Walker, Blackberry Smoke, and John Mayer plus past performances from legends like David Bowie, one could make a strong argument that Smith’s is the best small-venue music room in Atlanta.  Open Mic, Comedy, Trivia and ... | more...

Upon first glance, you might dismiss this Irish-style pub in Oakhurst, just minutes from downtown Decatur, as nothing more than a small, comfy hole-in-the-wall with a nice outdoor patio. But the menu of slightly upscale bar food (try the Double Double burger) and Sunday brunch, not to mention the sa... | more...

Sweet Auburn Barbecue, known for its locations at the Atlanta Food Truck Park and Sweet Auburn Curb Market, now has its independent location in Poncey-Highland. Sweet Auburn Barbecue’s specialty is southern barbecue with international twists featuring smoked meats, brisket, and barbecue pork along w... | more...

The Albert is a comfortable neighborhood watering hole that serves consistently good bar food and drinks. It’s also a great place to catch a sports game on TV or screen the latest episode of the “The Walking Dead.” | more...

A global pub located at the heart of East Atlanta Village in the former Elder Tree Public House location. | more...

Decorated with posters of the periodic table, planet factoids, and musculoskeletal charts, Thinking Man Tavern feeds the mind as well as the body. The menu includes local craft beers and a diverse roster of apps, burgers and favorites like bourbon fried chicken and red beans and rice. You’ll satisfy... | more...

Tio Lucho’s is a Peruvian restaurant from La Chingana chef Arnaldo Castillo and Howard Hsu of Sweet Auburn BBQ, Lazy Betty, and Juniper Cafe, inspired by Chef Castillo’s father “Luis”, a chef in Peru and Atlanta, who was affectionately known as Tio Lucho.


Reminiscent of his time growing up in Lima... | more...

Jason Hill and his crew have crafted a solid neighborhood gathering spot with a confident menu that includes sharp Southern touches such as angus top sirloin paired with mac-and-cheese flecked with greens and skate wing over grits. | more...

A comfortable restaurant in an uncooperative space with heavy stone walls in the basement of a Victorian-style home. There’s a lot of wood everywhere, including a bar that is virtually hidden from much of the dining room. Farm-to-table food. Great original brews. | more...