Atlanta is a place where you can have a very good time; budget
for blowing some money hopping between its bars and clubs. The main
concentrations are in the overlapping yuppie
Virginia-Highland and punky Little Five Points , and
the more upmarket midtown , the center of Atlanta's thriving
gay and lesbian scene. Buckhead can be a lot of fun
if you've got bags of cash. Up-to-the-minute listings for all
venues can be found in the free weekly Creative Loafing
.
Blind Willie's 828 N Highland Ave NE tel 404/873-2583.
The best blues venue in town, with appearances by major artists,
this Virginia-Highland hangout is also a lively bar. Daily
8pm-late.
Burkhart's Pub 1492 Piedmont Ave tel 404/872-4403.
Midtown gay bar, with drag & karaoke nights that sometimes
feature resident act "The Gospel Girls."
Club Rarity 1924 Piedmont Rd NE tel 404/875-5238.
Predominantly but not exclusively lesbian midtown joint that's a
glorious melange of cozy lounges and wild dance floors, with themed
nights that range from rodeo to 1970s schlock on Sun.
Eddie's Attic 515B N McDonough St, Decatur tel
404/377-4976. Offers nightly acoustic music, from traditional
fiddlers to contemporary singer-songwriters and occasional stand-up
comedy.
Euclid Avenue Yacht Club 1136 Euclid Ave NE tel
404/688-2582. Classic neighborhood bar in Little Five Points,
dishing up fine pork barbecue and Brunswick stew.
Kaya Club & Bistro 1068 Peachtree St NE tel
404/874-4460. Midtown's hottest dance club covers the full
spectrum, with Latin, reggae, jazz and hip-hop nights. Closed Sun
& Mon.
Manuel's Tavern 602 N Highland Ave NE tel 404/525-3447.
Relaxed, studenty neighborhood bar-cum-restaurant near the Carter
Center. Wooden benches, ceiling fans and portraits of Jack Kennedy
- plus the occasional presence of Jimmy himself.
Masquerade 695 North Ave NE tel 404/577-8178. Groovy
grunge/punk hangout in midtown, split into rooms done up as Heaven,
Hell and Purgatory, with a big outdoor auditorium. Live bands
Wed-Sun.
Star Community Bar 437 Moreland Ave NE tel 404/681-9018.
Enjoyable Little Five Points hangout, bursting with Elvis
memorabilia, and offering drink and live music/disco. Cover charge.
Closed Sun.