Georgia
Getting something besides caffeinated drip dredge in Augusta remains challenging, but this hipster haunt in a repurposed house 2.5 miles east of downtown…
Must-see nightlife in Georgia
Atlanta
This iconic blue dome atop the Hyatt Regency – one of Atlanta's ironically historic and space-age-like postcard images – is reached by a 22-story glass…
North Georgia
This lovable dark storefront bar is not very student-like but still very much Athens. The beer goes from cheap Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) to sophisticated…
Savannah
SCAD students, tourists, the downtown business crowd and Savannah's artistic elite all camp out in the cozy wingback chairs of this bohemian corner cafe,…
Atlanta
Long before cold-pressed juices became trendy (and $12 a pop!), Atlanta had Arden's Garden, which has been firing off affordable and healthy bottles of…
South Georgia
Rum fans should stop by America's only single-estate rum distillery. Visitors can go on a free tour of the chic converted warehouse, where artisanal…
Atlanta
If you are looking for a mega nightclub with lasers and confetti, head to Opera, but if you want a more intimate night out with cutting-edge DJs, head to…
Atlanta
The neighborhood's best brewery sits on the Westside BeltLine and beckons seasoned drinkers with its Saturdays-be-damned slogan, 'Weekends are overrated.'…
Atlanta
With 70 high-definition TVs through the 16,000-sq-ft brewpub, you won't miss a second of the big game. And you don't even have to leave your seat: Stats…
Atlanta
In a converted 1920s home, contemporary Lava Lounge offers three levels, each with an independent sound system, and is more design-forward than your…
Atlanta
Downtown Atlanta's only true rooftop bar features craft cocktails ($10 to $13), outdoorsy wicker furniture and a 300-degree city view of Mercedes-Benz…
Atlanta
Opera is Atlanta's hottest megaclub. True to its name, it evokes the lavishness of a European opera house but perhaps with much longer lines to get in…
Atlanta
Housed in an atmospheric period dining room in a restored train depot slightly off the grid in Decatur, Kimball House harbors a vaguely saloon-like feel…
Atlanta
This club inside a former underground parking garage remains the place for young indie scenester rage – you enter through a small retractable garage door…
North Georgia
This chilled-out Normaltown bar and grill has an atmosphere that's somewhere between a dive, a grill and a cool party your friends never told you about…
Savannah
Formerly the Kentucky Distilling Co, which opened in 1904 and closed at Prohibition, this is oddly not Savannah's local throat-burning swill house, but…
North Georgia
This adorable cafe and gourmet shop serves Clayton's best espresso, and it's a cute and quaint hang space as well. In addition to coffee, you'll find…
Savannah
Locally loved watering hole hosting live bands, comedy, DJs, trivia, open mike, karaoke and more. There's pool, darts and video games to keep you plenty…
North Georgia
Technically a sports bar and grill (with highly recommended bar food), but with a long bar facing 40 taps of regional and national craft and commercial…
Atlanta
An Atlanta staple since 1956 and still operated by the original family, this classic tavern is always packed with politicians, journalists, actors and…
Atlanta
This staple microbrewery-restaurant's outdoor patio can lean preppy, but its location on the edge of Piedmont Park is one of the most beautiful spots in…
Savannah
The expansive rooftop bar at the Bohemian Hotel is breezy, fun and best when the weather is fine and the fire pit is glowing.
Atlanta
Just off Piedmont Park, Blake's bills itself as 'Atlanta's favorite gay bar since 1987.' It's straight-friendly, hosts a drag revue and serves some decent…
North Georgia
This busy little bar is a good spot to soak up some Athens counterculture, find a strong drink and, during winter, sip on some spiked hot chocolate …
North Georgia
This bustling spot serves commendable craft cocktails in mason jars amid retro French farmhouse decor. Also hosts intimate comedy and live-music events.
North Georgia
If you're in need of some wine, head to this tasting room, which pours wines from around the state, from dry whites to robust, Portuguese-style reds.
North Georgia
This fantastic coffeehouse pulls triple duty as a great bar and live-music venue. Pick your poison.
Atlanta
Far and away the city's hottest lesbian bar, in a two-story setting in East Atlanta Village.
North Georgia
This Iowa-based coffee chain is a caffeine godsend in Blairsville, serving up a long list of single-origin coffees from Latin America, Africa and…
Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill
North Georgia
This is one of the town's most popular bars, mainly for its long and social 30-stool bar facing 18 taps of mainly local and regional craft beer. It also…
Atlanta
This shotgun-style bungalow is awash in plaids and '50s-evoking decor with warm, soothing hardwood floors. Cocktails ($10 to $13) with Kold-Draft square…
South Georgia
Your best chance for a pint in this sleepy town is Maguire's basement bar, which usually has craft ale and local brews on tap. There's trivia on…
Atlanta
It's not trendy or flashy, but this neighborhood bar located right off Centennial Olympic Park Dr feels like it has been holding out for years while the…
Savannah
Drag shows (late resident star Lady Chablis appeared in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil), ripping dance nights and plenty of flirting kick off…
Atlanta
Before and after anything happening at the Fox Theatre, this bourbon-forward bar – alongside the theater structure itself – is elbow to elbow. If it's too…
Atlanta
With an array of drinking distractions (backgammon, bocce, darts, pool, shuffleboard and Skee-Ball), this good-time bar attracts a heavy Georgia Tech…
North Georgia
If you can't get a ticket to a football game, make your way to this popular sports bar with gargantuan flat-screen TVs. Before the game it's buzzing, and…
South Georgia
Next door to the Woodbury Shoppe, you'll find this simple cafe with pictures of the cast on the walls. It sells Walking Dead merchandise, plus coffee and…
Atlanta
This snazzy, airy bar, popular with the local LGBT community, serves up Southern favorites and has DJs spinning hip-hop on Sundays.
Coastal Georgia
Aside from the few St Marys restaurants, this is only option for a pint in the area. It's a local's joint, serves craft ale and has plenty of bar games –…
