Atlanta GA Bars

Atlanta GA Bars are abundant. See below for our Staff Picks of an eclectic group of bars offering a fun night out on the town.

Atlanta GA Bars

If you are a drinker, these are must-drink-at bars. There is nothing like a community loved bar. So Drink where the locals drink.

Porter Beer Bar

A world class beer bar in Little Five Points, Porter Beer Bar is situated in a funky neighborhood in Atlanta. Molly Gunn and Nick Rutherford opened the Porter Beer Bar in 2008 after working for years in fine-dining. Nick brought his experience of working in Relais-Chateau restaurant kitchen and Molly her southern style hospitality. Together they are the husband and wife team behind The Porter Beer Bar.

It offers independent craft beers with fifty on draft and over a thousand different bottles. In addition, tasty bar grub (Belgian Fries and a house-made pretzel with beer cheese) is also available for sale. The Porter also has an outstanding selection of whiskey and a full bar for anyone looking beyond the beer list. It has consistently won Best Bar Food by Creative Loafing for the last ten years and in 2014 and it was a semi-finalist for James Beard’s Best Bar Program. The Porter Beer Bar, 1156 Euclid Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30307;

Manuel’s Tavern

This bar has made a name for itself since its various politician visits. It has been featured as a place to talk politics. President Carter, whose Carter Center is around the block, has been a frequent visitor and President Obama visited in 2016. Manuel’s Tavern, 602 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307;

Pour Taproom

Established in 2015, Pour Taproom had an ambitious idea unlike any other in the industry: creating the experience of a beer and wine festival every day of the week.

Atlanta GA Bars — *The Pour Tap Room; coutesy of Pour*

Pour in Atlanta provides 85 taps of beer, wine and cocktails that continuously changes week to week. Guests have the freedom to pay by the ounce rather than by the glass, so they will be able to taste a variety of options before committing to a full glass. The best part? There’s no need to wait for bartenders or servers because it’s all self-service! Get exactly what you want, when you want it.

What goes best with beer? Pizza of course! Since one cannot fully enjoy drinking on an empty stomach, Pour Taproom has found a delicious solution. Pour has partnered with its next door neighbor Nina & Rafi Pizzeria. Sit back and enjoy your beer, while hot pizza is delivered straight to your table. Pour Taproom, 661 Auburn Avenue NE, Suite 230 Atlanta, GA 30312;

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