Atlanta's Best Bartenders

Striking and spacious lounge gives Midtowners a down-tempo scene for stylish cocktails.

Reviews:

• “Best Place in MIdtown”
• “Great Place to Hang Out”
• “Hot spot”
• “Trendy, Spacious”
• “Rude DJ”

Tips: From 5pm to 9pm Monday through Thursday and 5pm to 10pm Friday and Saturday, Halo offers a full menu that has local food critics raving.

Halo or email Halo

Lively Buckhead joint attracts a partying crowd looking to be entertained every night of the week.

Reviews:

• “I felt in love for it…”
• “New to Atlanta”
• “Moondogs keeps on rocking!!!”
• “Great bar!”
• “Good people- Good times!”

Tips: While not strictly a sports bar, there are five flat-screen TVs to placate diehard fans on game nights.

Moondogs or email Moondogs

Swanky nightspot attracts the ultra-fashionable to its crowded Buckhead space.

Reviews:

• “Great customer service”
• “Best Fillet, Best Brunch”
• “food is great”
• “Good Atmosphere”
• “I’m 50/50 on this one…”

Tips: If you’re craving funkier beats, head to the adjacent sister bar, East Andrews Upstairs. DJs spin Thursday through Saturday starting at midnight.

East Andrews Cafe & Bar or email East Andrews Cafe & Bar

Buckhead hideaway mixes great martinis for mid-life minglers.

Reviews:

• “Always a good time, thanks for everything”
• “Immature servers”
• “EXCELLENT DRINK SELECTION with EXCELLENT VODKA ! "
• “Fun and classy spot”
• “Fun!”

Tips: The dress code is a little sophisticated, a little sexy. Jeans and sneakers are out—this is a classy joint.

Beluga Martini Bar or email Beluga Martini Bar

Chic neighborhood restaurant offers superb Mediterranean cuisine at moderate prices.

Reviews:

• “Excellent!”
• “Mmm…Hummus?”
• “not your average sunday dinner!!”
• “Very comfortable and the food is great with reasonable prices”
• “It was good, but doesn’t live up to the hype”

Tips: Sunday brunch runs from 10am-4:30pm. Buffet and a la carte items are available.

Gilbert’s Mediterranean Cafe or email Gilbert’s Mediterranean Cafe

The city’s standard-bearing steakhouse serves up superior beef to Buckhead’s wheeling-and-dealing set.

Reviews:

• “Best Steakhouese in ATL?”
• “Best service and steak”
• “Superb service”
• “Yummy Birthday dinner!”
• “Best Steak-Best Service”

Tips: Dining with a group? Request one of the restaurant’s handsomely decorated private rooms.

Bone’s Restaurant or email Bone’s Restaurant

Downtown’s boutique hotel-inspired ultra-lounge gives discerning night crawlers a place to chill.

Reviews:

• “Great Martini’s”
• “Groove & Chill Downtown!”
• “fun!”
• “Make sure to bring lots of money.”
• “I don’t get it…”

Tips: Valet, located in front of the Poplar Street entrance, is $8. If you’re willing to walk a block, try the $4 secured garage on Luckie Street.

The Mark

The mountains meet the city in this rustic Buckhead home to winning American cuisine.

Reviews:

• “Hidden Treasure”
• “Mountain Retreat in the city”
• “LOVE IT!”
• “Really Great Experience”
• “Good food and service”

Tips: Though the bulk of the dinner crowd is composed of wheeling and dealing Ted Turner types, the restaurant warms up to families with its friendly (and less pricey) Sunday brunch.

Blue Ridge Grill or email Blue Ridge Grill

Buckhead pub does Ireland to the extreme.

Reviews:

• “Best Pub in World!”
• “would not go again”
• “moderately priced”
• “Fridays Are The BEST!”
• “wow! this food is awesome!”

Tips: Given its international clientele, Fado makes a great place to watch European football (ahem, soccer) and rugby. It opens as early as 6am on game days

Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant or email Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant