Nightlife in Atlanta comes alive when the sun sets to heat up the night with lounges, bars, disco-style nightclubs, live music venues, and a world of other entertainments after dark. You can hit the dance floor or enjoy signature cocktails whipped up by famed mixologists. From secret doors to velvet ropes and craft breweries, you'll find it all waiting.
Each area has its own personality. City centre offers old-school pubs and classy cocktail bars. In Midtown the hip young crowd gathers for drinks and dancing. Head for the Eastside for gaming or Westside for breweries. Finally, go bar hopping in Buckhead.
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