97 Estoria
727 Wylie St (404) 522-0966 |
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97 Estoria (formerly Cabbagtown Grill) is the best bar south of Dekalb Ave. Quality beer and really good food set this place apart. For more information click 97 Estoria Online |
Andrews Upstairs
56 East Andrews (404) 467-1600 |
| Andrews Upstairs breaks the mold when it comes to live music venues in Buckhead. Booking better bands than venues that have previously graced the area before, has meant that Andrews Upstairs has built itself a great reputation. Check out Andrews Upstairs Online |
Apache Cafe'
64 3rd Street NW (404) 876-5436 |
| The Apache Cafe' is a full-service cafe' and kitchen, but it also serves as a venue for art displays, DJ-ing, spoken word poetry, open mic nights, and music sets. To see all of the venue's events and for more information, visit Apache Cafe' Online |
Apres Diem
931 Monroe Dr. (404) 872-3333 |
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Although primarily known for great food, Apres Diem turns into one of the coolest places to hang late night with its trendy little lounge area at the back of the restaurant. Plenty of couches and coffee tables provide a brilliant place to chill while DJ's spin. For more information click Apres Diem Online
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Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway (770) 916-2800 |
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Located just inside I-285 the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is one of Atlanta's newest and best venues. For more tickets click here
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Compound
Brady Ave (404) 872 4621 |
Opened in April 2004, Compound set new standards for Atlanta Night Life. The 3 main rooms and outside pool area are nothing short of spectaular. MB1 boasts sleek lines in a stylish lounge. Ride exhilarates the most exciting night club sceario this city has everseen. Rail will be the last area to open but will provide a super unique setting for live acts and events. There is also a lavish garden and pool area in front. For more info click www.compoundatl.com
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Eastside Lounge
485 Flat Shoals Ave (404) 522-7841 |
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Eastside Lounge is still the coolest place to get away. After recently changing hands this venue boasts eclectic nights with 'live' music (Up Down Tempo) as well as some of the cities best DJ's. For more information click Eastside Lounge Online |
Opera Nightclub (formerly Eleven50)
1150b Peachtree St. (404) 874 0428 |
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Opera totally refurbished one of Atlanta's premier venues, Eleven50. This is an unique upscale lounge and art gallery with the air of a boutique Hotel. Centrally located in Midtown, Atlanta. Opera finally presents Atlanta with a classy sophisticated nightclub. Prince plays aftershow sets here! For more information click Opera Atlanta nline |
Eyedrum
Suite 8 MLK Jr. Ave. (404) 522 0655 |
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Now 5 years old, this unique gallery continues to intrigue the community here and abroad, remaining critics' choice for the best venue for emerging artists in town. It is one of the city's premiere alternative art spaces, and the artist-run venture has featured everyone from emerging artists to some of the city's most distinguished experimentalists. For more information Eyedrum Online |
Halo Lounge
817 W. Peachtree St. (404) 962-7333
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Halo is definitely one of Atlanta's swankiest nightclubs. Halo is owned by the same people that started The Fountainhead Lounge in East Atlanta. The club is severly stylish and very alluring, insuring a hip city crowd. For more information click Halo Lounge Online or call 404-962-7333.
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Lenny's
486 Decatur Street (404) 577-7721 |
| Lenny's used to be in the old Dotties location on Memorial Drive before more around the corner. It's is great starting point for any band wanting to cut their teeth in Atlanta. With a mixture of live bands, karaoke and DJ's Lenny's Bar is a cool hole-in-the-wall bar where you get what you pay for, and in this city, that's not a bad thing. For more information visit Lenny's Online |
The Mark
79-A Poplar Street (678) 904-0050 |
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The newly revamped ultralounge, the Mark opened its doors for a private party on Saturday August 30th, and the changes are exciting. Gone is the damp stale Karma smell, instead replaced by a stylish interior reminiscent of the famous New York hotel The Grand. The Mark opens it doors to the public Friday September 5th. For more information click www.themarkatlanta.com |
MJQ Concourse & Drunken Unicorn
736 Ponce De Leon Avenue (404) 870-0575 |
| Small underground club, with some of the best decorated [somewhat Japanaimation themed] walls in town. Different music each night including Brit Pop Wednesdays and House music on Fridays. * * New * * New Years Eve 2004 saw the opening of the Drunken Unicorn Room at MJQ. The new space will host live bands. For more information visit www.mjqatlanta.com |
Red Light Cafe'
553 Amsterdam Avenue (404) 874-7828 |
| The Red Light Cafe' is a multi-faceted facility that offers a full food and drink menu with the ability to house 150 patrons in a concert setting. The venue also displays art, and Wednesday nights are open mic nights. For more information, visit Red Light Cafe' Online. |
Stone Mountain Stadium
5525 Bermuda Road, Stone Mountain |
| The former Olympic tennis center has been adapted to a 6,000-seat facility for concerts or other shows. According to plans, the loge, a mezzanine-style first floor, will be dotted with approx 200 circular tables, a concept similar to Chastain Park, where concert-goers routinely bring food and their choice of drinks. For more information, visit Stone Mountain Stadium Online. |
