Atlanta's Best Dive Bar

Harmlessly seedy strippers lure the curious into this infamous lounge’s threadbare clutches.

Reviews:

• “A fun place to party with friends”
• “punched in the BACK of my head by Quazi”
• “best customer service and funniest place in atl”
• “You’re still a yuppy”
• “For a good laugh”

Tips: If it’s hot outside, it’s a furnace in here. If it’s cold outside, it’s a furnace in here. Wear one layer or melt.

Clermont Lounge

Pub is a beer lover’s dream with over 90 brews on tap.

Reviews:

• “Nice Experience”
• “Great”
• “Great Beer selection”
• “Recommended”
• “Great new bar in an established location”

Charlie Mopps Public House or email Charlie Mopps Public House

Gritty blues in your shadiest neighbor’s basement.

Reviews:

• " Good music, good beer, good people."
• “Established Atlanta blues bar”
• “Best Live Blues in Atlanta”
• “best blues in the city, every night at 10pm!”

Tips: Try Darwin’s in Marietta for more of the same great music and low-key atmosphere.

Northside Tavern

The words “dingy” and “dive” are taken as compliments here at this old school music venue.

Reviews:

• “CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!!!”
• “good place to see a band”
• “Killer Vibes”
• “Zen Circus Rockin’ . . .”

Lenny’s

Buckhead’s original little dive bar revels in the past.

Reviews:

• “Awful service”
• “Dive”
• “Great Place to Chill in Buckhead”
• “hottest, successful, straight guys!”
• “i’ve got friends in low places”

Tips: The Old White Rugby Team calls the bar home, so the crowd can get rowdy.

Five Paces Inn

Blue-collar pub pays the bills with East Atlanta’s new money.

Reviews:

• “Responsible for my Bukowski-an downfall”
• “WOW GREAT food and booze too!”
• “Lots of beers, new food mix, true friendly East Atlanta experience "
• “best dive bar ever”
• “Drunk Bar and Lovin it”

Tips: After the Gravity Pub, go on an old-fashioned bar crawl through East Atlanta.

Gravity Pub

Friendly Midtown locale offers a laid-back bar scene and one of the city’s most intimate live music venues.

Reviews:

• “Decent sound… over-priced beer”
• “Watch your bank account”
• “Great Laid-back bar.”
• “Best sound for a live show”
• “Atlanta’s version of Cheers”

Tips: Can’t find street parking? Try the Ansley Mall shopping center lot on the corner of Piedmont and Monroe.

Smith’s Olde Bar

This comfortable neighborhood hangout does all the pub-style faves—BBQ, burgers, wings and plenty of beer choices.

Reviews:

• “Great Meat and Three at Very Reasonable Prices. "
• “Good food, cheap drinks”

Tips: Drop by for live country acts every Saturday from 9pm-1am.

The Rusty Nail Pub

Relaxed Decatur bar is a favorite thanks to friendly faces, a late-night game room and above-average bar menu.

Reviews:

• “Best Bar Food, Amazing Staff”
• “Crappy food, even worse service.”
• “Like being at home”
• “What is the deal”
• “Karaoke at it’s best”

Tips: Trivia starts at 7:30pm on Tuesdays. Get there on time because tables go quickly.

Trackside Tavern