Atlanta's Best Happy Hour 2008

A booming Big Easy-style bar scene and a serious Sunday brunch grab headlines on Crescent Avenue.

Reviews:

• “Classic”
• “Great Brunch”
• “10 years and still on our list!”
• “Great for Brunch”
• “No, No and No again”

Tips: Try the Blanche martini. Made with Smirnoff Apple, Stoli Vanil, Apple Pucker, ButterShots and Razzmatazz, it’s sure to bring back your Southern drawl.

Front Page News or email Front Page News

Upmarket and eclectic, this welcoming Midtown gastropub is the latest in the Concentrics group’s culinary juggernaut.

Reviews:

• “Excellent for both food and atmosphere”
• “Perfect Patio”
• “We’ve Got a Problem Here!!!!!!”
• “Fun Patio, Food is nothing special”
• “agree, go there for drinks not food!”

Tips: Check out the prime-time people-watching on the patio, which also affords views of Midtown’s gleaming skyscrapers.

TAP

Buckhead players talk shop, drink and dine at this see-and-be-seen spot for singles.

Reviews:

• “Luncheon Fiasco”
• “Great Service”
• “The Best In Buckhead”
• “Great Atmosphere!”
• “Great food, great atmosphere, great service would highly reccomend!!”

Tips: Bartenders are the main attraction. Marvel at their bar tricks and pretend you’re watching Tom Cruise in “Cocktail.”

The Tavern at Phipps

East Andrews addition successfully merges chic sushi bar with trendy nightclub.

Reviews:

• “Happy Hour Sushi”
• “Enjoyable”
• “go during happy hour”
• “Great Sushi, Service and Atmosphere”
• “SUSHI!!”

Tips: For martinis and sushi, head here Monday-Wednesday nights and check out the half-price happy hour specials. To groove, come later on Thursday, Friday or Saturday night.

Aiko or email Aiko

The sports bar concept is reinvented in upscale digs in Buckhead.

Reviews:

• “great late night”
• “Best Sports Bar”
• “Best late night!”
• “Steak to DIE for, noisy on big game night”
• “They care about your comfort. "

Tips: Fans of “Surf & Turf” will be happy that Dantanna’s has fresh seafood delivered twice daily.

Dantanna’s or email Dantanna’s

Midtown meets Buckhead with a sleek setting and sophisticated menu that takes mall dining to a new level.

Reviews:

• “Creative Food, Beautiful People”
• “Very Trendy”
• “What Happened!!”
• “Nice Place”
• “Avoid this restaurant at all costs”

Tips: While Phipps Plaza provides valet service, underground parking at the Court of the South area of the mall is close, convenient and free.

Twist

Sports bar near Cobb Galleria offers daily specials, above average burgers, plus dartboards and pool tables.

Reviews:

• “Watch out for Amanda”
• “Great spot for trivia and cheap beer”
• “Ok, but problems with crowd and tab”
• “Much left to be desired.”
• “Great Sports Bar”

Tips: Call ahead to find out about the daily lunch specials.

Laseter’s Tavern at Vinings or email Laseter’s Tavern at Vinings

This pub with a patio offers the perfect spot for people-watching and beer drinking in Little Five.

Reviews:

• “Food Poisening”
• “THE place for English Football”
• “BAD PLACE TO GO”
• “Bad Management”
• “Awesome Patio!”

Tips: If you’re unsure about a beer choice, the pub will offer samples of an unfamiliar beer before you order.

Brewhouse Cafe

Join the patio brigade for a late-night singles scene at this sociable corner pub.

Reviews:

• “Fun trivia night!”
• “What happened to this place?”
• “Great Location”
• “What a class-less DIVE”
• “Great place to relax and enjoy an afternoon”

Tips: The parking lot in front of Neighbor’s is always full. Drive down St. Charles to find a spot.

Neighbor’s Pub

Spacious Castleberry cantina and tequila bar mixes Mexican flavors with festive, colorful decor that you can take home.

Reviews:

• “Amazing customer service”
• “Best Mexican in the City”
• “No Mas Cantina…No Mas!”
• “Great salsa!”
• “Great Place to Relax and Enjoy Great Mexican Food”

Tips: The covered patio is spacious and breezy enough to enjoy a margarita or a meal.

No Mas Cantina