Atlanta, GA
For Cocktails in Atlanta, the local food press points to Banshee, Barrel Proof Atlanta, and Bar ANA. Picks from The Infatuation, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated July 2026.
Banshee · East Atlanta Village
An East Atlanta Village bar running an experimental, ever-changing cocktail menu in an upscale space. It draws drinkers who want inventive builds and unexpected flavor pairings rather than straightforward classics, making it a destination for people chasing something they have not tried before rather than a familiar order.
Barrel Proof Atlanta · West Midtown
A West Midtown whiskey bar with hundreds of bottles lining dark corners, known for good whiskey drinks and solid bar food. It is the pick for spirit-forward drinkers rather than shaken, fruit-forward cocktails, and the deep back bar makes it as much a tasting stop as a cocktail lounge.
Bar ANA · Old Fourth Ward
An intimate, candlelit after-hours spot in Old Fourth Ward pairing elevated desserts with cocktails, including brandy drinks with a bright lemon finish and tamarind-lime daiquiris. It leans into a late-night, dessert-bar identity that is rare in the city, drawing couples and small groups looking to end the night slowly.
LEON's Full Service · Decatur
A Decatur bar built into a former gas station, known for well-made cocktails in a casual, low-key setting. It is one of the longer-running names on the Decatur square, with a patio and a menu that treats a good drink as everyday rather than an occasion.
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