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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated August 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.