Many American towns are terrible once the sun goes down. Atlanta isn’t one of them. We may in fact be the classiest late-night city in America, when you consider all of the options you, dear Atlantan or even visiting ATLien, have when you’re here. There are strip clubs. There are truly great restaurants. There are games in both digital and analog format, and there’s skating, dancing, and general revelry going on until the sun rises, so get out there and enjoy Atlanta’s vibrant dark side.
- Best Nightclubs in Atlanta
- Best EDM clubs in Atlanta
- Best hip hop clubs in Atlanta
- Upcoming nightlife events in Atlanta
Looking for more information on Atlanta nightclubs? Check out our club guides below.
Don’t forget – we also have a free mobile app that you can download here. Use the app to see who’s spinning, sign up for guestlists, buy tickets, and book bottle service!
Atlanta Nightlife FAQ
What are the hottest clubs in Atlanta?
The hottest clubs in Atlanta at the moment are:
- Compound
- Ravine
- District
- Gold Room
- Opium
- Suite
- Tongue and Groove
- Havana
What are the best EDM clubs in Atlanta?
The best clubs in Altanta that feature electronic music include: District, Tongue & Groove, The Gold Room, Ravine, Believe Music Hall, and Tabernacle.
What are the best hip hop clubs in Atlanta?
The best hip hop clubs in Atlanta include: Compound, Gold Room, Havana, Tabernacle, Tongue & Groove.
What are the best day drinking spots / dayparties in Atlanta?
The best day drinking spots in Atlanta include:
- Extrella
- High Note
- Six Feet Under
- Fado Irish Pub
- Der Biergarten
- The Garden
- Wetbar
- O-ku
- Corner Tavern
- Skylounge
- 5 Seasons Brewing
- The Regent Coctail Club
- Nine Mile Station
What part of Atlanta has the best nightlife?
For those who prefer getting glammed up for a night of cocktails and dancing to a score of the city’s hottest DJs, enter Midtown dance clubs like Opera and Vanquish or Tongue & Groove and East Andrews (home to a range of restaurants, bars and dance floors) in Buckhead, all teeming with singles looking to hit the dance floor and swap digits. Pre-game at Tavern at Phipps for a ritzy start to a social evening.
What are the best gay clubs/bars in Atlanta?
The best LBGTQ friendly gay bars / clubs in Atlanta include:
- 10th & Piedmont
- Heretic Atlanta
- Bulldogs
- My Sister’s Room
- Swinging Richards
- Joe’s on Juniper
- Marquette Lounge
- Mary’s
- Woofs
- Las Margaritas
What time is last call in Atlanta?
Varies by county (most are set at 2 a.m., while others may have different times or no time at all). In Atlanta, most bars are allowed to close at 2:30 a.m., but Underground Atlanta (shopping & entertainment district) can operate until 4 a.m.
What time do clubs close in Atlanta?
Most clubs close around 2 to 2:30 AM.
What are the best music festivals in Atlanta?
- Imagine Music Festival
- Music Midtown
- A3C Hip Hop Fest
- Sweet Auburn Music Festival
- Sweetwater 420 Fest
- Shaky Knees Music Festival
- Atlanta Hip Hop Day
- Atlanta Pride Festival
- Shaky Beats Music Festival
- Afropunk Festival
- Funk Fest Atlanta
- Atlanta Jazz Festival
Is weed legal in Atlanta?
Recreational weed is not legal in Atlanta, but weed has been decriminalized. This means there is no jail time for individuals caught with less than an ounce of Marijuana.
Can you drink in public in Atlanta?
It’s illegal to drink in public in Atlanta.
What are the hottest clubs in Atlanta?
The hottest clubs in Atlanta at the moment are:
- Compound
- Ravine
- District
- Gold Room
- Opium
- Suite
- Tongue and Groove
- Havana
What are the best EDM clubs in Atlanta?
The best clubs in Altanta that feature electronic music include: District, Tongue & Groove, The Gold Room, Ravine, Believe Music Hall, and Tabernacle.
What are the best hip hop clubs in Atlanta?
The best hip hop clubs in Atlanta include: Compound, Gold Room, Havana, Tabernacle, Tongue & Groove.
What are the best day drinking spots / dayparties in Atlanta?
The best day drinking spots in Atlanta include:
- Extrella
- High Note
- Six Feet Under
- Fado Irish Pub
- Der Biergarten
- The Garden
- Wetbar
- O-ku
- Corner Tavern
- Skylounge
- 5 Seasons Brewing
- The Regent Coctail Club
- Nine Mile Station
What part of Atlanta has the best nightlife?
For those who prefer getting glammed up for a night of cocktails and dancing to a score of the city’s hottest DJs, enter Midtown dance clubs like Opera and Vanquish or Tongue & Groove and East Andrews (home to a range of restaurants, bars and dance floors) in Buckhead, all teeming with singles looking to hit the dance floor and swap digits. Pre-game at Tavern at Phipps for a ritzy start to a social evening.
What are the best gay clubs/bars in Atlanta?
The best LBGTQ friendly gay bars / clubs in Atlanta include:
- 10th & Piedmont
- Heretic Atlanta
- Bulldogs
- My Sister’s Room
- Swinging Richards
- Joe’s on Juniper
- Marquette Lounge
- Mary’s
- Woofs
- Las Margaritas
What time is last call in Atlanta?
Varies by county (most are set at 2 a.m., while others may have different times or no time at all). In Atlanta, most bars are allowed to close at 2:30 a.m., but Underground Atlanta (shopping & entertainment district) can operate until 4 a.m.
What time do clubs close in Atlanta?
Most clubs close around 2 to 2:30 AM.
What are the best music festivals in Atlanta?
- Imagine Music Festival
- Music Midtown
- A3C Hip Hop Fest
- Sweet Auburn Music Festival
- Sweetwater 420 Fest
- Shaky Knees Music Festival
- Atlanta Hip Hop Day
- Atlanta Pride Festival
- Shaky Beats Music Festival
- Afropunk Festival
- Funk Fest Atlanta
- Atlanta Jazz Festival
Is weed legal in Atlanta?
Recreational weed is not legal in Atlanta, but weed has been decriminalized. This means there is no jail time for individuals caught with less than an ounce of Marijuana.
Can you drink in public in Atlanta?
It’s illegal to drink in public in Atlanta.