Bazzaar Lounge

654 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 404-885-7505

Description: MIDTOWN. A great place to gather for drinks or a bite before catching a show at the Fox, Bazzaar is modeled after the stylish restaurant-lounges found in Europe. Large picture windows along the front wall afford awesome views of Midtown, and the space itself is smartly appointed with velvet-covered furniture, white drapes, high ceilings, and a loft dining area with various intimate nooks and crannies. As the evening wears on, local DJs step in and add their own brand of cool to the "hipper than thou" scene.
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Beluga Martini Bar

3115 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 404-869-1090

Description: BUCKHEAD. This laid-back venue, with its relaxed sophistication and comfortable furnishings, attracts a regular clientele, who come for delicious martinis and smooth jazz music. A professional crowd frequents the intimate place, stopping in after work or gathering in the evening. Lounging on upholstered sofas, nursing cold drinks, they simply soak in the ambience and the sweet smokiness of cigars. Live piano music serenades visitors, and you'll also find champagne and ­ of course ­ caviar.
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Churchill Grounds

660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 404-876-3030

Description: MIDTOWN. Live jazz ­ a truly American genre ­ gets its due respect at this cozy lounge, located near the Fox Theatre. The venue regularly books top performers and also grants fledgling talents the opportunity to test their wings. Fans can't say enough about the intimate venue, where music is top-notch and patrons are graciously attentive. Boosting the night's pleasure are terrific cocktails and wines, premium cigars, and an elegant, light menu of desserts, coffees, appetizers, and Asian-styled dishes.
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Cosmopolitan Lounge

45 13th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 404-873-6189

Description: MIDTOWN. High-ceilinged and open, this lounge stays busy constantly, packed with attractive, young professionals who come to meet and greet. Weekends are especially crowded, although the place has a more comfortable capacity during the week. And if you can make it to the patio, you'll enjoy the chance for a breath of fresh air and a little more elbowroom. Drinks are well prepared, especially the signature cosmopolitan, and a selection of appetizers (including calamari, shrimp, hummus, and eggrolls) provides added energy. Depending on the night, the lounge offers live music or DJ-spun tunes. Plus, Friday happy hour is a great way to kick off the weekend.
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Dailey's Downstairs

17 Andrew Young International Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 404-681-3303

Description: DOWNTOWN. Set in the lower part of a former warehouse, this eminently appealing place has been pleasing patrons since 1981. Its dim, well-loved interior boasts leather furniture and a substantial bar, where regulars hang out after the work day's done. During the day, a menu of light fare is available, and appetizers are standard at night. Old-school drinks (especially martinis) are a source of great delight to patrons, and beer, wine, and liqueurs can also be had. Plus, there's live music ­ mostly jazz ­ offered nightly. A great, laid-back destination.
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Dantanna's

3400 Around Lenox Dr, Ste 304, Atlanta, GA 30326 404-760-8873

Description: BUCKHEAD. Stop in on a March afternoon, and you'll likely find this establishment near Lenox Square packed with suits captivated by NCAA Tourney broadcasts. Dantanna's is a "sports restaurant" ­ a sophisticated gathering place that isn't dressed with neon signs and team pennants. Instead, dozens of flat-screen TVs hang from the clubby, dark-stained walls. The bar area includes attractive open-air patio, and the adjoining cigar lounge gives Buckhead aficionados a place where they can puff freely. That said, if you're on business and looking for a classy place to catch the "big game," Dantanna's is a good call. Great surf and turf options, too.
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Dante's Down the Hatch

3380 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 404-266-1600

Description: BUCKHEAD. Experience something completely unexpected at Dante's. Inside the large building, a replica 18th-century ship, complete with rigging, rests in a reservoir of water (inhabited by live crocodiles!). Thirteen levels accommodate diners, who indulge in cheese or meat fondue while admiring antique fittings and furnishings around them. Visitors to the ship can enjoy soothing live jazz six nights a week, and a vocalist performs Mondays. A great wine list is an added perk. Guests are permitted to come for the music without having dinner. Reservations for dinner or drinks recommended.
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Eastside Lounge

485 Flat Shoals Ave, Atlanta, GA 30316-1913 404-521-9666

Description: EAST ATLANTA. Eminently stylish, this lounge (named for the Ayn Rand novel) pulls in a mix of patrons so that, refreshingly, no one cliquish crowd is represented. The brilliant red walls of the upstairs venue surround patrons with hip ambience, just as the movies and videos projected onto a large screen showcase the best in cinema and music. DJs spin top music throughout the week, perfectly in tune with the crowd, many of whom work in creative fields. The large bar downstairs can set you up with a host of beverages, including good selections of wine and vodka. You'll also find a menu of appetizers if you find yourself with the munchies. Wine tastings and film festivals are scheduled regularly.
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Front Page News

1104 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3612 404-897-3500

Description: MIDTOWN. If "Big Easy-style" sounds like a good way to spend a Sunday morning, you'll want to discover the how-tos at this New Orleans-themed restaurant. After a late night out, locals take advantage of FPN's Cajun menu, which offers both buffet and a la carte options. Brunch dishes like fried chicken and biscuits, NY strip and eggs, and crab cakes benedict join the Creole fare to put a hurting on your appetite, and a Bloody Mary bar lets you concoct your own recipe from 100 different ingredients. A great patio and live jazz only add further appeal. Smoking allowed indoors after 9pm.
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Halo Lounge

817 W Peachtree St E 100, Biltmore Hotel, Atlanta, GA 30308 404-962-7333

Description: MIDTOWN. Sleek furnishings of chrome, glass and wood ably temper the poured concrete shell of this hip lounge. Its centerpiece, a white onyx bar, takes on the colors of changing light, and patrons cozy up to it for Halo's fabulous cocktails. During the week, the scene takes on a low-key vibe, and relaxing with friends is a standard pastime. On weekends, though, the pace picks up, DJs spin the latest tunes, and folks revel in the heightened activity. Drinks are top quality, food is served from 5pm till 10pm, and just so you know, the entrance to the lounge is located on Sixth Street, not Peachtree.
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Havana Club

3112 Piedmont Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305 404-869-8484

Description: BUCKHEAD. It started life as a cigar bar, but Havana Club now includes Latin dancing in its repertoire and serves up some pretty mean drinks as well. The upscale venue is a constant favorite with those who enjoy a little activity with their lounging and drinking. Rhythmic music keeps the energy at an elevated level, and whether DJs spin during the week or bands play on the weekends, you can be certain of a charged, exciting atmosphere. Cigars are available, of course, and you'll also find tasty, refreshing cocktails. Plus, if Havana's patrons have you longing to shake your own booty, the club offers lessons for novices.
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Highland Cigar Company

245 N Highland Ave, Ste 140, Atlanta, GA 30307 404-477-2415

Description: VIRGINIA HIGHLAND. Highland Cigar conjures up the swagger of Sinatra's "My Way" and the contented bliss of his "Young at Heart." This cigar lounge and bar are adorned with rich woods and cozy leather sofas ­ stuff right out of a social club that might have been frequented by the Rat Pack. Cool, ageless tunes enjoyed with a friendly staff and a couple of martinis are just what the "Chairman of the Board" would prescribe.
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Hole in the Wall

3177 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 404-233-9801

Description: BUCKHEAD. Not exactly what its name suggests, the trendy Hole in the Wall is a favorite of Buckhead's young and hip crowd, who shake their stuff to the best 70s and 80s grooves until the wee hours. The expansive dance floor, flanked by funky hand-painted murals and hypnotic disco lights, gets packed on the weekends, so show up early to stake your claim. The Hole's kitchen serves up tasty bar food and, if you need to catch your breath, the lounge area offers several comfy leather couches.
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Lava Lounge

57 13th St, Atlanta, GA 30309 404-873-6189

Description: MIDTOWN. A night scene trifecta in the truest sense, this multi-level building houses one of the trendiest nightclubs in Atlanta, a suave lava-surfaced bar and a cozy South Beach-style lounge area. The dance floor, located on the lower level, vibrates to the latest house and industrial beats. Between songs, the young and the beautiful alike line up at the crescent-shaped lava bar to sample what many believe are Midtown's best martinis. Meanwhile, the tony lounge, highlighted by indigo and saffron accents, entices patrons to relax amid velvet couches and a warm fireplace. Lava's 20-something scene often spills onto its candlelit patio, shared with sister nightspot Cosmo.
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Leopard Lounge

84 12th St, Atlanta, GA 30309 404-875-7562

Description: MIDTOWN. A cool vibe runs throughout this swanky lounge, part of which is swathed in leopard prints as the name promises. The mid-century modern decor is an apt environment for patrons who cultivate a retro attitude of their own. Martinis are de rigeur, although a variety of cocktails is available, including your favorite. On the lower floor, you'll find DJs offering dance music to groups of young professionals, who gyrate their way into the night. An outdoor patio and three bars ensure that you're never at a loss for leisure pursuits, and comfortable furniture inside provides the opportunity to kick back and relax. If you get hungry, there's gourmet pizza to eat. Great atmosphere in a turn-of-the-century home.
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Lobby at TWELVE

361 17th St NW, TWELVE Atlantic Station, Atlanta, GA 30363 404-961-7370

Description: MIDTOWN. Slate floors, pendant lights, and dark wood square tables fill the interior of this sophisticated space, located in TWELVE Hotel. Grab a barstool in front of the open kitchen and watch the chef craft dishes such as sage-roasted quail, beef short rib, wood oven pizzas and wood-grilled Mediterranean daurade. In addition to being a superb dining experience, the Lobby has also emerged as Atlantic Station's hippest locale for post-IKEA cocktails.
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Sambuca

3102 Piedmont Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305 404-237-5299

Description: BUCKHEAD. This combination restaurant and jazz club is a study of curves and textures and offers an excellent menu of eclectic American cuisine, along with a nightly schedule of jazz of all genres. Artists from Atlanta and all over the world play at this cafe, regaling patrons with soothing vocals and finger-snapping rhythms. Sambuca also attracts scores of professionals to the bar area and the patio. They often stop in on the way home for a refreshing drink and a little music to help decompress after a hectic workday. Cigars are also available.
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Sutra Lounge

1136 Cresent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 404-607-1160

Description: MIDTOWN. Ultra-hip, seductive, sophisticated ­ all of these are apt adjectives for this Midtown lounge, where the decor is very nearly as sexy as the clientele. Lighting around the base of the bar washes the space in an eerie green hue, and the open design sports exposed ducts, smooth hardwood floors, low-slung leather furniture, slender bistro tables and weathered rock walls. Music, too, plays an important role at Sutra, and the house DJs spin everything from reggae and tone to salsa and bachata. As to the attire: Dress to impress if you hope to get past the door.
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Ten Pin Alley

261 19th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363 404-872-3364

Description: MIDTOWN. Co-owners Wilmer Valderrama and Ashton Kutcher have made a virtual "adult playground" with Ten Pin Alley. The two celebs brought some LA glitz to bowling with dance club music, a swanky bar, and even some private alleys for high-profile patrons. Atlanta's posh crowd certainly enjoys the air of exclusivity. Have a snack or meal, shoot a game of billiards and lounge on the comfy couches. No athletic wear or hats allowed, so dress up a little and enjoy the games and crowd.
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The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View

210 Peachtree St NW, Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, GA 30303 404-589-7506

Description: DOWNTOWN. This lounge takes nightlife to new heights. Thanks to an elevation of almost 1,000 feet, views of Atlanta's dramatic downtown are unparalleled. A jazz trio adds upbeat ambience as patrons sip martinis and cosmopolitans. The bar and lookout deck are particularly popular around dusk, when the city begins to light up and the view is most riveting. The adjacent restaurant offers a range of meals and appetizers. Although the bar stays open later, the observation deck closes at 11pm daily.
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