Dark Horse Tavern & 10 High Club

816 N Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306 404-873-3607

Description: VIRGINIA HIGHLAND. Atlanta hipsters converge on this Virginia Highlands nightspot each week and for good reason. Upstairs, you'll find a great pub-style watering hole that's always packed with stylish 20- and 30-somethings. In the cellar, 10 High hosts some of Atlanta's top up-and-coming bands ­ acts specializing in everything from good old fashioned rock-n-roll to hard and heavy punk. Great pub grub is served upstairs, and the place offers an enviable selection of domestic and international brews.
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Fadó Irish Pub

273 Buckhead Ave, Atlanta, GA 30305 404-841-0066

Description: BUCKHEAD. This Buckhead hotspot offers authentic Irish pub atmosphere with food, drink, and entertainment to match. Inside, you'll find quintessential dark-wood bar areas and plenty of "pub" ambiance, though the place does tend to get packed quickly after the sun goes down. A stone patio towards the rear is a favorite hangout, no matter the season, and a few bar areas make getting a long, dark quaff a little easier. Fadó features live music on Monday nights ­ dancing is always encouraged ­ as well as special events to celebrate soccer (football!) matches. To mark your visit to this Buckhead favorite, be sure to stop by the gift shop and pick up a few things Irish.
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Fox & Hounds

1193 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-8233 404-352-1007

Description: BUCKHEAD. Fox & Hounds offers an English presence in the South Buckhead night scene. Part of a tartan-themed quartet of local pubs that includes Prince of Wales, Rose & Crown, and Hand in Hand, this Derek Lawford pub offers patrons the usual bar suspects, including Boddingtons, Fuller's, Harp, and Guinness. After grabbing one or two glasses of liquid courage, make your way to the billiards area and showcase your skills. A cozy patio area offers a nice place to get fresh air on warmer nights. From bangers and mash to fish-n-chips, Fox & Hounds' kitchen serves up all you need in the way of pub grub.
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Hand in Hand

752 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 404-872-1001

Description: PONCEY-HIGHLAND. One of Atlanta's Derek Lawford pubs (along with Fox & Hounds, Prince of Wales, and Rose & Crown), Hand in Hand is an integral part of the Va-Hi nightlife scene. Indeed, neighborhood folks flock here after work to enjoy their favorite British brews and a few rounds of cricket. Tartan-themed carpeting, dark-wood furniture, and cozy fireside seating add to the traditional atmosphere; a menu that features bangers and mash, fish-n-chips, and tomato mop adds to the authenticity. In warmer months, the brick-laid beer garden is a popular place to hang out with friends and enjoy a few pints.
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Limerick Junction

822 N Highland Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306-4507 404-874-7147

Description: VIRGINIA HIGHLAND. Limerick Junction, the only Irish-style haunt in the Va-Hi area, features a terrific repertoire of live Irish folk music every weekend. Indeed, you'll feel as though you've been transported to the Emerald Isle when you sip your Harp or Guinness surrounded by traditional pub decor: dark-stained woods, subdued lighting, and comfy furniture. The best seats are near the front, where you can watch as passersby go about their evening rituals. If it's cold out, an order of corned beef and cabbage or Irish stew goes a long way toward warming your bones.
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McDuff's Irish Pub

56 E Andrews Dr, Atlanta, GA 30305 404-816-8008

Description: BUCKHEAD. In need of a pint of Guinness but don't want to wait in line at Buckhead's more trafficked joints? Do yourself a solid and head to this homey Irish-style pub, where rugby and (real) football are usually on the tube and pints are served the way they should be. Boasting the look and feel of a neighborhood fave, McDuff's is Atlanta's sole Irish-owned pub, and it's not a rarity to find the same folks sitting in the same seats for nights at a time. Sharpen up your aim before you challenge regulars in a game of darts, since cricket is second only to beer at this pub.
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North Highland Pub

469 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307-1428 404-522-4600

Description: LITTLE FIVE POINTS. Boasting a legitimate claim as downtown's coziest watering hole, North Highland Pub offers patrons a welcome break from trendier, more crowded joints in Va-Hi and Little Five Points. From classic storefront windows and old baseball photos to exposed brick walls and antique beer signs, the pub stands as a nod to Atlanta's past. As far as pub grub goes, you'll find staples like Buffalo shrimp, nachos, and chicken fingers. Tasty surprises like a New York strip with coconut shrimp and blackened chicken fettuccini also dot the menu. Tuesday is trivia night, so make sure you show up early if you want a table.
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O'Terrill's Irish Pub

510 Piedmont Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308 404-815-0079

Description: MIDTOWN. One of Downtown's top watering holes, O'Terrill's delivers Irish charm, good food.
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P'Cheen

701-5 Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 404-529-8800

Description: INMAN PARK. Billed as an "international bistro and pub," P'Cheen certainly plays the part, boasting a worldly yet urban feel that seems to suit its trendy Va-Hi clientele just fine. It all starts with what designers Keith Frutiger and Anke Schofield did with the old, brick building that houses the pub ­ old light fixtures, textured walls, deep, earthy shades of orange, exposed ducts. From there, the kitchen dispells the myth that pub fare is no more than fried cod and burgers ... it can also include dishes like roasted vegetable panini, Spanish paella, and BBQ jerk turkey with feta gyro. Nb Smoking permitted after 10 pm.
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Padriac's

2460 Cumberland Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 770-433-2398

Description: VININGS. Pub life "Vinings-style" translates into stylish place where well-dressed young professionals can gather, munch on good fare and enjoy a pint or two of cold draft beer. Padriac's certainly fills that niche, combining the culinary creativity of a European gastro-pub (the menu lists everything from grilled Moroccan lamb chop to horseradish and mustard-crusted salmon) with a friendly, laid-back vibe that's conducive to hanging out. Adding to the place's appeal as a neighborhood centerpiece are nights that feature team trivia, martini specials, and live music.
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Prince of Wales

1144 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 404-876-0227

Description: MIDTOWN. If you don't feel like visiting a wild, loud club, then head for Prince of Wales for an evening that's more laid-back but equally entertaining. The pub-style interior is inviting and cozy, and there's plenty of room to get comfortable and have a Guinness and a quiet conversation. Darts and a fun patio add to the relaxing, neighborhood-bar vibe.
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Treehouse Restaurant & Pub

7 Kings Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 404-266-2732

Description: BUCKHEAD. A true Buckhead treasure, Treehouse gets nods in the pub category, thanks to its homey setting, terrific menu, and impressive ensemble of international brews. For families, young business-types, and a few couples, Treehouse fosters just the right atmosphere for a quiet dinner without the oft-rowdy Buckhead regulars. The cozy, fireside sitting-area near the front of the pub is a great place to wind down after an evening on the town, especially if it's cold out.
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