Updated 2026/09/12

The Best Bars in Atlanta, United States (2026)

Compare 33 bars in Atlanta, United States, averaging 4.49 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 664 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 76% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Reynoldstown, Druid Hills. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.

33 businesses ranked4.49 average rating

Top picks

Rank 1

Bad Axe Throwing Atlanta

4.9(1937)
70.1

Looking for a unique way to blow off some steam? Book your Bad Axe Throwing Experience in Atlanta today and let our expert coaches teach you the art of axe throwing. Whether you're looking for a night out with friends, a date night with your significant other, or a team-building event for your compa

BarAtlanta Website
Rank 2

Our Bar ATL

4.8(664)
62.7

339 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

BarAtlanta Website
Rank 3

Elliott Street Deli & Pub

4.7(441)
55.7

Booze, deli sandwiches & live music

BarAtlanta Website
Rank 4

Red Phone Booth

4.6(2816)
49.4

Posh speakeasy for cocktails & bites

BarAtlanta Website
Rank 5

Manuel's Tavern

4.6(2057)
49.4

Homey bar for craft beers & conversation

BarAtlanta Website 1
Rank 6

The EARL

4.6(1705)
49.4

Popular venue for pub eats & live beats

BarAtlanta Website 1
Rank 7

529 EAV

4.6(614)
49.2

Intimate bar & live music venue

BarAtlanta Website
Rank 8

420 Garden Bar

4.6(600)
49.2

Indoor/outdoor bar with all-local brews

BarAtlanta
Rank 9

The Star Community Bar

4.6(576)
49.2

Offbeat live music club in a former bank

BarAtlanta Website 1
Rank 10

Cypress Street Pint & Plate

4.5(3713)
42.5

Down-to-earth bar & grill with patio

BarAtlanta Website

How we rank

  • Google rating and review volume, as a Bayesian average, so a 4.9 with 500 reviews outranks a 5.0 with five.
  • Website popularity: estimated monthly visits, an independent signal of real-world demand.
  • Only businesses with at least 4.0 stars and 10 reviews qualify, and each brand appears once.
  • Rankings recompute automatically as our data refreshes. No business can pay to be listed or ranked higher.

Full list

11Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room & Ping Pong Emporium4.5(1514)12Fellaship.ATL4.5(1101)13Euclid Avenue Yacht Club4.5(845)14The Whelan4.5(795)15The Highlander4.5(714)16The Righteous Room4.5(476)17Manny's - Grant Park4.5(394)18Ideal Sportsbar4.5(385)19Boggs Social & Supply4.5(358)20617 Social Club4.4(173)21Milltown Arms Tavern4.4(343)22Mr. C's Bar & Grill4.4(409)23The Basement4.4(392)24Highland Cigar Company4.4(986)25Friends on Ponce4.4(844)26Moe's and Joe's4.4(771)27Bar Vegan4.4(2314)28Joystick Gamebar4.4(1613)29Lucky Ds4.3(214)30Pour Taproom-Beltline4.3(387)31Little Trouble4.3(578)32Crybaby4.3(532)33Park Bar4.3(2737)
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Frequently asked questions

How many bars are there in Atlanta, United States?

We list 33 bars in Atlanta, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.

Which bar in Atlanta, United States is rated highest?

Bad Axe Throwing Atlanta currently tops our list with 4.9 stars from 1,937 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.

How are the bars ranked?

Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.

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