Atlanta Doesn't Have One Bar Scene. That's the Point.

Atlanta drinking culture changes depending on what side of town you're on. One night calls for a perfectly made cocktail in a polished Midtown bar. Another calls for wine and conversation in Inman Park. Sometimes we want a neighborhood spot where everybody seems to know somebody. And sometimes? We want the drinks strong, the music right and enough energy that “one drink” was clearly a lie. That's what BlkTravel's Top 20 Atlanta Bars is built to capture.

We're looking across the Atlanta area for bars that give travelers something worth leaving the hotel for, from cocktail bars and wine spots to dives, neighborhood institutions, culturally diverse hangouts and Black Atlanta favorites. And we're not confusing expensive with good. The drink matters. The atmosphere matters. The crowd matters. The neighborhood matters. And for us, Black Traveler Comfort matters. Some of these places are where you start the night. Some are where you settle in for hours. Some are perfect for a date. Others are where the group chat ends up after somebody texts: “Where y'all at?”

Twenty bars. Twenty different versions of Atlanta. Pick your drink. We'll help you find the room.