Do you want to see who hangs out in Atlanta? Maybe, you want a night out on the town with the girls, or guys. You need to know where to go. There are plenty of great choices. The following are three of the trendiest. .
1. East Andrews Cafe and Bar (Also known as East Andrews Neighborhood Bar)
56 East Andrews #13
Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (404) 869-1132
Hours: Tuesday – Friday 5 pm – 4 am
Saturday – Friday 5pm – 3 am
East Andrews Neighborhood Bar is located in Atlanta’s trendy Buckhead section. Weeknights and weekends, crowds pour into Buckhead for the very best Atlanta has to offer. East Andrews is both sophisticated and fun. Acoustic music delights visitors during the week, even during happy hour on Thursdays.
Atlanta’s young jet set, and up and comers can be seen lingering in the lovely courtyard or charming patio. Built upon European ideas, East Andrews Cafe and Bar offers luxury for savvy, trendy, Buckhead locals and visitors.
If you want to grab a bite to eat, visit the cafe. Then mosey over to the bar for an ice cold beer or stiff drink. Whether you are looking for a cold beer after work, or a stiff drink and some hot nightlife, East Andrews offers it all in a swanky up-scale atmosphere. People watch; meet a sexy, upwardly mobile single; or hang around for the scene. East Andrews Neighborhood Bar is sure to please your desire to see and be the best of Atlanta. In a word, East Andrews Cafe and Bar is classy.
Call ahead and East Andrews will accommodate your party or corporate fundraiser. Be prepared when you drop in, it is usually crowded. The heaviest traffic is around 10 pm. If you want to enjoy a dinner and take in the atmosphere at a little slower pace, go early.
East Andrews is a treat for the senses. If you feel a little more lose, go upstairs to the sister bar, East Andrew’s Upstairs. Dance to a live band or DJ Thursday through Sunday.
2. Loca Luna
114 6th Street
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: (404) 875-4494
Hours: Tue-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-12am
Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-3am
Sat 5pm-3am
Sun 5pm-10pm
If you are looking for fun and entertainment, head to Loca Luna in downtown Atlanta. Join a Brazilian party that never seems to end at Atlanta’s hidden outdoor bar. Dance the night away to live music. Practice the samba and rumba before you go. This is another place to see and be seen in Atlanta. Sometimes, it is so packed you’d think everyone in Atlanta is there. The party atmosphere, exotic drinks, and music more than make up for the crowd.
You will feel like you have left the city and landed on a Brazilian island, as brilliant color and flashy sights and sounds meet you at every turn. Sangria and fresh fruit comes by the pitcher. Spices and coconut delight your taste buds as you taste traditional Brazilian dishes.
If you are looking for a hot singles scene, Loca Luna is constantly astir with singles and party-goers.
Call ahead for reservations. Arrive at least 20 minutes early and you may expect prompt seating. Other than that, be ready for a party. If you want to be a little more laid back, and give the restaurant a try before you head out on party night, visit on Tuesday or Wednesday.
3. Halo
817 W Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: (404) 962-7333
Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm-2:30am
Sat 8pm-2:30am
Halo is Atlanta’s contemporary chic after work bar and local hang out. Futuristic design and lighting give the bar an unusual and fun feel. Halo is worth a visit just to see the glowing lights and the unique flow of the design. It is casual and laid back during the week.
On the weekends, Halo transforms into one of Atlanta’s hottest night spots, another place for preps on parade. You may run into a local celebrity. Atlanta is home to many musicians and sports celebrities. Dance with Atlanta’s smoothest movers and shakers, and some of Atlanta’s best DJ’s. Visit Halo on weekends for a taste of Atlanta’s nightlife at its best.
Visiting business associates drop in on Mondays, for feature drinks and a taste of Halo’s award winning food. Halo’s offers a full food menu from 5 – 10 pm during the week.
Halo’s separate downstairs bar offers only the very best liquors to sophisticated drinkers.
On the weekend, the party is all over the Halo. A few halo’s probably fall after a night of feel good partying and single spotting.
