Nightlife
Friends Neighborhood Bar
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Party Like an ATLien From extravagant drag to superstar DJs, Atlanta’s LGBTQ bars and clubs offer a little something for everyone. 840ATL
840 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30310 404-669-6721 840atl.com 840ATL is the West End’s brandnew premier event space, providing Atlanta’s Westside with invigorating cultural experiences. Whether it’s the lights, the food, the drinks, the sound, or the people, there’s something to attract everyone to 840ATL.
BJ Roosters
2043 Cheshire Bridge Road Atlanta, GA 30324 404-634-5895 Facebook.com/BJRoostersAtlanta This friendly neighborhood gay bar features pool, darts, videos, and an eclectic handful of go-go boys on the bar and milling about.
Blake’s on the Park
227 10th Street Atlanta, GA 30309 404-892-5786 BlakesOnTheParkAtlanta.com Blake’s is a must for gay male
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travelers. There’s not much of a dance floor, but that doesn’t stop the party. Blake’s attracts a beautiful mix of men of all ages, a fair number of women, and boasts some of the city’s most legendary drag queens. Conveniently located just off Piedmont Park.
Bulldogs
893 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309 404-872-3025 Facebook.com/BulldogsBarAtlanta An ATL institution since 1978 and located in the heart of Midtown, Bulldogs has some of the finest DJs spinning house and hip-hop to go with those heavy-handed bartenders assuring you get your money’s worth. Expect a line out the door on weekends.
District Atlanta
269 Armour Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30324 404-464-5924 DistrictAtlanta.com As the only venue in the U.S. with a unique, 300+ floating orbs kinetic light system, District creates an unparalleled
sensory experience, making it the perfect spot to dance the night away.
Felix’s Atlanta
1510-G Piedmont Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30324 404-249-7899 FelixsAtlanta.com A friendly, small neighborhood bar in the Ansley Square strip mall. Fun for early evening drinks and hanging out with friends.
Flex
76 4th Street Atlanta, GA 30308 404-815-0456 FlexSpas.com/Atlanta Flex is a gay bathhouse complete with sauna, steam room, pool, sun deck, and private rooms. A membership is required and available on daily, six-month, and annual rates.
Friends Neighborhood Bar 736 Ponce De Leon Avenue Atlanta, GA 30306 404-817-3820
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