A Green Acres–esque neighborhood—East Atlanta is definitely not. But this oasis of culture and community is the place to be for enjoying a cold one amongst the less-pretentious crowd.
Crave
1314 Glenwood Ave. (@ Flat Shoals Rd. SE)
East Atlanta 404.230.6177
Crave offers a contemporary bar and restaurant with a brag-worthy patio suited for all your summer drinking, which includes Pint Night on Wednesday (pints are $2.75 and under).
Flatiron
520 Flat Shoals Ave. (@ Glenwood Ave.)
East Atlanta 404.688.8864
Everyone feels at home at Flatiron where you can play “I Spy” all day long with the wide range of interesting customers including hipsters, bikers, and squares.
Graveyard Tavern
1245 Glenwood Ave. SE (@ Joseph Ave. SE)
East Atlanta 404.622.8686
This far-from-dead brew house pumps life into the neighborhood with plenty of good eats and libations.
Mary’s
1287B Glenwood Ave. (@ Gresham Ave. SE)
East Atlanta 404.624.4411
There’s no little lamb up in this narrow joint, but the women (and men) who patronize Mary’s are rightfully proud of who they are and how they want to party.
The Earl
488 Flat Shoals Rd. (@ Glenwood Ave. SE)
East Atlanta 404.522.3950
The East Atlanta Restaurant and Lounge may seem like a cafeteria dive filled with thick clouds of smoke, but don’t be deceived. That’s just to deter the wannabes from the real music lovers. Concerts take place beyond the dining hall.
~Kirsten Ott
