How do you wrap up the workday once summer comes? Head to biergarten-type bars to enjoy a cold one, or five, in the southern heat.
Atkin’s Park
2840 Atlanta Rd. (@ Spring St.)
Smyrna 770.435.1887
Other locations
Aside from the perk of a partially covered patio (um, hello, skin cancer?) and the super-friendly wait staff, this bar pulls an excellent pint every time, served up with mouth-watering plates fancy enough for a five-star restaurant.
Fox & Hounds
1193 Collier Rd. NW (@ Defoor’s Ferry Rd. NW)
West Midtown 404.352.1007
The beers flow in a cheery manner at this English pub. The patio is a welcoming spot to down pints of the frothy stuff while noshing on crispy fish tacos.
Garrison’s Broiler & Tap
4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. (@ Hammond Dr.)
Dunwoody 770.350.0134
Other locations
Didn’t think you could enjoy a variety of beers at a patio connected to a mall? Think again. In a chi-chi atmosphere, Garrisons offers up pints a plenty with ample people-watching.
Joe’s on Juniper
1049 Juniper St. (@ 11th St.)
Midtown 404.875.6634
Gay Atlanta and its supporters are all over this spacious patio overflowing with draught and tap choices. The bar-style food is tasty, as is the eye candy serving it.
Park Tavern
500 10th St. NE (@ Monroe Dr.)
Midtown 404.249.0001
A hot list of beer gardens wouldn’t be complete without Atlanta’s beloved Park Tavern. The large lawn, aka Piedmont Park, serves as an outdoor television of sorts to watch as you put away as many beers as your already-growing beer belly can handle.
~Kirsten Ott
