Atlanta’s home to millionaires, McMansions, and money. But that doesn’t mean you have to drink your way into debt to keep up with the Joneses. Try these five spots where you can drink to your heart’s content for five bucks or less.
Cosmopolitan
45 13th St. (@ Peachtree Walk)
Midtown
404.873.6189
Home to $5 flavored martinis, hot babes (choose from any sex), live music, rockin’ DJs, and a heavy-on-the-hot singles scene, Cosmopolitan offers many a drink on the cheap.
Fritti
309 N. Highland Ave. (@ Elizabeth St.)
Inman Park
404.880.9559
Score $2 Bloody Marys, bellinis, and mimosas on Sundays at this typically overpriced (but generally well worth it) Italian joint.
Lenny’s
307 Memorial Dr. SE (@ Grant St.)
Grant Park
404.577.7721
Lenny’s is where it’s at for live music and affordable drinks. There’s plenty on the verbal drink menu under a five spot.
Leopard Lounge
84 12th St. (@ Williams St. NW)
404.874.2704
Once the clock strikes midnight, happy hour ensues. Take advantage of $3 cocktails and $5 martinis at this retro-glam bar.
Twist
3500 Peachtree Rd. NE (@ Lenox Rd.)
Buckhead
404.869.1191
After a long day of shopping, er, who are we kidding, working, stop in at Phipps Plaza’s hip restaurant and lounge for a $5 martini on any night of the week.
