Blind Willie&#x27;s

This is an Atlanta staple and after living here for decades, I finally went. My friend is born and…read moreraised, they had nothing but great things to say. Located off of Piedmont Avenue - a one way street, look for the valet sign to pull in on the left. The cafe sits below street level - it's downstairs, like in the basement. But the vibes and energy shout sexy, speakeasy and spot to see new or rising talent. On this visit there wasn't any special guest or talent - it was Open Mic. Sign up and save $10 on the cover at the door. They seat you and servers provide menus for food and drinks. We had the grilled shrimp, others had pizza and light bites. The Texas margaritas were delicious and served strong. The talent was engaging and ranged from poets to singers. Overall, I'd definitely come back and check ahead to see who's performing. With the parking and cover, you invest some cash before you're entertained.

My boyfriend surprised me with a date night here! Parking is on the side of the building, valet…read moreonly but it's only $5. Inside is definitely a small and cozy experience! Good amount of seating that gives off a family basement kind of vibe. I'll start with the con: the service here was subpar. We sat in the overflow area and there were tables all around us. The two servers that we saw in the area repeatedly NEVER came to our table to greet us or take our order. My boyfriend ended up having to walk himself to the bar to get a drink and order some food for us. Even once the food came I had to flag her down to get another drink. We were not hidden or hard to see, so that was very disappointing. The comedy show was really good. The comedians were fun and funny. Each one's personality was so different and big and we laughed the whole night. Although good service is huge to me, I'd come back and give it another try because overall I really enjoyed the scene.

Inside view

Cajun Shrimp Pizza

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Dark Horse Tavern

3.1(256 reviews)

0.0 mi•Virginia Highland

Has nice karaoke downstairs and 1st floor has a nice dancing place, great place for age group 21 to…read more30. Drinks are ok but pricey great place to stop by when you're bar hopping.

Bar is fine. it's a normal crowded and loud bar with decently priced drinks in a good location.read more

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Friday Jazz

4.2(5 reviews)

2.1 mi•Midtown

I have lived ATL for almost a decade and can't Believe I haven't tried this spot yet. Came with a…read moresocial meetup for Friday evening and I wasn't disappointed. The band was fantastic and the acoustics at the.high are on point. They had beer wine and BBQ :VENDORS to keep people going. Of course you have the whole.musuem to explore too. So much to do tor 3 hours for adults only!!

On June 20, 2014, the High Museum replaced their Friday Jazz concerts with Friday Night Music…read moreRemix. Now in addition to jazz they offer blues, Latin music, bluegrass and other genres on a rotating schedule. The museum revamped it when visitors asked for more variety. The event is free for members of the High and is also free to all visitors with half-price admission to the museum. My friend is a member and she asked me to be her plus one for Friday Night Music Remix at the High. I first attended the event a couple years ago with friends from out of town and was happy to return. By the time we got there, the jazz band was playing and all of the tables were occupied. There was only seating for about 100 and there were more people standing than sitting. After a few minutes we went upstairs to walk through the exhibits to a soundtrack of jazz. I really like the concept--enjoying music, sipping drinks and exploring the art exhibits. It's a very diverse crowd too in terms of race and age...20-somethings to 60-somethings...tourists...groups of friends...and people on dates. Some are there for the jazz and art; others seem more into the cocktails. The dress code is all over the spectrum from sophisticated to casual. Men wear things like polo shirts and khakis or button downs and jeans. Ladies wore everything from jeans, cardigans & heels to maxi dresses & sandals. My one criticism is about the lighting. I wish they would add mood lighting or at least dim the existing lights, something to make the large space feel more intimate. I know it's not a nightclub but I associate live music with low lighting, not high watt bulbs. Other than that it was a nice event and I plan to return in the next month or two.

Dancing is encouraged:)

The view from upstairs

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3.4(76 reviews)

1.2 mi•Virginia Highland

Live music, solid service, and bar prices. Can't go wrong. Beware the front door puts you right…read morebeside the stage so be prepared to greet everyone at arrival lol

This is such a hidden gem. And maybe one of the last few original atl institutions that hasn't been…read morereplaced by corporate franchises. They are a dive bar-ish and event venue. They have events almost all nights and I want for their open mic story telling. Loved the vibes and you can see it's been loved for decades. Support them and visit them if you find an event you like. They have ample parking on Amsterdam Avenue. I had some beers and the price is about what you expect for atl these days. It's bar self serve but they bring the food to your table or chair

0.8 mi•Little Five Points

Improv stage set for music and live events

Big space for open mic

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3.8(111 reviews)

Wow for a Sunday night this was quite an experience. Very chill, just the downstairs was open…read more Entry is through the patio in the back. Eric was bartending and we stayed WAY longer than we intended, talking to regulars and others. Strong drinks. Good prices. Posting some of the bathroom posters to give you a feel for the shows they have.

LOVE Star Bar. I run a dance party event at Star Bar, since 2021 and love the staff, location and…read morecrowd. Sometimes we have themes. Always a great time!! (Follow on IG if you'd like more info on my parties @djcelebrytie)

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Well, hello!

Shows and special nights.

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Beer menu June 2026

The Northside Tavern

4.0(196 reviews)

Sunday nights at Northside Tavern with Uncle Sugar is the place to be! This is a dive bar that does…read morelive music every night. It seems to be a spot that locals go with pool going in the background and people drinking and hanging out. There's a decent selection of drinks from beers to cocktails to non-beer alternatives. The music was incredible, the place was decently crowded but we were able to get seats still, and it was a fun time all around. I'll definitely be coming back to hear Uncle Sugar again. There's paid parking right outside the tavern for $10, although it gets full quickly. However, there's free street parking on Sundays in the surrounding areas.

So if you want to die bar with some live music then it's going to be your spot. Coming here you'll…read morehave to park somewhere, they have a small parking lot but at the same time if you don't find that parking available, are you going to go ahead and get it? How you live. You'll go through security and come in and it's pretty much a dive bar with really good vibes. They have R&B, jazz, blues, lot of different myriads of music types. So it may not look like it, but it's actually a really good spot. I would say you could go and use this to kick it and take a date or a double date situation. There. You could get some drinks, listen to some music, play some pool, it's all good. Now they don't have food like that, but there's a food truck outside and the food truck is actually pretty decent. I'm not going to lie, those wings were actually pretty good. But don't expect this spot to have food on the inside. I've been going in and out here for years so I don't have anything bad to say necessarily. Pick the night you want to go, and go on that night because it's going to be a lot of fun if you pick the right vibe and music you're looking for.

Band is setting up

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Bar Margot

4.2(281 reviews)

2.0 mi•Midtown

•$$$

After a disappointing meal next door at Brasserie Margot, a friend and I went over to Bar Margot…read moreinside the Four Seasons as soon as they opened to decompress over a drink. Sitting at the bar completely turned our afternoon around! After a disappointing meal next door at Brasserie Margot, a friend and I went over to Bar Margot inside the Four Seasons as soon as they opened to decompress over a drink. Sitting at the bar completely turned our afternoon around!

Bar Margot inside the Four Seasons in Midtown is one of those places I enjoy more for the overall…read moreexperience than any one particular thing on the menu. I had the Margot Burger, and it was good. It's a double patty with American cheese, charred red onions, pickles, and fries. Mine was satisfying and well prepared, but for me, the atmosphere is still what stands out most. The ambiance is stylish, moody, and polished without feeling overly formal. It's a nice place to sit at the bar, have a drink, grab something to eat, and actually enjoy the space around you. Service has always been attentive and professional, which is exactly what I expect from a Four Seasons property. Good burger, great service, and an atmosphere that would probably be the main reason I'd come back.

0.9 mi•Little Five Points

Whiskey Smash with Stagg Jr.

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Variety Playhouse

3.8(210 reviews)

First show at Variety Playhouse was Aimee Mann, June 2025…read more A perfect venue for such a show--great acoustics, comfortable seats, and good views from pretty much any area. Interesting neighberhood with plenty of pre- and/or post- dining or drinking options. Concessions/drinks high as they are at most such venues. Clean restrooms, friendly staff. I'd definitely see another show here. I think this type of venue is best for a certain type of show--for more active shows where one might want to dance or otherwise engage a venue like The Eastern is more fitting, but for a show where you're more of a spectator absorbing the music being played this one works very well.

I enjoy this concert venue. I like that it's in little five points because that's definitely a nice…read morearea in terms of things to do close by. The staff that helped us get inside were also really nice and professional. There was a lot of space in the general admission area and I felt comfortable. The sound system was good and I overall really enjoyed this concert. We went to see the Afrobeat artist known as Benson and he put on a great show and the concert venue definitely helped him to give us that. I would recommend this place for sure.

The face melting sounds of Larkin Poe.

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Nice merch area. Get yourself a nice t shirt.

Atlanta Jazz Festival

4.1(35 reviews)

1.3 mi

I had a great time at the Atlanta Jazz Festival. There were definitely some things that really…read morecould have ruined this festival and that was the weather this past weekend. It was literally pouring down rain the entire weekend to the point that I just think the man above sent the flood to Atlanta for Memorial Day. This is obviously a fully outdoor event at Piedmont Park, but I'm really happy that they continued forward despite the weather. I also greatly enjoyed myself: I got artwork. I got to see The Roots perform and they are a musical group that I really love so to see them, especially for free was amazing. I got to eat some good food - the vendors and overall people were really friendly. I'm happy that even with the rain it was still a success. Definitely check it out during Memorial Day Weekend in the future.

It's always a great time at the Atlanta Jazz Festival! Good people, great vibes, great music & a…read moreplethora of food options. We generally bring our own food & drinks, so I can't really speak on the quality nor quantity. There are also a wide variety of vendors selling all kinds of goods. Some of the vendors include Publix & USAA. The weather is a big cooler than it typically is this time of the year, but it's gentle & breezy.. just like the music.

The view of the park

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Dad's

3.9(28 reviews)

0.1 mi•Virginia Highland

Dad's is a popular bar in Virginia Highlands. It's listed as a cocktail bar on Google but i…read morewouldn't consider it one, even though they have cocktails. It's more of a regular bar that has a variety of cocktails, beers, and I think wines too. We went on a Friday night and it was packed the entire night. Perhaps it had more of a cocktail bar vibe during the week when it's less crowded. It had a mix of crowds from college grad-looking aged students to people in their 40s. The two cocktails I got were good - the mezcal one and the ATL mule, but my friends got a Mai Tai and Paloma and both were really bad. The Mai Tai tasted like straight up concentrated lime juice. No one could drink it. And the Paloma also had a really strange taste to it.

Awesome cocktail bar in the Virginia Highland area of Atlanta! So many option to choose from and…read morethey are all excellently crafted. Had some delicious popcorn with our drinks too :)

Interior

Caesars, pizza rolls, and plain fries

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ATL Mule

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Darren H.

Elite 25

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1509

599

7 years ago

Man, I can't believe that I haven't written a review of this place yet. I've been here a bunch of times and have always had a good time here. Good rocking blues, good food, and stiff drinks. If you like the blues with a laid-back atmosphere this will definitely be your place. The last two times that I've been here Sandra Hall [Empress of the blues]. She always goes all out and has the place on their feet when she performs. Showed up on a Friday night and I was able to get in right away [cover at the door] and find a table before the show started. Be aware that this isn't a huge place so if you have a bunch of people with you or you have to have a table come about a 1/2 hour to an hour early. With all of the changes in Vi-Hi, this one remains a constant good time. read more

Timothy L.

7 years ago

The music was incredible last saturday and the climate was old fashioned and agreeable. Shockingly, the spread was 15 which was a bit unreasonably soak for me and my companions. Administration was additionally great, our server Kelsey was lovable and persistent with a portion of my progressively troublesome companions, and constantly given us satisfactory consideration regardless of the spot being stuffed. In general, great nourishment (aside from the red beans and rice) would not suggest, to fiery, however great condition and best blue spot. Will return soon ! read more

MissTari E.

100

7 years ago

I enjoyed the music and the food !! But the waitress Beth is clearly a racist and nasty and is was not just to my group!! Several people stated the she was just plain nasty. She missed billed us and we asked about it, she stated I don't have time for this !! Then call us fucking CUNTS and you should be glad we let you people in here !!!! Then I asked for the manager she stated that he is just as nasty as me !!! I can't believe that people act this way !!!! She needs to be fired !!!!!!!! read more

rosy b.

15 years ago

I love the place since I can express who I really am. My love for music is so much to die to for. I have always love music since birth. My mom hears me sing in her womb. Blind Willie's is the place for music lovers like me. They have a good location and very nice atmosphere. They have everything for me and you. Sing, eat and drink! read more

Denissa M.

13 years ago

My husband and I had a great time! Older joint but clean and folks went outside to smoke. The music was off the chain...GREAT! Great drinks and chips. The wait staff was exceptional! We WILL be back! read more

Yug A.

1 year ago

Old short man behind the bar called my friend "Boy" after asking him when the band was playing. Get rid of him.

Blind Willie's - jazzandblues - Updated September 2026

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