50 Best Cocktail Bars near Brookhaven

“The service was superb and the food came out quickly. The food was delicious. We enjoyed three dips, meatballs, the chicken entree, the hamburger, and the salmon. All fantastic with lots of flavor. Will return.“

“We ordered Thanksgiving dinner from Secreto! It was over the top! So well done! Love this restaurant and highly recommend!“

“My boyfriend and I just came here for the first time. We had the Korean cheesesteak, sweet potato hummus, and spiced carrot soup. Every thing was delicious and the atmosphere was laid back. It was really wonderful vibes on the patio with the sun shining and really great music!“

“2nd Visit: Aug 2024 AMAZING. Food, Service, and Staff. It rained, but that did not stop or prevent the stellar experience! Very glad to have returned.“

“We visited The Red Phone Booth on 6/15 while in town for my cousin’s graduation. What no one knew was that I had just placed my mom on hospice and we had lost a cousin the same day—her sister and my mom’s baby sister were with us. Even in the middle of all that pain, we were shown such kindness. Sophia was amazing, and I even played pool with a member who didn’t know I could barely hold a cue. We didn’t look like what we were going through—but that night gave us joy we truly needed. Thank you for a beautiful experience. We’ll be back. ❤️“

“Anansi is exactly the kind of place I’ve always dreamed of for a relaxing night out. This Black-owned cocktail bar is full of sultry, intimate vibes—and of course it’s right in the best city: Decatur. Whether you’re coming solo for a little self-care, pulling up with your girls, or planning a cozy date night, Anansi sets the perfect mood every time.

The staff, from the servers to the owner, are genuinely sweet and welcoming. The cocktail of the night was the Paper Plane, and Bess crafted it with absolute perfection. Smooth, balanced, and unforgettable—just like the entire experience.

If you’re looking for a spot that feels like luxury, comfort, and good energy all in one, Anansi is the place.“

“The night started a little slow at the bar, but it got much better. We were sad to see that they no longer do the Lucky hour and that the purple drink is gone. Dante was an amazing server for our group of eight. He had a wonderful banter & kept the suggestions coming! Everything we had was amazing although the calamari, wings, and kimchi fried rice were my favorites. The decor of the entire place is very nice. The good time girl drink was everyone’s favorite but I also enjoyed the paper tiger & Mai Tai. All the staff we encountered were very friendly. If I lived in the area I'd be back!“

“So many great options. I like sandwiches and order Meatball Parm, White Stripes or Muffalleta often. Fig salad and eggplant parm are special treats. Snickerdoodles can solve world problems.“

“An amazing dining experience in every possible way!“

“I don’t usually write reviews but Michelle deserves one. She remembered my name, caught things I didn’t even mention, and made me feel like I was the only person in the room, even when it was packed.

She’s solid.

Oh, and her Old Fashioned is good. Best one I’ve had in a long time.

If you go to Strangers in Paradise, ask for Michelle. You won’t be disappointed at all. My favorite.“

“10/10! Me and my husband enjoyed everything about this place. The servers, the atmosphere, the food and the drinks. We will be back when in ATL.“

“Excellent staff. Extremely attentive and knowledgeable and friendly. Awesome vibe. Huge shout out to them accommodating us being so late for our reservation. Not a big menu but the food and drinks were wonderful. Strongly recommended to check out!!“

“Gorgeous interior. Nice bartenders. Black owned. I enjoyed.“

“What a Vibe! Parking can done in the parking garage. Went for a quick cocktail and they did not disappoint. They don’t have food so eat first the drinks are grown. Perfect for a late night cap. Staff all were warm and welcoming. Make a res with a C.C and will be charged if no show. Already want to go back!“

“The best bar in Atlanta. The best service very lowkey and amazing craft style bar.

Ask for Terry let him know your palate and he will make a drink specially made for you. These are not bar tenders these are craftsman.

Thank you Terry“

“Fun new addition to Va-Hi! You know it will be fun when there is a queue to enter at opening. Diverse cocktail list & fun finger-food.“

“Was recommended to eat dinner here while in town. The atmosphere and vibe was very casual and chill. The staff and service was great and I did not feel rushed. I love the menu concepts of 1 protein for that day. The Caeser Salad was very well done. A great starter. For my Veggie dish I had the roasted carrots. Also very well balanced and presented. Then came the prime rib. Perfectly cooked and carved. I wish I could rate it a 4.5 instead of 4 because my only slight critism was that the meat needed a little more salt and some pepper. The jus was so well reduced and there was a lot on top and under the meat. Wish I would have had the pecan pie, but I was very full from the three coarses. Next time I will atleast ask for a piece of pie to go.“

“Although the dining area is small, the food is what is of most interest here! The wings are only one of the stars at this small, unassuming eatery! I tried the sweet and sour wings, which are made to order, and from what I've heard, their lemon-pepper wings are the stuff of legend, as they have been featured in Bon Appetit' twice! I also enjoyed their Lamb Biryani, and it was absolutely delicious! The lamb had a spicy kick, and the rice was flavorful and tasty. Will definitely be back for other dishes!“

“This is my 2nd time here and it’s my new favorite spot! Madison was our waitress this time and her service is top tier! Came for a birthday and she took care of us on another level. I can’t hype nite owl up enough. Thank you Madison for a great time 🫶🏽“

“Our dinner was outstanding. Dominique had a great personality and injected his enthusiasm into the service. We had two of the salads, both very good. We had the mussels, petit filet (with tots instead of vegetables!), and fish of the day (mahi). All were delicious. The GM spoke to us and made us feel both welcome and important.“

“Food, Cocktails Bartenders and cool DJs“

“10/10! Food and service is phenomenal! Literally no complaints! Try the egg rolls & the “one love” drink! 🔥🔥🔥“

“Excellent cocktails, great for hosting events. Quickly serve your guest without the wait of making each cocktail and the quality is the same if not better than a bartender could make.“

“First of all, the atmosphere is great and the service is also very good.

As someone who is Taiwanese and who has worked as a chef before, I tend to hold Taiwanese food to a pretty high standard when writing reviews.

If you’re not familiar with Taiwanese cuisine, this is definitely a good place to give it a try. They include some authentic elements in their dishes.

The dry noodles are good, and the rice with braised pork sauce is also decent. It’s essentially the same braised pork sauce served over rice or noodles. Personally, I prefer minced pork belly with the skin on rather than a ground-pork texture, but the flavor itself is great.

The scallion pancakes and beef wrap are also very good. I found the soybean paste sauce to have a really nice balance of savory and sweet.

The fried tofu isn’t exactly traditional Taiwanese style, but it tastes great. It has a hint of numbing spice that isn’t overpowering.

The beef noodle soup was just okay. The meat is tender, but the herbs in the broth felt a little off and the soup could be more beefy and rich.

Overall, it’s definitely a nice place for a date night, and a good spot for people who aren’t familiar with Taiwanese food to give it a try.

A small suggestion for the chef/owner:

The biggest issue, in my opinion, is that the garnish sometimes takes away from the main flavors of the dish. Personally I like the dry noodles the best because they didn’t have too many extra garnishes.

For example, the pickled cabbage and cilantro on the rice and beef noodle soup might be a bit much. The sourness can overpower the meaty flavor of the pork sauce, and too much cilantro can throw off the balance.

I understand that many of these dishes are Taiwanese street food or snack items, where garnishes usually aren’t the focus. So perhaps keeping things simpler or serving the garnishes on the side could help highlight the main flavors even more.

Just something to consider.“

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“Had a wonderful experience with my husband at Bread & Butterfly this morning/afternoon for brunch! Food was amazing, atmosphere was inviting and service was impeccable!!! Highly recommend this restaurant and even got to talk directly with the owner/head chef Bill! If you are in the area or even if not make the drive, it will be well worth it!!! Neighborhood where it is located, Inman Park, is very nice as well with lots of walk-ability and less than 2 miles from downtown Atlanta, so make it a day or weekend trip.“

“Perfect Latin fusion fair with creative dishes. Yummy starters include ceviche with passion fruit sauce, empanadas, guacamole and sautéed scallops. Excellent main dishes halibut, herb crusted lamp chops and filet. Healthy options available for vegetarians too! Great salads. Servers and fire dancers were an added bonus because they were fun and very friendly/helpful. (Managers could be friendlier.) Overall restaurant ambiance beautiful and eclectic. $25 fee for bringing our own birthday cake a bit ridiculous! Parking convenient $4 Parking fee expected but offers convenience to customers. Our total experience for party of 8 was amazing!“

“Went to this place wanting to love it which speaks a good bit for how big of a letdown it was. Night started out great host was super friendly came to pick us up from 9 mile station, once got in the bar god first round of drinks and that's where it started to go south. First round was fine no issues, ordered second round and it took almost an hour to get drinks, so once second round came out went ahead and ordered third knowing how long it was taking (was told bar was backed up due to a bachelor party that showed up of 5 or 6 people and there was probably only 20-30 people in the bar so didn't really make sense given the number of people on staff) second round I had heard about how the bartenders will make you a drink based off your taste which was the main appeal to this place ,so first drink was a maple old fashion, so second drink I told them I wanted to get something else based off maple.....they served me the exact same drink with a different brand of rye but added a $3 freestyle upcharge....finally had enough waiting after 2 and a half hours and only getting 3 or 4 drinks and actually went up to the bar to ask for the check since had gotten really burnt out on long wait times and the long stretches of I just want another drink....overall last drink was by far the best and would have liked another but the speed of the service at that point had totally killed the mood. Place 100% does not match the vibe they are trying to present so highly recommend going elsewhere which is sad because loved the concept“

“Simply delicious! Chef Eric runs an impressive kitchen. We loved each course. The bread was so crisp and soft and salty, yum. The tiramisu was delicate and rich at the same time. I only wish I were hungrier so I could have eaten more. It's worth all the times I tried and failed to get a reservation through Resy.

Oh and don't wear a white top. You will feel silly because that's the staff uniform.“

“Pleasant and professional staff from beginning to end. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is soulful and peaceful, calming. Although extremely busy, the Chef stopped by our table for a brief moment. Sir Christian Bell "Chef Lucke", what a pleasure; he is an exceptional young man. Thank you for making my birthday, a wonderful day with family, friends, food and fellowship, end on a very high note ! Our Rating: 5 Stars Plus! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (+ ) Our Recommendation: We recommend Oreatha's at the Point very highly, without hesitation or reservation. Dr. Yolanda and Pastor Cord Franklin, Sr. Dallas, Georgia“

“Visited Friday for the first time and had a great night. Mocktails were delicious. The atmosphere was fun but still mature and relaxing. The service was exemplary. Woman dj had a vibe set.. heads bobbing and shoulders swaying all night long. Highly recommend & definitely plan to return.“

“The dim lights, light music, beautiful architecture, wonderful wait staff, and the food is one of a kind! Cooked to perfection and not one second overcooked… we enjoyed our waitress Amanda! Very accommodating and knowledgeable about the menu. Will be back many times in the future!!“

“Amazing Food!“

“After we got past the host asking us to move tables after being seated (he did this again to another couple), we had a delicious meal and thought our server was delightful, drinks delicious and we had an overall very nice experience). Lovely little spot. The gentleman who is the host needs some serious training. The poor hostess that has to follow his lead and seat people and then move them according to him deserves a raise and possibly his position.“

“Great food and friendly people, right on the Beltline. The adult drinks are top-notch, too.“

“The manager Samuel was very personable.The servers were polite and patient.The ambiance set the mood along with the music and the food.If there was another private event or dinner is being offered, I'd love to come.Especially if Samuel has any part of it.“

“I only came to Timeless kitchen and cocktails to pick up some glasses that I left there the night before that Ms K was kind enough to hold for me and somehow ended up there for hours… that should tell you everything, staff food atmosphere ambience everything Top-tier!! Everyone was so dope and Cheri the Bartender! yeah that’s my cousin now 😂 recommend 100 out of 10… every time we come thru a time is had!!!“

“I'm a photographer who loves hidden gems and this place is such a great hangout spot! I 100% recommend getting the strong lemonade drink they have to offer. Heather was on her 3rd day bartending and she hooked us up with this amazing red sweetener liquor that made the drink perfect. Thanks Heather!“

“We went for the Mother's Day brunch. The food was absolutely delicious! Having the jazz band and flower bar were excellent additions to the meal. I don't like breakfast food or eat meat other than fish. There were plenty of varieties of scrumptious dishes for me to choose from. I will be returning!“

“Lantana has always been my go-to spot, especially because of Wendy. The service is consistently great, the food is always delicious, and the drinks are a perfect 10 out of 10. I’ve been coming here for years, so I was a little disappointed not to see Wendy this time. I actually decided not to stay because, honestly, I’m not familiar with the other staff.

I really hope Wendy is back soon, she even knows my daughter’s favorite drink, a Shirley Temple with extra cherries. You just can’t beat that level of service. Hope to see you soon, Wendy!“

“Barrel Room is a nice relaxing place to get a drink. I ordered the Manhattan and a Old Fashioned. Both drinks were made perfectly. Bartenders was very friendly and attentive. I only ordered fries, but there is other bar food items available. There's also a outdoors patio, if you want to enjoy the fresh air.“

“Service was terrific, very helpful and attentive. Food was delicious. We shared the berbere chicken and shrimp bucatini with a side of the grilled zucchini. All were tasty. The wine was great. The cheesecake was fantastic.

Definitely recommend this place and will return next time we’re in town.“

“We were originally headed to another restaurant but decided to stop here instead—and we’re so glad we did! The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. The young man who took care of us did an amazing job and made the experience even better.“

“5/5 Stars! Y3S is in a league of its own. Between the personalized welcome from Diana, the expert service from Darius and Cam, and the incredible steak and lobster from Chef Milton, we felt like VIPs. They even made me a custom drink not found on the menu! We loved the bowling and the themed photo booth. If you want a place that treats you like royalty and nails every detail, this is it. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Amazing food. Excellent, friendly staff. Always a good atmosphere. The short ribs were especially delicious.“

“Love love love this spot! Highly recommend. Sue and Randal are so welcoming and fun to be around. It’s a nice little walking distance from the botanical garden too so if you wanna have a beautiful day and then end your night with some fun people definitely come to Oscars!“

“The food, drinks, and atmosphere were all terrific. However, the service is what truly set our experience apart. My indomitable aunt has recently suffered an injury which left her wheelchair dependent. The staff found a way to get her up the ramp, at the perfect table, and back down again (which was quite the experience). Thank you so much for your kindness and willingness to help us as she regains her independence. ❤️“

“VERY FLAVORFUL, DEFINITELY GOING BACK“

“Diners like this restaurant's flavorful, creative, and seasonal farm-to-table dishes, especially the fry bread with pepperoni butter, and highlight the excellent cocktails and wine selection. They also mention the friendly, attentive staff and the upbeat, inviting atmosphere.“

“First time coming here and my family will be back again! Music wasn’t loud and parking was complementary. Food is really solid and delicious! My wife enjoyed her coffee based cocktails and I stuck with the mocktails. We definitely will be back. Thanks!“