50 Best Cocktail Bars near College Park

“Ashley is the best bartender! She is such a sweetheart. The drinks were ON POINT! One of the best Espresso martinis I've ever had. Such a neat place & so beautifully decorated! We are from out of state and decided to check it out based on the amazing reviews, it did not disappoint!!!“

“My husband and I was looking for some place new to go for dinner and i found this place on the internet. We had never heard of it and it was close to our home so we decided to check it out. The set up is nice. I believe there are 3 or 4 dinning rooms. The staff was really nice and very attentive. We didnt make any reservations which they do prefer but they sat us still without a wait. The drinks were really good and they did not hold out on the amount of alcohol. Now the dinner. OMG Dinner was off the chain. I tip my hat off to the chef. I had the Honey Glaze Salmon and my husband is vegan so he had The Smoked spinach Asparagus Mashed potatoes and Brocolini. When I tell you this had to be the best food with so much flavor. We were more then pleased. The only complaint we have is the music got really loud. If couldnt hear each other even if you are sitting right next o each other. But other then that I will definitely return and I must say I am adding this to my list of best restaurants in Atlanta.“

“Everything on the menu is Good. Drinks omg you will not be disappointed“

“This was a step up from the typical hotel restaurant. Appetizer and main courses were very well prepared. Shandi was our waitress. She was professional and had a very friendly attitude and smile. The DJ playing in the lobby chose some great tunes that we enjoyed during dinner. I recommend this restaurant.“

“Great food and service! If you're in the College Park area in Atlanta, GA stop in today!“

“Quentin and Bryan were so nice and offered really good recommendations. The calamari, crispy rice tuna, and chicken sando were delicious. The drinks were also 10/10 and I’ll be coming back to try more. Really good energy and nice ambiance.“

“Love the patio for coffee in the morning, drinks in the evening are very nice.“

“Great tacos, even better empanadas, and superb margaritas!!! Cute lil spot on the beltline and had fun at Beyonce trivia night!!“

“It’s small but intimate, almost like a speakeasy. The drinks are incredible and the bartenders know their stuff!“

“Super cool speakeasy in Colony Square’s food court (past the restrooms). We went without a reservation right when it opened (around 5pm) and were able to be seated quickly. They have an extensive menu of drinks, with detailed descriptions and names of the creators of each drink. I got the Tampa cocktail, which was pretty strong (our waiter suggested we mix in the pina colada foam). The ambiance was super cool — very retro, with different posters and art hung up to match the vibe, as well as a dance floor in the back. Service was good, although a bit slower than expected.“

“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. ❤️“

“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.“

“The atmosphere was super fun and unique - we loved the skeleton character seen throughout the menu and branding, as well as the eclectic and cool decor found throughout the restaurant. Not only was the restaurant full of character, the menu was full of unique and delicious items too. From a classic wedge salad, to the unexpected sweet and sour chargrilled pork steak, and the lemon-cornmeal cake for dessert, everything tasted amazing; every plate left our table completely cleared. To top it all off, the drinks were delicious too! Perfect mixes of flavor and the right amount of buzz, we could not be happier with our experience at the Ticonderoga Club.

Every staff member was friendly and courteous. Big shoutouts and thank you’s to Franny, our server, who was super attentive and gave us fantastic menu recommendations, as well as Greg for making our experience extra special (as well as being one of the folks we can thank for bringing this place to life).

The Ticonderoga Club is truly special and I highly recommend everyone to grab a bite, drink some cocktails, and enjoy the vibes at the House of the Friends of the Skull!“

“I've lived just down the street from this place for years wondering and I can't believe I waited this long. The atmosphere was uniquely beautiful. It's quiet without feeling isolating, and dark without being encompassing. The service was some of the best I've ever seen. Anthony and Evan were on *top* of it all night. The food was absolutely incredible. One of the best chicken thighs I've ever had and they did a knock up job with the prime rib sandwich.“

“I really really want to love the Ranger Station. However I can’t say I absolutely love it. The atmosphere is great and has so much potential but with its size it tends to be very very loud with their music and their live music. Their drinks are good and have great potential to get better, they tend to use a lot of pineapple in most their drinks. I would go again to show visitors but it’s not my top place. However if you go you should definitely try their house infused vanilla chartreuse!“

“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.“

“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“

“Food, Cocktails Bartenders and cool DJs“

“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“

“Luke was our server and he was simply amazing. He was attentive, knowledgeable and very welcoming. Before we even set foot in the restaurant we experienced great customer service with a server kindly guiding us upstairs. From the ambience, the location, the friendly staff and the delicious food, we will certainly be back.“

“Amazing Food!“

“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.“

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

“One of the coolest bars I’ve been to in a long time! I visit LA & NYC often, and this was a 10/10 spot! The croquettes were delicious, the staff was so nice and cool, the atmosphere was stylish, chic and I loved the decor. We felt like we stepped back in time. And the drinks wow, the Mrs. Lily, highly recommended!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“OMG Please try the pineapple cake ice cream!!!! It blew my mind as a Taiwanese. Wherever you’re from, you’ll love the taste of the pastry-like pineapple ice cream. Very creative!!! Take your date here for a sweet treat!☺️☺️And the service is 💯💯💯💯💯“

“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!“

“I had two friends coming in from out of town for a conference. We selected this restaurant for the first evening. They absolutely loved all of the food. We tried the lamb in its various different options from the lamb neck stew, lamb rack, and humus with lamb. All very lovely. My favorite was the sea bass. The service was wonderful the waitress notice. I had nowhere to put my purse and she gave me a purse hanger. We highly recommend this place.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Tiramisu is worth the hype. Steak was cooked really well although they didn't ask for preference. Not a full bar so limited drinks for cocktails. The polenta cakes were fine, crispy potatoes were surprisingly good. Biggest complaint is service - just didn't feel very attentive in general. You would expect better service with the vibe being intimate and cozy.“

“First time in a while where I’ve been to a restaurant and everything I’ve ordered was amazing. Best cheesecake I’ve ever had 😭 and the burrata was soooo good. So surprised I’ve never had this place pop up on Google for me before. The first time it did, I tried it and omg. Definitely coming 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.“

“Smooth Vibes! Relaxing environment“

“Tabby was in town and in usual Tabby flow she was exploring the atlasobscura website and came across The Consulate. As such, we decided to go. We had reservations for 06:15 on a Friday. Arriving about 20 minutes early as traffic happened to be light, we were able to be seated early without any issues. Upon entering the restaurant the hallway decor captures your attention as you focus on the selected hues of blue and artwork placement. Upon being seated we were immediately greeted by Cindy. Cindy arrived all smiles coupled with a huge personality and warm welcome. As this was our first time she took a moment to explain to us the menu selections, geographical inspiration, as well as answer the few questions we had about select items. Cindy’s education of the menu and experience with the foods added to the food deciding experience. Major shout out to Cindy. The ambiance of the restaurant is high energy, captivating and explorative. As you look around the restaurant it puts you in the mindset of being inside one of the classic true to theme castles in an Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider movie. LoL! At any moment Laura Croft could walk in and grab one of the items on display and head out for her next mission. LoL! I decided on the String Beans with a side of Mexican Rice and I was more than satisfied with the flavor profile of my meal. The string beans were flavor stacked with the slight sweet from the sauce and the spice from the peppers. The texture was spot on for a true sautéed experience as well as the portion was perfect… The Mexican rice paired well with the string beans as it provided a texture variation as well as it was seasoned well but not overpowering in comparison to the string beans. This was truly a 10/10 experience. The service, the environment, and the food were all superb. Whether for a personal 2 person dinner or after work friend vibe, The Consulate is truly a must try for any occasion.“

“Parking is a mess for dinner on a late Friday night but it was worth the hassle. We parked on the streets in the neighborhoods and got a drink at the bar before our reservation. The drinks were great and the space is nice! The food was DELICIOUS. I would 100% recommend starting with the fry bread with pepperoni butter. That is a must have and the Japanese sweet potatoes are hands down the best sweet potatoes I’ve ever had. The Duck + fig plate I had was delicious and I’m glad I have leftovers. The Vegan Goods were good but nothing to die over. And finally the matcha crème Brûlée was good!“

“My fellow traveler and I stopped by on our way home to Virginia. It was a long day of travel, delayed flights, we just wanted to sit down and chill. We didn’t expect much out of an airport restaurant… But we were both blown away. Our server, Tarvis, was charming, professional, knowledgeable, and exceptional. The BLT with bacon jam, and the rice pudding with cinnamon and peaches was superb. (I could’ve eaten a whole jar of the bacon jam.) Tarvis, thank you for making two weary travelers leave your restaurant with pep in their step Keep on shining your light. And to any traveler who is leery of a place that serves a hamburger and a sushi roll… Fear not. This place is great.“

“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!!“

“Definitely a 10/10! The food and customer service was top tier… will definitely be dining in again.“

“Great food and drinks at a higher price point. Service is exceptional. Everyone here knows their stuff and really makes you feel like a welcome guest. This is a place to come and know you will enjoy your time and feel taken care of... Interior vibe is beautiful and elegant, but not stuffy.“

“OMG! After receiving exceptional service during our stay, I am convinced that the W in the W Hotel stands for Walter :o) From the time we arrived until the moment we left Walter greeted us with a welcome smile and the utmost hospitality. Rest assured, when we return to Atlanta this W Hotel is where we will stay! Of course no one succeeds alone and Lexus was a beautiful compliment to Walter's cheerful demeanor. Thank you both very much for the warm reception :o) - The Weiss Family“

“So much fun! With the best service to the decor this place did not miss … and they validate your garage parking Special shoutout to The manager Savannah who was soooo friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. Along with Sidney our bartender Noe our server 10/10 Must check out!“

“Brunch here was great--you absolutely must get the tableside French press, which is cheap and comes with treats. Dylan was among the best waiters I've ever had--very knowledgeable about the menu, had great recommendations, and made us feel like friends. He served us excellent tea as well. Would recommend!“

“Great food great staff!!!!)“

“Great time celebrating Dia de los Muertos 💀“

“Beer was good, but on 10/04 I took a hefty fall when one of their patio chairs gave out beneath me. I experienced the darkest ego death of my life. The chair buckled like it knew I deserved it. Waitresses were super kind and kept checking on me seriously, 10/10 for empathy. Very scary. RIP my dignity.“

“Great brunch. Food was delicious. I had the mimosas flight, seafood bite flight, egg roll flight, and croffle flight. Loved all the croffles. Seafood bites were very tasty and not overly seasoned. Both egg rolls were great but I preferred the soul food egg roll the best. Definitely will be back.“