NIGHTLIFE Continued from page 81 Weekly events include DJs, karaoke, Dirty Boy Bingo, and more.
DEEP END
621 North Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30308 DeepEndAtl.com
Funky, casually hip spot for cocktails, live music, and late-night tacos, with a patio and central bar.
DEEP END
FELIX’S ATLANTA
1510-G Piedmont Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30324 404-249-7899 FelixsAtlanta.com A friendly, small neighborhood bar in the Ansley Square strip mall. Fun for early evening drinks and hanging out with friends. * Best of Atlanta 2017 finalist for best place to meet women.
FLEX
76 4th St. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-815-0456 FlexSpas.com/Atlanta Flex is a gay bathhouse complete with sauna, steam room, pool, sun deck, and private rooms. A membership is required and available on daily, six month, and annual rates. * Best of Atlanta 2017 winner for best after hours.
FRIENDS NEIGHBORHOOD BAR
736 Ponce De Leon Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306 404-817-3820 FriendsOnPonce-Atl.com A no-attitude bar with inexpensive drinks and pool tables popular for the alt-gay crowd, this quiet, easygoing spot was made for hanging out with friends. It’s also a great choice if you’re new in town. Located steps from the BeltLine path.
THE HERETIC
2069 Cheshire Bridge Road Atlanta, GA 30324 404-325-3061 HereticAtlanta.com
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If you’re looking to dance with a mix of shirtless and light leather crowds, the Heretic is definitely the place to go. You’ll find a diverse mix on weekends with heavy beats from guest DJs from around the country. It’s a butch bunch, but you’ll find all types scattered about the Heretic’s labyrinth layout. 3-Legged Cowboy dancing on Thursdays draws out the ladies, too. * Best of Atlanta 2017 winner for best dance floor. * Best of Atlanta 2017 finalist for best overall LGBTQ bar.
Atlanta, GA 30316 404-624-4411 MarysAtlanta.com Mary’s has been the hip bar of choice for alt-gays and selfproclaimed queers for several years. Proudly called East Atlanta’s gay dive bar, don’t miss Mary-oke held every Tuesday and Saturday evening, and massive theme parties almost every weekend. * Best of Atlanta 2017 finalist for best place to meet women.
THE HIDEAWAY
1492 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-872-4403 Facebook.com/MidtownMoon Midtown Moon has something for everyone: a wide range of glam and camp drag keeps the energy going in the main area, an upstairs with pool tables, a balcony overlooking the performance area, and perhaps the best patio in Midtown. Head there after work and you’ll find a dinner crowd noshing from Moon’s full menu of tavern favorites.
1544 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30324 404-874-8247 AtlantaHideaway.com Midtown’s oldest neighborhood gay bar. Free pool and wi-fi. Located behind Cook’s Warehouse at Ansley Mall.
MANIFEST4U
2103 Faulkner Road NE Atlanta, GA 30324 404-549-2815 Manifest4u.org Offering a safe space wherein men seeking men may explore and strengthen their sexual identities. Providing an alternative, offline and in-person event space for men who embrace an open lifestyle, seeking camaraderie with other men. * Best of Atlanta 2017 finalist for best after hours.
MARY’S
1287 Glenwood Ave.
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MIDTOWN TAVERN
554 Piedmont Ave 678-515-8129 MidtownTavern.net Located in walkable, happening Midtown, this tavern is spot-on for comforting American pub-fare and a host of shows that keep things fresh. Continues on page 84