There are plenty of great cocktail bars in Atlanta. But when it comes to crafted cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks with seasonal ingredients, thoughtful staff and an energy that reinforces the importance of Southern hospitality, these 12 spots are worth a visit.
Anansi Cocktail Lounge
Below the Willis Avondale Estates Apartment development is one of the most underrated cocktail bars in the city.
Anansi is a cozy, laid–back lounge where classic cocktails are king. Expect to see drinks rangingfrom a chartreuse swizzle to a sidecar. But if you want a more modern cocktail, such as a margarita or a French 75, they have those, too — and multiple variations of each. Anansi’s intimate lighting and decor are inviting and exotic, making guests feel like they’ve been transported to a tropical destination.
There’s plenty of bar seating, a spacious outdoor patio with TVs and comfy couches for lounging, plus the constant rhythm of music that will make you ask the bartender, “What’s this song called?”…