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20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta
The Porter Beer Bar is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

1. The Porter Beer Bar

1156 Euclid Ave NE (at Moreland Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Beer Bar · Little Five Points · 201 tips and reviews

Earl B.Earl Belcher Jr: Incredible beer list. Did battle with the sours, an alternating list of Wicked Weed and Orpheus. Lots of vintage stuff.

SweetWater Brewing Company is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

2. SweetWater Brewing Company

9.1
195 Ottley Dr NE, Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Brookwood Hills · 150 tips and reviews

Brian P.Brian P: Fun place, band & good crowd. $10 gets you 6 tastes of 6-8oz ea. 3 pints of craft beer for $10 is not too bad. Fyi - its not Micro, its a full production brewery.

Cypress Street Pint & Plate is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

3. Cypress Street Pint & Plate

9.0
817 W Peachtree St NW (on 6th & Cypress St. NE), Atlanta, GA
Gastropub · Midtown · 226 tips and reviews

Paul D.Paul Dunn: The Sweetwater house ale is good and for $3 is a bargain. Food here is good as well. Lively night spot tucked away from Peachtree in Midtown.

Wrecking Bar Brewpub is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

4. Wrecking Bar Brewpub

9.0
292 Moreland Ave NE (at Austin Ave.), Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Little Five Points · 154 tips and reviews

Virginie L.Virginie Liao: Choco mountain imperial breakfast stout is highly recommended here, chocolatey complex and smooth. Go for the larger size, not 4oz. Try to drink most of it before eating.

Monday Night Brewing is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

5. Monday Night Brewing

9.4
670 Trabert Ave NW (Howell Mill Rd NW), Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Berkeley Park · 59 tips and reviews
Twain's Brewpub & Billiards is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

6. Twain's Brewpub & Billiards

8.3
211 E Trinity Pl (at Church St.), Decatur, GA
Brewery · 101 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: This Decatur watering hole is perfect if you want to drink house-brewed beer, eat tasty food made with ingredients sourced from local farms, shoot pool, throw darts, and even play shuffleboard. Read more.

Atlanta Brewing Company is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

7. Atlanta Brewing Company

2323 Defoor Hills Rd NW (at Collier Rd.), Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Underwood Hills · 55 tips and reviews

Kevin R.Kevin Robinson: Everything I mean Everything, from laughing skull, to Hoplanta, up to Hype Whale what ever you get you cant go wrong. Plus every staff member is out of this world. Amazing place!!

Midway Pub is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

8. Midway Pub

8.4
552 Flat Shoals Ave SE (at Glenwood Ave.), Atlanta, GA
Pub · East Atlanta Village · 93 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Start your weekends with this East Atlanta favorite’s “Friday night flights” under the stars on the low-key neighborhood patio. The bar also hosts bocce and cornhole leagues. Read more.

Ormsby's is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

9. Ormsby's

8.4
1170 Howell Mill Rd NW (at 14th St.), Atlanta, GA
Bar · 169 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Ormsby's is a favorite of locals looking for an extensive craft beer list and a unique gastropub menu. There's also a downstairs game room with bocce ball, shuffleboard, billiards and more.

The Book House Pub is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

10. The Book House Pub

8.6
736 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Pub · Virginia Highland · 97 tips and reviews

Kimlee D.Kimlee Davis: Such a cozy place that respects two of my favorite things. Beer & books. :)

Hop City is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

11. Hop City

9.0
99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA
Beer Store · Inman Park · 23 tips and reviews

Meredith B.Meredith Blechman: Awesome place to hang out with friends - choose from one of hundreds of beers, many local. Also a good spot to wait for a table to open at one of the no-reservation restaurants at Krog Street Market.

The Vortex Bar & Grill is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

12. The Vortex Bar & Grill

8.8
438 Moreland Ave NE (at Euclid Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Little Five Points · 313 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Burgers and beer can’t be beat when you watch the Super Bowl, and Vortex has claimed awards for both “Best Burger in Atlanta” and touts themselves as one of Atlanta’s most comprehensive booze lists. Read more.

Augustine's is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

13. Augustine's

327 Memorial Dr SE (Grant St), Atlanta, GA
Pub · Grant Park · 74 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: A neighborhood favorite for its vast beer selection, laid-back atmosphere, and oh-so-sweet menu offerings, including the short rib grilled cheese and pimento cheese BLT sandwiches.

Fred Bar is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

14. Fred Bar

5600 Roswell Rd (Taco Mac Prado Speakeasy), Atlanta, GA
Speakeasy · 37 tips and reviews

Matt D.Matt Dermody: "Speakeasy" beer bar under Taco Mac. You don't really need to be a member, just knock on the door down by dumpsters and they'll let you in.

Manuel's Tavern is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

15. Manuel's Tavern

9.1
602 N Highland Ave NE (at North Ave), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Poncey-Highland · 132 tips and reviews

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: Manuel's boasts an extensive beer selection, but you can't beat the deal on $6 pitchers of Miller High Life and Pabst Blue Ribbon. It's also one of the few bars downtown with its own parking lot. Read more.

The Square Pub is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

16. The Square Pub

115 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA
Pub · Downtown Decatur · 62 tips and reviews

SuprachibbySuprachibby: Great service with a good selection of beers! Great place to chill out and have a casual night out, love the location.

Wild Heaven Beer is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

17. Wild Heaven Beer

8.9
135 Maple St (E College Ave), Decatur, GA
Brewery · 16 tips and reviews

Drew J.Drew Johnson: Great selection of dark beers. Great atmosphere and staff. Plus, they let dogs in!

The Marlay House is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

18. The Marlay House

8.6
426 W Ponce de Leon Ave (at Northern Ave), Decatur, GA
Pub · Downtown Decatur · 62 tips and reviews

T W.T W: Fish and chips wow. Beers yes. Scotch and Irish whiskey. I have a big smile on my face.

Three Taverns Brewery is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

19. Three Taverns Brewery

9.3
121 New St (btwn College Ave & Talley St), Decatur, GA
Brewery · 12 tips and reviews

Johnny M.Johnny Moralez: Great brewery with delicious beers on tap. Really good IPAs and sours.

Torched Hop Brewing Company is one of 20 Great Spots for a Summer Beer in Atlanta.

20. Torched Hop Brewing Company

8.8
249 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (Penn Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Midtown · 31 tips and reviews

Hila R.Hila Roberts: Great beer and great food. Indoor bocce was awesome!