Little Five Points: Nightlife

Grab a seat on the patio to watch a) the soccer match or b) the L5P weirdos. Either way it's a nice way to spend the afternoon in the city's most creative 'hood. If you are suffering from a hangover, try the Pain Killer to help you instantly improve your day.

Every neighborhood should have a dive as well-worn and friendly as this. The food, surprisingly, is some of the best in Little Five Points.

The giant skull should tip you off: This place is serious about its burgers and beers. Like El Myr, kids under 18 aren't allowed, but expect the usual biker-meets-hipster clientele.

Cue up for a game of pool or socialize on the bustling patio. We suggest you take a cue from their 04W location and snag one of their steamed (aka inhalable) sandwiches.

Gen-X slackers flock here for the killer margaritas and need-two-hands burritos. Though you youngsters wanting good Mexican might need to look towards La Fonda--El Myr doesn't let the youngsters in.

Hipsters congregate for hidden-cool indie shows and cheap PBR. Every Thursday night is free to get in, with promotions teams like Pop Death Squad putting on shows. If you are looking to get away from the action, head downstairs for a drink, or a trip to the Elvis vault or photo booth.

The Variety is the venue where the hip bands play once they've grown out of the Star Bar. Butch Walker, The Whigs and Manchester Orchestra have all seen the graduation from the tiny dive to a 1200 seat theatre. And all can sell it out.

When you consider the neighborhood, this really is a perfect venue. It houses art shows, hip hop acts and jam bands. It's the sort of place where you can expect bluegrass one night and a film tribute the next.