Best of Citysearch: Nightlife in Atlanta

125 East Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030 (map)

BEST BEER SELECTION: I hate the drive to Decatur, so I typically go to either Porter, Bookhouse or Midway on nights when I want an obscure beer find. But we have to tip our hat to the original beer bar in Atlanta, Brick Store. I can spend hours escaping to that upstairs tree-house-of-a-room (the Belgium bar) drinking and talking shop with the bartenders.

273 Buckhead Ave, Atlanta, GA 30305 (map)

BEST AFTER WORK BAR: Citysearch operates out of a loft in Downtown's Castleberry Hill district, but if I worked in Buckhead, Fado would be my choice for an after work pint. It's easily accessible, does a killer-cheap happy hour menu and has a rooftop patio. No matter if you're a blackberry-happy account executive or a server just off a lunch shift, it's a comfy spot for a drink.

1245 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 (map)

BEST SINGLES SCENE: As MJQ has gone more toward the 18+ scene and the preppy popped collar crowd has began to embrace EAV like it's their new "Highlands," Graveyard turned into the perfect singles melting point--drawing both the preppy invaders and single (but of-age) hipsters.

437 Moreland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30307 (map)

BEST BARTENDER: I tip my hat to Holeman and Finch bar guru Greg Best for all his interesting concoctions, but my favorite bartender in the city is Edward at Star Bar. I don't have a last name, but he's the one that looks like he could have been a member of the Strokes. Always remembers your name, pours generously, doesn't leave you hanging and will occasionally give you a beer on him. Good man, go see him.

3377 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30316 (map)

BEST ROMANTIC BAR: While I am typically more of a dive bar man myself, it's tough not to swoon over the elegance and upscale cool that is the Whiskey Blue. One part 60's Hollywood mod, one part rock 'n' roll--if you don't fall in love with your date, you'll certainly fall in love with the space. Though bring the heavy plastic, it's LA-expensive.