Guys Night Out

816 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 (map)

Dudes love drinking. Dudes love heavy music. Dudes love bars with plenty of eye-candy. It’s all-in-one at the 10 High, baby. Hit the bar for Metalsome Monday, aka live-band, heavy-metal karaoke. Get hammered and sucker ol’ Jim into belting out AC/DC on stage. High-five fellow dudes that slay it and laugh at the dudes that go in the tank. Slam RB&Vs but do resist the party favors from the girl you swear you saw at the Pink Pony last October.

5600 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342 (map)

Two words: handcrafted beer. Plenty of dudes are (or think they are) suds connoisseurs. Lucky for Atlantans, there are two locations for the hop-obsessed fellows. If you want to combine dinner and drinks, they have a menu that features "special, locally farmed ingredients," but we are much more impressed with their vintage bottle-conditioned ales and beirgarten. Priorities, people.

245 N Highland Ave NE Ste 140, Atlanta, GA 30307 (map)

For high-class scotch ‘n’ cigar guys, the Highland Cigar Co. is unmatched: a walk-in humidor, super-fancy ventilation system, giant leather chairs, 40 different scotches and high-def flat screens to take in games. For guys who want to get their gamble on, it’s not uncommon for the bar to break out the card tables. Sleeping there, while tempting, is not permitted.

1026 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 (map)

Sure, Bones, Chops and Rathbun Steak get all the steak credit in this town, but there is no single more masculine restaurant (or bar) than the Highland Tap. Lodged underground in a stone cellar, this is a no-bull kind of place. Big ol’ slabs of prime rib served with martinis and sidecars cement it as dude-friendly. The cougars that stroll in late-night simply add to the possibilities.

1042 North Highland Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306 (map)

Barbershops have always been bastions of male bonding, but this spot takes it to another level. Beverages of your choice, personal TVs and giant leather barber chairs create a boys club atmosphere. Get an old-school shave while watching a ballgame, and drinking beer--she can't be mad at you if you come home looking better than when you left.

701-5 Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30312 (map)

There is just something all guys like about barbecue. The grill, the smoke, the meat--whatever it is--barbecue operates like a tractor beam for dudes. And, it really doesn’t matter if you’ve already eaten; you can eat again. Our call for ‘cue is Mike’s Bone Lick BBQ. Every Monday P’cheen unloads super-marbled ribs, NC-style pulled pork and smoked trout (on nachos!) that’ll make you salivate for days afterwards. Get some.

755 Hank Aaron Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 (map)

There is no other type of guy ritual like sports. And, while we love the Falcons, it’s tough to get too fired up when they play in a temp-controlled Dome. (Boo!) Sports were meant to be played outside, so enjoy summer evenings with a cold beer, hot dogs and the Bravos at the Ted. Plus, with games as cheap as $6, it’s a good option for frugal dudes.