Anti-Valentine's Day Planner

188 14th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361 (map)

The W Hotel's lobby bar is built on flash, with signature cocktails that back up the bling. This Midtown mainstay is a good spot to start the night, but also could be used for a nightcap.

79 Poplar St, Atlanta, GA 30303 (map)

Sip a fancy martini and dish all the latest gossip Downtown. Located conveniently close to the Glenn Hotel, this gives you multiple next stop options--the rooftop, the hotel bar or the see-and-be-seen restaurant, Maxim Prime.

764 Miami Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 (map)

Share tapas and sip exotic cocktails while catching up with the girls at this out-of-site Buckhead bar. Located in the back of Miami Circle, this flirty restaurant is a perfect mingling opp.

736 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 (map)

For the youthful ladies: Meet your posse at this trendy underground night-spot and get your dance on to some of the best DJ's, while scoping Atlanta?s young, hipster talent.

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

It's tough to find a place more man-friendly than a steak cellar. This basement hideaway anchors the bustling corner of Virginia and Highland, still serves prime-rib (old school, baby) and stiff martinis with side cars. Man up.

300 Marietta St, Atlanta, GA 30313 (map)

This year Valentine's lands on a Saturday night--that rare occurance allowing sports bar to come into play. At Stats, table-taps allow guys to refill at will, and their menu is a cool, sophisticated take on classic bar food.

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

Packs of guys meet at this bustling brewery for handcrafted beers and top-notch bar food. If you're going to be anti-V-day, this dude-tastic locale has nothing romantic about it.

4090 Johns Creek Pkwy, Suwanee, GA 30024 (map)

This suburban cigar shop thinks like a bar with a cozy lounge and a wide selection of cigars, beers and wines--a perfect option for our OTP-fellas looking for a good time out with the boys.

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

The stallion of Virginia-Highland's bar scene wins with a choice location and notorious singles scene. Those looking to chase tail--go here. If things don't go your way, you can always head downstairs to the 10 High for the uber-popular Metal Some Monday karaoke.

1150 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (map)

Opera is easily one of the most opulent nightclubs in the city, with its huge space and internationally-known DJ's. With Valentine's falling on a Saturday night, this will no doubt be a place to find trouble.

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

For all those ladies (or gents) who wanted to go one-step-cooler than MJQ, East Atlanta gives us Graveyard. Once a Roaring '20s feed store, the Graveyard attempts to resurrect the social scene in East Atlanta with its super cheap beer and youthfully-hip crowd.

188 14th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361 (map)

A shiny top-floor bar brings a big-city glam to the W Hotel in Midtown. Look for the same velvet ropes and tough-acting bouncers as downstairs in the Living Room. Expect a good mix of guys and gals at this well-dressed bar.

818 N Highland Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306 (map)

Sometimes the morning-after comes into play. Have a good random Valentine's night? Take that lucky guy or gal to brunch on Sunday at this usually-private-only bar and restaurant.