Election Night Destinations

Updated: October 28, 2008

Where to watch the polls and celebrate (or drown your sorrows) come Nov. 4, no matter your political bent. And other things to do if you can't bear to watch.

On this page:Poll-Watching Parties, Things to Do If You Can't Bear to Watch, Places to Celebrate or Drown Your Sorrows.

Poll-Watching Parties

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Manuel's Tavern
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    602 N Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30307 (map)

    Dems and libertarians are right at home at this friendly half-century-old tavern that's seen its fair share of elections.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Meehans Ale House
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    11130 State Bridge Rd Ste A101, Alpharetta, GA 30022 (map)

    ShamROCK the vote, watch the polls and cast your ballot for your favorite draft at this popular Irish pub in Alpharetta.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended InterContinental Buckhead
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    3315 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 (map)

    Election night fever catches on at this Republican-designated party spot.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Startime Entertainment
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    608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076 (map)

    Obama supporters are gathering to watch the returns on the big screen at Startime's comedy club.

Things to Do If You Can't Bear to Watch

  1. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Eddie's Attic
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    515-B N McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030 (map)

    Catch a singer-songwriter at Decatur's best unplugged music venue.

  2. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Whole World Theatre
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    1214 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 (map)

    Tuesday Night Improv will have you in stitches with sharp insights and hip comedy.

  3. 7 14th St. Playhouse
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    173 14th Street, Atlanta, GA 30309 (map)

Places to Celebrate or Drown Your Sorrows

  1. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Euclid Avenue Yacht Club
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    1136 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 (map)

  2. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Treehouse Restaurant & Pub
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    7 Kings Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 (map)

  3. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended East Andrews Cafe & Bar
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    56 East Andrews #10, Atlanta, GA 30305 (map)

    Swanky nightspot attracts the ultra-fashionable to its crowded Buckhead space.

  4. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Atkins Park Restaurant and Tavern
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    794 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 (map)

  5. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average Apres Diem
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    931 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 (map)