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  Atlanta is a large metropolitan area with numerous bars and nightclubs. These establishments serve a cosmopolitan group of people over a large area, giving people who live in or visit the Georgia capital plenty of options from which to choose.
  
  

Manuel's Tavern

• Located between Virginia-Highland and Little Five Points, Manuel's Tavern has been called the quintessential neighborhood bar of Atlanta by The New York Times. Opened in the 1950s by Manuel Maloof, the establishment serves sandwiches, full meals and a wide variety of beers to locals and tourists alike. Coca-Cola and Braves memorabilia abounds, and the bar holds a weekly trivia night.
  
  Manuel's Tavern
  602 N. Highland Ave.
  Atlanta, GA 30307
  404-525-3447
  manuelstavern.com
  
  

Opera Atlanta Nightclub

• Located in Midtown, Opera is located in a structure that was built in the 1920s for the Atlanta Women's Club. Its two levels allow a dance party to take place every Friday and Saturday nights, offering popular music, light shows and DJs. If you can't get on the guest list, be prepared to wait in line.
  
  Opera Atlanta Nightclub
  1150 Crescent Ave.
  Atlanta, GA 30309
  404-874-3006
  operaatlanta.com
  
  

Tavern at Phipps

• Located in a high-end shopping center in Buckhead, the Tavern attracts business types from the local area. An eclectic menu is served alongside a large selection of liquor, beer and wines, and the decor consists of exposed brick, lots of wood and comfy furniture, making you feel as though you're in a lodge instead of a local bar.
  
  Tavern at Phipps
  Phipps Plaza
  3500 Peachtree Rd.
  Atlanta, GA 30326
  404-814-9640