Where to Drink Cocktails in Atlanta Right NOW

by John Mishler Mar 28, 2014, 8:47am EDT

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by John Mishler Mar 28, 2014, 8:47am EDT

With the help of the Eater 38 and the Eater Heatmaps, it's a breeze to find out where to eat right now, whether it's a hot newcomer or an old neighborhood standby. Now it's just as easy to find out where to get a good, stiff drink in this town.

Welcome to Eater's Cocktail Heatmap, a guide to the hot bars of the moment. Rather than feature the perennial favorites, this guide focuses on operations that have opened in the last year or that recently underwent a revamp. Happy drinking, and as always, feel free to write in with other suggestions.

03/28/14: Added: Parish Foods & Goods, Ration & Dram, Seed Kitchen & Bar, Seven Lamps, St. Cecilia.

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Kimball House

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Mr. Miles Macquarrie, previously of Leon's Full Service, is now behind the bar at Kimball House, which opened last fall in the historic Decatur train depot. From absinthe frappes to bourbon and whiskey, KH's got everything you could want.

303 E Howard Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

(404) 378-3502

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Paper Plane

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Paul Calvert's cocktail lair, housed behind Victory Sandwich Bar, has already made a name for itself as one of the top bars in the city. The list makes its way from light to boozy; pick your pleasure accordingly.

340 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030

(404) 377-9308

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Ink & Elm

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With three distinct spaces for cocktail enjoyment, Emory Village's newest— and classiest— restaurant has a drink for every occasion.

1577 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30307

(678) 244-1541

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Holeman & Finch Public House

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Holeman & Finch has obviously been around for a while, but the bar is under new leadership from Sara Justice, who comes to H&F from New York and previously spent time at Leon's Full Service. [Photo]

2277 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

(404) 948-1175

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BoccaLupo

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You'd think you'd want a glass of wine at Inman Park's darling new pasta spot, but grab a cocktail instead. They'll match well with anything you order; favorites so far are The Tourist and The Confessor.

753 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

(404) 577-2332

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Parish Foods & Goods

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Arianne Fielder made the switch from Article 14 to Parish, where she and her cocktail program are helping to lead the charge to remake Parish as a less New Orleans-focused and more community-driven restaurant. [Photo]

240 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

(404) 681-4434

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Ration & Dram

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Another establishment helmed by a member of the Holeman & Finch bartending tree, Andy Minchow's Kirkwood spot is now serving cocktails, as well as housemade sodas. [Photo]

130 Arizona Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

(678) 974-8380

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Seed Kitchen & Bar

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Though on the shorter side, the cocktail program here packs a punch. And Alton Brown is here at least once a week.

1311 Johnson Ferry Rd, Ste 504, Marietta, GA 30068

(678) 214-6888

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Seven Lamps

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Not only is Kevin Bragg now regularly behind the bar here, but One Flew South's Tiffanie Barriere and Towika Sears and Holeman & Finch alum Greg Best have also popped up recently at this Buckhead restaurant and bar.

3400 Around Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

(404) 467-8950

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St. Cecilia

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Ford Fry's latest concept is receiving rave early reviews, not only for the food, but also for the beverage program led by Lara Creasy. Popular picks include the Evil Ways and the Gallows Pole.