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Where to Eat and Drink on Election Night in Atlanta

by Chris Fuhrmeister
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Manuel's Tavern.
| Jonathan Phillips/Eater Atlanta
by Chris Fuhrmeister

Election day 2016 is here — we made it, everybody. The campaign stops in Georgia have come to an end, and (hopefully) we won't see any more absurd headlines regarding this presidential campaign. So what's an Atlantan to do on election night? Whether you want to follow the results live, enjoy some food and drink specials, or ignore the proceedings entirely, the following 11 bars and restaurants, mapped north to south, are here to serve your needs.

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Woofs

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Atlanta's "only gay sports bar" is serving up $5 burgers and 75 cent wings, and election results will be shown on the bar's TVs.

2425 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 869-9422
(404) 869-9422
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ONE. Midtown Kitchen

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At One Midtown Kitchen, anyone with an "I voted" sticker will receive a free mind eraser shot or dessert. Perfect for drowning your sorrows or celebrating, whatever the case may be. The deal is good at a few other Concentrics restaurants too: Two Urban Licks, Tap, and Nexto.

599 Dutch Valley Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 892-4111
(404) 892-4111
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Octane Coffee

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Transforming from coffeeshop to cocktail bar in the evening, Octane will offer a 10 percent discount to anyone sporting an "I voted" sticker. The deal is good at all locations.

1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309
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Northside Tavern

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Whether you're bummed because of the election results, or the general tone of the campaign, listening to the blues at Northside Tavern will help to ease the pain. Swami Gone Bananas takes the stage tonight.

1058 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 874-8745
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Chai Pani

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This essential Decatur Indian restaurant is offering a free cup of chai to anyone wearing an "I voted" sticker.

406 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 378-4030
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The SOS Tiki Bar

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Looking to hide from the election night drama? The dim neon lighting and extra-strong drinks at The SOS will make you forget all about it.

340 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-9308
(404) 377-9308
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Manuel's Tavern

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Starting at 6 p.m., the iconic Poncey-Highland bar will host election watchers in its overflow parking lot. Coverage will be shown on a 20-by-11-foot screen. Dig in to burgers, hot dogs, and sausage hoagies, and fortify yourself with mixed drinks, house wine, and canned beer.

602 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 525-3447
(404) 525-3447
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Venkman's

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Chef Nick Melvin is serving up a special election night menu. The Freedom Burger, Electoral Biscuits, and Bi-partisan Doughnuts are all available for less than $10. Joe Grasden's Jazz Jam starts at 8 p.m.

740 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
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Hampton & Hudson

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Diners at the Inman Quarter restaurant will receive 20 percent off their tabs for showing an "I voted" sticker. Election coverage will be airing on Hampton & Hudson's televisions.

299 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
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Joystick Gamebar

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The Edgewood Avenue bar doesn't open until 10:30 p.m. tonight, but anyone with an "I voted" sticker will receive 10 percent off their tab.

427 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 525-3002
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Argosy

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This East Atlanta bar is throwing an election night party in its rec room. Coverage will air on the TVs, and there will be "enough beer to sedate a herd of elephants." Look for light snacks and free skee ball as well.

470 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 577-0407
(404) 577-0407
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Woofs

2425 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

Atlanta's "only gay sports bar" is serving up $5 burgers and 75 cent wings, and election results will be shown on the bar's TVs.

2425 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 869-9422
(404) 869-9422
Official

ONE. Midtown Kitchen

599 Dutch Valley Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

At One Midtown Kitchen, anyone with an "I voted" sticker will receive a free mind eraser shot or dessert. Perfect for drowning your sorrows or celebrating, whatever the case may be. The deal is good at a few other Concentrics restaurants too: Two Urban Licks, Tap, and Nexto.

599 Dutch Valley Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 892-4111
(404) 892-4111
One Midtown Kitchen/Facebook

Octane Coffee

1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309

Transforming from coffeeshop to cocktail bar in the evening, Octane will offer a 10 percent discount to anyone sporting an "I voted" sticker. The deal is good at all locations.

1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309
Matthew Wong/Eater Atlanta

Northside Tavern

1058 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Whether you're bummed because of the election results, or the general tone of the campaign, listening to the blues at Northside Tavern will help to ease the pain. Swami Gone Bananas takes the stage tonight.

1058 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 874-8745
(404) 874-8745
Official

Chai Pani

406 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

This essential Decatur Indian restaurant is offering a free cup of chai to anyone wearing an "I voted" sticker.

406 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 378-4030
(404) 378-4030
Chai Pani/Facebook

The SOS Tiki Bar

340 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030

Looking to hide from the election night drama? The dim neon lighting and extra-strong drinks at The SOS will make you forget all about it.

340 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-9308
(404) 377-9308
Jonathan Phillips/Eater Atlanta

Manuel's Tavern

602 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Starting at 6 p.m., the iconic Poncey-Highland bar will host election watchers in its overflow parking lot. Coverage will be shown on a 20-by-11-foot screen. Dig in to burgers, hot dogs, and sausage hoagies, and fortify yourself with mixed drinks, house wine, and canned beer.

602 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 525-3447
(404) 525-3447
Jonathan Phillips/Eater

Venkman's

740 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Chef Nick Melvin is serving up a special election night menu. The Freedom Burger, Electoral Biscuits, and Bi-partisan Doughnuts are all available for less than $10. Joe Grasden's Jazz Jam starts at 8 p.m.

740 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Jonathan Phillips/Eater Atlanta

Hampton & Hudson

299 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Diners at the Inman Quarter restaurant will receive 20 percent off their tabs for showing an "I voted" sticker. Election coverage will be airing on Hampton & Hudson's televisions.

299 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Tomas Espinoza

Joystick Gamebar

427 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

The Edgewood Avenue bar doesn't open until 10:30 p.m. tonight, but anyone with an "I voted" sticker will receive 10 percent off their tab.

427 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 525-3002
(404) 525-3002
Foursquare/Carlton M.

Argosy

470 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

This East Atlanta bar is throwing an election night party in its rec room. Coverage will air on the TVs, and there will be "enough beer to sedate a herd of elephants." Look for light snacks and free skee ball as well.

470 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 577-0407
(404) 577-0407
Foursquare/TJ F.

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