Atlanta/East

Part of this district extends into DeKalb County, including the neighborhoods:

• Druid Hills

• East Lake

• Candler Park

• Edgewood

• Kirkwood

• East Atlanta

Other neighborhoods include:

• Inman Parkincludes two national historic districts: the Inman Park Historic District, and the Inman Park-Moreland Historic District.

• Little Five Pointsis an Inman Park neighborhood business district of Atlanta that caters to the alternative crowd and has become a hangout for hipsters, punks, goth high school students, and some individuals who defy description. It's also a great location for vintage-everything (clothing, record, book, etc.) shopping. The name Little Five Points refers to an intersection of five streets. This is not to be confused with Five Points in Downtown Atlanta.

• Virginia-Highlandis an area east of Piedmont Park in the center of town known for its pubs and restaurants. Pedestrian-friendly sidewalks are busy until late at night. The name is derived from the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Highland Avenue.

MARTA Rail East-West Line stops in King Center (E2), Inman Park/Reynoldstown (E3), Edgewood/Candler Park Station (E4), and East Lake Station (E5). Interstate 20 is also close.
To park in Virginia-Highland on a Friday or Saturday night:

• Near the corner of Virginia and Highland, find the parking lot entrance across from the fire station at the corner of N Highland and Los Angeles Ave. Parking there is free.
• For parking farther south on N. Highland (near Hand in Hand), there are $5 lots near the CVS. Watch out for resident-only parking on the side streets; tow trucks really do tow cars who park in the resident-only areas.

• Highland Avenue

• Fernbank Museum of Natural History

  phone: +1 404 929-6300
  address: 767 Clifton Road, N.E.
  Special features include displays of Argentinosaurus, the largest dinosaur ever unearthed, and Giganotosaurus, the largest meat-eater ever discovered, and an IMAX theater. The museum also offers Martinis & IMAX, one of Atlanta's most popular "after five" events available every Friday, January through November.

• Fernbank Science Center

  phone: +1 678-874-7102
  address: 156 Heaton Park Drive NE

• David J. Sencer CDC Museum

  phone: +1 404-639-0830
  address: 1600 Clifton Road NE
  Official museum for the Center for Disease Control. The only part of the CDC open to the public. Check website for the security checkpoint requirements. Must have photo ID.

• Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum

  phone: +1 404 865-7100
  address: 441 Freedom Parkway
  One of ten presidential libraries administered by the National Archives & Records Administration and the only one in the Southeast, includes photographs, historical memorabilia from his presidency, an exact replica of the Oval Office, a permanent exhibit of significant events during Carter’s life and political career and the permanent home of the former president’s Nobel Peace Price awarded in late 2002.

• Atlanta Freemarket

• Bike or walk along the East-West Stone Mountain Trail - or the North-South Beltline Trail.
• Walk from Virginia-Highland to Little Five Points. Approximately a 2-mile walk. Walk south down Highland Avenue from Virginia Avenue to North Avenue, turn left and walk one block to Moreland Avenue. Turn right on Moreland and walk through Little Five Points, and turn right on Euclid Avenue.

• Van Michael Salon

  address: 778 North Highland Ave
  Get a haircut or color at the internationally renowned Van Michael Salon.
• Walk down Moreland Avenue, McLendon Avenue, and Euclid Avenue on both sides.
• Shop at the many boutiques and vintage clothing stores.
• Relax in the bars with an alternative crowd.
• Attend a live music performance.

• East Lake Golf ClubEstablished in 1904

• Freedom Park

• Horizon Theatre

  phone: +1 404 523-1477, +1 404 584-7450 (box office)
  address: 1083 Austin Avenue NE

• Variety Playhouse

  address: 1099 Euclid Ave NE
  music venue

Events

• Inman Park FestivalThe is one of the largest neighborhood festivals in Atlanta. It takes place every April and includes concerts, a parade, a street fair and a neighborhood tour of homes.

Virginia-Highland has a mix of clothing and gift stores, many with Southern flair, mostly catering to the 20-30s-something woman.

• Bill Hallman

  address: 792 N Highland Ave NE
  Hip clothing boutique.

• Mitzi and Romano

  address: 1038 N Highland Ave NE
  Slightly more conservative clothing and accessories store carrying brands like Tessuto, For Joseph, Sharagano, and Easel.

• Ten Thousand Villages

  address: 1056 St Charles Ave NE
  Nonprofit store that offers multicultural goods and handmade wares.

• Psycho Sisters

  address: 428 Moreland Ave
  Funky vintage clothing, new items from other stores that overstock, and second-hand goods.

• Junkman's Daughter

  address: 464 Moreland Avenue NE
  A warehouse full of quirky gifts and funky fashions.

• Criminal Records

  address: 466 Moreland Avenue NE
  Large and varied selection of CDs, records, used CDs, comics, toys, posters and magazines.

• Babette's Cafe

  address: 573 North Highland Ave
  Rustic cafe decorated like a European farmhouse serving earthy seasonal fare.

• Fritti

  phone: +1 404 880-9559
  address: 309 North Highland Ave
  European-style pizza next to its sister restaurant, Sotto Sotto.

• Jack's Pizza & Wings

  phone: +1 404 525-4444
  address: 676 Highland Ave NE
  Pizza and dive bar atmosphere. Lots of original pizzas, e.g. soul food and mac & cheese with bacon.

• Krog Street Market

  address: 99 Krog Street

• Pura Vida

  address: 365 North Highland Ave
  Vibrant locale in Poncey-Highland is one of the favorites for tapas in Atlanta.

• Sotto Sotto

  address: 313 North Highland Ave
  Basic pasta served in a sophisticated, simple setting is the trademark of this local favorite Italian restaurant.

• Thumbs Up Diner

  phone: +1 404 223-0690
  address: 573 Edgewood Ave SE
  Known for its great breakfast options, the line is often out the door. Check the house rules before going!

• Holy Taco

  address: 1314 Glenwood Ave
  Hipsters and local families fill this casual Mexican restaurant.

• The Earl

  address: 488 Flat Shoals Ave SE
  A bar/grill that locals flock to for the burgers and beer.

• Ann's Snack Bar

  phone: +1 404-687-9207
  address: 1615 Memorial Dr
  A dive in an industrial part of East Atlanta where for 44 years the surly but likeable "Ms. Ann" served up her specialty, the enormous and messy "Ghetto Burger," which was rated the "Best Burger in America" by Raymond Sokolov in the Wall Street Journal. The building only seats 8 people, but a screened patio was added after the WSJ article caused a surge in popularity. It's common to have a 2-3 hour wait, but many people think it's worth it since the lines have been that long for years. Ms. Ann died in 2015, but the restaurant is still going thanks to her siblings who took over in the last few years and continue to enforce Ms. Ann's famous 8 rules, including "no cursing in the snack bar".

• Murphy's

  address: 997 Virginia Avenue NE
  Classic Highlands bistro serves reliable American cuisine and is packed to capacity for its weekend brunches.

• Vine

  address: 1190 North Highland Ave
  Modern American cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Charming restaurant has a large wine selection and a great patio.

• La Tavola

  address: 992 Virginia Ave
  Quaint Italian restaurant in the heart of the highlands.

• Pozole

  address: 1044 Greenwood Ave
  Fun Nuevo Latino restaurant with a cozy neighborhood vibe located in an old house near the Highland bar scene.

• Alon's

  address: 1394 North Highland Ave
  European bakery and market is a prime destination for locals and offers gourmet sandwiches, freshly baked breads, artisan cheeses, beautiful desserts and baked goods, and gourmet prepared foods.

• Paolo's Gelato

  address: 1025 Virginia Ave
  Extremely cute and charming gelateria where an Italian native makes homemade gelato, marzipan, and other goodies. A must-stop for gelato lovers.

• Blind Willie's

  phone: +1 404-873-BLUE
  address: 828 North Highland Ave
  An established blues club featuring live blues, and a selection of Chicago, Memphis, and New Orleans-style food.

• The Vortex

  phone: +1 404 688-1828
  address: 438 Moreland Ave
  Founded in 1992 by three siblings, the Vortex serves some of the best burgers in a pseudo biker-bar setting where rock and alternative music blasts and patrons enter through the facade of a giant human skull. (Note: must be 18 or older to enter due to smoking laws.)

• Savage Pizza

  phone: +1 404 523-0500
  address: 484 Moreland Ave NE
  Cheap pizza in a setting with wall mural art. Next to Criminal Records and Junkman's Daughter.

• Front Page News

  address: 351 Moreland Ave
  Lively bar/restaurant with a large patio serving cocktails and Cajun-style fare.

• Two Urban Licks

  address: 820 Ralph McGill Blvd.
  Ultra-trendy Inman Park restaurant filled with fashionistas. Southwestern-inspired and meat-friendly American cuisine.

• Rathbun's

  phone: +1 404 524-8280
  address: 112 Krog St
  Extremely popular restaurant tucked away in Inman Park serves contemporary continental fare.

• Zesto

  phone: +1 404 523-1973
  address: 377 Moreland Ave NE
  Multiple locations in the city, but this location is inarguably the most popular. Diner with burgers, hot dogs, chicken, and claims to have the best ice cream in the world.

• Rise-N-Dine

  phone: +1 404-377-4407
  address: 1565 North Decatur Rd
  Not your parents' diner - breakfast includes sweet potato pancakes, goat cheese omelet, gourmet bacon, fresh OJ.

• Spoon

  address: 749 Moreland Ave SE
  Simple yet sleek Thai restaurant on the Southwest side of GA tech offers up flavorful Thai basics.

Virginia-Highland is a popular area for twenty- and thirty-somethings. Most of the bars are places to laze around with friends or to indulge in the laid-back singles scene rather than to dance the night away. Dress is casual and drinks flow by the pint.

• Amsterdam

  phone: +1 404-892-2227
  address: 502-A Amsterdam Ave NE
  There's no thumping bass music or dirty videos on the TVs at this gay bar. It's a laid back and welcoming place where you can play a game of pool, chat with the bartenders or your friends, or watch a sports game on TV. Excellent beer selection including craft beers. Very popular for their Sunday brunch (11:30AM-3PM).

• Burkharts Pub

  phone: +1 404 872-4403
  address: 1492 Piedmont Ave NE, Suite F
  This large yet cramped gay bar has a bit of everything. The inside has all wood flooring, with a creaky staircase connecting the middle of the floor to the upstairs, and you might get turned around trying to see how all the rooms connect together. Two bars downstairs and one upstairs let them serve plenty of people (although opening a tab at one bar doesn't let you use the others on the same tab). Outside there are large tables to lounge at, secluded booths for a quieter conversation, and a fire pit in winter. The Friday night drag show always draws a bit crowd, with the queens fighting for their small amount of space on the crowded dance floor.

• Loca Lunais known for its Latin influenced house band, tropical decor and diverse Brazilian menu including 30 different tapas.

• Smith's Olde BarAsmall but sizzling live music venue that features a songwriter showcase on Monday nights and performances by up-and-coming national acts.

• Diesel Filling Station

  phone: +1 404-815-1820
  address: 870 N. Highland Ave

• MetalsomeSing Karaoke with a live rock band backing you up.

• Miso Izakaya

  address: 619 Edgewood Ave SE
  Japanese style pub that offers selections of sake, beer, sushi, and yakitori (skewed chicken on a stick).

• Velvet RoomAt the northeastern edge of Atlanta.

• Joe's Coffee

  phone: +1 404-521-1122
  address: 10 Flat Shoals Ave SE
  Easily the comfiest coffeehouse in Atlanta. It sports a mix of hipster and modern decor, free internet, and late hours. If you want a quieter place for an intimate conversation or some great me-time to read your favorite book, come here.

• Graveyard Tavern

  address: 1245 Glenwood Ave SE
  A bar/grill with a lot of space to spread out. It also has dart boards.

• The EarlWhere post-punk locals gather for a good beer and burger and live indie music. Excellent Sunday menu deemed "Dunch".

• Mary'sA gay-friendly neighborhood bar in East Atlanta.

• East Side Lounge

  address: 485 Flat Shoals Ave SE
  Smaller setting with a good crowd of locals and visitors. Relatively inexpensive drinks with a hip atmosphere.

• Midway Pub

  address: 552 Flat Shoals Ave SE
  Excellent beer selection and quality bar-style food. Large, partially covered patio in front with two bocce courts behind the pub. Table games and arcade machines. Smoking is allowed, so Midway Pub is 18+.
• 9 Lives Saloon. Dive bar for rock/metal fans.

• Krog BarHidden gem of a wine bar where conversation goes on into the night with great wine and tapas.

• Star Community BarA neighborhood dive with nothing but Elvis and rock n’ roll with three full-time bars and live alternative country and hard rock music.

• Five SpotBlends soul, funk R&B, reggae and jazz in its warehouse style environment. Also has an art gallery that displays local talent.

• The Corner TavernLaid back restaurant and bar with pool and darts.

North Highland Avenue

North Highland has many bars within just a few blocks; it's easy to walk between them, but as it's a residential area parking will be very difficult on Friday and Saturday nights.

• Atkins Park Restaurant & Tavernis Atlanta’s oldest continuously licensed tavern and showcases a Creole influenced menu.

• Blind Willie'sis a blues joint with a full bar and musical performances by national and local acts.

• Darkhorse TavernA popular, three-tiered club spot with an antique bar and live music.

• Fontaines' Oyster House

  address: 1026½ North Highland Avenue
  Traditional New Orleans style vibe with a cozy atmosphere for good conversation.

• Hand in Hand

  phone: +1 404-872-1001
  address: 752 North Highland Ave NE
  A traditional British pub with typical pub fare and British ales.

• Highland TapsKnown for its cozy feel as a neighborhood bar and grill and it’s famous for its prime rib.

• Limerick JunctionFeatures sing-alongs from Wednesday to Saturday, local folk musicians on Sundays and open mike nights on Tuesdays.

• Manuel'sAn Atlanta Democratic Party institution where you're likely to find campaign staffers and off-duty cops knocking back stiff drinks under a portrait of JFK.

• MJQ ConcoursePlays house, U.K. garage, hip hop and drum n’ bass.

• Moe's and Joe's

  address: 1033 N Highland Ave NE
  College bar crammed with Emory and Georgia Tech undergrads.

• Neighbor's PubA popular sports hangout with 13 beers on tap and 15 bottled ales.

• Pura VidaServes up great mojitos and draws a Latin crowd for music and tapas.

• The Righteous RoomGreat jukebox and one of the best veggie burgers in town. Arrive early as seating fills up quickly.

• Emory Conference Center Hotel

  phone: +1 404 712-6000
  address: 1615 Clifton Road NE
  A conference center hotel in East Atlanta. 32,000 square feet of meeting & event space. Online reservation forms. List of amenities.

• The Highland Inn

  phone: +1 404-874-5756
  address: 644 North Highland Avenue Northeas
  Quaint and unusual Poncey-Highlands inn surrounded by unique restaurants and coffee shops.

• Inman Park Bed & Breakfast

  phone: +1 404-688-9498
  address: 100 Waverly Way NE

• Sugar Magnolia

  phone: +1 404-222-0226
  address: 804 Edgewood Avenue NE

• Virginia Highland Bed and Breakfast

  phone: +1 404-892-2735
  address: 630 Orme Circle North East

• Hotel Clermont

  phone: +1-470-485-0485
  address: 789 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
  Marking the revitalization of a legendary Southern landmark, Hotel Clermont reopened in the colorful and central Poncey-Highland neighborhood in June 2018 as a 94-room boutique hotel drenched in local history and culture. Three suites, 76 standard rooms and 15 bunk rooms - which house four guests per room and exist as an ode to the hotel’s storied revolving door of notable, musical guests - make up the hotel’s dynamic accommodation offerings, designed to appeal to all types of travelers.