If you’re looking for the best bar or brewery to grab a drink with your friends, look no further! We’ve rounded up 8 of the best Black-owned bars and breweries in Atlanta to support this Black History Month and beyond!
So whether you want a classy cocktail date night or a casual beer with your bros, we’ve got you covered, Atlanta! Here are 8 can’t-miss Black-owned bars and breweries right here in Atlanta!
1. The James Room
Address: 661 Auburn Ave. NE, Suite 280
The James Room isn’t your average boring speakeasy. It’s a spirited cocktail lounge with music that’s “a bit louder than your average speakeasy.” Carefully curated mixes of pop, hip hop, r&b, reggaeton, and soul music make for a perfect vibe, and absolutely mouth-watering cocktails will have you coming back again and again.
For more about The James Room, check out their website!2. Parlor
Address: 249-A Peters Street Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30313
Parlor is the perfect place for an intimate, perfectly-crafted date night or hang out with your friends. With down-tempo music and small bites complimenting their absolutely delicious cocktails, you’ll feel like you’re in heaven. And the vibe is absolutely amazing inside too: with art lining the walls, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped right into paradise.
3. Hippin Hops
Address: 1308 Glenwood Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
If you’re got a hankering for a good beer, Hippin Hops is definitely the way to go! Hippin Hops uses the finest ingredients and state-of-the-art techniques to brew beer that tastes bold and delicious. At Hippin Hops, brewing beer is an art, and you’ll definitely taste the difference!
For more about Hippin Hops, check out their website!4. Bar Vegan
Address: 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Bar Vegan might be known for its mouth watering vegan food menu, but their drink menu is just as impressive! With tons of signature cocktails like the Fancy Pants (McQueen & The Violet Fog Ultraviolet Gin, St. Germain, lemon, lychee, grapefruit, prosecco) and Ol’ Fashioned Killa (Mercer & Prince Whiskey, rosemary syrup, orange bitters, ice sphere) there’s always something delicious to try!
For more about Bar Vegan, check out their website!5. BlaqHaus ATL
Address: 16 Atlanta St. SE, Marietta
If you’re looking for fun, BlaqHaus ATL definitely has you covered! With Bottomless Mimosa R&B brunch, Ladies Night R&B Thursdays, Qulture Saturdays, and a brand-new Wednesday-Saturday Happy Hour, there’s always something exquisite happening at BlaqHaus ATL.
For more about BlaqHaus ATL, check out their website!6. SoMixxy
If you want the bar to come to you, you’ve got to check out SoMixxy, a boutique events and services company offering tons of fun ways to enjoy drinks with friends! From virtual mixology classes, to mobile bartending services, to special cocktail mixers and syrups, and branded bar equipment, SoMixxy will make your event feel extra special. Ty Nicole, SoMixxy’s bartender, makes the most delicious specialty cocktails–so your event will truly be one-of-a-kind!
To book Ty Nicole as your bartender or learn more, check out her website!7. The BQE Restaurant & Lounge
Address: 262 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
If you’re looking for the perfect hookah lounge and bar, The BQE has you covered. On top of their extensive menu of delicious drinks and hookah flavors, they’ve also got some seriously tasty New York style food too!
For more about The BQE Restaurant and Lounge, check out their website!8. Negril ATL
Address: 30 North Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Negril ATL boasts innovative Caribbean food, and of course, mouth watering cocktails. Negril has a long list of incredible, elevated cocktails to choose from. You’ll definitely have to try more than one! Get a little taste of the Caribbean, right here in the heart of Midtown Atlanta!
For more information, check out Negril ATL’s website!You definitely don’t want to miss out on all the fancy, fun, and flavorful drinks offered at these incredible Black-owned bars! Check out one (or all of them!) to support Black History Month and celebrate Black culture and joy!