BEST OF ATLANTA
BEST OF ATLANTA

VOTING CLOSED: Where is the best late-night spot in metro Atlanta?

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July 6, 2020

Many people get their second wind around 10 or 11 p.m., so that’s when they want to socialize.

We can’t pack the bars these days because of social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, but when we can there are plenty of choices to go in metro Atlanta.

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Some people might prefer to spend an evening at one these five quintessential dive bars. Some might prefer one of these speakeasies with secret rooms.

But which is the best? That’s what this week’s Best of Atlanta poll aims to find out. Where is your favorite late-night spot? Here are your choices:

If you can't see the poll, click here.

Don't see your favorite on our list? Submit a write-in nominee by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday by emailing your pick to Nancy.Clanton@coxinc.com. If enough people suggest your favorite, we'll add it to our poll.

The winner will be announced July 13.

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Nancy Clanton is lead editor for revenue content, but also writes stories about health, travel, events and entertainment. She also coordinates coverage of Pulse, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's digital magazine for nurses in the Southeast. A native of Knoxville and graduate of the University of Tennessee, she has worked at the AJC for 23 years.