A-Town has been insultingly called the “Chicago of the South.” This is because it’s a major port city, but it makes this lovely slice of Americana sound like nothing more than a ginger beer town trying to emulate the windy metropolis. Atlanta, GA is a completely different animal, where things move a little slower, people know how to savor their soul food, and they drink mint juleps proper.

Certainly, when it gets too hot and wet, as it assuredly will, you’re better hiding away from the insects and the sun, but for those evenings when it’s just right, there’s not a thing in this world finer than the 16 most extraordinary rooftop bars in Atlanta.

The Garden at Community Smith

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Six Feet Under

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Whiskey Blue at W Hotel

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Little Five Points Corner Tavern

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La Fonda Latina

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O-Ku

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The Roof Ponce City Market

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Republic Social House

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Shake Shack

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Fado Irish Pub

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SkyLounge

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Wetbar at the W Hotel

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Tin Lizzy’s Cantina

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La Hacienda

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Cafe Circa

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Cameli’s Pizza

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