Downtown Atlanta restaurants will quench your thirst for ice cold beers and crafty cocktails with Sips in the City. Unwind and enjoy drink specials at several enticing restaurants in Downtown Atlanta. Every weekday from 5:00 to 7:00, Sips in the City brings you the perfect setting for an after-work gathering or to get a head start on a night on the town.
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Alma Cocina
191 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-968-9662
www.alma-atlanta.com/
Looking for a great place to chill after a long day at work? Check out Alma Cocina's "five5four" happy hour. Choose from five different $5 drinks and five different $5 antojitos every day from 4-6pm.
Big Kahuna Atlanta
SunTrust Plaza
303 Peachtree Center Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 343-0409
www.bigkahunaatl.com
Catch a wave at Big Kahuna, which offers $5 house margaritas, $4 Pacificos and $3 Bud Lights as well as a menu full of specialty cocktails, small plates, apps and entrees inspired by the surf culture of Baja.
BLT Steak Atlanta
45 Ivan Allen Junior Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 577-7601
www.e2hospitality.com/blt-steak-atlanta/
Wind down after work at BLT Steak Atlanta with a choice of edibles and elixirs for $20 (one of each).
| Appetizers | Beverages |
| Caesar Salad | Sam Adams Seasonal Draught, Boston |
| Tuna Tartare Avocado, soy-lime dressing |
Urthel Saisonniere Saison, Netherlands |
| Mini Crabcake Radish Salad, Lemon Aioli |
Crown Valley Oktoberfest, Missouri |
| Oyster Selection On the Half Shell |
Chardonnay Chablis, La Chablisienne Burgundy, France 2010 |
| Pizza Fontina Cheese |
Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Vineyard Sonoma County 2010 |
| Charcuterie Platter | Rose Triennes Vin de Pays du Var France, 2011 |
| Cocktail of the Week Ask Your Server |
Chow Bing
349 Decatur Street
Atlanta, GA 30312
404-614-6199
www.chowbing.com
Chow Bing offers 10% off all food orders from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Drafting Table
349 Decatur Street
Atlanta, GA 30312
404-343-2821
www.thedraftingtable.net
Turn rush hour into social hour at The Drafting Table. From 4:00-7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, Get Two-For-One Appetizers and Two-For-One Pizzas, as well as drink specials. Choose from custom cocktails made with top-shelf spirits and house-infused bitters or take your pick from Drafting Table's vast selection of craft beers to bring calm to the end of your day.
| Appetizers | Pizzas |
| Duck leg, black pepper biscuit, marmalade. | Mozzarella, grilled onion, fresh tomato sauce, sunny side up egg, basil, olive oil. |
| Fried green tomato, honey, goat cheese, bacon, fennel fronds. | Fennel, smoked sausage, Anaheim pepper, mozzarella, fresh oregano, tomato. |
| Jar of seasonal pickled vegetables. | Smoked ham, almonds, cinnamon, pineapple, Serrano pepper, mozzarella, goat cheese. |
| Mussels steeped in beer, butter, herbs, bacon, served with grilled bread. | Roasted Spinach, grape tomato, pecorino Romano, garlic and pancetta. |
| Scotch egg, yogurt with capers and smoked paprika. | Mushroom, arugula, oil cured olives, goat cheese, mozzarella, sweet peppers. |
| Baked mac and cheese with smoked cheddar. | Mozzarella, Fontina, fresh oregano, grilled onion, fennel. |
Fandangles
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
165 Courtland Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-659-6500
www.sheratonatlantahotel.com
The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel hosts evening Social Hour tasting events three times a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Fandangles Lounge. The Sheraton Social Hour features two 90+ rated wines from the Sheraton Selects menu as 2 oz. tastings for $5. Riedel stemware is used exclusively in Fandangles for the Sheraton Social Hour wine program.
Gibney's Pub
231 Peachtree Center Avenue
Atlanta ,GA 30303
404-688-0928
www.gibneyspub.com
Dishing out drink and American pub fare since 1997, Gibney's is the local neighborhood bar in Downtown.
Monday- $4.50 20 oz Sam Adams Boston Lager or Sam Adams Seasonal
Tuesday- $7 Absolut Martinis
Wednesday- $5.50 Angry Orchard Cider Pints-Keep the glass!
Thursday-$5 Pinnacle Vodka Cocktails
Friday-$5 Bacardi Cocktails
SkyLounge at the Glenn Hotel
www.glennsskylounge.com
Offering a $5 Infusion Signature Cocktail
Latitudes Lounge
100 CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-659-0000
www.omnihotels.com
It’s always 5 o’clock at Latitudes Bistro and Lounge! Unwind with one of Latitudes' regionally-inspired Homegrown Cocktails or a local brew, and satisfy your appetite with our menu of small bites and sandwiches. Open daily at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center. Cocktails start at $10.50, brews start at $5.50 and appetizers start at $10.00.
Legal Sea Foods
Hilton Garden Inn
275 Baker Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
678-500-3700
www.legalseafoods.com
From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. you and a group of friends can sip on something special at Legal Sea Foods while enjoying discount small plates at the oyster bar lounge area.
Lumen
Ritz-Carlton Atlanta
181 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-659-0400
www.ritzcarlton.com
Lumen is the lobby bar at Atlanta Grill, featuring a modern vibe and contemporary elegance. Enjoy signature cocktails and plates for sharing, including Lumen's daily specials. Lumen's guitarist performs Modern Latin, jazz and soft rock, Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 to 11 p.m.
| Monday | Are you ready for some football? Crab Cake Nachos, Jumbo Wings, Pretzel Short Rib Sliders, beer and specialty cocktails during Monday Night Football. From 7 p.m. |
| Tuesday | Muddle a magnificent Mojito with a little help from Lumen's mixologist. 5 to 6 p.m. in the lobby. |
| Wednesday | Flights of Scotch, Bourbon, and Rye Whiskeys with Caramelized pork belly. |
| Thursday | Complimentary wine tasting and specialties from Atlanta Grill with Chef Brian Jones and Sommelier Brian White. 5 to 6 p.m. in the lobby. |
| Friday | Complimentary tastes of seasonal cobblers with Salty Pecan Ice Cream 5 to 7 p.m. |
| Saturday | Flights of bubbles from France, California and Georgia. You my be surprised which you like best! |
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
190 Marietta Street
CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30349
404-521-1236
Enjoy happy hour from 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. with special bar menu. $3.50 minimum beverage purchase per person.
| FOOD $2.95 Cheese Quesadilla Fish taco (1) Oyster Shooter (1) |
DRINKS $3.50 Pabst Blue Ribbon Pint |
| $3.95 McCormick's Cheeseburger & fries |
$4.95 Loaded Cherry Coke Gin & Tonic |
| $4.95 Yellowfin Tuna Salad Angry Salmon Roll Buffalo Wings (6) |
$5.95 LaMarca Prosesso Beringer Chardonnay Beringer Pinot Grigio Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon |
| $5.95 Beer Battered Fish and Chips Seared Ahi Tuna Salmon Tartare |
$6.95 Berry Bucket Peach Martini Cosmo Martini Passion Martini |
Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery
320 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-525-4400
www.maxlagers.com
Georgia’s oldest independent brewery calls Downtown home, and offers handcrafted wines, specialty cocktails and of course, plenty of brews on tap.
Meehan’s Public House Downtown
200 Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-214-9821
www.101concepts.com/meehansdowntown
Meehan's Public House Downtown offers the High-Five! From 5 to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, the Irish eatery will offer a High-Five menu. After work, head to the pub to choose from 5 of our favorite appetizers for only $5 along with $5 Absolute cocktails. Wind down with selections like our Devils on Horseback, our Meehan’s Scotch Egg and our Jumbo Pretzel.
No Mas! Cantina
180 Walker Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30313
404-574-5678
www.nomasatlanta.com
Kick back with a carafe of margarita any day of the week or select from the $5 small plates menu available Monday - Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m (in the bar only).
| $5 Specialty Plates | |
| Queso Traditional | Hot Mexican dipping cheese. |
| Flautas | Crispy rolled tacos, your choice of chicken or beef, with lettuce, tomatoes, cojita cheese, guacamole, and crema Mexicana. |
| Nachos Fabulosos | Crispy flour tortilla chips with refried beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, jalapeños, and tomatoes, and your choice of seasoned beef or chicken. |
| Quesadillas de la Casa | Flour tortillas stuffed with the finest Mexican cheeses grilled to perfection, and your choice of cheese, grilled chicken, or spinach, mushroom, and onion. |
| Guacamole | Fresh avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, and a hint of lime. |
| Calamari Frito con Jalapeños | Flash fried calamari rings and sliced jalapeños accompanied by chipotle ranch and avocado cream. |
| Mini Tacos | Three flour tacos with your choice of seasoned chicken or beef. |
| Specialty Drinks | |
| No Más! Santos Margaritas | Classico - 1800 Silver, fresh lime juice, orange liqueurs $11 Dulce - Partida Blanco, fresh lime juice, agave nectar $12 Diablo - Patron Silver, homemade jalapeño-infused sour mix, agave nectar, cinnamon sugar rim $12 |
| No Más! Margarita | Cuervo Tradicional Reposado, orange liqueurs, and sweet & sour, served on the rocks with a spicy salted rim. Glass $8, Full Pitcher $28 |
| No Más! Mojito | Your choice of: Frambuesa - Bacardi Razz muddled with fresh mint and lime $8 VeeV Açai - VeeV Açai Liqueur muddled with fresh mint and lime $8 |
| No Más! Limonada de Fresa | VeeV Açai Liqueur, strawberry purée, and lemonade. Served on the rocks or frozen. $8 |
| Flavored Margaritas | Served frozen or on the rocks. Your choice of: Coconut, Mango, Peach, Guava, Lime Raspberry, Passion Fruit or Strawberry. Glass $8, Full Pitcher, $30 |
| Cervezas | Negra Modelo Glass $5 Pitcher, $18 XX Amber or Lager Glass $4.5, Pitcher $16 De Botella $4 |
Paschal's Restaurant
180-B Northside Drive
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-525-2023
www.paschalsatlanta.com
Monday Madness brings $5 appetizers, $5 desserts, and $5 drink specials. Thursday and Friday Happy Hours offer appetizer specials and $5 martinis.
Ray’s In the City
240 Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-524-9224
www.raysrestaurants.com
Every day from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Ray's in the City offers specials on beer and wine, as well as a brand new selection of $5 specialty cocktails. Ray's also hosts Wine Wednesdays every week from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., featuring $5 wines by the glass and complimentary cheeses.
ROOM at TWELVE CENTENNIAL PARK
400 West Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-418-1250
www.roomattwelve.com
There's room for all at this Downtown hot spot for steaks, sushi and cocktails. Indulge in a glass of wine or enjoy a range of ROOM's specially-crafted cocktails made from unique, fresh ingredients.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse,
267 Marietta Street
Embassy Suites Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta, GA 30313
404-223-6500
www.ruthschris.com
Come in and check out the Prime Bites Menu, featuring select half-priced starters, signature sandwiches, and small plates from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mondays – Thursdays when you dine in the bar/lounge area. Ruth’s Chris favorites such as Barbequed Shrimp, the Prime New York Strip Sandwich and Veal Osso Buco Ravioli taste twice as nice when they are half price, making this the perfect place to dine after work or before the big game. Click here for full menu details.
Sidebar
79 Poplar Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-588-1850
www.sidebaratlanta.com
Located in the Fairlie-Poplar district, Sidebar is your friendly neighborhood watering hole. After a long day at the office, get to working on happy hour with $2 Imperial beer, $4 Jagermeister shots and $3 kamikaze shots, all day, every day.
Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint
200 Peachtree Street
Suite #L05
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-230-5853
www.sweetgeorgiasjukejoint.com
Stop by Sweet Georgia's any weekday from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for one of its refreshing Prohibition cocktails! Be sure to leave your business card, because at 7 p.m. Sweet Georgia's draws the card of one lucky customer, who wins a free lunch. Don't miss your chance to win!
Terrace Bistro at the Ellis Hotel
176 Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
678-651-2770
www.ellishotel.com/terrace/
From 4:30 to 8:30 Monday through Friday, enjoy $3 bottles of Miller Light, $4 house wine and $5 well cocktails. You can get a inexpensive drink nearly every day of the week, with $4 pomegranate martinis on Monday; $3 house wines on Tuesday; half-price wine on Wednesday; $3 house sangria on Thursday; $3 champagne, $5 Firefly ice tea and $5 tequila sunrise on Friday; and $3 mimosas and $5 Bloody Mary's on Saturday.
Thrive
101 Marietta St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-389-1000
www.thriveatl.com
From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thrive offers Thrive@Five Happy Hour. The full bar serves everything from high gravity beers to hand-crafted specialty mixes as well as wines, champagnes and sakes to stimulate your senses. $5 Appetizers $5 Cocktails $3 Domestic $4 Imports $5 Wines
| $5 Appetizers | $5 Cocktails |
| Mini Crimini Sliders Swiss, Shrooms, Sweet onion, pickles, whole grain mustard aioli, home made fries. Balsamic glazed Pork ribs Curry, Raisin, Celery, Romesco Sauce Fried Calamari Baby Bella, Roasted Peppers, Broccoli Rabe, VA. Peanut pesto |
Monday Lemon Drop Monday Rush Tuesday Apple Martini Cosmopolitan Wednesday Sex & The City Princess Humperdinck Thursday Prickly Pear Current affair Friday Happy Friday Traffic Jam |
Truva
60 Andrew Young International Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-577-8788
www.truvaatlanta.com
Kick off your evening Downtown with $5 cold mezze appetizers, a specialty cocktail, glass of wine or ice cold brew at Truva, which brings a little bit of the Mediterranean to the South.Truva, which brings a little bit of the Mediterranean to the South.
White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails
270 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-524-7200
www.whiteoakkitchen.com
$5 Georgia Draught’s and $5 Small Bites from the Bar including: Tasso Beef Jerky, Roasted Black Eyed Pea, Butterbean Hummus, and Three Onion Crème Brulee
