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The Showdown: Old Fourth Ward or Virginia-Highland for the Best Night Out?

Molly Shapiro Molly Shapiro | January 26, 2022 | Lifestyle Feature

What'll it be? Old Fourth Ward or Virginia-Highland for the best night out on the town?

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OLD FOURTH WARD

The Watering Hole

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Offering craft cocktails and rotating drafts, Hampton + Hudson (@hamptonhudson) is just the place to start things off. Order one of these craft concoctions for a one-of-a-kind sip that packs a punch: Backpedal, The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Mule and The Baptist. Seriously, just take our word for it.

The Supper Club

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Located at Hotel Clermont, Tiny Lou’s (@tinylousatl) has all the right vibes for dinner and drinks before your big night out. With menu highlights including French onion soup, lobster and grits, and the Clermont burger, Tiny Lou’s keeps you coming back for more.

The Party Spot

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Fact: Every great night starts with “Let’s go to Dark Horse (@darkhorseatlanta).” Perched on the corner of North Highland Avenue for over 30 years, the popular tavern draws you in with the live music and good drinks, and, before long, you’ll find yourself singing karaoke and dancing like nobody’s watching.

The Hangover Hangout

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Starting out 15 years ago, Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit’s (@callieshotlittlebiscuit) founder had one goal: to replicate her mom’s handmade biscuits—and she did all of that and more. Now, 15 years later, the O4W locale has gained national attention and a cult following thanks to that top-secret family recipe and the namesake Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit.

VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND

The Watering Hole

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Nothing sets the right tone for a night on the town like an Espresso Noir at The James Room (@thejamesroom). “The Room’s” personal spin on the traditional espresso martini is guaranteed to put some extra pep in your step before the real fun begins. Add in live music and a chic outdoor patio, and you’ve got the trifecta.

The Supper Club

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Come for the Instagrammable mural wall, stay for the Spanish-influenced tapas. And with Buena Vida Tapas & Sol’s (@buenavidatapas) wide range of vegan and nonvegan dishes, there’s something for everyone to savor. Curated charcuterie boards, vegan confit mushroom croquetas, crispy pimenton chicken and vegan beyondigas are just a few of the many wonders.

The Party Spot

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What started as a “hole-in-the-wall club” in 1994 has now made a name for itself as one of the hottest clubs in the A. To put it simply: If you’re here for a good time, MJQ Concourse (@mjqofficial) knows what’s up.

The Hangover Hangout

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What’s better than a Sunday morning devouring BeetleCat’s (@beetlecatatl) infamous Donut Brunch? Doing it after a night of drinking until 3AM. Proven to cure even the scariest of Sunday scaries, there’s truly not a bad choice when it comes to these heavenly doughnuts. Plain Jane, An Apple a Day, Irish Coffee—we’ll take them all (and a mimosa on the side, please!).



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