3 Best Bars in Sweet Auburn, the Old Fourth Ward, and East Atlanta, Atlanta

529

East Atlanta

A cavelike bar that opens up into a live music venue with great sound and a patio, 529 hosts local and national emerging indie bands.

Mary's

East Atlanta

One of the best gay bars in Atlanta, the divey and fun Mary's is known for its "Mary-oke" karaoke night.

Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room & Ping Pong Emporium

Old Fourth Ward

Folk art meets gay pride meets sangria here at "Church" (as this popular dive bar is known), which has nun mannequins in full habit dangling from the ceiling and choir robes for patrons should the spirit move them. There's also an outdoor patio and a spacious second floor with a Ping-Pong table.

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