National Beer Day: The Best Beer Joints In Atlanta

By Craig Johnson (Patch Staff)

When you enter a bar, it'd be nice if it was a place that had not only good beer, but good cheer. You know, a place "where everybody knows your name." While the "Cheers" bar is made for TV, in reality, the Atlanta-area has some spots that come awfully close.

Whether you like ale, lager, a porter, or some other type of beer, we can all agree atmosphere, vibe and other intangibles contribute to the values of a nice beer spot.

In honor of National Beer Day, here are some highest rated Atlanta joints where you can indulge in some good beer and cheer, according to Yelp:

• Antico Pizza, 1099 Hemphill Ave NW
• Fat Matt’s Rib Shack, 1811 Piedmont Ave NE
• Monday Night Brewing, 670 Trabert Ave NW
• Local Three, 3290 Northside Pkwy
• Holeman & Finch, 2277 Peachtree Rd N
• Better Half, 349 14th St NW
• SweetWater Brewing Company, 195 Ottley Dr NE
• Venkman’s 740 Ralph McGill Blvd
• JCT Kitchen & Bar, 1198 Howell Mill Rd
• Ammazza, 591 Edgewood Ave
• King + Duke, 3060 Peachtree Rd NW
• Cypress Street Pint & Plate, 817 W Peachtree St NW
• Bantam Pub, 737 Ralph McGill Blvd NE
• Park Bar, 150 Walton St

Did we miss your favorite spot? Please let us know in the comments below.

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