Nothing much has changed at Johnny’s Hideaway, the cougar bar buried in the strip mall homogeneity of Roswell Road. Not the disco ball or the parquet floor or the glamour shots of dead and dying celebrities. Divorcées in tight jeans and halter tops still troll the perimeter. The oldies soundtrack ... Read more

Named the gayest city in the nation earlier this year by the Advocate, Atlanta will celebrate its fortieth Pride on October 9 and 10. The festivities will include a headlining performance by Idol finalist Kimberley Locke on the main stage in Piedmont Park, plus a kickoff party at the Georgia ... Read more

1. The Havana Club Gold Room: David Walter Banks Hip-swivelers rejoice. The Havana Club, closed in 2007 after ten years in operation to make way for the Streets of Buckhead development, has reopened in a bigger, swankier space on Piedmont. Three rooms offer distinct vibes: “Stage” pumps in Top 40 ... Read more

1. It’s a slice of spring break in Midtown. With a nine-flavor daiquiri bar, live music downstairs, a DJ upstairs, a sprawling patio with real palm trees, and deliberately tacky decor, it couldn’t be more different from posh Opera across the street.   2. It’s owned by Ace Amerson from ... Read more

1. Whiskey Blue The Bookhouse Pub: Benjamin Rhoades Leather couches, swirl rugs, and sheer curtains adorn this mod venue stretching across the rooftop of the W Atlanta- Buckhead. Guests ascend in a glass elevator and emerge onto an outdoor walk that leads to the dim, candlelit lounge. Pick from a ... Read more