Where do I start? I've grown up and lived in Georgia my whole life and have discovered some pretty neat spots I'd highly recommend. These are just some of the best North Georgia hangout spots, restaurants, and wineries I've been to! Grab some friends...
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Atlanta, GA
Roswell + Alpharetta
Canton + Woodstock
Dahlonega, GA
North GA Wineries
Atlanta, GA
Best burgers in The Battery Atlanta! Great drinks, too. Afterward, walk around the battery some and check out some of the great spots for a drink. Heck, even catch a Braves game after!
Yard House Restaurant | Battery Atlanta
Great spot to go out, drink and socialize. Open until 2am I think.
Live! at the Battery Atlanta | Vinings, GA
Right off the beltline! Love grabbing a drink here and food is good, too.
BrewDog: Bar, Restaurant & Nano-Brewery | Atlanta, GA
Great place to walk, rollerblade, bike, or jog! Also has some restaurants and breweries along the trail.
The BeltLine | Atlanta, GA
Great place to catch the big game or to grab a bite to eat. Lots of seating! Event space, too.
Park Tavern Piedmont Park | Atlanta, GA
Fun place to go with friends/fam or for a date night. Many restaurants, shops and a great rooftop with games and drinks - purchase necessary to go on the roof. Located on Beltline.
Ponce City Market | Atlanta, GA
Huge brewery right off the beltline - hot spot in ATL!
New Realm Brewing Co. | Atlanta, GA
Great place to grab a beer and hang for a bit!
Pour Taproom | Atlanta, GA
BIG hot spot right off the beltline! My go to spot in Atlanta with friends.
Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall | Atlanta, GA
Great date night spot!
Puttshack: Upscale Mini Golf, Bar & Restaurant | Atlanta
Great place to bring your dog and grab a drink! Free entry for people.
Fetch Park: Dog Friendly Social Pub | Buckhead + West Midtown ATL
Roswell + Alpharetta
Great Brunch spot in the city of Alpharetta! My sister, a few friends, and I went for a Sunday brunch and got the mimosa carafe. Yum! They also have good lunch and dinner options, too. Overlooks the beautiful downtown Alpharetta.
Rooftop Restaurant in Alpharetta, GA - UP on the Roof
Great place to take your dog to watch the big game, grab a beer or coffee, or get out of the house for a bit.
Fetch Park - Dog Friendly Social Pub in Alpharetta, GA
Great spot to hang - lots of restaurants, a brewery, and summer leagues of cornhole and bocceball.
Halcyon | Alpharetta, GA
Family-owned Christian coffee house found in downtown Roswell. Great coffee and lots of space to hang out or get work done.
Crazy Love Coffee House | Roswell, GA
Right in downtown Roswell - grab a beer and hangout for a bit.
Gate City Brewing | Roswell, GA
Great place to hang, eat, drink, bring the dog and shop!
Discover Downtown Alpharetta, GA
Hidden gem in Roswell.! You get to pour your own wine from a wine wall.
Deep Roots Wine Market: Home
Good beer. Great brunch + dinner spot in the Halcyon!
Cherry Street Brewing | Alpharetta, GA
You get free popcorn as an appetizer. Great burgers!
Butcher & Brew | Alpharetta, GA
Such a fun speakeasy in downtown!
Roaring Social: 20's Speakeasy Themed Bar | Alpharetta, GA
Canton + Woodstock
My hometown has kicked it up a notch over the year giving us some major hot spots. These are my absolute faves!
Free *huge* garlic knots basket here with meal purchase!
Ipp's Pastaria - Great Italian Food | Downtown Woodstock, GA
Huge brewery at the Mill on Etowah! Great atmosphere!
Reformation Brewery | Canton, GA
Huge place to shop from different businesses - located in the Mill on Etowah
Cotton Mill Exchange | Antiques | Canton, GA
Good hometown southern food bistro in Canton, GA! Great food and great vibes here.
Riverstone Corner Bistro | Canton, GA
Southern food made here - so good!
Family Tradition | Canton, GA
Name speaks for itself - love their biscuits!
Atomic Biscuit | Canton, GA
Great outdoor spot to hang out in downtown Woodstock and even have a beer or two…
Reformation Brewery - Downtown Woodstock, GA
Good southern dishes & cocktails in Downtown Canton!
Queenie's | Canton, GA
Great, fun spot in downtown Woodstock! 2 story building.
Jekyll Brewing | Downtown Woodstock, GA
Their best location is in Woodstock!
Sidelines Grille | Woodstock, GA
Your Pie - You make it the way you want your pizza made. It's quick & DELICIOUS! Yes, it's a chain, but this location I know for a fact has great service and is run by very sweet people. Not to mention it's SO GOOD! My mouth is watering as I writ...
Your Pie | Best Pizza in Canton, GA
Dahlonega, GA
Small town. Good people. Great spots.
I worked here in college! Cute small town cafe with the NICEST people and great food, coffee, + desserts!
Picnic Cafe + Dessertery | Dahlonega, GA
Best Italian spot in Downtown Dahlonega!
Gustavo's | Dahlonega, GA
Fun evening/night out with good drinks + food!
Shenanigans Irish Pub | Dahlonega, GA
Best Bar in Dahlonega hands down!
Johnny B's | Dahlonega, GA
Great burger bar!
Spirits Tavern
North GA Wineries
If you love wineries as much as I do, check out this list of my personal favorites in North GA!
Great wine and a beautiful atmosphere can be found in White, Georgia. Enjoy sipping wine inside or outside by the pond.
Big Door Vineyards - Vineyard | White, GA
One of more fancier wineries in Dahlonega, GA. Absolutely gorgeous!
Montaluce Winery & Restaurant | Dahlonega, GA
I call this the bouji North Georgia winery which is also a luxury hotel and wedding venue. Absolutely gorgeous.
Chateau Elan | Luxury Georgia Hotels | Braselton, GA
A vineyard in Dahlonega, GA that houses a great big patio for socializing with fire pits. They often have a good band playing as well.
Cavender Creek Vineyard & Winery | Dahlonega, GA
Dahlonega winery with the best views!
Kaya Vineyard & Winery | Dahlonega GA
Beautiful Winery with amazing views in North Georgia.
Wolf Mountain Vineyards | Dahlonega, GA
Beautiful winery in the North Georgia Mountains!
Frogtown Cellars | Dahlonega GA
Best Dahlonega winery if you're looking to stay closer to dtown!
