For the under-21-year-old crowd in Atlanta, finding a place to have fun on a Friday or Saturday night can be a bit limiting, as the city's nightlife caters primarily to those of legal drinking age (which is 21 years old). Fortunately, throughout the city there are live music venues, dance clubs and lounges that cater to those 18 years old and up.
Patrons must be at least 21 years old to enjoy any of The Five Spot's more than 100 beers available, but younger patrons can enjoy plenty of live entertainment. The Five Spot is in the heart of Atlanta's hip Little 5 Points neighborhood and features live music nearly every night of the week. Musicians ranging from hip-hop, indie rock, bluegrass and everything in between regularly take the stage at The Five Spot, and as of August 2010, the bar has an open mic session every Tuesday. The Five Spot also has a kitchen offering sandwiches, salads and other snacks.
The Five Spot
1123 Euclid Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-223-1100
fivespot-atl.com
Apache Cafe is a laid-back venue to meet with friends and discover new art and music in midtown Atlanta. The lounge has weekly events featuring live music and art creation, as well as spoken word poetry and freestyle hip-hop battles. As of August 2010, Apache charges a $5 cover, although special events may be more. The bar also has a kitchen offering small plates, salads and side items.
Apache Cafe
64 3rd Street
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-876-5436
apachecafe.info
Weekly dance parties and a host of live music events for the under-21-year-old set make The Masquerade an ideal option for fun on practically any day of the week. As of August 2010, Thursdays at The Masquerade are reserved for the "Old Wave Dance Party," an 18-and-up party that features dance hits from the 1980s. Most concerts at Masquerade are for all ages unless otherwise noted, and this formerly abandoned factory also has a kitchen offering small snacks.
The Masquerade
695 North Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-577-8178
masq.com
Just outside the perimeter of Atlanta, Wild Bill's is for the 18-year-old-plus crowd on Thursday and Friday nights. As of August 2010, this cowboy-themed dance club features hip-hop, rock, country and dance music on nights for younger revelers, and covers range between $5 and $10. Wild Bill's dress code prohibits bandannas, sports or athletic apparel as well as biker attire. Wild Bill's has a zero- tolerance policy on fake IDs, and requires government-issued identification with a visible birth date.
Wild Bill's
2075 Market Street
Duluth, GA 30096
678-417-0477
wildbillsatlanta.com
