Founded in 1986 in the quaint Virginia-Highland neighborhood, Blind Willie's is a blues club which offers great jazz entertainment in Atlanta. It has been voted the best blues club and juke box in Atlanta by Creative Loafing. Performers include Sandra Hall, The Shadows, Tommy Brown and Atlanta Boogie.
Food and drinks are available centering on Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans cuisine. Some entrees include BBQ pork sandwich, Cajun catfish, blackened chicken salad and jambalaya. Blind Willie's is open Monday through Saturday.
Blind Willie's
828 North Highland Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-873-2583
blindwilliesblues.com
Established in 1972, The Northside Tavern is located in the Westside neighborhood of Atlanta. It was awarded the best blues club by Insight Magazine and also by Creative Loafing. Performers include Terry Flynn Band, Mudcat, Soul Shakers and Zydefunk. There is a cover charge on Friday and Saturday. Food and drinks are available.
The Northside Tavern
1058 Howell Mill Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-874-8745
northsidetavern.com
Located in Buckhead, Dante's Down the Hatch is a restaurant and jazz club in one. The ambiance is romantic and soothing; perfect for a romantic date night. Artists include The John Robertson Trio, Oscar Peterson, George Shearing and Errol Garner. Some of the menu items include imported cheese fondue served with croutons, apples, fresh vegetables and cherry tomatoes; Chinese dumplings filled with several meats, vegetables and spices; vegetable fondue served with French and honey nut bread with butter. Live jazz is played every night except for Mondays.
Dante's Down the Hatch
3380 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-266-1600
dantesdownthehatch.com
Located in Midtown, Churchill Grounds is a premier jazz club in Atlanta, Georgia. They play live music every night except for Sundays. There is a cover charge and a bar minimum. Only the most talented jazz musicians in Atlanta perform at Churchill Grounds. Food and drinks are available.
Churchill Grounds
660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
404-876-3030
churchillgrounds.com