Best Cocktail Bars in Georgia

Georgia's cocktail bars range from Atlanta dessert lounges and taverns to Decatur oysters and Savannah watering holes. The best cocktail bars in Georgia include Kimball House in Decatur, a top four finalist for Best U.S. Restaurant Bar at the 2026 Spirited Awards. Ticonderoga Club, in Krog Street Market, sits 85th on the 51-100 list of North America's 50 Best Bars 2026. Bar ANA in Poncey-Highland pairs late-night cocktails with desserts and was a 2026 Spirited Awards regional honoree in the Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar category. Savannah's Lone Wolf Lounge was a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Bar. Kimball House saves a few tables nightly for walk-in guests. These are the bars we would start with.