97 Estoria (formerly Cabbagtown Grill) is the best bar south of Dekalb Ave. Quality beer and really good food set this place apart. For more information click 97 Estoria Online

Although primarily known for great food, Apres Diem turns into one of the coolest places to hang late night with its trendy little lounge area at the back of the restaurant. Plenty of couches and coffee tables provide a brilliant place to chill while DJ's spin. For more information click Apres Diem Online

Starting to become one of the most important clubs in town for top Dj's and Dance music, even though some of the crowd are clueless to who's spinning - catch great live acts too, such as Aerial, and the new DJ room in the back. For more information Cresent Room Online

Eastside Lounge is still the coolest place to get away. After recently changing hands this venue boasts eclectic nights with 'live' music (Up Down Tempo) as well as some of the cities best DJ's. Monday nights are reserved for "Post MOD-ern" featuring the best in British/US indie videos. For more information click Eastside Lounge Online

Eleven50 totally refurbished one of Atlanta's premier venues. This is an unique upscale lounge and art gallery with the air of a boutique Hotel. Centrally located in Midtown, Atlanta. (formally Axys) - eleven50 finally presents Atlanta with a proper classy sophisticated nightclub. Prince plays aftershow sets here! For more information click Eleven50 Online

Now 5 years old, this unique gallery continues to intrigue the community here and abroad, remaining critics' choice for the best venue for emerging artists in town. It is one of the city's premiere alternative art spaces, and the artist-run venture has featured everyone from emerging artists to some of the city's most distinguished experimentalists. For more information Eyedrum Online

The fact that this venue is a little harder to find, keeps its clientele a little more select than some other local haunts. Deep in the heart of downtown Formosa is another stylish lounge with a club feel. For more information click Formosa Online

Atlanta's latest addition, Halo is definitely one of it's swankiest nightclubs. Halo is owned by the same people that started The Fountainhead Lounge in East Atlanta. The club is severly stylish and very alluring, insuring a hip city crowd. For more information click Halo Lounge Online or call 404-962-7333.

The newly revamped ultralounge, the Mark opened its doors for a private party on Saturday August 30th, and the changes are exciting. Gone is the damp stale Karma smell, instead replaced by a stylish interior reminiscent of the famous New York hotel The Grand. The Mark opens it doors to the public Friday September 5th. For more information click www.themarkatlanta.com

Small underground club, with some of the best decorated [somewhat Japanaimation themed] walls in town. Different music each night including Brit Pop Wednesdays and House music on Fridays. * * New * * New Years Eve 2004 saw the opening of the Drunken Unicorn Room at MJQ. The new space will host live bands. For more information visit www.mjqatlanta.com

Housed in the old Cotton Club at the corner of Peachtree and 10th, the Velvet Room has prided itself on consistantly good makrketing. This lush nightclub usually hosts different events on each of its different nights. The palatial decor features expansive red velvet, and also includes a new area of tables for it's bottle service. www.velvetroomatlanta.com

The newest Atlanta super club, packing in over 1000 people a night on weekends. Watch out for their many celebrity parties, as this is definitely the place to be 'seen'. www.visionatlanta.com