An outdoor fire pit area and warehouse that’s been turned into a beer brewery. — Monday Night Brewing’s Garage is part of “Malt Disney,” roughly four blocks from West End MARTA Station.

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Monday Night Brewing’s Garage is part of “Malt Disney,” roughly four blocks from West End MARTA Station.

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With temperatures bouncing between the 70s and 30s, it’s unclear what season it is in Atlanta right now, but spring is certainly on the horizon.

That means, ’tis (almost) the season for sipping cocktails and cold beer on the patios of the city’s premier watering holes.

Or perhaps you’d prefer to spend St. Patrick’s Day munching on wings in a dark strip club or crushing PBRs in a tiny dive bar.

Because drinking and driving is always a bad idea—and tipsy scooter riding is not just illegal but now impossible after 9 p.m.—it might behoove you to hop on MARTA to get where you need to go and back. It’s much cheaper, after all, than hailing rides with apps.

Below is a curated, eclectic list of some top-notch places for grabbing a drink within walking (or stumbling) distance of MARTA train stops, all across the network. Just remember: MARTA trains stop running at 1 a.m., so plan accordingly.

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Black Sheep Tavern + Oyster Room

There’s something romantic about hopping on a fast-moving train with a belly full of fried oysters and cheap beer, and Edgewood Avenue’s Black Sheep Tavern + Oyster Room can help you check all the boxes. Once you’re done stuffing your face and downing some drinks, the King Memorial MARTA stop is just a short walk away.

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330 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Boxcar at Hop City West End

Stationed at West End’s burgeoning mixed-use development Lee + White, Boxcar shares a parking lot with the likes of Monday Night Brewery’s Garage and breweries by Best End and Wild Heaven. But you won’t need to park, since the West End MARTA stop is just a few minutes away on foot.

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1000 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

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One Eared Stag

In the eastern realms of Edgewood Avenue, just a block from the Inman Park-Reynoldstown MARTA stop, One Eared Stag offers a wide array of craft cocktails and all the meats, cheeses, and veggies one could ask for. Just beware the crazy drivers on neighboring DeKalb Avenue.

1029 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

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Seven Lamps

Replete with a welcoming courtyard featuring skyline views, this Lenox Square option dishes out high-end American fare and handmade pastas, along with craft cocktails. Plus, Seven Lamps is sandwiched between the Buckhead and Lenox MARTA stations, making it a very transit-friendly spot to grab some grub and sip some drinks.

3400 Around Lenox Road, #217, Atlanta, GA 30326

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Raging Burrito

A causal spot to glug some margaritas and munch tacos, this Decatur establishment is practically on top of the local MARTA stop. That transit hub also offers easy access to all the other downtown Decatur attractions.

141 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030

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Publico Atlanta

Wanna grab some specialty brews or cocktails and pair them with Latin American fare? Publico’s got you covered, and it boasts close proximity to the Midtown and Arts Center transit stations, as well as a smattering of other eateries and watering holes.

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1104 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

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Artmore Hotel

Within spitting distance of the Arts Center MARTA Station and High Museum, the decades-old Artmore Hotel offers a dimly lit, sophisticated setting to mingle over Old Fashioneds or craft cocktails. The bartop itself is also quite mezmerizibg, featuring tiny, below-surface light tunnels that glimmer as you pass your hand over the top of it.

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1302 West Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30309

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Elliott Street Deli & Pub

In the shadow of downtown’s Goliath Mercedes-Benz Stadium, this historic dive bar has been dubbed one of Atlanta’s best by myriad local and national publications. Elliott Street, largely regarded as a regulars bar, has little tolerance for shenaniganizing, as evidenced by the baseball bat hanging behind the bar. It survives (for now, at least) a couple of blocks south of the Georgia World Congress Center MARTA Station.

51 Elliott St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313

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SkyLounge

At the top of downtown’s Glenn Hotel, the SkyLounge of course features spectacular views of the city. It’s also just a few blocks north of the Five Points station and attractions like Centennial Olympic Park.

110 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

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The Corner Grille

College Park might not be famous for its bar scene yet, but the Corner Grille in the city’s historic downtown district serves fine wine and beer and boasts a unique American-Cuban fusion menu. And after you grab your doggy bag, the local transit station is right across the street to take you home.

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3823 Main St, Atlanta, GA 30337

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Empire State South

Flaunting one of the best patios in Atlanta, according to Eater, Empire State South is just a stone’s throw east of the Midtown MARTA Station and the famous Margaret Mitchell House. It’s also a solid bet for a bocce ball game, offering seasonal menus with wine pairings.

999 Peachtree St NE #140, Atlanta, GA 30309

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Hudson Grille

Billed as “Atlanta’s best sports bar,” Brookhaven’s Hudson Grille—one of a few locations—serves bar food with a sophisticated twist, as well as craft brews and cocktails. Standing catty-corner to MARTA’s Brookhaven-Oglethorpe University Station, the place is a good bet for catching the game, whether it’s the Super Bowl, hockey, or anything else.

4046 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319

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Lean Draft House

If you’re actually stumbling, Lean Draft House might be just a bit out of reach, operating a little over a mile east of the West End MARTA Station. But if you’re seeing straight and have a walking buddy, the Beltline-adjacent brewpub offers a nice selection of artisan tacos and craft beer to wash ’em down.

600 Hopkins St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

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Monday Night Garage

Alongside the Beltline’s Westside Trail, this cavernous, vibrantly decorated brewery gives tours to interested patrons, and it offers a massive event space for large parties. The West End location also stands within easy walking distance of the local MARTA rail stop, about four blocks away.

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933 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

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Three Taverns Craft Brewery

Thrillist dubbed this microbrewery one of Georgia’s best, and it sure doesn’t hurt that it’s just about a block away from the Avondale MARTA Station. Like many brewpubs, this is a great place to down a unique Georgia draft and learn about how beer is made.

121 New St, Decatur, GA 30030

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Wild Heaven Beer

A few blocks east of the Avondale MARTA Station is the original Wild Heaven Beer brewery, another notable craft beer creator native to Georgia. This place also offers tours of its beer-making facilities and a large “tasting room” where you can glug some suds.

135 Maple St B, Avondale Estates, GA 30002

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Augustine's

Looking for a juicy lamb burger to pair with your beer or cocktail and MARTA card? Augustine’s is your stop. Two blocks south of the King Memorial MARTA Station, this divey sports bar on Memorial Drive flaunts easy transit access, as well as close proximity to the fast-growing corridor’s many other watering holes and eateries.

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327 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room & Ping Pong Emporium

There’s something about inflatable sex dolls dressed in nun’s attire that just screams Edgewood Avenue. Situated on the bustling bar strip, a few blocks north of the King Memorial transit station, this popular watering hole, colloquially known simply as “Church,” has become the stomping ground of Atlanta’s downtown college students, celebrities, and some hard-drinking academics.

466 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Ration and Dram

Promising Atlanta’s best craft cocktails, Ration and Dram is a good spot for brunch, dinner, or just drinks. This bar, sited a block from Pullman Yard and a few blocks from the Edgewood-Candler Park MARTA Station, has earned a number of local awards for mixology.

130 Arizona Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

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Brick Store Pub

Founded by three friends from Athens, the Brick Store Pub offers a cozy “neighborhood pub” environment in the heart of downtown Decatur. A few mere feet from the city’s MARTA hub, the famed watering hole whips up hearty favorites like fish ‘n’ chips and features a can’t-miss Belgian bar upstairs.

125 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

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Victory Sandwich Bar

Best known for its small, tasty sandwiches and the “world famous” whiskey and Coke slushies, Victory’s Decatur location affords patrons a leisurely stroll to the MARTA station. Its surfer-style aesthetic woos millennials and families aplenty.

340 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030

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Park Bar

At the southern edge of Centennial Olympic Park, not far from Peachtree Center and Georgia World Congress Center MARTA stations, Park Bar serves up pub fare and a rotating list of bourbon and craft beer. Plus, its location makes it an ideal drinking spot before or after a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium or State Farm Arena—or a Tabernacle show.

150 Walton St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

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Max Lager's Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery

A short walk from the Civic Center MARTA stop, Max Lager’s occupies a circa-1913 building and boasts the title of “oldest brewpub in Georgia.” Much of the meat-heavy menu is prepared over an open flame; hence the “Wood-Fired Grille” descriptor.

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320 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

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Wing Factory

With close proximity to not only the Chamblee MARTA stop, but also a Waffle House, the Wing Factory serves as a good spot to watch the game and down a few cold ones before hoofing to the train. The Wing Factory also hosts—of course—chicken wing-eating competitions and offers catering and delivery service.

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5071 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30341

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Magic City

If you came to this iconic Atlanta strip club after Atlanta United won the Major League Soccer championship at the end of 2018, you might have seen dancers grinding on the golden trophy the team partied with. Any other time, you’ll likely see somebody famous. Sitting roughly a block from the Garnett MARTA stop, Magic City makes for a great, Atlanta-centric spot to down drinks, get a lap dance, and boogie on public transit back home.

241 Forsyth St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303

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Black Sheep Tavern + Oyster Room

330 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

There’s something romantic about hopping on a fast-moving train with a belly full of fried oysters and cheap beer, and Edgewood Avenue’s Black Sheep Tavern + Oyster Room can help you check all the boxes. Once you’re done stuffing your face and downing some drinks, the King Memorial MARTA stop is just a short walk away.

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330 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Boxcar at Hop City West End

1000 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

Stationed at West End’s burgeoning mixed-use development Lee + White, Boxcar shares a parking lot with the likes of Monday Night Brewery’s Garage and breweries by Best End and Wild Heaven. But you won’t need to park, since the West End MARTA stop is just a few minutes away on foot.

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1000 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

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One Eared Stag

1029 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

In the eastern realms of Edgewood Avenue, just a block from the Inman Park-Reynoldstown MARTA stop, One Eared Stag offers a wide array of craft cocktails and all the meats, cheeses, and veggies one could ask for. Just beware the crazy drivers on neighboring DeKalb Avenue.

1029 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

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Seven Lamps

3400 Around Lenox Road, #217, Atlanta, GA 30326

Replete with a welcoming courtyard featuring skyline views, this Lenox Square option dishes out high-end American fare and handmade pastas, along with craft cocktails. Plus, Seven Lamps is sandwiched between the Buckhead and Lenox MARTA stations, making it a very transit-friendly spot to grab some grub and sip some drinks.

3400 Around Lenox Road, #217, Atlanta, GA 30326

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Raging Burrito

141 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030

A causal spot to glug some margaritas and munch tacos, this Decatur establishment is practically on top of the local MARTA stop. That transit hub also offers easy access to all the other downtown Decatur attractions.

141 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030

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A fountain is in front of a mural of the Mona Lisa drinking a margarita.

Publico Atlanta

1104 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Wanna grab some specialty brews or cocktails and pair them with Latin American fare? Publico’s got you covered, and it boasts close proximity to the Midtown and Arts Center transit stations, as well as a smattering of other eateries and watering holes.

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1104 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

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Artmore Hotel

1302 West Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30309

Within spitting distance of the Arts Center MARTA Station and High Museum, the decades-old Artmore Hotel offers a dimly lit, sophisticated setting to mingle over Old Fashioneds or craft cocktails. The bartop itself is also quite mezmerizibg, featuring tiny, below-surface light tunnels that glimmer as you pass your hand over the top of it.

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1302 West Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30309

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Elliott Street Deli & Pub

51 Elliott St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313

In the shadow of downtown’s Goliath Mercedes-Benz Stadium, this historic dive bar has been dubbed one of Atlanta’s best by myriad local and national publications. Elliott Street, largely regarded as a regulars bar, has little tolerance for shenaniganizing, as evidenced by the baseball bat hanging behind the bar. It survives (for now, at least) a couple of blocks south of the Georgia World Congress Center MARTA Station.

51 Elliott St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313

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SkyLounge

110 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

At the top of downtown’s Glenn Hotel, the SkyLounge of course features spectacular views of the city. It’s also just a few blocks north of the Five Points station and attractions like Centennial Olympic Park.

110 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

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A rooftop patio with leather seats offers skyline views.

The Corner Grille

3823 Main St, Atlanta, GA 30337

College Park might not be famous for its bar scene yet, but the Corner Grille in the city’s historic downtown district serves fine wine and beer and boasts a unique American-Cuban fusion menu. And after you grab your doggy bag, the local transit station is right across the street to take you home.

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3823 Main St, Atlanta, GA 30337

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Empire State South

999 Peachtree St NE #140, Atlanta, GA 30309

Flaunting one of the best patios in Atlanta, according to Eater, Empire State South is just a stone’s throw east of the Midtown MARTA Station and the famous Margaret Mitchell House. It’s also a solid bet for a bocce ball game, offering seasonal menus with wine pairings.

999 Peachtree St NE #140, Atlanta, GA 30309

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Hudson Grille

4046 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319

Billed as “Atlanta’s best sports bar,” Brookhaven’s Hudson Grille—one of a few locations—serves bar food with a sophisticated twist, as well as craft brews and cocktails. Standing catty-corner to MARTA’s Brookhaven-Oglethorpe University Station, the place is a good bet for catching the game, whether it’s the Super Bowl, hockey, or anything else.

4046 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319

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The interior of a bar. There are booths, tables, and chairs. There are television monitors hanging from the ceiling above the tables.

Lean Draft House

600 Hopkins St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

If you’re actually stumbling, Lean Draft House might be just a bit out of reach, operating a little over a mile east of the West End MARTA Station. But if you’re seeing straight and have a walking buddy, the Beltline-adjacent brewpub offers a nice selection of artisan tacos and craft beer to wash ’em down.

600 Hopkins St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

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Monday Night Garage

933 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

Alongside the Beltline’s Westside Trail, this cavernous, vibrantly decorated brewery gives tours to interested patrons, and it offers a massive event space for large parties. The West End location also stands within easy walking distance of the local MARTA rail stop, about four blocks away.

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933 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

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Three Taverns Craft Brewery

121 New St, Decatur, GA 30030

Thrillist dubbed this microbrewery one of Georgia’s best, and it sure doesn’t hurt that it’s just about a block away from the Avondale MARTA Station. Like many brewpubs, this is a great place to down a unique Georgia draft and learn about how beer is made.

121 New St, Decatur, GA 30030

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Wild Heaven Beer

135 Maple St B, Avondale Estates, GA 30002

A few blocks east of the Avondale MARTA Station is the original Wild Heaven Beer brewery, another notable craft beer creator native to Georgia. This place also offers tours of its beer-making facilities and a large “tasting room” where you can glug some suds.

135 Maple St B, Avondale Estates, GA 30002

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