Where to Eat, Drink, and Celebrate This Fourth of July in Atlanta

Atlanta is gearing up for a Fourth of July weekend filled with festive cocktails, smoky barbecue, live entertainment, fireworks, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re planning a night out with friends, going out of town, spending time with family, or simply looking for a new place to enjoy the holidays, the city offers plenty of things to do. 

If your Fourth of July plans involve barbecue, cocktails, and avoiding the grill, Sweet Auburn Barbecue is the perfect destination. This holiday weekend, both the Poncey-Highland and McDonough locations will be serving festive Bomb Pop cocktails alongside the limited-time Mac Daddy sandwich, featuring smoked pulled pork, mac and cheese, crispy white cheddar, house pickles, and red onion. The festivities do not stop there. On Sunday, July 5, at 11 a.m., Sweet Auburn’s Poncey-Highland location will host Olive and Agatha’s ‘MURICA: A Drag BBQ Brunch, a $20 ticketed event benefiting Free Mom Hugs Georgia. Guests can expect drag performances, a live DJ, brunch favorites, specialty cocktails, and plenty of red, white, and blue fun.

For those who’d rather enjoy their holidays with great food and an amazing view, Two Urban Licks is the place for you. This patio view offers the ideal setting for both people-watching and celebrating. On July 4, guests can enjoy brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 11 p.m., along with holiday dishes and the restaurant’s highly rated $10 rotating cocktail series.

Atlanta’s Fourth of July dining doesn’t stop at barbecue and brunch. ENZO Steakhouse & Bar brings an Italian-inspired cuisine to the holiday weekend. Guests can enjoy the Executive Chef Andrea Montobbio’s seasonal menu, while drinking handcrafted cocktails and listening to live music, and enjoying the Fourth of July celebration.

Prefer something a little more interactive? Puttshack Atlanta and Puttshack Dunwoody put a modern spin on the classic mini golf experience with tech-infused courses, seasonal cocktails, and plenty of friendly competition this Fourth of July. All You Can putt is available Sunday through Friday, with unlimited mini golf starting at $15 for kids. Whether you’re celebrating with friends or family, Puttshack offers a fun-filled way to keep the holiday weekend going.

Competitive spirits can keep the celebration going at Flight Club Atlanta. The West Midtown hotspot is serving up limited-time cocktails, shareable bites, and social dart throwing throughout the holiday weekend. Beginning July 1 and available throughout the month, guests can raise a glass with the Stars & Spice Sour, a patriotic cocktail featuring chile-infused vodka, fresh watermelon syrup, lemon juice, silky egg white foam, and a red, white, and blue salt rim. With festive drinks and plenty of friendly competition, Flight Club makes it easy to gather with friends, enjoy a few rounds of darts, and toast to 250 years of American independence without ever leaving the city.

While fireworks remain the defining moment of any Fourth of July celebration, Atlanta’s dining and nightlife scene offers plenty of ways to keep the festivities going. Tio Lucho’s brings Peruvian flavors and bright, fresh dishes to Poncey-Highland, offering ceviche, seafood, and refreshing cocktails perfect for a summer celebration. As the sun sets, the holiday energy continues at Vesper, where guests can enjoy the refreshments of a cocktail and enjoy the beach-inspired ambiance, with a lively atmosphere throughout the weekend. For those who are celebrating the Fourth of July from the comfort of their home, Nine Dot offers a low-calorie, cannabis-infused beverage option available in multiple flavors and THC levels, providing a laid-back way to toast to the holiday from anywhere in the city.

Fireworks aren’t the only way to end the Fourth of July weekend in Atlanta. Amore e Amore transforms the celebration into an immersive, underwater-inspired dining escape, featuring whimsical décor, pop-up entertainment, and a full Italian menu featuring house-made pastas, seafood dishes, and decadent desserts. While the fireworks launch into the sky, guests can enjoy a festive, transportive experience that closes out the holiday weekend on a memorable note.