Smith's Olde Bar is one of The 13 Best Rock Clubs in Atlanta.

1. Smith's Olde Bar

7.9
1578 Piedmont Ave NE (Monroe Dr), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Piedmont Heights · 112 tips and reviews

Jerry L.Jerry Loch: One of the premiere music clubs in the Southeast .. the sound system is wonderful. If you're a musician, loading in the back up the fire escape stairs makes you work for your money! :-)

Jessica G.Jessica Granger: order a Whippet with Whynatte and Whipped Cream Vodka. yum.

David Orland B.David Orland Brown: Smith's will be on Scoutmob until 2011. 50% a $40.00 tab. --try the 24 oz Red Stripe $5.

Star Community Bar is one of The 13 Best Rock Clubs in Atlanta.

2. Star Community Bar

8.0
437 Moreland Ave NE (at Euclid Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Rock Club · Little Five Points · 53 tips and reviews

Intown Expert, Jennifer Kjellgren & AssociatesIntown Expert, Jennifer Kjellgren & Associates: A grungy neighborhood bar where you can catch a really good amateur comedy night, alternative art shows, and of course, live bands and DJs.

AtlantaAtlanta: Primarily a rock club, Star Bar hosts one of the city’s best open mic nights for stand-ups every Monday.

Dave C.Dave Chait: Tell Luis you want D.D.D.Dave to come spin more!!!

Chastain Park Amphitheater is one of The 13 Best Rock Clubs in Atlanta.

3. Chastain Park Amphitheater

9.0
4469 Stella Dr. (at Elliot Galloway Way/formerly Pool Rd), Atlanta, GA
Music Venue · Chastain Park · 52 tips and reviews

TiffanyTiffany: Concert venue set in the rocks in a beautiful neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia. Been there 2x to see Duran Duran and each time found it to be a great place with friendly staff and easy parking.

VH1VH1: The great thing about this venue is that it’s located in a park, so feel free to bring your own picnic (alcoholic beverages included!). It’s a good way to save a little extra cash. – Team Live Nation

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: A concert under the stars at Chastain Park Amphitheatre is a great way to experience the city. Take a picnic basket, votive candles and fresh flowers, for an authentic experience.

The Earl is one of The 13 Best Rock Clubs in Atlanta.

4. The Earl

8.8
488 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Bar · East Atlanta Village · 96 tips and reviews

Jennifer G.Jennifer Grant: you can sub a black bean patty on any burger. my fav: guacamole burger w/ black bean patty. love the shoe string fries and sweet potato fries

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The Earl Dog may be the best drunk food in town. A big, fluffy bun, a 100-percent Angus dog with all the snap and salt you crave. Get it with the works. Read more.

Brandon A.Brandon Arnold: I think I live here.

Variety Playhouse is one of The 13 Best Rock Clubs in Atlanta.

5. Variety Playhouse

8.7
1099 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Music Venue · Little Five Points · 54 tips and reviews

PaulPaul: The balcony really has the best view.

Dwayne K.Dwayne Kilbourne: Look up, and you will see one of the coolest (and perhaps biggest) fans that you will ever see at a concert venue!

Abby L.Abby Larimer: One of the best places to check out music in Atlanta. Bring cash!

Atlanta Rocks! Indoor Climbing Gym is one of The 13 Best Rock Clubs in Atlanta.

6. Atlanta Rocks! Indoor Climbing Gym

1019 Collier Rd NW Ste A (Howell Mill), Atlanta, GA
Gym and Studio · Underwood Hills · 13 tips and reviews

Atlanta Rocks! Indoor Climbing GymAtlanta Rocks! Indoor Climbing Gym: Wear loose fitting clothes! Bring water or enjoy the souths finest water fountain! Filtered twice and cold as the mountain hills!

Mac D.Mac Daddy: Mackenzie is great!

Tee L.Tee LaShawn: Just saw this on T.I & Tiny

Churchill Grounds Jazz Club is one of The 13 Best Rock Clubs in Atlanta.

7. Churchill Grounds Jazz Club

660 Peachtree St NE (next to the Fox Theatre), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Midtown · 28 tips and reviews

Michael S.Michael Springfield: The best Jazz club in the town is also a great cigar bar. Selection is small but top quality. No cutting fee to bring your own. Great selection of Scotch, Bourbon and Beer. Sam the owner is the best.

GeorgiaJazzAlliance GAGeorgiaJazzAlliance GA: Atlanta's Premiere Jazz Club - the musicians who play at Churchill Grounds play their own original compositions, and introduce you to the classics being created today.

curt j.curt jackson: Great live jazz!

The Righteous Room is one of The 13 Best Rock Clubs in Atlanta.

8. The Righteous Room

8.4
1051 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (btw N Highland Ave NE & Cleburne Ter NE), Atlanta, GA
Dive Bar · Poncey-Highland · 51 tips and reviews

Donny V.Donny Vershure: Definitely the best drive bar in Atlanta. The staff is fucking awesome, the food rocks and the juke box has an excellent selection of tunes.

Will G.Will Greene: i drink here almost everyday. it makes me drunk.

Candi M.Candi McElhannon: Chinese Rock by the Ramones on the jukebox: 7726

Graveyard Tavern is one of The 13 Best Rock Clubs in Atlanta.

9. Graveyard Tavern

1245 Glenwood Ave SE (at Joseph Ave. SE), Atlanta, GA
Bar · East Atlanta Village · 89 tips and reviews

Tara Jean V.Tara Jean Verrette: Half off wings and $5 pitchers of PBR on Tuesday nights!! Plus, the veggie burger is real good!

Hype N.Hype Nightlife: This is the hottest place to be in the EAV on the weekends!!!

Michael M.Michael McRae: 1/2 Price wings and $5 pitchers of PBR on Tuesdays

Dark Horse Tavern is one of The 13 Best Rock Clubs in Atlanta.

10. Dark Horse Tavern

6.4
816 N Highland Ave NE (at Greenwood Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Virginia Highland · 38 tips and reviews

Tim C.Tim Clarke: Fun bar with a touch tunes jukebox!

Adam M.Adam Moreland: The bartender reads lips. She's like magic, but gets you drunk. Like Jesus.

Off The QuadOff The Quad: Ask the bartender for a flu shot. It’s just what the doctor ordered.

The Masquerade is one of The 13 Best Rock Clubs in Atlanta.

11. The Masquerade

8.1
75 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW (Central Avenue), Atlanta, GA
Music Venue · Five Points District · 92 tips and reviews

Nate B.Nate Bennett: Side street parking is no longer allowed. The adjacent lot is $5 with plenty of space. It is a staple of the Atlanta music scene.

ArielAriel: I never enjoy the fear of having a building fall down under my feet quite as much as I do when I'm at the Masquerade.

AtlantaAtlanta: Multiple stages and an outdoor music park welcome concertgoers to this turn-of-the-century mill building.

10 High is one of The 13 Best Rock Clubs in Atlanta.

12. 10 High

7.7
816 N Highland Ave NE (at Greenwood Avenue), Atlanta, GA
Karaoke Bar · Virginia Highland · 15 tips and reviews

Kimlee D.Kimlee Davis: Live band karaoke!!!

William H.William Hillard-Aymerich: METALSOME BABY!!! Gotta Love it!!

Will M.Will Mosher: No cover for Metalsome Monday, Friday, or Saturday nights!

Fantasyland Records is one of The 13 Best Rock Clubs in Atlanta.

13. Fantasyland Records

8.2
360 Pharr Rd NE (Grandview), Atlanta, GA
Record Store · Buckhead Village · 5 tips and reviews

Tina L.Tina L: Amazing record shop! They have a huge selection, rooms filled with records. One room looked like it was dedicated to 45s. Diverse selection and good deals. :)

LeslieLeslie: Mark is awesome!

[B]. ®.[B]. ®oane: Huge selection. Great prices. What more could you ask for?