Blake's

Blake's, which boasts some of the cutest and friendliest bartenders in town, holds strong as the neighborhood boy bar, located a stone's throw from Piedmont Park and a few steps from the historical Atlanta gay epicenter of 10th and Piedmont. While a DJ spins the latest tunes and TVs showcase sexy video clips, flocks of 20- and 30-somethings mix and mingle with an unbeatable view of the street action. Nightly events such as karaoke and drag shows keep the place hopping. An upstairs screened porch provides a break from the exploits inside. Packed top to bottom early in the evening for Happy Hour and later on weekends, crowds get younger as the night ages and the more established clientele take it to the house. This watering hole is great for early nights and as a warm-up to an evening on the town It's also a convenient place to duck in for drinks after an afternoon in the park.