7 late-night things to do in East Atlanta Village

When the sun goes down, the entertainment starts to heat up in East Atlanta Village. From live music to dancing to hookah, you’ll find plenty of nightlife well after the clock strikes midnight in this hopping spot in metro Atlanta.

529

Offering live music six nights a week, 529 brings both local and visiting artists to the stage for your listening pleasure. The venue’s calendar is continuously updated so you can see what acts are headed to the ATL and buy your tickets before they sell out. Most shows are geared to the 18- or 21-and-older crowds, so check for any age restrictions before buying tickets.

Location: East Atlanta – 529 Flat Shoals Ave. SE.; Website: 529atlanta.com; Contact: 404-228-6769

The Earl

Open to everyone age 21 and older, The Earl welcomes music artists to the stage seven nights a week. In addition, you can feed your appetite with such selections as the salmon BLT, black bean burger, or Big Earl (two quarter-pound patties with American cheese, lettuce, caramelized onion and thousand island dressing on a three-tiered bun).

Location: East Atlanta – 488 Flat Shoals Ave. NE; Website: badearl.com; Contact: 404-522-3950

The Basement

Open on Friday and Saturday nights, The Basement keeps the dance floor hopping with a variety of events and dance parties. This underground club is where you go to literally dance the night away. So throw on your best dance shoes, grab your friends (21+ only), and head to The Basement.

Location: East Atlanta – 1245 Glenwood Ave. SE; Website: basementatl.com; Contact: 404-622-8686

Ten ATL

From jazz jam sessions to DJ-spun tunes to hitting the dance floor, Ten ATL offers plenty to keep you going late into the night. You can enjoy your favorite beer or cocktails as well as cigars and hookah inside or out. The venue also welcomes food trucks on occasion so you don’t have to go far for a full evening of dinner and entertainment.

Location: East Atlanta – 495 Flat Shoals Ave. SE; Website: linktr.ee/TENATL; Contact: 404-940-4777

The Elder Tree Public House

From comedy to karaoke to catching the latest soccer game, The Elder Tree Public House provides a wide variety of entertainment five nights a week. The restaurant also offers a menu that includes traditional Irish favorites such as bangers and mash, smoked wings and fish and chips. There’s also a full bar so you can sample everything from specialty cocktails to a tried-and-true Jameson Irish Whiskey.

Location: East Atlanta – 469 Flat Shoals Ave. SE; Website: eldertreeatl.com; Contact: 404-748-1145

Mary’s East Atlanta

This popular gay bar is known for late nights filled with karaoke, drag shows, DJ-spun tunes and special events that make the hours fly by. Mary’s East Atlanta also offers nightly signature cocktails to keep you hydrated. Right now, the venue charges a $5 cover charge for admission to maintain limited capacity, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for entry.

Location: East Atlanta – 1287 Glenwood Ave. SE, Suite B; Website: marysatlanta.com; Contact: 404-624-4411

ILounge Atlanta

If you want a more intimate venue, head to ILounge Atlanta for hookah and martinis. You can settle into one of the sofas and take in the music as you hang out with friends. If you prefer, there’s an outdoor patio where you can sit under the stars. Weekly events include DJs, dance parties, live music and more, so check the venue’s Facebook page to see what’s on tap.

Location: East Atlanta – 1287 Glenwood Ave. SE D; Website: iloungeatlanta.com; Contact: 404-627-9339