Often referred to as the best dive bar in Atlanta, The Highlander is so much more than a punk rock venue. Cheap drinks and good bar food make it a great place to spend the evening, if spending the evening in a dive bar is your thing. The acoustics of The Highlander are finely tuned to deliver rock at its loudest and those visiting for a show know how to mosh with the best of them.
The Highlander
931 Monroe Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30308-1778
404 -872-0060
thehighlanderatlanta.com
Home to a lovely Elvis shrine and cover-less shows on Thursdays, Star Community Bar understands its southern punk rock roots. Star Community Bar always has something going on, from karaoke and 80s dance nights to live performances from local and national acts. The crowd is decidedly alternative and the drink menu features some of the cheapest beverages in all of Atlanta, ensuring a good time for anyone looking for a decent punk club in Atlanta.
Star Community Bar
437 Moreland Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-681-9018
starbar.net
This East Atlanta venue is known for booking some of the best punk and indie shows in all of Atlanta. Thanks to low ticket prices, you can expect the club to be packed whenever a band is coming through, but that won't be too much of a problem. The Earl is spacious and the music is loud and fast no matter where you position yourself in the bar. Add to that a solid food menu and multiple bars and you've got the recipe for the perfect punk rock bar.
The Earl
488 Flat Shoals Avenue SE
Atlanta, GA 30316-1900
404-522-3950
badearl.com
One of the biggest venues in Atlanta, Masquerade features three levels named after various states of the afterlife. Heaven is home to live music, hell is home to DJ dance music and Purgatory is the in-between. There is also an outdoor venue where large acts can play host to thousands of fans. The crowd at Masquerade ranges from punks to hippies to goth, but everyone is there to have fun.
Masquerade
695 North Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308-2856
404-577-8178
masq.com