Fountainhead Lounge

Those yearning to hang in a nightclub with a New York City sense of style and sophistication have a Southern solution. Stashed in the basement of the Prohibition-era Biltmore Hotel, Halo Lounge has the feel of a modern-day speakeasy complete with ... more

Those yearning to hang in a nightclub with a New York City sense of style and sophistication have a Southern solution. Stashed in the basement of the Prohibition-era Biltmore Hotel, Halo Lounge has the feel of a modern-day speakeasy complete with a nondescript steel door. But once you pass through Halo's unadorned portal you enter a world of modernist opulence: black Saarinen ''Womb'' chairs, floating cafe tables suspended from a wood paneled wall and, occupying center stage, the best bar in Atlanta. We're not talking about the room, we're talking about the glowing monolithic "bar, " constructed of back lit onyx, setting the stage for a mellow happy hour and an energized, DJ-lovin' late-night crowd. less

This bar is one of the coolest upscale hangouts I've ever been in. The upstairs 'lounge' features retro furniture and concrete tables, but these aren't what will grab your attentions. What will is on the wall that seperates the split level floors ... more

This bar is one of the coolest upscale hangouts I've ever been in. The upstairs 'lounge' features retro furniture and concrete tables, but these aren't what will grab your attentions. What will is on the wall that seperates the split level floors (2). They have a giant projection screen that shows really bizarre videos like 'The Way Things Go'(Rube Golberg devices) and foreign nature videos from the 70's. It's EXTREMELY weird and strangely intellectually pleasing. This place will make you think of some up-scale-ultra-trendy bar in The Village in Manhattan.
The liquor selections are heavily stocked wtih high-end ultra-premiums! I love a good dirty Grey Goose martini and they make a fantastic one. The vodka list alone has more types than I've ever heard of and the scotch selection is unbelievable. Expect to pay $$$ for these drinks because they're worth it.
Dress European for this place and you won't feel out of place. DON'T wear baseball caps and blue jeans. less

This bar is incredible! Being in an area of town that is gentrifiing one would not expect to enter an up-scale bar such as this. The design is spectacular and the service compares with a 5-star hotel bar. Secondly the wine list shocked me with its ... more

This bar is incredible! Being in an area of town that is gentrifiing one would not expect to enter an up-scale bar such as this. The design is spectacular and the service compares with a 5-star hotel bar. Secondly the wine list shocked me with its price to quality ratio (all wines served in crystal stemware). Over-all the best bar in the city less