Blake's On The Park

"A flagship bar of Atlanta’s LGBTQ scene since 1988, Blake’s on the Park serves as a neighborhood hangout during the week, but weekends see the bar transform into a dance hall with impromptu drag shows. Bring the dollar bills, and be sure to tip the performers well. Blake’s long-held prominence in Atlanta does make it a common stop for straight bachelorette parties. Don’t worry, the drag queens at Blake’s help keep them in line." - Eater Staff, Henna Bakshi

"The flagship bar of Atlanta’s gay scene, Blake’s on the Park has been quenching Atlanta’s thirst since 1988 — making it older than most of the boys who often pack its dance floors, performance space, and intimate corners. It’s rare to find Blake’s not packed, especially on weekend nights when “pop-up” drag shows turn the dance floor into an impromptu stage. Bring the dollar bills, and be sure to tip the performers well. Blake’s long-held prominence in Atlanta does make it a common stop for straight bachelorette parties. Don’t worry, the drag queens at Blake’s help keep them in line." - Robbie Medwed

"Blake’s has been a Midtown institution since 1988. The first floor has a neon-lit liquor shelf towering into the air like some sort of a beacon for alcohol service. Not that we need it, since the way to the square bar is usually framed with a wall of people hounding the bartender for a stiff drink. Televisions line the walls, displaying the music video of whatever is bumping from the speakers and giving us TRL flashbacks (we miss you, Carson Daly). Upstairs is a little more low-key and houses a small patio for those times when we don’t want to accidentally brush up against someone’s sweaty back. " - juli horsford

"A Midtown institution, Blake’s is running a tight race with Mary’s in East Atlanta Village for Atlanta’s favorite drag show. The lip sync battles are not to be missed, and do not sit down for the shows either." - Eater Staff

"Blake’s has been a Midtown institution since 1988. The first floor has a neon-lit liquor shelf towering into the air like some sort of a beacon for alcohol service. Not that we need it, since the way to the square bar is usually framed with a wall of people hounding the bartender for a stiff drink. Televisions line the walls, displaying the music video of whatever is bumping from the speakers and giving us TRL flashbacks (we miss you, Carson Daly). Upstairs is a little more low-key and houses a small patio for those times when we don’t want to accidentally brush up against someone’s sweaty back." - Juli Horsford