Five Paces Inn

"When you need a beer break and a bar with a come-as-you-are attitude, Five Paces is the move. Unlike its neighbor Red Door, this gritty bar largely attracts a clientele who want no parts of the otherwise sleek Buckhead bar scene. Beer is the most common thing in people’s cups, so don’t come here thinking you’ll get one of those cocktails that come with a little umbrella. The slightly older crowds pack out the long, galley-style bar room and often spill out onto the huge patio with an outdoor bar. Because there’s no food here, you’re bound to meet a few serious drinkers who enjoy trapping strangers in conversation about the good ole days. " - juli horsford

"Open since 1955, head to this dive bar institution in Buckhead to watch sports and sip on cold beers or a budget-friendly cocktail. Five Paces can become a standing-room-only affair the later it gets, especially on the weekends when the DJs are spinning. Weekday evenings are generally quieter and filled with local residents." - Eater Staff

"When you need a beer break and a bar with a come-as-you-are attitude, Five Paces is the move. Unlike its neighbor Red Door, this gritty bar largely attracts a clientele who want no parts of the otherwise sleek Buckhead bar scene. Beer is the most common thing in people’s cups, so don’t come here thinking you’ll get one of those cocktails that come with a little umbrella. Expect a crowd of folks who haven't been asked for ID in years to pack out the long, galley-style bar room and huge patio with an outdoor bar. Because there’s no food here, you’re bound to meet a few serious drinkers who enjoy trapping strangers in conversation about the good ole days." - Juli Horsford

"The crowd here is young 20s preppy on the weekends, but the venue is 60-plus years old and still thriving. It’s one of several dive bars still prospering in Buckhead in the midst of rapid high-rise development.Where: 41 Irby Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30305" - MATADOR_NETWORK