Drinking French in Atlanta
Inspired by the book “Drinking French” written by David Lebovitz, here’s your guide to Atlanta’s best bars for French inspired cocktails (drinks made with spirits/liqueurs from France), French wines by the glass, French apéritifs and café drinks. A special shoutout and a merci beaucoup to the friends who helped out with this project :)
Note that these are listed in no particular order.
Top picks in Decatur
Kimball House for…
Parisian Fizz Cocktail
Chartreuse Royale Cocktail
Martini au Cornichon Cocktail
Absinthe Cocktails: Afternoon Delight, Winter Batida, Sazerac
Anjou Sour Cocktail
Cognac 75 Cocktail
Small producer French wines by the glass
Champagne and French sparkling wines by the glass
Full Absinthe service
Address: 303 E Howard Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
Deer and Dove for…
French wines by the glass
Calvados
Rhum agricole
French brandy
Armagnac Castarède
Address: 155 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030
Drinking French on the BeltLine
Bar Vegan for…
Fancy Pants Cocktail
Perfect Pear Cocktail
Strawberry on Sage Sidecar Cocktail
Classic Martini with Chambord
Cognac selection
Address: 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 (located on the upper level of Ponce City Market)
The Atrium for…
Love Come Down Champagne Cocktail
Sangaree Tropical Sangria- made with Syrah and Armagnac blanche
French sparkling wines
Address: 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 (located on the ground floor of Ponce City Market)
Bazati for…
French still and sparkling wines by the glass
Rooftop view on the upper level at Estrella
Note: the outdoor patio is the place to be and perfect for people watching on the BeltLine
Address: 550 Somerset Terrace NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
The James Room for…
Dear Summer Cocktail
Sidecar Cocktail with Remy 1738
Last Word Cocktail
Cognac selections
La Fête Rosé wine
Address: 661 Auburn Ave NE Suite 280, Atlanta, GA 30312 (located at SPX alley)
Ticonderoga Club for…
Cavalino Rosé Cocktail
Cabini Cup Cocktail
Pineau des Charentes- a deliciously sweet apéritif from the Cognac region in France
Vintage Cognac and Armaganc
French wines by the glass
Address: 99 Krog St NE W, Atlanta, GA 30307 (located inside of Krog Street Market)
Top picks in Buckhead
Lucian Books & Wine for…
Pineau des Charentes (red & white), a deliciously sweet apéritif from the Cognac region in France
Cidre de Normandie (cider from the Normandy region in France)
Small producer French wines by the glass
Small producer Armagnacs & Cognacs
Address: 3005 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30305 (parking is at the Modera apartment building)
Wines from la Bourgogne (the Burgundy region in France)
Small producer wines and Champagnes
Weekly wine tasting events
Address: 3112 E Shadowlawn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Anis for…
Pastis cocktails
“Bonne Chance” Cocktail
Wines by the glass from Rhone, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Alsace, and the French Mediterranean
Café Gourmand- coffee served with an assortment of pastries/desserts
Note: the Merguez and the brioche bread pudding here are so good, plus the French music playlist is top!
Address: 2974 Grandview Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Aria for…
Chambered Soul Cocktail
The Last Word Cocktail
French 75 Cocktail
Sidecar Cocktail
Aligoté by the glass (a white Burgundy wine)
Reserve wines by the glass
Wines from Corsica, France
Calvados, Armagnacs & Cognacs
Address: 490 East Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Atlas Bar for…
Legendary Champagne Cocktail made with Dom Pérignon
Legendary Sidecar made with Louis XIII Cognac
Cognac flight: selection of three Cognacs
Grand Marnier flight: selection of three types of Grand Marnier
French wines by the glass from the Burgundy, Rhone, and Loire regions
Special Note #1: the Atlas bar was named “Fortress Atlas 2021”, an exclusive distinction given by Moët-Hennessy only to select bars worldwide. See the special engraved Louis XIII Cognac glasses made in crystal by world-renowned French designer Christophe Pillet. The Atlas bar is an official ambassador for the LVMH brand.
Not to miss: The Lewis Collection, one of the largest private art collections in the world featuring original works by famous artists like Picasso, Modigliani, and Matisse. You can ask for an iPad guide to learn more about each painting on display.
Also not to miss: The “Apple Tatin” dessert here is served with Calvados ice-cream and is amazing!
Address: 88 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 (located inside the St Regis Hotel)
Garden Room for…
Cognac French 75 Cocktail
Sidecar Cocktail (Armani the bartender makes a really good one)
French wines and Champagne by the glass
Address: 88 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 (located inside the St Regis Hotel)
St. Regis Bar for…
Corpse Reviver Cocktail
Champagnes by the glass
French wines by the glass
Address: 88 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 (located inside the St Regis Hotel)
Le Bon Nosh for…
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé by the glass
Champagnes by the glass
Small producer French wines by the glass
Address: 65 Irby Ave NW Suite 103, Atlanta, GA 30305 (parking is at the Irby apartments)
Le Bilboquet for…
Sauternes
Small producer Armagnacs & Cognacs
French wine list
Assiette de Fromage (after dinner cheese plate)
Address: 3027 Bolling Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Willow Bar for…
Rhum Clément Cocktail
French 75 Cocktail with Rémy Martin (in place of Gin)
Address: 374 East Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 (ground floor of the Sylvan Hotel)
The Betty for…
French wines by the glass: White Bordeaux and wines from Provence and the Languedoc regions
Benedictine Liqueur
Brut Rosé Champagne
Address: 374 East Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 (ground floor of the Sylvan Hotel)
Saint Julep for…
Blanc des Blancs and Brut Rosé Champagnes by the glass
The really cool rooftop view!
Address: 374 East Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 (rooftop level of the Sylvan Hotel)
Brassica for…
Waldorf Cocktail with Hennessy 1738 in place of whiskey
Roman Punch Cocktail
Sazerac Cocktail with Hennessy 1738
Ruinart and Veuve Clicquot Champagnes by the glass
Saint Émilion Grand Cru
Address: 3376 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 (located inside the Waldorf Astoria Atlanta)
F&B for…
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé by the glass
Comprehensive list of French wines by the glass (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Loire)
Sauternes
Address: 3630 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Bistro Niko for…
Saint Germain Cocktail
Sloe 75 Cocktail
French wines offered by the mini carafe and by the glass
Address: 3344 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Red Phone Booth for…
Absinthe Fountain
French 75
Midtown Faves
Saints + Council for…
Garden of Eden Cocktail
Aldeman Cocktail
Last Word Cocktail
Cognac 75 Cocktail
Sidecar Cocktail
Sparkling wine and rosé from the South of France
Good steak frites!
Address: 1221 Peachtree St NE Suite 130, Atlanta, GA 30361 (located at Colony Square)
Elderflower Fizz
Piedmont Sidecar Cocktail
Address: 188 14th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361
Bar Margot for…
Moët-Chandon Rosé by the glass
Crémant- French sparkling wines
Rosé and French Chardonnay by the glass
Address: 75 14th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (located on the 2nd level at the Four Seasons Hotel)
Fox Trot for…
Je T’aime Cocktail
Lanson Brut Rosé by the glass
French red and white wines by the glass
Address: 45 13th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
The Interlock
Leave of Absinthe Cocktail
Tiki on Top Calvados Cocktail
Sidecar Cocktail
Champagnes & French wines by the glass
Best rooftop in Atlanta!
Address: 1115 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318 (located at the Interlock rooftop)
Drawbar for…
Famous Last Word Cocktail
Georgia Martinez Cocktail - this one is strong
Address: 1115 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318 (located at the Bellyard Hotel)
Saint Germain Bakery for…
Champagne Fridays- half off Champagne by the bottle
French Rosé Thursdays
Champagne Pommery by the glass
Address: 1115 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318 (located on the ground level at the Interlock next to Puttshack)
