Famous Party Venues From Atlanta History
Various venues in Buckhead Village
Beginning in the 1980s, Buckhead Village (one of Atlanta’s many neighborhoods) was the most visited nightlife district in the entire city. One developer described the 2 1/2 block area as “Bourbon Street at the entrance to Bel Air,” referencing the way well-dressed partygoers moved seamlessly from spot to spot, often giving up if lines were too long and just living it up in the street. By one estimate, the area contained more than 100 bars, clubs, and restaurants at its height, meaning the options for entertainment were practically endless.
Some of the best-known institutions in Buckhead Village included Limelight, Rupert’s, Club Chaos, Lulu’s Bait Shack, Beesley’s of Buckhead, and Club D, though individual spots often came and went fairly quickly. By 2007, much of the land in Buckhead Village had been bought up by folks who wanted to see the neighborhood turned into a more respectable place, or at least a quieter and less dangerous one.
Today, little remains of Buckhead Village’s former heyday, though a few stalwart spots, like Tongue & Groove, are still open.
