With a diverse culture, fascinating historic attractions, exciting outdoor activities, and endearing southern hospitality, it's not surprising that Atlanta, Georgia, is the perfect place for any type of party. Add to that the many unique event venues you can rent by the hour and set the stage for a memorable event!
From a gorgeous, historic Victorian mansion in the Intown neighborhood to a chic, open-space studio in Downtown Atlanta, each neighborhood has its own aura. Whether you envision a party in a spacious transformed warehouse in West Midtown or a luxury home in the upscale Buckhead area, Atlanta has the perfect venue for you.
The user-friendly Giggster app offers affordable event venues for a birthday party, engagement party, baby shower, or corporate gatherings, just to name a few. You'll find budget-friendly, flexible event spaces that you can personalize for your special occasion. Visualize your next event in a large, beautiful penthouse surrounded by tall glass windows with stunning Stone and Kennesaw Mountain views. Your guests will have an unforgettable experience!
Atlanta Party Venues Curated by Giggster
Home to the Georgia World Congress Center and the Variety Playhouse music concert hall, Atlanta appeals to people of all ages and cultures. You'll find spectacular views, an abundance of amenities, and flexible open spaces, to name just a few. Here's an example of memorable private event spaces offered by Giggster.
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Looking for an intimate venue in a beautiful area? You can choose a large home on secluded acres with a gated entry surrounded by tall trees, a pristine lake, and a rustic bridge crossing a creek. This venue offers the perfect event space for a party or a wedding.
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Do you prefer a refreshing outdoor venue for your guests? The vibrant Atlanta Beltline area has an alluring, green outdoor space with comfortable seating, party lights, sunshades, and a dining hall. It's the perfect setting for birthday parties!
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Need something smaller for a small dinner party, a casual get-together with friends, or another private event? Book a modern restaurant in Austell with enough tables for around 40-50 people and a full kitchen that you can use.
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Want something more preppy for a themed birthday party? How about a creative mixed-use space that you can decorate to your heart's desires? With tables and chairs, a dance floor, and a mini stage, you can throw a fun birthday bash with a night full of music and dancing!
Transform Your Party in Atlanta, GA Starting at Just $20/hour
Exceptional Variety & Quality: Giggster's 783 inspiring listings help you select the best venue for your event in Atlanta. Picture your cocktail party in an artsy location with high ceilings, tables, rose gold Chiavari chairs, and a kitchenette.
Hassle-Free Booking: The innovative Giggster app lets you easily browse, search, and book an event venue. Each listing provides in-depth details including pricing and number of attendees permitted. Our Atlanta venues start at just $20/hour.
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: We know plans can sometimes change unexpectedly. We offer flexibility with a 24-hour cancellation policy so you can rebook when it works for you. Reserve your locale knowing there are free cancellations for bookings canceled within 24 hours of confirmation, provided the booking is made at least 48 hours before the event.
Platform Protections: Giggster's optional protection packages cover essential items like damage, liability, and unexpected interruptions. Book venues like Rehearse Live, LLC knowing that you and your guests are covered.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Atlanta for a Party
The liveliness and essence of Atlanta make it the perfect place for an unforgettable experience. The advantages overpower the few disadvantages. Still, it's prudent to consider all aspects before booking your dream venue.
Advantages:
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With many transportation options, it's convenient for guests to travel to, from, and within Atlanta.
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From breathtaking views from a rooftop to a hip bar and lounge with live music, Atlanta offers a wide range of party venues for any style.
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When compared to other metro U.S. areas, Atlanta is generally more affordable.
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Traffic throughout the city is heavy, especially during commute hours and on weekends.
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The weather is sometimes unpredictable; sudden rain showers could disrupt outdoor events. The summers are hot, and January through February can be cold.
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During spring, fall, and around the holiday, Atlanta venues get booked quickly. It's best to schedule a venue at least several months in advance.
The Best Type of Venue for Your Party in Atlanta, GA
Still thinking about hosting your party in The Big Peach? Whether a clubhouse overlooking the Chattahoochee River or a venue in historic Lakewood Heights with convenient access to Metro Atlanta, the Giggster app helps you choose an affordable, curated site from our 783 listings.
Lofts – Intimate Events. Do you want to host an intimate gathering in a unique location? Atlanta lofts are ideal for small events and you can customize them to match your vision. Giggster's listings include a furnished, designer loft with many modern amenities. Light and airy, the floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceiling add to the ambiance. Perfect for an intimate event!
Rooftops – Amazing Backdrops. Are you looking for an Atlanta venue with astounding views, ample open space, and fresh air? If so, a rooftop party is the solution! Take this spacious event studio in the historic Castleberry Hills neighborhood. It has a rooftop patio with a panoramic city view and plenty of room for dancing and entertainment.
Homes – Comfort and Variety. From Downtown to midtown Atlanta and beyond, you can rent spectacular homes by the hour. Celebrating in a spacious modern home with a swimming pool and deck overlooking a lush, manicured backyard can't be beaten. Perfect for a pool party and entertainment!
Breweries and Restaurants – Memorable Vibe & Convenience. A unique venue, a brewery or a restaurant offers the convenience of professional staff, a variety of food, and a large selection of local craft beers. Make your next party, wedding, or corporate event unforgettable in a Bohemian-style restaurant and brewery with a beautiful outdoor patio in the charming Grant Park neighborhood.
Mixed Use Spaces – Creative Flexibility. A mixed-use space is an ideal location for any event because you can customize it to suit your theme. One of Giggster's offerings is a fun, creative space with a massive checkered floor for dancing. Just add a DJ and music, and let the fun begin!
How to Plan a Party in Atlanta
Atlanta is known as one of the best party locations in Georgia. Whether you want a unique event venue in West Midtown Atlanta or a site near the Georgia Aquarium, the Giggster app is here to help. Planning is essential for a successful event. Here are several of our planning process tips to guide you.
Create a Smart Budget – How much can you realistically spend on hosting an event without breaking the bank? The goal of a budget is to prevent overspending and having regrets later. Think about everything needed, like the venue, amenities, food and drink, decor, and so on. Estimate the cost for each and calculate the grand total. If it exceeds the amount you can comfortably spend, cut back to reach an amount you can handle.
Who are Your Guests? – Make a list of everyone that you want to invite. The total guest count helps you select a venue that is appropriately sized.
Select Your Venue – Choose a venue from the Giggster app's 783 places for a memorable party in Atlanta. With this many options, we're sure you can find something that tickles your fancy!
Plan the Menu – Do you have a theme for your celebration? For example, suppose you’re hosting a Halloween party. You might have foods like creepy pumpkin pie or sinister salsa and chips. Have fun with your creativity! Other options include hosting at a restaurant, banquet halls, or catering options—some venues have in-house catering.
Send Invitations – Themed invitations create a sense of excitement for your guests. Be sure to include the venue location, date, time, and phone number.
How to Save Money on Your Party in Atlanta
Here are several budget-friendly tips from Giggster to help you save money and stay within your budget.
Can your Atlanta event be held on a weekday?
Venue costs might be lower on weekdays as compared to weekends. Also, it might be less expensive for a venue during off-peak seasons.
Consider venues with amenities included.
Many venues already have the amenities you need, resulting in substantial savings. It's common to find party spaces that are fully furnished with comfortable furniture, tables and chairs, a cocktail bar, photo booths, and much more.
Can you do it yourself (DIY)?
If there's anything you can do yourself, the result can be substantial savings. For example, you can create your own decorations for a fraction of the cost of hiring a decorator. Rather than buying food and drinks, try a potluck and BYOB (bring your own beverage) approach.
Send e-vites instead.
Other ways to save include sending electronic invites to save on the cost of postage. As a last resort, revisit your guest list. Trimming down the number of attendees might help you stay within your budget.
Atlanta Parties with Giggster
The Giggster app lets you browse or search a curated list of the most fantastic party venues. From chic penthouses to beautiful outdoor locations and stunning rooftop views, we have affordable party venues throughout Atlanta's diverse neighborhoods. We have places for any event, whether a party, corporate retreat, rehearsal dinner, and much more. An exciting, unforgettable venue is waiting for you!
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ByMadison Troyer
Famous party venues from Atlanta history
For years, Atlanta has been ranked one of the United States' biggest party cities. Be it a backyard barbeque or black-tie affair, folks in the Big Peach know how to throw down and have a good time. Each year, music and film festivals draw in thousands of revelers ready to drink, dance their cares away, and forget about ordinary life—even if only for the night.
But the city's reputation as a nightlife hotspot extends beyond the "top city" lists and large events of today; its rich history is filled with nights of festivity across various music genres, cultures, and neighborhoods. To prove it, Giggster explored Atlanta's most storied venues—and the parties that made them famous—dug into that history, and spotlighted five of A-Town's most iconic party locales of decades past.
Among the bashes include jazz-fueled nights in the '30s at the Top Hat Club, where renowned jazzers would regularly grace the stage, to hip-hop socials in the '00s held at P. Diddy's restaurant Justin's, where sleepless mini-concerts were just as popular as its Caribbean cuisine. Read on to learn about the fun-filled parties, establishments, and memories that defined the nightlife scene in one of the biggest cities in the South.
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Top Hat Club
First opened in 1937, the Top Hat Club was a hotspot for Black Atlantans throughout the '30s and '40s. The high-end club was packed to the brim every night with young couples looking to dance the hours away while sipping drinks and rubbing elbows with the who's who of music and culture. In 1949, a circus performer named Carrie Cunningham bought the Top Hat Club and changed its name to the Royal Peacock.
Jazz greats like Cab Calloway and Louis Armstrong frequently played sets here, alternating nights with soul superstars like Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Ray Charles, who would eventually hand off the stage to Motown icons like Marvin Gaye and rock pioneers like Little Richard. Off-stage, famous faces like Muhammad Ali and Martin Luther King Jr. were known to stop in for a drink or two, drawn by the convivial atmosphere and prime location (the club was located in Atlanta's wealthiest Black neighborhood).
The Royal Peacock still exists today, though it now hosts only reggae acts.
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Limelight
Dubbed the "Studio 54 of the South," Limelight Atlanta was where everyone who was anyone partied through much of the '80s. The disco club opened its doors in February 1980, and during its seven years of operation, welcomed Andy Warhol, Tina Turner, Grace Jones, Rod Stewart, Debbie Harry, and Burt Reynolds, among other celebrities. That list is only made more impressive when you consider the fact that the club was located in a strip mall, an unassuming locale for a trendy hotspot. But Peter Gatien, the eye-patch-wearing entrepreneur behind the club, knew how to draw a crowd.
Guests were often met with four-hour-long lines to get inside, an unintelligible dress code that kept even the most well-known guests guessing, and sharks under the glass dance floor. The press coverage of the club as a whole was often overblown, with exaggerated stories and sometimes flat-out made-up ones—no, there was not a black panther living inside the space. But these tall tales worked in Limelight's favor, enticing new patrons to stop by and see for themselves.
The club closed in 1987, but party aficionados can still pop into the Disco Kroger next door for their weekly groceries.
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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.
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Backstreet
For 30 years, Backstreet was Atlanta's round-the-clock gay disco. Located in Midtown, the venue first opened its doors in 1975, but really peaked in the '90s when it became less exclusive and more inviting to LGBTQIA+ folks of all walks of life. Famous musicians like Sylvester, Gladys Knight, and the Weather Girls would perform for partiers, as would drag queens like Charlie Brown.
Nights here were so legendary that outlets like MTV, HBO, and Comedy Central all made projects around it. The club even appeared in a half-dozen movies and TV shows. Unfortunately, after the city refused to renew the spot's 24-hour liquor license in 2003, the writing was on the wall: Backstreet closed in 2004. Today, luxury condos stand on the site of the former space, much to the chagrin of many residents.
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P. Diddy's Justin's restaurant
In the early '00s, P. Diddy's restaurant Justin's was the place to be. Named after his first-born son, the restaurant served Caribbean food that was said to be very good. But its allure went far beyond the menu and had much more to do with the clientele that would frequent it (every celebrity imaginable) and the events held there, including mini-concerts performed by multiple artists (and Diddy himself) that often went late into the night.
The restaurant's lore grew infamous in 2010 when music executive Tony Austin was shot in the eatery's parking lot; he survived the incident but sued Diddy. After 14 years in business, the eatery shut its doors in 2012, marking another loss for Atlanta nightlife enthusiasts.
