Meeting planners, foodies, and beer geeks rejoice! The ATL Airport District is Atlanta's culinary corridor, serving up a mouth-watering mix of Southern favorites, world-class cuisine, and expertly crafted drinks — many within a 4-mile radius of Georgia's second-largest convention center. We broke it down for you.
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Fuel the Day with Brunch
Whether it’s before or between meetings, the District’s brunch scene is the perfect way for your attendees to stay energized and connected. By following The Ultimate Southside Brunch Guide, your group can pick from a diverse selection of eateries serving some of the best breakfast and lunch options, such as Buttermilk Biscuit or The Real Milk & Honey, both in College Park. These brunch spots offer everything from classic comfort foods to hand-crafted cocktails and beverages.
For those wanting a midday meal featuring Southern classics with unexpected flavors, the soon-to-open FolkArt in Hapeville is a place your attendees have to check out. Joining the Inman Park and Decatur locations, this new site will offer a tempting menu filled with items like fluffy waffles, savory omelets, refreshing mimosas and more.
A Passport for Every Palate
Meeting groups can easily take their taste buds on an international culinary adventure without leaving Georgia. The District is home to many vibrant eateries serving authentic cuisines and drinks that showcase the city's rich cultural diversity, such as Grecian Gyro in Hapeville, which offers yum-inspiring Greek food. Your attendees can try various delectable dishes, including its traditional gyro plates and wraps.
If your group wants to get a taste of Ethiopia, Bole Ethiopian Restaurant is the perfect place for everyone to dine. Located in College Park, this fine dining establishment offers a menu filled with flavor. Try some of the restaurant’s popular dishes, like the authentically prepared Doro wat (a rich chicken-and-egg stew) or Kitfo (a traditional beef tartar dish).
Lovers of Thai cuisine in your group can enjoy several spots in the District, including Paper Plane. This atmospheric restaurant in Hapeville serves some of the best-tasting Thai dishes on the Southside like its wok-fried basil stir fry and gluten-free Pad Thai. Paper Plane is also known for its local beer, craft cocktails, and homemade desserts, items your attendees will love.
Sips That Satisfy
In the District, meeting groups can raise a glass at a variety of eateries that are known not only for their tasty bites but also their expertly crafted drinks. For instance, Café Belli in Hapeville is both a coffee house and cocktail bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages that will refresh your thirst. Some other great spots include:
- Brass Tap
- Brake Pad
- The Manchester Arms Pub
- Beer Girl, Growlers and Bottleshop
- Hapeville Corner Tavern
These crowd-favorite establishments offer a mix of great drinks and the perfect setting for your group to relax and socialize after your meeting.
Conventional Convenience
After attendees fly into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), they can fuel up before meeting at GICC with eateries along the ATL SkyTrain route. The SkyTrain Dining Guide features a wide range of restaurants that your attendees can access from the Airport Station and Gateway Station.
Off the SkyTrain route, your group will also find a host of unique quick-service dining options near the GICC, including the birthplace of the original chicken sandwich, the Haeville Chick-fil-A Dwarf House. Truett Cathy’s first restaurant was beautifully renovated in 2022 and serves typical Chick-fil-A menu items in addition to specialty Dwarf House dishes.
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Ready to Sip & Savor the District? The ATL Airport District is filled with everything from upscale to trendy dining establishments ready for your group to try. Reach out or submit your RFP for more information on these restaurants and eateries.
