If you love a patio or rooftop situation (and who doesn’t, right?!), you’ve come to the right place. The ATL Airport District has plenty of distinct alfresco dining options, including coffee shops, taprooms, restaurants and rooftop lounges. Below is a list of outdoor restaurants in the District to get you started planning your next Southside foodie adventure.
Best Patios
Aye Tea Elle
3755 College St. College Park, GA 30337
Just off Main Street in downtown College Park, Aye Tea Elle has established itself as a destination for a spirited yet sophisticated night out on the Southside. The menu of elevated tapas, such as succulent lamb lollipops, fried lobster bites and charbroiled oysters, are perfect for sharing alfresco on their patio. In addition to show-stopping cocktails, you can also indulge in their hookah while relaxing and watching the planes fly overhead.
Beer Girl, Growler & Bottle Shop
587 N Central Ave. Hapeville, GA 30354
All of your beer, wine and seltzer needs can be taken care of at Hapeville's Beer Girl, Growler & Bottle Shop, and their shaded back patio overlooking Arts Alley is a primo spot for those opting to stay and sip. Stop in for a pick-me-up during your midweek slump, and enjoy $12 Pitcher Tuesdays, $6 Winey Wednesdays, and all-day $5 Slushy Happy Hour on Thursdays!
Brake Pad
3403 Main St. College Park, GA 30337
Picture a quirky, family-friendly neighborhood restaurant and bar in a converted old gas station. That’s Brake Pad, and their patio is the ideal spot to refuel and watch life go by in Historic Downtown College Park. You’ll find all your favorite bar food items here, including what many say is the best burger in town! Grab a seat outside and let your taste buds be the judge.
Folk Art
637 N Central Ave. Hapeville, GA 30354
This cozy brick-walled joint is lined with vintage decor and features a sweet front patio overlooking downtown Hapeville. At Folk Art, you’ll find an impressive menu of creative breakfast dishes, like Southern fried chicken and waffles with peach compote, a bevy of Benedicts featuring crab cakes, salmon, lobster (and more!), plus savory short ribs and grits. If lunch is more your thing, Folk Art also offers an expansive menu of sandwiches, soups and salads, or a breakfast burger smothered in sausage gravy that blends the best of both worlds. You're gonna have a hard time picking which tempting cocktail to pair with your meal - and do your best to leave room for a melt-in-your-mouth dessert from nextdoor neighbor Buttersweet Bakery!
JPresso Cafe
407 N Central Ave Ste B, Hapeville, GA 30324
Get a free dose of vitamin D added to your caffeine fix by sipping your latte on JPresso's Bohemian garden patio. Thanks to the eclectic decor on the inside and outside of this welcoming Hapeville coffee shop, you're sure to spot something intriguing while enjoying your drink and munching your avocado toast.
Manchester Arms Pub
1705 Virginia Ave. Atlanta, GA 30337
The UK-inspired Manchester Arms Pub serves all your favorite British comfort food. But since they're in Atlanta, it comes with a Southern twist, of course. The pub is a lovingly restored two-story house that was converted to a restaurant nestled right in the heart of College Park. In fact, College Park was once named Manchester! So it's got a true "home away from home" vibe for visitors and regulars alike. Sitting on the front patio feels just like visiting your favorite neighbor from across the pond, and it’s the preferred spot to enjoy a pint with your meal on a beautiful day.
Paper Plane
816 S Central Ave. Hapeville, GA 30354
For authentic Thai cuisine, craft cocktails, and local beer, head to Hapeville’s Paper Plane to enjoy the ambiance of their multiple outdoor spaces. With open-air table seating, a lounge area, and a green space for yard games, it’s the ultimate gathering space for lunch, brunch, or dinner - plus homemade desserts. Come with a date, or bring a whole party! They've got plenty of square footage for everyone.
Tom, Dick and Hank
3807 Main St. Atlanta, GA 30337
Discover a BBQ fusion dining experience at College Park’s Tom, Dick & Hank, where meat is smoked fresh daily and classic Southern desserts like peach cobbler can be enjoyed alfresco on the pet-friendly enclosed patio. Satisfy your cravings with a smoked plate, which offers a heaping serving of your favorite barbecue protein and two sides, such as collard greens or homemade potato chips. And don’t sleep on the weekday $5 happy hour menu, which features tangy margaritas, and juicy rib tips. We bet you'll smell it coming to your table before you even see your server!
College Park Restaurant Row
Various Locations Along Main Street, College Park, GA 30337
A cluster of Black-owned restaurants situated on Main Street in Historic Downtown College Park make up what's become affectionately known as "Restaurant Row." The collection of tables that line the sidewalk outside of Johnny's Chicken & Waffles, The Real Milk & Honey, and Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar (re-opening Summer 2025!), creates an inviting community dining experience. With each restaurant serving delicious food and lively vibes that spill out from the restaurant floors to the great outdoors, you'll enjoy an incredible meal no matter which table you choose.
Best Rooftops
Hapeville Corner Tavern
573 N Central Ave. Hapeville, GA 30354
At the Hapeville Corner Tavern, the bar food menu is just as elevated as their rooftop seating. Down on street level, they also offer a covered wrap-around patio and an expansive grassy area with picnic tables and yard games, including bocce ball and corn hole. Stop by to play or just sit back and enjoy a beer or seasonal cocktail. Family, friends, and furry friends welcome!
Nouveau Bar & Grill
3775 Main St. College Park, GA 30337
Raise a glass to the beautiful new rooftop dining area at College Park’s Nouveau Bar & Grill! Soak in the vibe, enjoy the breeze, and experience their electrifying Mimosa Jam Sunday or Karaoke Friday. Any day of the week you can indulge in Nouveau’s signature Cajun Seafood Grits. If you want to attempt to recreate the dish at home, their stone-ground grits are available to purchase by the bag with proceeds funding college scholarships for local youth.
Rooftop at the Overland
2 Porsche Dr. Hapeville, GA 30354
The open-air covered lounge on the 8th floor of the Kimpton Overland Hotel in Hapeville offers one of the best vantage points in the District for watching planes take off and land at neighboring Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Plus you can catch panoramic views of the nearby Porsche Experience Center handling course. The Rooftop at the Overland is open to hotel guests and the public Thursday - Saturday from 5 - 10 pm for sipping craft cocktails and enjoying sharable bites. And for those who might be a little afraid of heights but still want to dine outside, Apron restaurant offers the same amazing food and the same scenic views much closer to ground level on their two patios. Cheers to that!
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