The Scene
For many, this pub is the one place in Buckhead they don't mind going. Its unpretentious vibe and running tap keep a party going most nights, especially on weekends. Inside, there's enough memorabilia to cover the walls of an Irish museum. Once you recover from the initial blarney blast, take a minute to soak in the menu's hearty Irish fare. A few continental favorites stand by to rescue culinary xenophobes.
The Draw
Young, upwardly mobile professionals colonize this Guinness and Bass factory from the time they leave work until they go home to slumber. Live Irish music and televised soccer matches on weekends attract the serious Gaelics and an international crowd. Fado also serves well-respected pub food, making it a popular lunchtime destination for Buckhead workers. The specialty is boxty, an Irish rolled potato pancake stuffed with a choice of seafood, Cajun meats, steak or veggies.