The Prohibition-Era Pub in Georgia That’s Positively Overflowing With History
Don’t you just love a good Georgia history lesson? When you have as much pride for your state as Georgians do, it’s only right to share some of the stories of the oldest buildings and businesses in the area. By now you probably know the unique history behind Pirates’ House in Savannah, so now we’re going to turn the tables to another uniquely historic pub. In fact, this is one of the oldest continuously operating taverns in Georgia, and the history and photos are quite fascinating.
The Virginia-Highland bar and restaurant, Atkins Park, has been known as the oldest continuously license pub in Atlanta.
While it has changed over time, as many establishments in Georgia do, there are still aspects of Atkins Park which make it so effortlessly "Georgia"...
Have you ever visited Atkins Park? Share with us your experience in the comments section! To visit Atkins Park Virginia-Highland, you can use the address below:
794 North Highland Ave., Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306
Atkins Park is open from 11:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday and 11 am. To 12 a.m. Sunday. To find out more information about Atkins Park, visit the website or Facebook Page.
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