Drinks Downtown & Midtown Atlanta
Polaris
A place for a drink in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta, pricey ($$$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Revolving lounge under the blue dome on top of the Hyatt Regency, open since 1967 and back in business since 2014.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Westin Peachtree Plaza and SkyView Atlanta.
- Type
- Drinks · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Downtown & Midtown Atlanta. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Westin Peachtree Plaza
The 73-story glass cylinder on Peachtree Street; upper-floor rooms look straight across the skyline.
Stay · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2SkyView Atlanta
Ferris wheel with enclosed, heated gondolas next to Centennial Olympic Park, about 200 feet up over downtown.
Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line - 3Centennial Olympic Park
The 1996 Olympics park at the heart of downtown, ringed by the skyline and the main open space for watching the midnight show.
Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line - 4Jackson Street Bridge
Overpass above Freedom Parkway with the most photographed view of the downtown skyline, a short walk from Old Fourth Ward.
Sight · 0.7 mi straight-line - 5Mary Mac's Tea Room
Midtown Southern dining room open since 1945, known for fried chicken, collards, pot likker and cinnamon rolls.
Food · 0.9 mi straight-line - 6Historic Fourth Ward Park
Park built around a stormwater pond, with a stone cascade, boardwalks and views of Ponce City Market.
Outdoors · Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine · 0.9 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Polaris is a stop on our Atlanta New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta
Polaris is our only drinks pick in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown & Midtown Atlanta guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta run from 50°F in January to 90°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Polaris itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Downtown & Midtown Atlanta from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Downtown & Midtown Atlanta weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 33.76138, -84.38666
- Destination
- Downtown & Midtown Atlanta, Georgia
Polaris: quick answers
How much time do you need at Polaris?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Polaris. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Polaris?
Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Reserve ahead for Dec 31; a full turn takes about 45 minutes.
Which TripsCircle routes include Polaris?
Polaris appears on Atlanta New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Polaris to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown & Midtown Atlanta.
Plan Downtown & Midtown Atlanta
- Downtown & Midtown Atlanta travel guide 8 places
- Best time to visit Downtown & Midtown Atlanta weather by month
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.