Where to Watch College Football in Atlanta
Top Bars for Alumni and Fans to Unite
Published September 22, 2026
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No one does college football like the Southeast and Atlanta does it best. Home of the College Football Hall of Fame, the city has all the Heisman-worthy spots for you to touch down and cheer on your team. Here’s a list of bars and restaurants to watch college football and congregate with fans and alumni.
Hudson Grille and Smith’s Olde Bar
As you can imagine, University of Alabama alumni and fans have more than one bar to call home here in Atlanta. You can Roll Tide at Hudson Grille in Midtown and Smith’s Olde Bar.
Smith’s Olde Bar is an iconic spot in Piedmont Heights with an old-school ambiance. Dominated by the Crimson Tide, the longtime live-music venue is electric on gamedays and the perfect spot to eat, drink and stay to celebrate after a big win.
Bucket Shop Cafe
A Buckhead neighborhood bar, Bucket Shop Cafe is the prime location for Auburn fans, located near Lenox Square. With spacious indoor, patio and bar seating and a more traditional sports bar feel, expect great food, beverages and a side of War Eagle cheers.
New Realm Brewing
Cheer on Georgia Tech with views that don’t sting. The Yellow Jackets proudly claim New Realm Brewery on the Eastside Beltline as their alumni gameday spot. Boasting great burgers and cold beer, college football fans can kick off gameday with live music and skyline views.
Fadó Irish Pub
Known for fútbol and football, Fadó is an unmistakable Atlanta staple. Their location at Buckhead Village brings the Irish pub energy and refreshments for a special college football viewing experience. Proudly claimed by The University of Florida Gators, fans can brave the swamp with a cold pint and tasty bites. Enjoy the game inside or on their rooftop.
Big Easy Grille
An American dive joint with creole spin, Big Easy Grille brings the taste and feel of Louisiana to West Midtown. With plenty of LSU fans to mistake it feel like Baton Rouge, enjoy college football with the authenticity of Louisiana comfort.
Scofflaw Brewing Co.
Dr. Scofflaw’s brewery is the top spot in Atlanta for ‘noles fans to congregate on Saturdays.
Monday Night Brewing
While you’re likely to find a home in nearly any bar in Atlanta if you’re a UGA alumni or fan, the official gathering place for the UGA alumni chapter in Atlanta is Monday Night Brewing – both the Midtown location and The Garage location at Lee + White.
Rose & Crown Tavern
Rose & Crown Tavern is owned by Georgia Southern alumni, so this has naturally become the perfect home for alumni and fans of the Eagles to come together on game days.
Wicked Wolf
Wicked Wolf Atlanta has been designated as the official bar in Atlanta for University of Kentucky alumni and fans, so there’s your destination for cheering on the Wildcats – during both football and basketball seasons.
The Nook
The Nook on Piedmont Park in Midtown is the go-to place for Spartan Fans. Cheer “Go Green!” while digging into a plate of totchos – their famous tater tot nacho hybrid. There’s plenty of indoor seating, but they’re fully covered brick patio is packed with TVs and an ideal place for a daytime game.
Park Tavern
Looking for one of the best seats in the house? Park Tavern at Piedmont Park is always ready for hosting Gameday Saturdays in the fall. Their huge indoor-outdoor patio space is filled with TV to watch multiple teams playing. If you’re a dawg or not afraid of a little bark, their space is a fan favorite amongst The University of Georgia crowd.
Lost Dog Tavern
Lost Dog Tavern in Buckhead has established itself as the main gathering spot for University of Tennessee Vols fans and alumni in Atlanta.
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Demetrius Bell is an Atlanta-based writer who focuses on the Atlanta Braves and sports in general in the Atlanta metro area. He is the Managing Editor of SB Nation’s Battery Power, which covers the Braves on a daily basis. His work can be found in Baseball Prospectus, Forbes.com, YardBarker.com and SB Nation.
Atlanta native Ben Lopez is a student and digital storyteller with a passion for showcasing the people, places and experiences that shape his hometown. Drawing on his background in advertising and graphic communications, he writes about the food, art and culture that make Atlanta worth exploring through a youthful lens.
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