THE HAPPY HOUR INDEX · OCTOBER 2026
What happy hour costs in Atlanta
One round — cheapest drink + cheapest bite — costs a median $15.50 here, #17 of 19 cities (national median $14).
THE INDEX · DRINK + BITE
$15.50
median of 20 venues
COCKTAIL
$9
median of 27 venues
BEER
$7
median of 10 venues
WINE
$9
median of 17 venues
OYSTER (EACH)
$1.63
median of 6 venues
By neighbourhood
| Area | Index | Cocktail | Beer | Wine | Oyster (each) | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhead | $11 | $6.50 | — | — | — | 9 |
| Midtown | $16.50 | $8.50 | — | — | — | 5 |
| Old Fourth Ward / BeltLine | — | $8.50 | — | — | — | 6 |
Blank = fewer than 4 priced venues in that area.