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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bars in Atlanta, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for bars.

Spring is the top season of the year for consumer spending at bars and lounges across the Atlanta area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a small business software provider and email marketing company. Daily spending at Atlanta-area bars and lounges grew to $20,146 for the metro area in the spring of last year, 9% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Two Urban Licks

First on the list is Two Urban Licks. Located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE in Poncey-Highland, the bar and New American spot is the most popular bar in Atlanta, boasting four stars out of 2,637 reviews on Yelp.

2. 26 Thai Kitchen & Bar

Next up is 26 Thai Kitchen & Bar, situated at 541 Main St. NE, Suite F170. With 4.5 stars out of 612 reviews on Yelp, the bar and Thai spot, serving noodles and more, has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Bacchanalia

Bacchanalia, located at 1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd., Suite A, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bar and New American spot, which offers seafood and more, 4.5 stars out of 660 reviews.

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