Ah, fall in Atlanta: the air finally tolerable, the leaves flirting with auburn and your TV screen blaring college football—and possibly women’s pro soccer, volleyball or something more unexpected. But watching from home? That’s about as thrilling as tailgating in your driveway. Instead, sling on your best game-day gear, grab your crew and head to one of these five spots—each a slam dunk (or Hail Mary) for fall sports vibes, great grub and bar seats that actually feel…social. Let’s kick this off before the last leaf even thinks about clinging on.

Jolene Jolene

Atlanta’s Home for Women’s Sports, Atlanta

Born from a love of women’s athletics—and a cat named Jolene—this is Atlanta’s first-ever women’s sports bar. Lifelong fan and player Chelsea Fishman turned her dream into reality on July 4, 2025, opening at Pullman Yards. It’s an inclusive space celebrating the Atlanta Dream, Vibe volleyball, Women’s Euros and, yes, sometimes men’s games. The menu keeps pace with the energy: Asian-fusion flavors meet game-themed bites like “Sue Bird” wings and the “Girl Dinner” charcuterie board. And a Dolly Parton drop-in? That’s the dream. Fishman says if it happens, “Nothing else matters.”

Gameday LIVE!

Woodstock

Here, family-friendly doesn’t mean boring. Gameday is a bright, welcoming sports bar with more TVs than you can count and a menu stacked with burgers, fresh sandwiches and share-worthy starters. It’s the kind of place where your college football obsession and your kids’ chicken-tender loyalty can coexist in harmony. Sunday football here is a neighborhood event, complete with plenty of cold beer, friendly service and a crowd that cheers like they’ve all known each other for years.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

West Cobb/The Battery

If football season and Mardi Gras had a baby, it would look a lot like Walk-On’s. This Cajun-spirited sports bistreaux lands at The Battery Atlanta with over 50 TVs, a bar-centric layout and a menu of scratch-made Louisiana favorites. Think crawfish etouffée, po’boys, gumbo and enough spice to keep you warm through overtime. Bonus: The Battery’s open-container policy means you can grab a drink from their walk-up bar and keep the game-day buzz going as you stroll.

Showdown Social

Alpharetta

Sports bar meets game hall at Showdown Social. Watch the big game on giant screens, then settle in for some friendly competition of your own—darts, pool, poker or even their high-tech shuffleboard tables. With a full bar and a kitchen serving up hearty bar food, it’s the kind of place where you can turn a “let’s watch the game” night into an “oops, it’s 1:30 am” night.

The Beverly Sports Bar

Atlanta

The Beverly is not just a sports bar—it’s a vibe. Restaurateur Mario Johnson created this Grant Park gem to blend American and Caribbean flavors with a neighborhood-friendly sports bar atmosphere. Expect dishes like blackened salmon with mac and cheese, shrimp and grits, wings and even a Cobb salad that wins raves. The flat screens and music make it a prime game-day hangout, but the real charm is the grown folks, Gen X energy: a happening 50+ crowd that knows good food, good music and good company. The bar is a self-proclaimed “purveyor of good vibes,” and when the game is on, you’ll feel them.

Final Whistle

Whether you’re chasing touchdowns, goals or the last basket of the game, Atlanta’s fall sports scene deserves more than your couch. These five spots bring the screens, the snacks and the crowd energy that make every play feel bigger. Now grab your jersey—kickoff waits for no one.