Manuel's Tavern • 1956

Manuel Maloof opened this political watering hole in 1956, modeling it after the English taverns he encountered during World War II, and it quickly became Atlanta's great equalizer—where governors, journalists, and factory workers debate over burgers and beer. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020, the Poncey-Highland landmark still packs its worn booths with strategists, students, and anyone seeking a cold draft and straight talk.