DECATUR. Brick Store Pub enjoys a prime location in a 19th-century general store overlooking Decatur's Old Courthouse Square. From exposed red-brick walls and dark wood paneling to the cozy bar area and friendly service, a traditional pub atmosphere abounds. An international ensemble of ales and stouts, including Trappist Ale and Boddingtons, headlines the beer list, and the pub's 20-plus malt scotches keep you warm no matter what season it is. Brick Store's kitchen also serves up some tasty fare such as Jaws (ale-battered cod on challah twist with lemon mayo) and hand-dipped fish & chips served with remoulade sauce.

VIRGINIA HIGHLAND. Atlanta hipsters converge on this Virginia Highlands nightspot each week and for good reason. Upstairs, you'll find a great pub-style watering hole that's always packed with stylish 20- and 30-somethings. In the cellar, 10 High hosts some of Atlanta's top up-and-coming bands ­ acts specializing in everything from good old fashioned rock-n-roll to hard and heavy punk. Great pub grub is served upstairs, and the place offers an enviable selection of domestic and international brews.

BUCKHEAD. This Buckhead hotspot offers authentic Irish pub atmosphere with food, drink, and entertainment to match. Inside, you'll find quintessential dark-wood bar areas and plenty of "pub" ambiance, though the place does tend to get packed quickly after the sun goes down. A stone patio towards the rear is a favorite hangout, no matter the season, and a few bar areas make getting a long, dark quaff a little easier. Fadó features live music on Monday nights ­ dancing is always encouraged ­ as well as special events to celebrate soccer (football!) matches. To mark your visit to this Buckhead favorite, be sure to stop by the gift shop and pick up a few things Irish.

BUCKHEAD. Fox & Hounds offers an English presence in the South Buckhead night scene. Part of a tartan-themed quartet of local pubs that includes Prince of Wales, Rose & Crown, and Hand in Hand, this Derek Lawford pub offers patrons the usual bar suspects, including Boddingtons, Fuller's, Harp, and Guinness. After grabbing one or two glasses of liquid courage, make your way to the billiards area and showcase your skills. A cozy patio area offers a nice place to get fresh air on warmer nights. From bangers and mash to fish-n-chips, Fox & Hounds' kitchen serves up all you need in the way of pub grub.

PONCEY-HIGHLAND. One of Atlanta's Derek Lawford pubs (along with Fox & Hounds, Prince of Wales, and Rose & Crown), Hand in Hand is an integral part of the Va-Hi nightlife scene. Indeed, neighborhood folks flock here after work to enjoy their favorite British brews and a few rounds of cricket. Tartan-themed carpeting, dark-wood furniture, and cozy fireside seating add to the traditional atmosphere; a menu that features bangers and mash, fish-n-chips, and tomato mop adds to the authenticity. In warmer months, the brick-laid beer garden is a popular place to hang out with friends and enjoy a few pints.