Live at SkyLounge Raises the Bar on Friday and Saturday Night Entertainment

Sunset skyline views, live entertainment, small bites and $5 signature infusions fill Live at SkyLounge forecasts every Friday and Saturday night through summertime. If you’re looking for a weekend high point, SkyLounge rooftop bar at the Glenn Hotel packs in the vibe from 5-10 p.m. Fridays and 6-11 p.m. Saturdays. Share small bites such as roasted warm pecans with sea salt, farm-fresh deviled eggs, sweet potato chips with blue cheese fondue, smoked trout dip with lavash crackers, pimento cheese, marinated and spiced olives, bacon-wrapped dates with Parmigiano-Reggiano, an artisan cheese and charcuterie plate or a Southern Sampler for indecisives or dabblers ($1-$16). Cap the night with coffee or a liqueur and flourless chocolate cake or blood orange panna cotta ($8). For updates on who's performing check Facebook. See why SkyLounge was voted one of the “Top 23 Best Rooftop Lounges in the World” by ABC.com.

Downtown Eateries Put the Icing on Ice Skating Fun at Centennial Olympic Park

Ice skating at Centennial Olympic Park's Ice Rink in downtown's Luckie Marietta District is already a beloved holiday tradition, but the adventure just isn't complete for us without a way to refuel all those calories we will burn gliding around the ice. Luckily, some of the city's best restaurants or nearby and ready to be pre- and post-skating destinations. For hearty German fare and beers, slide into Der Biergarten. Just getting warmed up? Keep the momentum going with games, beverages and American fast-casual fare at Game-X. Hot pizzas warm cold hands and fill hungry tummies at Max's Coal Oven Pizzeria while sporty STATS satisfies with classic American favorites and thirst-quenching brews. Date night deserves a visit to the Glenn Hotel where Glenn's Kitchen exudes sophisticated ambiance and drinks flow at SkyLounge, its rooftop hangout. Add south of the border Latin and Mexican flavors to your polar experience with a visit to Alma Cocina for roasted chicken mole Oaxaca, pork pibil tamale, beef brisket enchiladas and many other savory dishes, including bowls of hot tortilla soup. Or, go coastal at Ray's in the City where a wide variety of seafood selections dock alongside a classic cheddar cheeseburger, hand-cut steaks and other landlubber temptations. Can't fit them all in? These restaurants will welcome you even after the ice rink closes for the season on January 20.

Celebrate the Glenn Hotel's 90th Anniversary with August Specials

 

There are some milestone occasions that you go all out for, and the Glenn Hotel in Downtown Atlanta's Luckie Marietta District is doing just that for its 90^th anniversary. To celebrate, the Glenn has planned a month full of specials and surprises, from mini-cupcakes at check-in and a signature birthday cocktail to a getaway deal. For $90, book the Glenn's 90^th Anniversary Package through August 30 and enjoy an overnight stay in a historic guestroom and special welcome package. While you're there, don't forget to visit the SkyLounge rooftop bar and check out the city views with a handcrafted cocktail and Glenn's Kitchen for some seasonal, American South comfort food.

Ferris Wheel Riding Makes You Hungry

 

Photo Credit: The Partnership/SkyView Atlanta

Wheeeee! The big wheel is turning in the Luckie Marietta District and you're gonna work up an appetite after the ride. While you're up there, scan the horizon for some spots to grab a bite. Might we suggest Der Biergarten for an authentic German dining experience, Max's Coal Oven Pizzeria with its coal-fired pizzas and Italian specialties, STATS for sports viewing and Game-X for an eat-and-play combo? If you're up for a short walk, head to nearby Fifth Group Restaurant Alma Cocina, or for hand-cut steaks, seafood and sushi, Ray's in the City serves it all in a casual, yet elegant setting. Or stay the weekend at the Glenn Hotel and go to them all. Be sure to check out their American comfort-food restaurant Glenn's Kitchen and more sky views at SkyLounge upstairs. Clearly you're going to need to come ride that Ferris wheel more than once!

Take Advantage of Delicious Savings During Downtown Restaurant Week

Atlanta is the prime spot to eat, stay and play this week - a big emphasis on the stay. Downtown Restaurant Week is from Saturday, July 27 to Sunday, August 4, and with deals this amazing there's no better place to be. Top restaurants like Alma Cocina, Ray's in the City and Der Biergarten have created special three-course, prix fixe menus ranging from $15 to $35. Game-X is throwing in a $20 play card with their deal, and Glenn Hotel and Glenn's Kitchen are inviting everyone to dine and dream with their "All Access Package". Don't miss the chance to take advantage of the delicious savings and fabulous fare, it won't be here for long! 

Sit Rooftop at SkyLounge for Patio Launch Party on May 31

  

Tomorrow, the sun sets around 8:45 p.m. and the view from the patio launch party at SkyLounge, atop the Glenn Hotel, is a breathtaking one. ABC.com honors SkyLounge as one of the "Top 23 Rooftop Bars in the World." Sink into one of the low, cushioned couches on the 11th floor patio of this historic building. The shimmering ATL skyline and the lush greens of Centennial Olympic Park make the perfect scenery. Backing up the view are party-exclusive cocktails crafted with Patron Tequila or Ultimat Vodka, DJ tunes and giveaways from 7-9 p.m. You may not want to come down off the roof!

Still Need a Hotel for the T. Swift Concerts? Be Swift and Head to The Glenn

Taylor Swift appeals to all ages. So does the Glenn Hotel, a boutique hotel just steps away from Phillips Arena that is completing the big night out with a $199 "Be Swifty" package. Some of Taylor's favorite things, such as chocolate chip cookies and Diet Coke, will greet "Be Swifty" guests arriving for the concert on Thursday, April 18 or Friday, April 19. Enjoy early check in (based on availability), late check out until 1 p.m., breakfast for two at Glenn's Kitchen (buckwheat crepes with ham and parmesan topped with a fried egg) and more. Did we mention that it's a short, swift trip on foot from the Glenn Hotel to Phillips Arena and back? Way to be special and avoid to and fro traffic tensions. Book rooms by calling 404-521-2250.