What is the average survivability for Bar across Atlanta's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 56 ranked neighborhoods in Atlanta, the average projected chance that a Bar lasts two or more years is 75.4% at a typical address. Blandtown, ranked #1, is at 82.4% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Bar in Atlanta?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Atlanta for Bar include Cascade Avenue/Road (ranked last, at 72.5% at a good address and 64.8% at a typical address), Venetian Hills, and Audobon Forest. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Bar survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in competition, housing vacancy, and consumer spending at that exact location.

Survivability Rankings for Bar in Atlanta

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Atlanta to open a Bar?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Atlanta to open a Bar is Blandtown, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 82.4% at a typical address (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 46 of the 56 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Atlanta would a Bar make the most money?

It depends on the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. Check it in the live tool for each Atlanta address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Bar succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Yes, neighborhood rankings are averages that mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Atlanta neighborhoods to open a Bar, at a good address, from Blandtown (84.0% survival) to Cascade Avenue/Road (72.5%).

April 24, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Blandtown: 84.0% at a good address, 82.4% at a typical address for Bar (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 46 of 56 ranked

Average across the 56 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 75.4% for Bars

Most challenging area: Cascade Avenue/Road: 72.5% at a good address, 64.8% at a typical address

Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Bar Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Bar Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Bar a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Atlanta, Blandtown ranks #1 for opening a Bar, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 82.4% at a typical address (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 79.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Cascade Avenue/Road, at 72.5% at a good address and 64.8% at a typical address. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Atlanta to Open a Bar?

Blandtown ranks #1 of the 56 ranked neighborhoods in and around Atlanta for Bar survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Blandtown	Atlanta	84.0%	82.4%	84.0%	79.0%
2	Midtown	Atlanta	84.0%	81.2%	84.0%	69.6%
3	Downtown	Atlanta	84.0%	78.9%	84.0%	54.3%
4	North Buckhead	Atlanta	83.6%	81.4%	84.0%	74.1%
5	Grant Park	Atlanta	83.1%	80.7%	83.6%	71.8%
6	Hills Park	Atlanta	83.1%	80.7%	83.1%	75.4%
7	Underwood Hills	Atlanta	83.1%	80.4%	84.0%	69.6%
8	Lakewood Heights	Atlanta	83.1%	79.1%	83.1%	69.6%
9	West End	Atlanta	83.1%	78.5%	83.6%	66.0%
10	Peachtree Heights West	Atlanta	83.1%	78.0%	84.0%	65.1%

A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Atlanta Would a Bar Make the Most Money?

Where a Bar would make the most money in or around Atlanta comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Blandtown is ranked #1 for Bar survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.4% at a typical address; Cascade Avenue/Road is ranked last of the 56, at 72.5% at a good address and 64.8% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Your choice of location is one of the few business decisions you can test against data before you commit. Opening a Bar in Atlanta requires careful location choice. Across the 56 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Bar lasts two or more years is 75.4% at a typical address. What makes a location ideal varies by business type: foot traffic patterns, competitor proximity, and consumer demographics all play different roles.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Bar in or Around Atlanta?

When selecting a location for a Bar in or around Atlanta, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score comes first when comparing locations: it turns local competition and consumer spending into the share of revenue a business can expect to win. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We incorporate data from thousands of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of individual businesses. A certain density of competitors signals strong demand and can benefit all businesses. Every score is produced by our in-house models, trained on 570,000+ real business outcomes. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

Where in or Around Atlanta Should I Start a Bar?

StreetSpring identifies the strongest markets as Blandtown, Midtown, and Downtown, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Cascade Avenue/Road, Venetian Hills, and Audobon Forest. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Atlanta to Open a Bar?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Bar in Atlanta is Blandtown, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.4% at a typical address (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Midtown and Downtown. 46 of the 56 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

Can a Bar Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Bar Rankings in Atlanta Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Atlanta.

Is a Bar a Good Tenant for Atlanta Landlords?

In Blandtown, the projected chance that a new Bar lasts two or more years is 82.4% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Bar in Atlanta

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Blandtown, a Bar has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 82.4% at a typical address. In Midtown, it is 81.2% at a typical address, and in Downtown, 78.9% at a typical address. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

Our tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Atlanta for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Atlanta to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Atlanta.

Business Survivability Rankings: Atlanta: See how Bar compares to all other business types in Atlanta
Best Cities to Open a Bar in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Bar
Business Survivability in Blandtown, Atlanta: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Midtown, Atlanta: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Downtown, Atlanta: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Atlanta are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Atlanta

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.

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