West Midtown Walkable Guide from Mill at Westside
Get ready! Here’s your fun-forward, walkable guide to West Midtown—starting at Mill at Westside (Huff Rd, just west of Howell Mill)—packed with award-winners, easy hangouts, and “let’s-go-now” options you can reach on foot in ~20 minutes.
Eat (big flavors, huge variety, significant accolades)
- Mujō (14th & Howell Mill) — Intimate modern Edomae; MICHELIN One Star. Reserve early and savor.
- Bacchanalia (Westside Provisions) — ATL fine-dining icon; MICHELIN One Star + Green Star for sustainability. Milestone-night perfection.
- Miller Union (Brady Ave) — Seasonal Southern with substance; Chef Steven Satterfield, James Beard Best Chef: Southeast (2017).
- Antico Pizza Napoletana (Hemphill) — Coal-hot, Neapolitan classic; MICHELIN Bib Gourmand. Fold, smile, repeat.
- The Optimist (Howell Mill) — Wood-roasted seafood and a lively oyster bar; MICHELIN-recognized selection.
- Marcel (Howell Mill) — Old-school steakhouse swagger; beloved ATL special-occasion staple.
- Forza Storico (Howell Mill @ 14th) — Roman trattoria energy—spritzes, cacio e pepe, bustling patio.
- Aziza (Star Metals) — Modern Israeli plates + polished cocktails in a sleek room.
- Taqueria del Sol (Howell Mill) — Legendary tacos and margs; perennial local favorite in Westside Provisions.
- Barcelona Wine Bar (Westside Ironworks) — Tapas, big wine list, late hours—clutch for groups.
- Souper Jenny – Westside (Huff Rd) — Cozy soups, salads, and sammies—perfect for a quick, light lunch.
- Agavero Cantina – West Midtown (Huff Rd) — Easygoing tacos, margaritas, and a neighborhood-y patio.
- Flower Child (Westside Provisions) — Bright, veggie-forward bowls and wraps; ideal refuel between shops.
Bars, rooftops & late-night anchors
- Ormsby’s — Subterranean clubhouse: bocce, darts, backgammon, and a proper beer list.
- Northside Tavern — Live blues under neon: pure old-Atlanta vibe.
- Flight Club (Star Metals) — Social darts with theatrical flair; group-night gold.
- The Painted Duck (Stockyards/Brady) — Duckpin bowling + cocktails + games = instant team outing.
- Topgolf Midtown (Ellsworth Industrial) — Year-round swings and skyline views.
- Bold Monk Brewing (Ellsworth Industrial) — Brewery-brasserie mashup with gorgeous light and wood.
- Monday Night Brewing – West Midtown / “The Grove” (Trabert Ave) — Expansive new taproom and outdoor amphitheater right by the BeltLine’s Northwest segment; a brisk ~20-minute walk.
Outdoor Sites and Recreation
- Westside Park — Atlanta’s new 280-acre urban park. Largest in Atlanta featuring photogenic former Bellwood quarry.
- Atlanta Beltline – Northwest Trail — Among final sections of the 22-mile Beltline linear park encircling Downtown Atlanta. Expected around year-end 2026. Will pass within a par-4 of Mill at Westside facilitating biking, running, walking with accessibility to Buckhead, Virginia Highlands, Inman Park, etc.
Pickleball (because it’s a thing now)
- Atlanta Pickleball Center (Ellsworth Industrial) — 10 indoor, climate-controlled courts, clinics, and leagues—super close to Mill at Westside.
- Pickleball Club of Georgia (English St, Blandtown) — Under development: ~110,000 sq. ft., 30+ indoor courts, fitness, simulators, bar, and events—poised to be one of the largest indoor pickleball venues in the U.S.
Coffee & quick bites
- Brash Coffee (Star Metals & WSPD kiosk) — Westside caffeine standard-bearer with serious espresso.
- Star Provisions Market (WSPD) — Pastries, sandwiches, and pantry treasures pre- or post-Bacchanalia.
Galleries, shopping & points of interest (all walkable)
- Atlanta Contemporary (Means St) — Free-to-the-public contemporary art; rotating exhibitions a short stroll from Mill at Westside.
- King Plow Arts Center (Marietta St)— Studios, galleries, and Terminal West—factory brick turned culture hub.
- The Goat Farm (Huff to Foster St)— Revitalized 12-acre arts compound adding studios, performance venues, and housing; plus Georgia Tech-partnered LOOP cultural activation nearby on Marietta St. (opening phases now through 2026). Note: Atlanta Contemporary remains on Means St, while a new MOCA GA museum building is constructed at the Goat Farm.
- Westside Provisions District (Howell Mill & Huff)— Design-forward shopping and patio-to-patio strolling
Soft-goods & home: where to shop
Within a 15–20 minute walk of Mill at Westside, you’ve got a legit shopping lineup at/around Westside Provisions District:
- lululemon and Anthropologie for athleisure and women’s fashion.
- Sid Mashburn & Ann Mashburn (flagship boutiques) for tailored menswear and timeless womenswear.
- Warby Parker for frames and eye exams.
- Boll & Branch for luxury bedding.
- Room & Board for modern furniture (three floors of inspo).
Your 10–20 minute walking radius (from Mill at Westside)
- ~10 minutes: Ormsby’s, Tacqueria del Sol, Forza Storico, Marcel, Flower Child, Little Sparrow, Brash, Cooks & Soldiers, Souper Jenny, Agavero, Jenni’s Ice Cream, Pickleball of Georgia, Goat Farm events.
- ~15–20 minutes: Howell Mill & 14th (The Interlock, Mujō, hotel bars), Star Metals hub (Flight Club, Aziza), Barcelona Wine Bar, and a brisk stroll to Monday Night Brewing – The Grove on Trabert.
Why West Midtown works so well (for your nights and weekends)
From Mill at Westside, you can assemble a constantly changing array of amazing experiences, full of award-winners and favorites, concentrated and walkable—MICHELIN stars at Mujō and Bacchanalia, a James Beard pedigree at Miller Union, Bib Gourmand pizza at Antico, plus deeply loved neighborhood stalwarts. Layer in darts, bowling, blues, putting and driving ranges, pickleball, and a brewery patio, and you’ve got rewarding yet effortless plans any night of the week—no rideshare required. That’s the West Midtown magic: high-caliber options, many choices, zero hassle, and the buzz of a neighborhood that doesn’t just claim to be real, it is real.
Have fun out there—this pocket of West Midtown practically plans your nights and weekends for you.