Buckhead, Curated
Buckhead is home to some of Atlanta's most prestigious golf, from historic private clubs to accessible public courses. Here are the top spots for buyers who want to be close to the action.
A prestigious private club near Buckhead offering two championship courses. The North Course is known for its classic design, tree lined fairways, and strategically placed bunkers.
Founded in 1883, Capital City Club is one of Atlanta's oldest and most storied golf clubs. The Brookhaven course features a traditional layout with meticulously maintained fairways, paired with fine dining and top tier amenities for members.
A historic club that hosted the inaugural Tournament Players Championship in 1974 and the PGA Tour's Atlanta stop for decades. A recent remodel has renewed its reputation among Atlanta's top courses.
One of the best public golf options in Atlanta, located right in the Buckhead neighborhood. A great option for golfers who want quality play without a private club membership.
A private club near Atlanta featuring a championship 18 hole course designed by Arthur Hills, along with tennis courts, a fitness center, and a pool for members.
The Buckhead Lifestyle
Buckhead is not just a neighborhood, it is a standard of living. Tree-lined estate streets, a 5.2-mile greenway trail, Atlanta's largest city park on the doorstep, the Governor's Mansion down the road, and a civic energy that has kept this neighborhood at the top of Atlanta's desirability rankings for over a century.
Buckhead is home to Atlanta's most concentrated strip of exotic and ultra-luxury car dealerships. Rolls-Royce and Bentley sit at 3100 Peachtree Road, Motorcars International on Chestnut Hill Drive stocks Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche, and MotorCars of Atlanta carries Aston Martin, McLaren, and Koenigsegg. The kind of showrooms that match the neighborhood.
Debra Johnston is a member of PS, the private luxury terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Members bypass the main terminal entirely, arriving at a standalone facility where porters handle luggage, valets detail your car while you travel, and a BMW chauffeurs you across the tarmac directly to your aircraft door.
Debra Johnston is a member of Lions Head, one of Buckhead's most exclusive and discreet private clubs on East Andrews Drive. Founded by South African restaurateur Justin Anthony, entry requires a referral, photography is strictly prohibited, and staff place a sticker over your phone camera on arrival. A rare South African wine program and an atmosphere inspired by Cape Town make it one of Atlanta's most coveted addresses.
A 5.2-mile multiuse trail running alongside Georgia Highway 400 through Buckhead, offering a safe and scenic corridor for cyclists, runners, and walkers. One of Atlanta's most popular recreational trails and a genuine quality-of-life amenity for residents of every Buckhead neighborhood.
Atlanta's oldest outdoor music venue. Buckhead residents bring full picnic setups with wine and candles. One of Atlanta's most beloved and distinctly local summer traditions.
One of Atlanta's most prestigious private clubs, on West Paces Ferry Road. Sixteen hard and clay tennis courts, a pool, a fitness center, formal and informal dining, and ballroom facilities. The social heart of Buckhead's estate neighborhoods for generations of Atlanta's elite.
Wellness in Buckhead
Buckhead's wellness scene matches the neighborhood's standard of living in every way. Hotel spas at the St. Regis and The Whitley rival the best urban retreats in the country, and a growing selection of boutique studios and recovery spaces round out a genuinely world class wellness offer.
Atlanta's most acclaimed hotel spa, with 10 treatment rooms including a Vichy shower and couple's suite, a Himalayan salt stone wall sauna, steam room, and personalized tea and macaron service in the Iridium Lounges. The Buckhead Escape and Blue Diamond Facial are the signature treatments.
A recently renovated full-floor spa retreat inside The Whitley hotel, centered around a signature Himalayan salt room. Open to hotel guests and day guests alike with complimentary valet. Soft lighting, curated wellness products, and a spa lounge designed for unhurried luxury.
An elevated hotel spa experience paired with a state-of-the-art fitness center and heated outdoor saltwater pool. Each treatment begins with a personal aroma selection. The signature Magnolia Ritual anti-aging facial and the Mint Julep deep-cleansing treatment are standout offerings.
Located on Irby Avenue, Woodhouse offers fully customized holistic treatments including the HydraFacial Deluxe, couples packages, and signature body treatments. Champagne and mimosas on arrival. A polished day spa experience for both residents and visiting guests.
Atlanta's premier high-intensity fitness studio, located in Buckhead Village. The original Barry's workout combining treadmill sprints and weight floor training in a class format that has built a devoted following among Buckhead's most fitness-focused residents.
Dr. Jeff Donohue has led BodyLogicMD of Atlanta from his Buckhead practice on Piedmont Road since 2008. Board certified in Family Practice, Regenerative Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Integrative Medicine.
Shopping in Buckhead
Buckhead is the South's undisputed luxury shopping capital, home to the highest concentration of upscale boutiques in the United States and over $3 billion in annual retail spending. Two of the Southeast's most iconic malls sit directly across the street from each other.
The Southeast's premier luxury mall anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom, with Gucci, Tiffany, Givenchy, Tom Ford, Valentino, Bottega Veneta, and Alexander McQueen among more than 50 market-exclusive luxury retailers. Also home to Nobu Hotel Atlanta and Life Time Athletic.
Open since 1959 and one of the Southeast's largest shopping centers with nearly 250 stores. Anchored by Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, and Macy's, with Louis Vuitton, FENDI, Burberry, David Yurman, and Chanel among the key tenants.
A walkable outdoor shopping district with more than 50 designer boutiques across six beautifully landscaped streets. Dior, Hermes, Christian Louboutin, and Tom Ford sit alongside independently curated boutiques and galleries that rival the best shopping districts in New York.
The world's largest Restoration Hardware, a landmark in Buckhead Village spanning multiple floors of luxury furniture, lighting, textiles, and outdoor living. A destination in its own right with a rooftop restaurant and wine bar that attracts residents well beyond shopping visits.
Buckhead's premier design and interiors destination, home to antique showrooms, fine art galleries, and home decor shops. Essential for buyers furnishing or renovating a Buckhead estate, and a destination for serious art and design collectors.
An internationally renowned fine art photography gallery in Buckhead Village District, exhibiting works from the 20th century to the present. One of the most respected photography galleries in the Southeast, regularly featured in major national art publications.
Buckhead may have more acclaimed restaurants per square mile than anywhere else in the Southeast. From Atlanta's only Michelin starred table to a new sake bar from the team behind Michelin starred Mujō, alongside wine bars and rooftop terraces for long evenings out, every dinner here is a deliberate one.
A Michelin Green Star restaurant across from Chastain Park, where vegetables come straight from the kitchen's own garden. Argentine-rooted pastry chef Christian Castillo's baked goods are among the best in Atlanta, and the TC Cheeseburger is a neighborhood legend.
The newest entry in Buckhead's luxury dining scene, from the team behind Michelin starred Mujō. Charcoal-grilled seafood and meats with refined small plates, premium sake, and creative cocktails inside a Japanese midcentury modern space across from the St. Regis.
Vietnamese fine dining with a classic French colonial aesthetic. Elevated takes on Vietnamese staples in a romantic, candlelit setting that has earned repeat visits from Buckhead's most discerning diners. Ideal for special occasions and celebrations.
A slice of Paris in the heart of Buckhead Village with upscale light-filled interiors and a breezy patio. French classics including wagyu tartare, duck leg confit, and flaming Crêpes Suzette at brunch, plus a wine cellar private dining room for the most intimate evenings.
Coffee table books on sky-high shelves, a thick saddle-stitched wine list, and a tight French and American menu in one of Buckhead's most mood-setting rooms. The Infatuation calls it one of Atlanta's best wine bars. The crunchy chicken paillard and the fries are essential.
A rooftop destination above Buckhead Village with an expansive patio and unobstructed city views. Bold Mediterranean flavors from Spain, Greece, Lebanon, Morocco, and Israel alongside hand-crafted cocktails. One of Atlanta's best rooftop experiences for a long evening out.
Family Life in Buckhead
Behind Buckhead's luxury reputation is one of Atlanta's most genuinely family-friendly neighborhoods. From 268 acres of parkland to a LEGO Discovery Center, a working horse park, and one of the state's best farmers markets, there is no shortage of things to do with children here.
Located inside Phipps Plaza, the only LEGO Discovery Center in Atlanta featuring rides, a 4D cinema, a spaceship build and scan digital experience, DUPLO Park for the youngest visitors, and Miniland with LEGO recreations of Atlanta landmarks.
An 18-acre Buckhead campus featuring the Swan House, the 5,000 square foot Goizueta Children's Experience, historic gardens, farm animals, and rotating exhibitions on Atlanta and Georgia history. One of the Southeast's most important cultural institutions for families.
Open Saturday mornings from March through December with over 70 verified vendors, locally sourced produce, artisan foods, storytime by Alliance Theatre, sidewalk chalk, and yard games. One of Georgia's largest producer-only markets and a weekly Buckhead family ritual.
Coffee and Cafes in Buckhead
Buckhead's cafe scene is an extension of the neighborhood itself, refined, community-driven, and serious about quality. From a French bakery that rivals the best in Paris to a wine bar doubling as a bookshop, the options here are a genuine cut above.
A French-inspired cafe in Buckhead's Irby building known for its croissants, quiches, and tartines that rival the best bakeries in Paris. A minimalist, relaxed vibe suited to a leisurely brunch or a working lunch, with a rotating selection of natural wines in the evening.
Equal parts wine bar and bookshop, Lucian is one of Buckhead's most distinctive daytime destinations. Coffee table books on sky-high shelves, a curated wine list, and a light French and American menu make it as suited to a morning meeting as a lingering afternoon.
A Buckhead institution inside Phipps Plaza serving artisan breads, pastries, prepared foods, and specialty groceries. A go-to for residents picking up a coffee and a croissant before a morning at the History Center or an afternoon of shopping at Phipps.
Schools in Buckhead
Buckhead is home to some of the most prestigious private schools in the country and feeds into Atlanta Public Schools' highest-performing public campuses. For out-of-state buyers, school access here is consistently cited as one of the top reasons for choosing Buckhead.
One of the most prestigious K-12 independent schools in the country, located in Buckhead. A Christian school with rigorous academics, championship athletics, and one of the strongest college placement records in Georgia. Consistently among the top-ranked private schools in the Southeast.
Atlanta's premier independent co-educational day school for grades K through 12. Known for its whole child philosophy, blending intellectual rigor, social-emotional learning, and character development on one of the most beautiful campuses in Atlanta.
Founded in 1958 and one of Atlanta's most established independent schools with 1,324 students from PreK through 12th grade. Known for its iconic Castle building, rigorous academics, 11 sports programs, and a strong and active alumni network.
The only full IB World School in Atlanta, offering instruction in multiple languages from PK through 12th grade. Serves students from over 50 countries and is the top choice for globally mobile families relocating to Buckhead.
Founded in 1969 on eight acres near Chastain Park, Galloway is a progressive independent school centered on student curiosity and project-based learning, with a strong arts and STEAM focus for students from PreK through 12th grade.
Welcome to Sarah Smith Elementary School, where we provide a nurturing environment for students to thrive academically and socially. Our dedicated staff and engaging curriculum aim to foster a love for learning in every child.
