Midtown Atlanta Bar Named One Of Nation's Best Rooftops

ATLANTA -- 9 Mile Station, which sits atop Ponce City Market in Midtown, has been named one of the nation's best rooftop bars. Thrillist picked the 23 best rooftop bars in America, and described 9 Mile Station to feature "one of the most stunning views of Georgia capital’s skyline connecting downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead in one pan."

Other locations making the Thrillist include Altitude in San Diego; Charlotte, N.C.'s Citylights; J. Parker in Chicago; Detroit's Monarch Club; and POV Rooftop and Lounge, in the nation's capital.

Here's what Thrillist said about 9 Mile Station:

"Set on the rooftop of the happening mixed-use development Ponce City Market -- the revamped shell of the historic Sears, Roebuck & Co. -- 9’s only access is via a freight elevator operated by a tour guide whose two-minute storytelling builds up to the climax of Skyline Park’s entrance. The vibe favors Coney Island’s boardwalk of yesteryear; once past the carnival games, Heege Tower, 18-hole miniature golf, and three-story slides, the city’s swankiest beer garden resides. Inside, the bar pours 12 hard-to-find ales and lagers, plus craft cocktails and an expert wine list to satisfy the most demanding palates. An open kitchen exhibits a classically trained culinary team dishing out everything from charcuterie to European-inspired shareable plates rivaling upscale dining institutions. The patio boasts Adirondack chairs, picnic benches, and even “igloos” in the winter months; regardless of the season, 9 Mile possesses one of the most stunning views of Georgia capital’s skyline connecting downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead in one pan. ATL’s beer scene continues inch toward the top of the national rankings, thanks in large part to its superlative pubs. 9 Mile Station literally takes it to the next level."