Not an endorsement.

The businesses and attractions listed below are provided only as a quick reference to what is available near the hotel. MBNG does not endorse, recommend, or have any affiliation with these establishments. Please use your own judgment when visiting.

Welcome to Buckhead. This guide is built around our host hotel, The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead (3434 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326). 

Every listing is tagged with its approximate distance from the hotel so you can plan around sessions:

WALK under 15 minutes on foot   SHORT DRIVE 5 to 15 minutes   DRIVE 15 to 30 minutes   DAY TRIP 30 minutes or more

Distances are estimates from the hotel entrance on Peachtree Road and will vary with Buckhead traffic and crosswalk signals.

Breakfast and Coffee

• Trade Root Restaurant  in-hotel Southern breakfast ON-SITE
• Revelator Coffee  inside Lenox Square, upper level near Bloomingdale’s WALK 5-8 MIN
• Capital One Café  Verve Coffee Roasters, inside Lenox Square WALK 5-8 MIN
• Brash Coffee  at the Atlanta History Center, West Paces Ferry Rd SHORT DRIVE 5-8 MIN

Quick Lunch (under 60 minutes)

• Velvet Taco  fast-casual tacos, Peachtree Rd WALK 10 MIN
• Flower Child  grain bowls, salads WALK 10 MIN
• True Food Kitchen  health-forward, quick service bar seating WALK 8-10 MIN
• Chattahoochee Food Works (The Works)  multiple quick-serve stalls, Upper Westside DRIVE 15-20 MIN

Business Dinner

• South City Kitchen Buckhead  upscale Southern, private-dining friendly WALK 5-8 MIN
• North Italia  modern Italian, good for groups WALK 8 MIN
• St. Cecilia  coastal Italian, polished atmosphere WALK 10 MIN
• 5Church Buckhead  contemporary American, private rooms available WALK 8-10 MIN

Fine Dining

• Chops Lobster Bar  steak and seafood institution since 1989 SHORT DRIVE 5 MIN
• Umi  upscale sushi and Japanese SHORT DRIVE 5 MIN
• Trade Root  on-property, Chef-driven Southern tasting menu ON-SITE

Local Favorites

• Ecco Buckhead  European small plates, at Phipps Plaza WALK 5 MIN
• Postino Buckhead  wine bar and bruschetta boards SHORT DRIVE 5-8 MIN
• Corbu’s Pizza  neighborhood pizza, Shops Around Lenox WALK 8-10 MIN

Late-Night Food

• The Lounge at The Whitley  drinks and light bites, live jazz select nights ON-SITE
• Landmark Diner  24-hour diner, also home to The Punchline comedy club, Roswell Rd SHORT DRIVE 8-10 MIN

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Kosher and Gluten-Free

• Cafe Sunflower Buckhead  vegetarian and vegan menu SHORT DRIVE 8-10 MIN
• True Food Kitchen  extensive vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options WALK 8-10 MIN
• Knife Modern Mediterranean  halal-friendly, vegetarian and vegan mezes SHORT DRIVE 5-8 MIN
• Tannour Mediterranean Grill  halal options, Atlantic Station area DRIVE 20 MIN
• No dedicated kosher kitchen was identified within a short drive  flag this to attendees who keep kosher so the concierge can arrange ahead.

Delivery Recommendations

• DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub all cover the Buckhead and Lenox corridor reliably.
• The Whitley’s in-room dining menu is available around the clock as a no-wait fallback ON-SITE

(Adults)

• Rose & Rye  rooftop lounge, Hotel Colee, Buckhead views WALK 8-10 MIN
• Fado Irish Pub  three-story pub in Buckhead Village District SHORT DRIVE 5 MIN
• Gypsy Kitchen  cocktails and indoor and outdoor patio, Buckhead Village SHORT DRIVE 5 MIN
• Postino Buckhead  wine bar, bruschetta boards SHORT DRIVE 5-8 MIN
• The Punchline  Atlanta’s flagship comedy club since 1982, inside Landmark Diner, Roswell Rd SHORT DRIVE 8-10 MIN
• Buckhead Theatre  live music venue, Roswell Rd SHORT DRIVE 8-10 MIN
• Atlanta History Center  museum, gardens, and the Swan House SHORT DRIVE 5-8 MIN
• High Museum of Art  Midtown, Peachtree St DRIVE 12-15 MIN
• Fox Theatre  Broadway touring shows and concerts, Midtown DRIVE 15-20 MIN
• State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium  Hawks, Falcons, Atlanta United, downtown DRIVE 20-25 MIN
• Truist Park (Braves)  Cumberland/Vinings, opposite direction from downtown DRIVE 15-20 MIN

• Chastain Park  playgrounds, trails, amphitheater, in Buckhead SHORT DRIVE 8-10 MIN
• Zoo Atlanta  Grant Park DRIVE 20-25 MIN
• Georgia Aquarium  downtown, one of the largest in the world DRIVE 15-20 MIN
• World of Coca-Cola  downtown, next to the aquarium DRIVE 15-20 MIN
• Fernbank Museum of Natural History  Druid Hills DRIVE 20 MIN
• Children’s Museum of Atlanta  downtown DRIVE 15-20 MIN
• Andretti Indoor Karting & Games  arcade, go-karts, mini golf, Marietta DAY TRIP 25-30 MIN
• The Painted Pin  bowling and games, Miami Circle SHORT DRIVE 10 MIN

• Atlanta History Center  West Paces Ferry Rd, museum, Swan House, and gardens SHORT DRIVE 5-8 MIN
• Buckhead Village District  walkable shopping and dining district SHORT DRIVE 5 MIN
• Atlanta BeltLine (Eastside Trail)  public art, walking and biking path DRIVE 10-20 MIN
• Piedmont Park  skyline views, green space, weekend markets DRIVE 10-20 MIN
• Atlanta Botanical Garden  adjacent to Piedmont Park DRIVE 15-20 MIN
• High Museum of Art  Midtown DRIVE 12-15 MIN
• Ponce City Market  food hall, rooftop, shops, and views DRIVE 15-20 MIN
• Stone Mountain Park  day-trip attraction east of the city DAY TRIP 35-45 MIN

• Airport (ATL): 17 miles, roughly 30 to 45 minutes by car depending on traffic. MARTA from the airport to Buckhead runs about 40 minutes. DAY TRIP 30-45 MIN
• MARTA Buckhead Station: about 0.3 miles from the hotel WALK 10-13 MIN
• Uber and Lyft pickup: the hotel porte off Ritz Drive is the designated pickup point; expect a short wait during peak conference block times.
• Parking at the hotel: valet is $62 per day, self-park is $50 per day, no in-and-out privileges on self-park.
• Amtrak (Atlanta Peachtree Station): about 5 miles DRIVE 10-15 MIN
• Scooter and bike rentals: Bird and Lime scooters are commonly available curbside along Peachtree Rd; sidewalks are walkable but Peachtree and Lenox crossings are busy, use marked crosswalks.

• Phipps Plaza  luxury retail: Saks, Tiffany, Restoration Hardware WALK 4-5 MIN
• Lenox Square  anchor mall with Bloomingdale’s, wide dining mix WALK 5 MIN
• Buckhead Village District boutiques  local and independent shops SHORT DRIVE 5 MIN
• Little Five Points / Virginia-Highland  vintage and indie shopping DRIVE 20-25 MIN
• Barnes & Noble  Lenox Square WALK 5-8 MIN
• Whole Foods Market (Buckhead)  groceries SHORT DRIVE 5-10 MIN
• Publix  Peach Shopping Center, Peachtree Rd SHORT DRIVE 5-8 MIN
• CVS Pharmacy  several locations on Peachtree Rd NE WALK 5-10 MIN
• Walgreens  Peachtree Rd NE SHORT DRIVE 5-8 MIN

• The Whitley Spa and Fitness Center  day-guest access available, complimentary valet with spa visit ON-SITE
• Orangetheory Fitness (South Buckhead)  class-based day passes SHORT DRIVE 5-8 MIN
• [solidcore] Buckhead  reformer pilates studio SHORT DRIVE 5-10 MIN
• Chastain Park trails  outdoor running and walking loop SHORT DRIVE 8-10 MIN
• Piedmont Park and the BeltLine  longer running routes DRIVE 10-20 MIN
• Nail salons and barbers and hair salons  several independent options inside Lenox Square and Buckhead Village; concierge can book same-day WALK-SHORT DRIVE 5-10 MIN

• Piedmont Atlanta Hospital  closest full-service hospital, Peachtree Rd NE SHORT DRIVE 10-12 MIN
• Urgent care: confirm the nearest in-network clinic to your attendees’ insurance before the event; the front desk and concierge can direct same-day care.
• CVS / Walgreens Pharmacy  see Shopping section above WALK-SHORT DRIVE 5-10 MIN
• ATM: available in-hotel and inside Lenox Square ON-SITE / WALK 5 MIN
• UPS Store / FedEx Office  Peachtree Rd locations in Buckhead SHORT DRIVE 5-10 MIN
• Dry cleaning and laundry: hotel valet laundry service available; independent cleaners along Peachtree Rd for rush turnaround ON-SITE / SHORT DRIVE 5-10 MIN
• Cell phone stores (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile)  Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza WALK 5-8 MIN

• Buckhead Village District  the after-5-PM hub: cocktail bars, patios, dance spots SHORT DRIVE 5 MIN
• Rose & Rye  rooftop lounge WALK 8-10 MIN
• Gypsy Kitchen  indoor and outdoor cocktail patio SHORT DRIVE 5 MIN
• Buckhead Theatre  concerts and late shows SHORT DRIVE 8-10 MIN
• The Punchline  late-night comedy SHORT DRIVE 8-10 MIN
• Confirm LGBTQ+ venue recommendations locally  Atlanta’s main LGBTQ+ nightlife corridor is in Midtown, roughly a 20-minute drive from the hotel and not walkable from Buckhead.

This section needs your actual Reformation 26 conference dates to be accurate. Atlanta’s weather swings a lot by season. Drop in the specific month before publishing; general Atlanta seasonal ranges below are placeholders.

• Summer (Jun-Aug): mid-70s to low-90s degrees F, humid, afternoon thunderstorms common.
• Dress code:  Buckhead venues skew business-casual to upscale-casual in the evening.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended; Peachtree Road sidewalks and Buckhead’s brick and stone plazas are uneven in spots.

• Buckhead Village gets noticeably busier after 5 PM on weekdays and stays busy late on weekends. Book dinner reservations ahead for Thursday through Saturday.
• Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square are calmer before noon; go early if you want to browse without crowds.
• Tipping in Atlanta follows standard U.S. norms: 18 to 20 percent at sit-down restaurants, $2 to $5 per drink at bars, $1 to $2 per bag for valet or bellhop.
• Rideshare surge pricing spikes around major sporting events downtown; check before booking a car if there’s a Braves, Hawks, or Falcons game that night.
• Hidden gem: Brash Coffee at the Atlanta History Center pairs a coffee break with free time in the gardens if you have an hour between sessions.
• Standard safety reminders apply: stay aware in parking decks after dark, use the hotel’s valet or a rideshare rather than walking alone late at night along Peachtree Rd.

• Emergency contacts: hotel front desk 404-237-2700, concierge 404-240-7176
• Event hashtag: #ReformationEX26 

One-Page Quick Guide

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