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Buena Vida Tapas Bar

About Us

Buena Vida Tapas Bar is a restaurant on Atlanta's Beltline in Old Fourth Ward inspired by Southern Spain. Fun and approachable Spanish tapas by Executive Chef Shane Owens are served in an airy, beautiful space with a large indoor bar and Beltline-facing patio. This Atlanta concept is run by General Manager Lorenzo Masini and owned by local restaurateurs Adam Berlin & Juan S. Calle.

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Te Quiero Mucho

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TAPAS AND MORE

Our menu features classics, items specific to Southern Spain, and inventive and fun new dishes. A wine list by Sommelier and co-owner Adam Berlin features over half Spanish wine, plenty of classics, and new options. Our 30-seat bar opens to the restaurant on one side and to our sprawling patio on the other, with views of Historic Fourth Ward Park and the Beltline.

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Upcoming events

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    Tapeo Fridays

    Every Friday Night

    Experience a Friday-only tasting experience at Buena Vida inspired by Spain’s beloved tapeo culture. Enjoy five one-bite regional tapas curated by Executive Chef Shane Owens, paired with a glass of Spanish wine for $45 per person. Available exclusively on Friday nights.

    Tapeo Fridays
  • Live Jazz & Wine Wednesdays at Buena Vida Tapas bar

    Jazz & Martini Wednesdays

    Unwind midweek with the smooth sounds of live jazz and handcrafted martinis at Buena Vida Tapas Bar. Every Wednesday night, enjoy an intimate evening of music, conversation, and $10 Espresso Martinis.

    Jazz & Martinis
  • Happ Hour

    Happy Hour

    $5 Specials
    Monday - Friday | 4pm to 6pm

    Cheers to Happy Hour at Buena Vida! Enjoy our happy hour drink specials.

    Happy Hour
  • Weekend Brunch in Atlanta

    Bottomless Mimosa Brunch

    Available every Saturday and Sunday | 11am to 3:30pm

    Let Buena Vida Tapas Bar transform your brunch experience. Our menu blends Southern classics with Spanish twists.

    Bottomless Mimosa Brunch
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Bowl of breakfast featuring two sunny side up eggs with chopped green onions and red pepper flakes, served over sautéed potatoes, on a blue plate with a fork and knife.
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