When you start looking for your next home, your priorities probably range widely; from the smallest details, such as the size of the backyard or whether the garage is attached, to more general feelings you get in a place, such as walkability and community involvement.

While many details play a part in how you enjoy where you live, one thing almost everyone has on their list: feeling safe.

A sense of security is paramount to residing happily in a community, but it can be subjective. People have different thresholds for nearby crime and necessary security measures in the same way they have differing thresholds for weather extremes.

Atlanta always offers wonderful southern hospitality with new areas to explore, and no Atlanta neighborhood better exemplifies southern style and hospitality than Inman Park.

While much of the retail and commercial infrastructure in Inman Park is very new, the neighborhood is not. Dating back to the 1880’s, Inman Park was the very first planned Atlanta suburbs, complete with a streetcar to shuttle commuters a few miles west to downtown Atlanta. Now Inman Park has become known for its hip food scene, easy access to the Beltline trail, and leafy parks and trails perfect for an afternoon stroll. With beautiful Victorian homes, stunning oak and magnolia trees lining the sidewalks, and tons of green grass ideal for picnics, Inman Park is truly the perfect part of Atlanta to unwind.

Here are our top picks for you to eat, drink and have fun in Inman Park.

Dining

Breakfast – Parish Foods on the Beltline. Parish is the perfect spot for a casual sip of coffee, a freshly baked pastry, and a relaxing day working or reading in a stylish cafe. Set in the lower part of the award winning Parish restaurant, Parish cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating. Parish overlooks the Atlanta Beltline, a paved trail/park that connects many great Atlanta neighborhoods and attractions including Inman Park.

Family Friendly Lunch – Krog Street Market is a wonderful food hall outfit with tons of great eats and treats. Can’t decide between sushi, ice cream, beer, salad or BBQ? Well at Krog Street market you don’t have to…this fun market has it all. Order your food and find a spot; all the seats are communal! But you cannot leave without trying a baked treat from one of Atlanta’s best bakeries, Little Tart (the chocolate pistachio croissant is unbelievably delicious)!

Don’t want to share a table? Frog Street Market offers a few traditional restaurants as well. If you’re in the mood for great Mexican, be sure to try Superica!

Dinner – Barcelona Wine Bar is a wonderful Spanish tapas restaurant with great ambience and food. The outdoor seating by the fires are a great choice for any time of year, especially with a glass of vino tinto in hand! Tasty tapas and a romantic lively atmosphere make Barcelona a great choice for a special meal or meeting friends for a night out.

Bars

The Nice Bar: Check out Barcelona Vino Teca for a classy glass of wine. Part wine shop, part bar, this is the spot to visit to take in great wine and conversation. Located right across the street from the namesake restaurant, Vino Teca is a must stop for wine lovers.

The Sports Bar: Hampton + Hudson is an upscale sports bar ideal for catching the big game. With two levels of seating and dining space and tons of screens playing sports, this large bar is a classy place to enjoy bar food and drinks.

The Dive Bar: The Albert is a bit of a dive, but always plays host to interesting people! Exposed brick and specialty hot dogs make this bar a fun end to a great night.

The Pub: North Highland Pub is a great Irish pub with a casual neighborhood vibe.