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Friends on Ponce

GayOut (20) 4.0
Google (835) 4.4
Tripadvisor (7) 2.7
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736 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
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About this place Friends on Ponce

Friends on Ponce occupies a stretch of Ponce de Leon Avenue that sits between Midtown's established gay district and the residential neighbourhoods of Inman Park and Virginia Highland — a position that gives it a more neighbourhood-bar character than the Midtown clubs while remaining squarely within Atlanta's inner-city LGBTQ+ geography. The bar draws a genuinely mixed crowd: gay men, lesbians, queer non-binary patrons, and straight allies who live in the neighbourhood and treat it as their local. The vibe is relaxed and social rather than scene-oriented — this is not the place for circuit music or show-stopping drag, but the place for a low-key evening with friends in a space that does not require identity performance. The proximity to Ponce City Market, one of Atlanta's most popular food and retail developments, means the surrounding neighbourhood brings in a steady stream of LGBTQ+-friendly pedestrian traffic.

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Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 15:00-02:00
Tuesday 15:00-02:00
Wednesday 15:00-02:00
Thursday 15:00-03:00
Friday 15:00-03:00
Saturday 14:00-03:00
Sunday 14:00-02:00

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Dani Adrienne
Dani Adrienne Jun 2026

This is definitely the place to be on Saturdays.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥if you wanna turn up with the LGBTQ

Danielle sultana Incense
Danielle sultana Incense Jun 2026

The truth is, I came here specifically and was afraid to go in.. There were homeless people at the entrance. I ran away..

Robert Page
Robert Page May 2026

Cat the bartender was great! Such a fun vibe and very welcoming. Visiting from out of state, but I’ll def make it a point to come here when I’m in town!

Julio Ortiz
Julio Ortiz May 2026

Karaoke does not start when advertised. But good dive bar vibes

Sammy Robinson
Sammy Robinson May 2026

Best drinks

John freebairn
John freebairn Apr 2026
MR Scott
MR Scott Apr 2026

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Last updated on 3 August 2026

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