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Friends on Ponce

Google (835) 4.4
Tripadvisor (7) 2.7
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What reviewers say

Visitors often praise the friendly people and great atmosphere, with some noting good service and strong drinks. However, some reviewers complain about issues like karaoke not starting on time, rude staff, and drinks tasting expired or being excessively potent.

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Address
736 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
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About this place Friends on Ponce

Friends on Ponce is a low‑key gay bar on Ponce de Leon Avenue that draws a mixed crowd for drinks and conversation. 736 Ponce de Leon Avenue sits between Midtown and the Poncey‑Highland/Virginia‑Highland stretch, a stone’s throw from Ponce City Market. The building is unpretentious, with a simple sign and a patio that fills up after work. The clientele is mostly gay men, but you’ll also see plenty of women and straight friends. Nobody comes here to dance; most people are looking for a quick drink and a chat. Weekdays it opens at 3 p.m., weekends at 2 p.m.; it stays open until 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 a.m. the other nights. The drinks are cheap, which keeps the place busy after the office and on weekend evenings. Google shows more than 830 reviews with an average of 4.4 stars, so the word‑of‑mouth is solid. If you want a straightforward bar where the conversation is louder than the music, this is the spot.

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Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 03:00
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

Features

Gay Lesbian / Women-focused Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Evening venue Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.4
★★★★★
835 reviews

Based on 835 Google reviews.

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 8 November 2026

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