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Joystick Gamebar

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Visitors praise Joystick Gamebar for its solid bar program, fun arcade games, and the addition of Korean pop-up Dae Chow Chow. However, some note that the venue is small, some cabinets could use maintenance, and the kitchen hours can be inconsistent.

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427 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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About this place Joystick Gamebar

Joystick Gamebar is a queer-owned barcade on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward. It pairs vintage arcade cabinets and pinball machines with craft cocktails and a rotating events calendar, and it draws a mixed crowd that is heavily LGBTQ+. It sits on the Edgewood bar strip, so it works as an early-evening stop for games and drinks or as one stop on a late bar crawl. Weekend nights get crowded and the machines get queues.

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Gay Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Cocktail bar Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Evening venue Late night (after midnight)

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Lamont Cunningham
Lamont Cunningham Aug 2026
★★★★★

Like to come here to play pinball and get a few drinks

Serenity Rucker
Serenity Rucker Aug 2026
★★★★★

Really nice small bar. The drinks were great, the wings were amazing and delicious, and I loved the vintage arcade games. They also have comedy shows and karaoke, which makes it a fun place to hang out. I'll definitely be back.

Chao Pack
Chao Pack Jul 2026
★★★★★

Joystick is one of my favorite places to go on Edgewood. Last night was the last night that it'd be on Edgewood and it's going to be moving to EAV, but during its time on Edgewood, it was one of the most lively karaoke scenes with the diverse array of people, it hosted energetic and eclectic rap shows and highlighted up-and-coming producers every Sunday for the last 3 years with a local collective called supreme circuit. I love they got pool tables and arcade games. With my girlfriend came down from New York and wanted something fun to do. Joystick was my number one suggestion for a random Tuesday night, where you can get good food. Food, good drinks, and have a good time with cool people in the heart of the City.

Malayia Crawford
Malayia Crawford Jul 2026
★★★★★
Leo
Leo Jul 2026
★★★★★
James N
James N Jul 2026
★★★★★

Terrible drinks and terrible service. I waited 20 minutes at the bar to order and nobody looked my way. The floors were covered in waste and spilled drinks. Avoid this place at all costs.

Marco Hull
Marco Hull Jul 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 6 November 2026

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