Friends on Ponce

Neighbourhood bar · Atlanta Poncey-Highland

Uncomplicated gay bar on Ponce de Leon Avenue with pool, darts, pinball, a covered terrace and a kitchen.

• No cover
• Terrace

Address

736 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
30306 Atlanta

Opening hours

Mon–Wed and Sun 2 pm–2 am
Thu and Fri 2 pm–3 am
Sat 2 pm–midnight

Crowd

Mixed, mostly men, locals

Facilities

Pool, darts, pinball, karaoke, trivia, drag contest ‘New Faces’

Location

Poncey-Highland, down the street from the Atlanta Eagle

What makes Friends on Ponce special

Friends on Ponce has been a fixture of the local scene for more than 16 years. There is no cover, service is quick and drinks are cheap. On Sundays the drag contest ‘New Faces’ runs with cash prizes.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Out x Out (event dates Oct–Dec 2026), Out x Out guide ‘Best Gay Bars in Atlanta’ (published 21 Mar 2026, updated 9 Jun 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.