Mary's, East Atlanta Village
52 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Atlanta30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 13 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Mary's, a queer bar in East Atlanta Village. Many mention its karaoke, some mention its DJs, and some mention its drag nights, and many call the place friendly. One patron says a small cover is worth it for strong drinks. Two patrons find it sometimes too loud for conversation, and two note that 19-year-olds could not get in.
Address
Mary's, 1287 Glenwood Ave SE Ste A, Atlanta, GA 30316
At a glance
- Known for
- Karaoke, Drag nights, DJs
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Zoooooooooooooooo in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026ambience
Calls it a great bar that isn't cishet-leaning, with drag every Thursday.
- Recommendsu/LSspiral in r/Atlanta · Apr 2024
Lists Mary's among EAV bars that best match a walkable Tampa-style bar scene.
- Recommendsu/_banana_phone in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026wait time
Calls it a great spot, especially during the week.
- Recommendsu/ktj19 in r/Atlanta · May 2026ambience
Describes it as an inclusive, laid-back queer bar, good for drinks with friends.
- Recommendsu/Recklessbandicoot in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026
Suggests Mary's for its Wednesday Maryoke night.
- Recommendsu/darkspherei in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026ambience
Says Mary's has DJs on Saturdays and is reliably a good time.
- Recommendsu/archercc81 in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026ambience
Calls it relaxed and mixed, where a straight visitor had a good time.
- Recommendsu/ReedelaVega in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026
Lists it as a recommendation.
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- Recommendsu/tupelobound in r/Atlanta · Mar 2026
Says to finish the night at Mary's with whatever event is on.
- Recommendsu/Acceptable_Arm8329 in r/Atlanta · Sep 2026
Lists Mary's in East Atlanta Village as a queer bar worth a visit.
- Recommendsu/Tzahi12345 in r/Atlanta · May 2026ambience
One patron says they prefer Mary's DJs, noting taste is personal and suggesting trying both places.
- Recommendsu/IP1987 in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026ambience
Recalls it as a fun little place, likely quieter during the week.
- Recommendsu/Dreamsfordays in r/Atlanta · Feb 2024
Calls Mary's an enjoyable LGBTQ-themed bar in East Atlanta Village with karaoke some nights.
- Recommendsu/Lazer-noir in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026ambience
Very friendly neighborhood gay bar.
- Recommendsu/freeeebird92 in r/Atlanta · Apr 2024
Met awesome people there while out in EAV.
- Recommendsu/taystelessidiot in r/Atlanta · May 2026ambience
Says the DJs at Mary's are far better, agreeing with the earlier commenter.
- Recommendsu/SomeVeryTiredGuy in r/Atlanta · Mar 2026
Recommends Mary's karaoke night, but warns to expect a line.
- Recommendsu/GrandmaForPresident in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026ambience
Says it is fun, especially for its drag nights.
- Recommendsu/ocicataco in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026parking
Recommends Mary's or Lore, noting Mary's has easier parking in EAV.
- Recommendsu/iamhotwheels in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026
Endorses Mary's, seconding an earlier suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Dooze_ in r/Atlanta · Apr 2026
Lists it among suggested spots for the request.
- Recommendsu/MrStripes in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026value
Recommends it, noting a small cover worth it for strong drinks and great vibes.
- Recommendsu/ghettomuppetsleeping in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026
Names it among favorite places in Atlanta.
- Mixedu/wallabee_kingpin_ in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026ambience
Describes Mary's as friendly and queer, though sometimes too loud for conversation.
- Recommendsu/prisonMommy42 in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026
Suggests it for a lesbian.
- Recommendsu/americanoyster in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026
Calls it the best option but notes the 19-year-old couldn't come.
- Recommendsu/wdaloz in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026ambience
Calls it awesome with classic bar vibes and fun karaoke.
- Recommendsu/CodeSpiritual1939 in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026variety
Calls it their favorite queer bar with less crowded weekday events.
- Recommendsu/Bayonoodle in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026
Strongly endorses Mary's.
- Mixedu/herroh7 in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026ambience
Loves Mary's but finds it overwhelming and no longer goes.
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