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Red Light Café
Music Venue and Café
Virginia Highland, Atlanta
"It's the city's center of bluegrass and traditional country."(2 Tips)
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- Creative Loafing AtlantaJanuary 20, 2012The room's bohemian funkiness is a feast for the eyes, but it's the music that makes the Red Light Cafe count. It's the city's center of bluegrass and traditional country. Read more
- ed petersonMarch 20, 2017Great tiny venue for intimate shows. Good food and service and eat parking, too!
Frank AtkinsonOctober 24, 2024This was an awesome venue. The saxophone players and tuba players were particularly awesome.
A MarchewkaFebruary 24, 2012Every Thursday night is bluegrass. It's always good and it's only $7 dollars!
Zach HerndonFebruary 8, 2014Don't go at night because they'll kick you out and tell you to go to loca luna instead.
Jinnie SchmidMarch 14, 2010Glenn Phillips & Swimming Pool Qs playing here tonight. Look out for surprise guests!
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Red Light Café is a comfortable, familiar place to enjoy food, drink, and live music & entertainment with friends. Atlanta's Americana Listening Room.
Closed until 7:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun
- 7:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Thu
- 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
(404) 874-7828
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"Great venue to hear live music! Balcony seats are awesome."
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Patrick Lawson - 8.1
"In love with this alcove music venue. Amazing sound quality, cool ambiance, cheap craft beer. Amazing show. I saw Basecamp. Will be looking out for next one!"
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- 6.9
"Great music, great beer, and a very pleasant atmosphere. The crowd was mostly above 30. There was a pool table too!"
Abhinav Manchanda - 8.5
"The cheese steak was the best I've ever had. You can't go wrong with the Nutella shake. Fast and cheap! 10/10"
Brittanie Kidwell - 8.2
"Always loved the overall vibe of this place. Good food, too."
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