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Ponce Life

Ponce Life

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Created by Tim Redman • Updated On: June 14, 2023

Morning or night, scrambled eggs to stripper poles, here's what to do on Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta's most culturally rich roadway. (If you want to know what the *real* folks around here do.)

Clermont Lounge is one of Ponce Life.

1. Clermont Lounge

6.9
789 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Dive Bar · Poncey-Highland · 90 tips and reviews

Charlie B.Charlie Blackburn: Don't look directly at the vagina.

Java Jive is one of Ponce Life.

2. Java Jive

7.9
790 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (btw Bonaventure Ave NE & Ponce de Leon Pl NE), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Virginia Highland · 29 tips and reviews

Blake C.Blake Cottington: PB&J goes to France!

MJQ Concourse is one of Ponce Life.

3. MJQ Concourse

8.4
736 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (Ponce De Leon Pl), Atlanta, GA
Night Club · Virginia Highland · 57 tips and reviews

willwill: make sure you have cash, that's all the bar takes

The Drunken Unicorn is one of Ponce Life.

4. The Drunken Unicorn

6.9
736 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (Ponce De Leon Pl.), Atlanta, GA
Rock Club · Virginia Highland · 22 tips and reviews

David Orland B.David Orland Brown: One of the closest, grimiest, sweaty, sexy, dirty dancing venues in the city.

The Local is one of Ponce Life.

5. The Local

8.6
758 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (at Somerset), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Virginia Highland · 82 tips and reviews

Kevin O.Kevin O: This place is the tits

Kroger is one of Ponce Life.

6. Kroger

6.1
725 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Supermarket · Poncey-Highland · 22 tips and reviews

Joshua H.Joshua Hooper: Don't get murdered.

Scarlet Loves Rhettro is one of Ponce Life.

7. Scarlet Loves Rhettro

436 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (at Charles Allen Dr), Atlanta, GA
Antique Store · Midtown · 1 tip

Fadia K.Fadia Kader: A "make an offer" type of store! She always has great items! Have fun on your hunt!

Fellini's Pizza is one of Ponce Life.

8. Fellini's Pizza

9.1
909 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (Linwood Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Pizzeria · Poncey-Highland · 105 tips and reviews

Crissy B.Crissy Baker-Rion: Best NY pizza in Atlanta, in my opinion.

La Fonda Latina is one of Ponce Life.

9. La Fonda Latina

8.6
923 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (at Linwood Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Cuban Restaurant · Poncey-Highland · 85 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Hogan: The fish tacos are the bomb!

Plaza Theatre is one of Ponce Life.

10. Plaza Theatre

8.4
1049 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (btw N Highland Ave NE & Cleburne Terr NE), Atlanta, GA
Movie Theater · Poncey-Highland · 50 tips and reviews

Diana C.Diana Chastain: Go see Rocky Horror by LDOD! They rock! Read more.

Majestic Diner is one of Ponce Life.

11. Majestic Diner

8.0
1031 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (at Cleburne Terr NE), Atlanta, GA
Diner · Poncey-Highland · 105 tips and reviews
Papi's Cuban & Caribbean Grill is one of Ponce Life.

12. Papi's Cuban & Caribbean Grill

8.6
216 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (Myrtle St), Atlanta, GA
Cuban Restaurant · Midtown · 135 tips and reviews
Zesto Drive-Ins is one of Ponce Life.

13. Zesto Drive-Ins

544 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (btw Ponce de Leon Ct. NE and Kennesaw Ave. NE), Atlanta, GA
Fast Food Restaurant · Midtown · 37 tips and reviews

Randy B.Randy Barnes: Chubby decker is the motherlode

Paris on Ponce is one of Ponce Life.

14. Paris on Ponce

716 Ponce de Leon Pl NE, Atlanta, GA
Antique Store · Virginia Highland · 18 tips and reviews

Fadia K.Fadia Kader: Not only a great place for antiques , but you can rent the back for an event!!! Have fun on your scavenger hunt!

Green's Beverages is one of Ponce Life.

15. Green's Beverages

8.7
737 Ponce De Leon Ave NE (btw Ponce de Leon Pl & Somerset Terrace NE), Atlanta, GA
Liquor Store · Poncey-Highland · 41 tips and reviews

Greg F.Greg Frayser: Pay with cash or debit for a discount.

El Bar is one of Ponce Life.

16. El Bar

7.7
939 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Bar · Poncey-Highland · 19 tips and reviews

ryanthelionryanthelion: If you start requesting tracks, you might not make out alive.

The Book House Pub is one of Ponce Life.

17. The Book House Pub

8.7
736 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Pub · Virginia Highland · 97 tips and reviews

Chris V.Chris Vitas: Damn fine glass of beer

Friends on Ponce is one of Ponce Life.

18. Friends on Ponce

6.9
736 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Bar · Virginia Highland · 12 tips and reviews

Kate D.Kate Delayne-Lovely: always go for the bag!

The Righteous Room is one of Ponce Life.

19. The Righteous Room

8.7
1051 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (btw N Highland Ave NE & Cleburne Ter NE), Atlanta, GA
Dive Bar · Poncey-Highland · 51 tips and reviews

Susan M.Susan M: Tom Waits, Flaming Lips, Ramones on the jukebox.