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Top Event venues in Atlanta, United States

Quick facts

How many places in the “Event venue” category are listed in Atlanta?
There are 55 places in the “Event venue” category in Atlanta on LocalGuideWorld.
Which place in the “Event venue” category in Atlanta has the highest rating?
Studio 944, rated 5.0 out of 5 based on 12 reviews.
Which place in the “Event venue” category in Atlanta has the most reviews?
Centennial Olympic Park, with 14,350 reviews.
What is the average rating of places in the “Event venue” category in Atlanta?
4.5 out of 5 on average, based on 59,029 reviews.

Reviews

A great place to chill, read, or enjoy the company of others doing the same. Lots to do and see here, and the environment is clean and well maintained. The park centralizes access to the Georgia Aquarium, College Football Hall of Fame, Center for Civil and Human Rights, and the World of Coca-Cola. A great SkyView ferris wheel provides breathtaking views of the city. Do nothing or everything in this amazing city center.
Amazing business all around. I want to give a shout out to there employees on how fast and efficient they work.I Very very good I highly recommend this company!!! I had a mistake I made when ordering and they fixed my shipping address with a call & email. Fast response time also ! #Miranda&Patrica Excellent customer service !
Fun Park to visit. I was just walking through the park at night but got some cool pics! The Olympics rings fountain is pretty cool!
Beautiful place in the evening, especially! I would definitely recommend a visit here on a warm Spring or Fall day for the entire family!
Met a friend on a Friday morning during holidays for coffee and a bite. Such a great vibe with the swings (be careful with those) and the owner was so friendly and kind. A walk through Eastview Cemetery and over to East Lake Golf Club gives a sense of Atlantas deep history. I’ll def be back
I visited Centennial Olympic Park during the Christmas holiday. It's a very walkable park with a nice balance of open-air and wooded spaces. I recommend visiting the entire park if you can as it's something that can be completed in an hour or so. There are plenty of nearby attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium and the Coca Cola Museum.
Under appreciated and under marketed art museum. Contemporary art is not my art preference, but tastefully done/curated, and free admission! The museum is small, though thoughtfully laid out including outdoor spaces and artist studios.

My lone criticism is they make it difficult to make a donation! There is a cash donation box and a credit card reader to leave a $5 donation, but no way to donate otherwise (in the museum nor on their website). I wanted to make a $100 donation via credit card but was unable to do so (less and except dipping my credit card 20 times at the $5 credit card donation device). Why not display a QR code so people can express their generosity with a donation amount of their choice?!
This is one of my favorite breakfast places. Affordable prices, fun, easygoing atmosphere. It’s cute that you can choose your own mug.
The coffee was super good. I would say don’t call in your order or you’ll wait over an hour for a couple sandwiches. The chicken was eh. The eggs were good. They forgot some of our order and it seemed like they didn’t even know about the order until we came to pick it up. I think if you eat there and order there it’s fine but not anything to go out of your way for.
Nice space in a busy city. Visit the park and just walk, sit or bring the kids to play.
It’s been a minute since the 1996 Olympics and this area was abuzz with international voices and the spirit of the world coming together for the best in athletic competition. That is of course when someone tried to darken the event but alas the human spirit and the City of Atlanta showed perseverance. Visiting the park conjures up history for me and the victory of a metropolis that continues on, adapting and showing resilience. Enough of history. Visit this park and enjoy the fountain and maybe take in the nearby attractions.
I love the food. I go weekly for my sausage, egg & cheese on croissant with hash browns and the basil lemonade is AMAZING! Ms. Linda and her daughter are so sweet! They take great care of all of their customers.
Clean, modern cafe look with plenty of seating for small and large groups. The service was really really good, everyone was friendly! It's somewhat fast casual (you order, pay, then sit down). The house blend coffee was enjoyable: cranberry and nuttiness were the tones I picked up on. However, I did not enjoy the food here. The goat cheese croquette were too big, and it felt like too much raw cheese and little fried breading. The jams on the side were good and made it a sweet and savory dish, but I felt like they didn't pair well with the croquettes (would be great on just toast). The vegan hash was undersalted and kinda lacking in flavor. The "guac" on the side was too tangy/sour and the vegan eggs were just there, not contributing much to the dish. The potatoes were nicely cooked but again underseasoned.
I attended the Bourbon Festival at Guardian Works and it was a great experience. I have attended 2 events at the local and was pleased each times. Great atmosphere!
Food was okay. I had the chicken and waffle and the Nashville hot chicken was too sloppy and the waffle got soggy. My hubby had the salmon hash and he liked it. The service was slow. You order your food yourself, yet, they ask for 22% automatic tips. They don’t process your food until you check out which is strange because there’s an option to keep the tab open. I don’t like to tip until I know how the service is and I tip based on the service. I ordered thinking I’ll check out later but one of the workers told me I had to place order and check out for my food to be prepared. Flawed system in my opinion. Don’t hate the self-order but maybe give patrons a chance to decide on the tip later. I accidentally tipped 22% as the default because the staff told me to place the order so that they can start preparing my food. Not happy about this.
Their lemonade is special. I enjoyed the fried fish and eggs. Fluffy and tasty biscuit. Grits were cooked just right but the hash browns were drenched in way too much butter\oil.

Wait can be a bit long so come early or have spare time.
It's worth checking out and coming back
I haven’t visited Centennial Olympic Park in some years and since the hotel we were staying at was within walking distance, we decided to go for a stroll. It was beautifully decorated for the holidays, very family and dog-friendly. There were some “characters” around but it’s Atlanta.
this history here is uncanny! i took a solo trip at Xmas time and this easily became one of the BEST memories of my entire life!! I love Centennial Olympic Park and every little beautiful thing about it!!
Wonderful venue for hosting various events. The facility is versatile with both indoor and outdoor spaces. Outdoor spaces are both covered and uncovered.
We had a great time! The musicians were absolutely amazing! The venue was so cool. I loved the open space, the old vats and brick walls. Novare Events provided excellent service. We would love to come back for future event
Great experience at cultivate! Truly enjoyed the service. When you initially walk in you stand in line, and wait to go to the counter to place your order. So you will grab a menu when you walk in Peru's over the menu so you can find exactly what you want, and know exactly what you want before you get to the counter. The line is long, but it goes fast. Once you have made your order and paid for your food at the counter, you will take your number and go find a seat in the restaurant on your own. Then they will bring you the food out. We ordered pretty quickly after paying. We stood in line for about 20 minutes, paid for our food and additional 10 minutes and then went and got seated. Our food probably came out about 15 to 20 minutes after we place our order which was not bad at all. I had a creamsicle smoothie, it was not to my liking however someone else may like it I added whipped cream on top and that was pretty good but the drink itself just melted and got watered down really quick so it wasn't tasty. I had the basil leaf lemonade. It was delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed that I probably should have gotten that to begin with. One guest had a french toast and the vegan scramble.. the French toast was delicious with the glaze and just enough confectionery sugar on the top the toast was very soft but yet crunchy around the edges which made it even better, and also the vegan scramble was delicious. There was absolutely no issues with that and I enjoyed the vegetarian scramble and the potato cakes. The potato cakes were phenomenal! Cooked to perfection. The veggie Scrambler was delicious as well I would have enjoyed some type of sauce to go with it it's kind of dry a little bit because it's just egg scramble with lots of veggies and cheese but you still need some type of sauce especially if you don't have enough cheese in the scramble. Other than that our service was great we were there probably a total of an hour and 45 minutes so that is not bad for a visit. This was our second time attending this location.
It's a lovely place full of history, each step you dive is a pass into past Olympics games. The place is very green surrounded of between buildings, gardens, and concrete. It's a perfect balance.
Really great place for events. Large but cozy set up well for entertaining traffic flow. Parking good and free!!!
Free entry, almost no one there when we went, great art. And the gift shop area had some really cool stuff. Also, there were these 2 extra spaces to view art outside of the main gallery so make sure you check the map so you don’t miss anything.

My friend told me too that they change the art on display from time to time so I definitely plan to go back again.
As wedding planners, we love working in Guardian Works. The staff is friendly and attentive, the facilities are beautiful and well-maintained, and the flow of the spaces works perfectly for an unforgettable event. We have recommended Guardian Works to so many of our couples planning their special day. Thank you from the Wildflower Wedding Planning Team!
There’s nothing worse than ordering and receiving it in a different order than it was placed . There’s no reason why somebody who walked in 30 minutes after me should be receiving their food well before me, the food was disgusting I wasn’t offered any water there was no table service little to no vegetarian options. My omelette was very skimpy and barely had any vegetables in it. It was very salty. I wasted $20 on a horrible breakfast and a horrible experience.would never recommend or return
Beautiful event space. Awesome location. I've been here for a wedding...it was beautiful. I've been here for a festive party...a time was had.
Saw the Sam Gilliam exhibit at Atlanta Contemporary today. It is wonderful, and is around till 12/23. Like all of the current and former exhibits I have seen at this institution it was beautifully and carefully curated. Atlanta Contemporary is a real treasure for our arts community. Go now!

FYI - admission is free, but you should register online before your visit. You can also leave a donation when you visit, which I strongly recommend.
The place had a beautiful ambiance. The lemon drop was delightful and had a great taste. However, the pound cake French toast was essentially just pound cake with syrup. The atmosphere was fantastic, making it a charming spot for a date.
Cute little coffee shop that aims to be a community space. Wifi, free water, and plenty of seating are available. Local art and crafts are available for purchase along with house made baked goods and quality espresso drinks. Traditional drinks are offered as well as house made lemonade, chai, ginger beer, and flavor syrups like lavender and rose. A queer friendly space, get tasty treats and quality drinks!
This spot has absolutely got to be a local favorite. Any time I'm in Atlanta I will make it a point to come back. Not only was everyone super accommodating (they insisted to arrange the outdoor table to seat us and our pups), but the hospitality shown here was above and beyond. And the food! The food matches the wonderful welcome we felt. Everything was absolutely delicious, greatly priced, and even the latte was absolutely on point. We saw a lot of locals swing by to pick up an order, a surely great sign. Absolutely loved this place and will be back! You can't miss this little gem.
My brothers and I came from out of town and find this spot on TikTok. Great reviews so we had to try it out. BY GOLLY! They did not disappoint. Que was our server and killed it!! My man was on point and had great recommendations. Sushi tots for an app were hittin! Shrimp and grits, salmon omelette, Chicken Biscuit sandwich (I tasted each) all crushed it! Could go on but I don’t like writing that much. Just come check this place out if you’re around
Please DO NOT rent a space from this company.

NOTHING is as advertised, their vibrant artist community consist of 4-5 artist, theres no “community” outside of the occasional cheap pizza party, the space is almost always empty and full of empty rooms, which are overpriced for their square footage. The space itself is dusty, dingy, worn down and anything but vibrant…

Management is never available when you need them, and theres no direct communication between you and leasing office. Their relaying of critical information is slow, and often incorrect. Good luck trying to correct any problems in a timely manner.

They had the onside manager bob relay information and his relaying of the information was incorrect. They will say anything to get you in there, then change their statements when you have signed your lease.

Although they offer and vocalize the ability for you to break your lease if problems occur they don’t tell you that you relinquish your security deposit if you do so. There’s no empathy in their management for the needs of their community and state of the world as long as their bottom dollar is met.

For a company that claims to be in favor of community art and “we’re all in this together. They don’t actually follow through on taking care of current and leaving members.

There are several other studios i would contact first, such as the goal farm which has a better management team and is more cooperative with your needs
Wonderful people, always excellent customer service and friendliness to all with great causes represented and a sense of community with fun touches. Drinks are a bit limited of a menu, but the food case is solid. Atmosphere I'd give five stars if not for multiple items they've needed to fix for months.
This was our first time at 5Church, and we were served by Elvis who was AMAZING. Attentive, great service, outstanding menu recommendations - if you come to 5Church, ask for Elvis. We will absolutely be back because of him. The food was fantastic too :)
Great vegan options.. You have to wait in line and order at the counter, then find the area where you want to enjoy some amazing delicious food. If you go during brunch hours, you should expect a 20-40 minute wait. We had the AVOCADO TOAST: with
three half-siices of toasted bread, topped with fresh avocado mash, red and green bell pepper,. crispy garlic. herb salad, and drizzled wth
baisamic reduction and avocado mayo with additional sunny side up egg, fried chicken, and bacon. CHICKEN & WAFFLES:
crispy fried chicken breast tossed in sriracha infused chill oil and
served with fresh waffles, excellent flavor, mild heat (sauce can be
served on the side). CULTIVATE A BOWL:
crispy potatoes, sauteed peppers and mixed with vegan sausage, chao
cheese blend, garnished with avocado topped with vegan over-easy eggs. Let's eat!!!
Sushi appetizer was great. Steak was cooked to order, chimichurri was the best topping to add. Our waitress was attentive and made sure everyone had their drinks filled. They do supply complementary hummus appetizer. Also, remember to validate your parking.
The service, drinks, and food are very good! Fun options for seasonal drinks. There are some things from local artists and jewelry makers for sale as well. The parking lot is attached and usually provides ample space but is better for smaller cars. There is a lot of indoor seating with big tables and some outdoor seating with smaller tables.
The kids enjoyed running around this park. There are multiple playgrounds and another park with aquarium and coke tours just across the street. A lot of places to takes cool photos and view downtown Atlanta. The skywheel is also right next to the park. Definitely a nice place to walk around In downtown and spend time.
This is our second visit here and definitely worth the trip. Everything is soooo beautiful 😍. Spent roughly 2 hours walking around with friends and taking in the beauty of the gardens as everything is in full bloom right now. Lots of parking with reasonable entry prices. Caretakers do a wonderful job and the staff is super friendly! Probably come here again when in town for business. Enjoy 😉
I was disappointed in the lack of flavor in my vegan grits bowl. Also, I paid extra for onions and only got a small amount. The beignets were small. I would rather get fewer, but have them be a normal size. My husband's Johnny cake (potato cake) was the best thing we ordered. I was also disappointed that they prompt for a tip when you pay upfront, but it is mostly self-service.
Went to this place on Sunday for Breakfast, giving 3 stars for food because I felt improvement is required for vegan dishes. Sharing the details below-

Ordered 2 dishes and fresh orange juice-

Chicken Biscuit Sandwich- Husband liked the flavor, he just felt biscuit could be better but overall he liked the taste and dish.

Vegan Patty + BF Sandwich- I felt patty was very chewy, vegan egg was good but bread that was used was over oily and extremely chewy that I could not finish 2 small slices of bread and had vegan patty and egg.
Also felt they could put some veges, lettuce in it to enhance the flavor.

Also felt the prices of the dishes was on higher side with the small portion size and offering simple dishes.

Service was quick and ambience is nice offering both indoor and outdoor sitting.
The food was absolutely amazing. The shrimp and grits were seasoned great and the grits weren’t gritty. I also got the strawberry cheesecake waffle and it was the best waffle I’ve ever had. The staff were extremely friendly and the atmosphere was amazing. Also a great place to take pictures. Highly recommend!!
We were in Atlanta for the Beyonce concert and had brunch reservations Saturday. We were seated promptly upon arrival and greeted with friendly service (Andrew, I think). I was pleasantly surprised with the food. I was not expecting much based on my experience at the Charlotte location. The chicken biscuit was great and I really enjoyed the potato hash. The Cesar salad was amazing and one of the best I’ve had. My friends ordered a side of French toast and it was too sweet in my opinion.
Coffee: 3.5/5
Service: 5/5

Good cafe overall.
Coffee was okay, you may need to adjust the coffee to your liking.
Plenty of seating for you and a group. Boardgames available. Plenty of parking.
It's great that they have vegan options (plant-based milks, vegan cookie, pineapple banana bread, spinach patty), but I was not at all impressed with my drink. I got a hot soy matcha latte. I asked for them to sweeten it with simple syrup, and they left it out. They also got matcha all over the cup. :(
Such a diverse group of creative people. Whatever your project it is in capable hands with them. For custom furniture pieces to artwork sky is the limit here.
My wife and I went there on a mid morning Sunday. It was quite busy when we got there but we were seated within 15 minutes. The food was amazing; everything tasted so good and fresh. The standout thing was their customer service. Every few minutes someone showed up to our table asking if we needed anything. When we had an issue with one of our dishes, they let us keep it and gave us another item on the house.

I would go there again indefinitely just for the exceptional customer service.
The food was bland. They needed to put some seasonings on the Mac and cheese, shrimp, and grits and put some sauce on the sliders. Get a new cook that season the food. Cuz the place is in a great spot with great service and great atmosphere. But the website said bottomless mimosas and a rooftop, no mimosas, and the rooftop was closed. Everything look good but wasnt.
Was here for the whiskey X festival, great as always, but the time at all these events is way too short. It's borderline ridiculous but still had a good time.
You won't be disappointed. The food was amazing along with the atmosphere. Hubby and I went for dinner on a Monday night. The hostess started everything off with such a pleasant attitude. The waiter was knowledgeable and attentive. The manager Christian was engaging ensuring we had a wonderful evening.
Make sure you come out every 3rd Thursday to the met. There are plenty of shots that a unique and a amazing creative space
I found this place by accident and I am sooooooo glad I did! The food is delicious… but what I appreciated the most was the superb customer service. The young lady that took my order was so welcoming and patient… she even recommended a few things since this was my first visit…It seems like a sweet secret gem… well the secret is out!!!!!!… you have to give this place a try…. I know I will definitely come back!!
Very cool little museum! The staff was really nice and informative. Very inclusive space. Unique art work. I just wish there were more placards that described the artwork.
A small quaint museum with a few small exhibits. Registered online which made it free admission. Parking was on the street. Which wasn't too bad seeing that the museum was very small.
Little hidden gem in the Atlanta! It's a free museum with some unique and interesting exhibits. They have some free parking spaces next to and behind the museum. Very friendly employee. They have some local and unique gifts in their gift shop. Nice place to spend half to an hour of time browsing the museum. Come check it out and donate or shop to support the museum!
Best place for artists, entrepreneurs and creators to work anywhere Atlanta. Community is unmatched. If you're looking for studio space, definitely tour.
I enjoyed the garden so much I upgrade my single ticket to a membership. I feel like the host should have mentioned that a multiple use parking pass is also available the gift shop. Parking is $3 per hour. With the pass its $5 per day it for 6 uses, plus $6 to load the card initially. Its even cheaper if buy a pass for 11+ uses.
We waited longer than we should have to be waited on once we were seated, so we left and went to a different restaurant. The manager saw us on our way back, and came outside to apologize. She gave us her business card and reassured us that our next experience would be better. Today, it was. We had an infinitely better experience, and the manager (a different one) apologized again and checked on us several times throughout our meal. I had family visiting from out-of-town, and they can't wait to return to 5Church on their next visit.
Most astounding orchid displays for your pleasure. Luxuriate in abundance of floral beauty.
Wasn’t thoroughly impressed with my Oatmilk lavender latte. Very cute location , friendly staff and space to come in sit study and drink coffee. I Liked the overall space.
I've been here a few years now. Upon researching the area,I had not found a studio as reasonable as this location. I need to be downtown close to work so this location works for me. Depending on what your needs are, discuss it with the owner and then make your decision. Also there some awesome painted murals by some talented artists.
This place is very cute and gives cool vibes on the inside! I got an Irish cream iced latte and it was delicious. The only thing that prevented me from giving it five stars is the fact that the tables weren’t cleaned at any point during the time I was there and the coffee is a bit overpriced. My iced latte was about $8 which is more than comparable places for a medium sized drink.
Exterior door was unlocked for weeks on end. Had to leave because my space was not secure. And they were not able to maintain a vibrant artist community as advertised.
One amazing coffee shop if you are ever in Atlanta. It’s not very central but worth the drive. The coffee shop has some amazing things to buy which I believe is all local artist around the area. The thing I loved about the place is the big area of a place to come and do work. They have power outlets everywhere to keep your laptop going. I had a great mocha with one delicious spinach patty. For sure to recommend, a great spot to do work away from home.

Cheers,

BN
I was in absolute awe at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens Garden Lights Holiday Nights. If you’re in Atlanta for the holidays, you NEED to experience this.

You need to book tickets in advance from their website, and they will sell out. I recommend going at 5pm so that you can see the plants with a little daylight, and then do a second lap after it gets dark. Dress warmly and bring gloves if your hands get cold because the majority of the event experience is outdoors.

The four displays recommend seeing twice include the Nature’s Wonders Canopy Walk, Infiniti Christmas Tree Fountain, Radiant Rainforest, and Tunnel of Light.

They have a few different bars, and one thing you absolutely need to try is the Ghirardelli hot chocolate, $6. If you’re over the age of 21, then I strongly recommend the peanut butter whiskey spiked hot cocoa, 12oz for $12. It was a great flavor combination for anyone who enjoys Reese’s.

Parking is $10, although the Uber drop off is right by the front entrance and more convenient, especially if you plan on having spiked cocoa.
Nice place to have a team event. Spacious and great atmosphere. Nice ambiance and friendly people. Currently it is decorated for the halloween theme.
As wedding photographers, we loved working at Guardian Works. It's an industrial style wedding venue in Atlanta that has many different areas for photos. The ceremony location has good lighting once the sun dips, and the reception space boasts an open concept design with tons of space for guests and dancing! We can't wait for our next wedding at Guardian Works.
Probably one of the most beautiful Botanical Gardens in america. The model train set up for the holidays is awesome and should probably be kept up through the winter.

Excellent place for a gathering or a wedding rehearsal dinner. Night time lights are gorgeous even if it's too dark to see the flowers.

Go see the orchids

Walk to the gardens through Piedmont Park and try to identify these birds that look like a cross between a duck and a chicken. I have no idea what they are but they climb trees.
So, we cleared our calendar, planned our trip, braved the weather and drove 2 hours to visit the Botanical Gardens and view the blown glass display which was HIGHLY touted and advertised to be up until October 31st ....only to find 90% of the pieces had been dismantled and packed away. How disappointing. We didn't drive 100 miles to see scarecrows.
Bad move Atlanta Botanical Gardens. And false advertisement. This was our first time to visit here. We'll think twice before we return.
It’s a nice, quiet and calm place to visit during the weekend. I had a great time walking around and exploring, discovering interesting art pieces and browsing the gift shop. They have a machine at the front desk where you can choose to make a donation of 10$ or you can also do a cash donation. The staff members are really nice and helpful.
For the last several years I have purchased an annual pass for my wife to be a member. It is no exaggeration to say that I too have become an ABG fan. There is nothing like going to the garden after a long week and just basking in all the beauty of God's creation laid out so beautifully by garden curators. We love the Atlanta Botanical Garden!!!
This was a really dope art space. Various artist doing various types of art!
This place is NOT as advertised. Very unorganized. NOT a community of artist just a space that rents to businesses. This place has nail salon, and lashes and a barber/salon all those smells and Bacteria in the air … not sanitary!
Or legal… the greed of the owner keeps this place from being amazing. NO shows here just 3rd Thursday every month it’s not advertised and has VERY poor attendance. If you are lucky enough to get a reply ( they mostly ignore emails) from any one about renting from here check it out but keep in mind it’s not what they make it out to be …. Ask me any questions I’ll answer faster then they will !