My go-to neighborhood queer bar! I'm originally from San Francisco area and this place made me feel at home oh so many years ago. It's like the island of misfit toys, and I love it and them! The staff is fantastic! I go a lot for karaoke or really any old time. It's definitely an everybody bar! I've always felt safe and even had some help when an out of town creeper wouldn't take the hint. Whether it's to hang out, sing, dance, or see a fabulous drag show... Mary's is definitely the best queer bar in Atlanta!

Mary’s is truly one of the best bars in the city. From packed out karaoke nights to drag shows featuring entertainers from all over Atlanta (and beyond!) to just a fun night out dancing, I can’t think of a better place to be. The staff is SO friendly and caring - Lindsey once walked me back to my car so I wouldn’t be going alone after dark! I love Mary’s so much that my only plan for my birthday was to go there.

I come here for karaoke on Wednesday nights. I've been to a few places around the city and so far this is my favorite for singing. Public speaking is the number one fear in America so public singing has got to be right up there. Mary's does a great job of making the atmosphere comfortable to sing in. There's never any heckling and even the bartenders sing! It's a gay bar, but totally welcoming to respectful str8s. There's a vending machine full of romance novels and crop tops. Also a $5 photo booth that's super cute. Come on out gaybies!! If you need a little liquid courage try one of the drinks. They're extra strong so pace yourselves 💕💕💕

I REALLY WISH I COULD GIVE MARY'S 0 STARS! I am going to speak from the persective of a queer, black organizer & performer in Atlanta... The staff of Mary's has been rude to me every single time I go there! They have never made me feel safe or welcomed! There arent a lot of places for the LGBTQ community to go in Atlanta, so I have continued to support events here, but I am honestly at the point that I can never go back! I want to stress that I have never had any problems with profiling or discrimination at any other bar in Atlanta & I've lived here my entire life & I'm very involved with event planning. Over the years I've heard transphobic remarks, racist remarks & plenty of comments from people in the community that they do not feel safe or welcomed there! This place functions as a bar & a bussiness, they are not about the community which-so-ever & I hope that eventually they go out of bussiness! It's also the worst bar to host a show because it's also crowded & hard to see unless you are at the very front! Please save your money & support another bar or space, Mary's is trash!

I always have a great time when I go but I notice they never have anyone watching the back door. Thus, I always see people without the wrist bands on come inside from the back and I just paid my $5 at the front lol Also, I went last night and I was verbally assaulted by a homeless man outside in the unguarded back and he touched me and no one that is a part of the staff came to me and apologized to me or anything. They just kept passing me by…I know they saw me get verbally assaulted because they addressed the situation. I would suggest them having someone at the back door as well. We’re in Atlanta and it’s needed

Funky alternative shabby chic QUEER bar with killer music and visuals. Staff was awesome and super HOT!

This is the best queer bar I’ve ever been too. Period. With 3 distinct areas (main bar, upstairs, and back patio) there are plenty of cool places to chill with friends. The drinks are well priced, the staff is excellent, and the staff is more than willing to throw on some gay videos to help make this an amazing queer dive bar. If you want a more low key queer bar than MSR or Blake’s this is the bar to go to! I recently moved out of town for work and I’m already missing this bar 💙💙

The bartender was very nice and the drinks came out fast and tasted very good. But then there was the show that should’ve come with a trigger warning because one of the performers mid song became covered in BLOOD and was shaking her head like she’s possessed or having a seizure. The blood really ruined our evening, it was everywhere. It looked like she cut her own throat or her veins and was in pain. It was very upsetting and disturbing to say the least. Horrible scene. We came to have fun but got traumatized instead.

This is my favorite queer bar in the whole city! The bartenders are basically my friends now, the drag shows are amazing and karaoke is a tradition amongst my friends. This is the welcoming, happy queer bar that all us rainbow bbs dream of ❤️

This place looks really awesome, however, I had to give 3 stars because I went with my bestie in a wheelchair and we could not even see what upstairs looked like. I found the owner and asked how we could get upstairs with a wheelchair and he said, "You can't get upstairs with a wheelchair." And that was the end of that conversation....

I love this bar! Super amazing friendly place for everyone! As a Trans Woman I always feel comfortable and safe walking in the door. Also drag every Thursday and every show is AMAZINGGG! The entire staff is so welcoming and friendly. Definitely have an amazing time everytime I go. ❤️❤️

I have been coming to Mary's for almost 10 years now and I've developed some really great friendships here along the way. You really can forget about life and have the best fun you've ever had here. The staff and the people are what give Mary's its integrity and inclusiveness.

Bartender was amazing! Great music great atmosphere. We definitely enjoyed ourselves!

Mary's is such a warm, inclusive environment! I've shown up dressed to the nines for drag shows and shown up in yoga pants and a t-shirt on a Thursday night and I've always felt so welcome. The patrons are friendly (and gorgeous) and the bartenders (especially Lindsey) are TOP NOTCH. This is a lovely little haven for our fabulous LGBTQIA family. Definitely go check them out!

Easily my favorite gay bar. The crowd is diverse and friendly. The drinks are strong. The drag queens and bartenders are fun and beloved. It's a place where all are welcome to come as they are.

hands down my favorite gay bar in Atlanta. welcoming, and not pretentious. the staff are sweethearts, and I'm always going to find someone I know there and meet someone I don't 🖤

Took out of town friends to Mary's last night for a drink. Show was great Performers were excellent That white guy running the show, in the tank top, at the top of the stairs, was the most abusive, rude, threatening, unprofessional , immature, embarrassment of a human. Whoever gave him any authority and a job seriously needs to reconsider their decision. He literally yelled at the top of his lungs that he hated every patron and threatened physical violence with multiple people. COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. I will literally encourage every person I know to boycott this bar until a public apology is made.

Went here last night for the first time and the staff is super friendly and amazing especially lewis! They went above beyond helping my friend when she was throwing up definitely recommend

What kind of business inconveniences a DISABLED veteran who uses a safety light walking cane when going home not to bring the one thing into any obnoxiously flashy bar that could potentially save a life when it's dark out and there's none else to provide safety, security and a multitude of conveniences ATTACHED to their line of work?? Ask Lindz the procreator of such hateful rhetoric.

This place is excellent! I've been there recently for a few karaoke nights and absolutely enjoyed myself. Above all else I felt safe and welcome. Consistently one of my favorite lgbtq bars in Atlanta.

Mary’s is EVERYTHING !! Karaoke on Wednesday nights, Saturday with my favorites Chris and Lewis—as well as the collection of EAV’s loyal patrons gives the best vibes every single time. This dive bar is one of a kind and is ran with respect and appreciation. Thank you for providing a continuous space that is safe & fun for all :)

Everyone who works there is welcoming and sweet. Great atmosphere and music! Perfect for dancing or just chilling at the bar.

The bartenders are extremely rude. Customer Service is a foreign concept. I will never return to this bar. There was an employee who was rude to the patrons as they were leaving rushing everyone so he could go home. Stay away until they get some decent employees who care about their customers.

One of my favorite queer spaces in Atlanta :’) Friendliest bar staff and such a great vibe always. So happy I discovered this happy lil corner of Atlanta

So I wanted to buy a tee out of the vending machine. Unfortunately, they only take Visa/MasterCard. I had to cancel my MasterCard because of fraudulent activity while visiting Atlanta. I asked the bartender if I could give him 20 cash for a 15 dollar tee if you would purchase the tee for me. He was super offended and downright insulting. “No babe, I can’t do that,” said while brushing me away. They didn’t even think about it. A direct no and a push away. Like I’m trying to promote what looks like a dying bar.

We were looking forward to going to the Octopus Bar. Unfortunately, they were no where to be found the day before Thanksgiving. Fortunately we heard karaoke and found this gem. Definitely a dive bar but that’s what I loved about it. Everyone was so nice and helpful! The drinks and fun were flowing all night. Looking forward to heading back. Also there’s a tabletop area add PAC Man game that enjoyed. It was a nice surprise.

Mary's is, without a doubt, in my personal opinion, THE Atlanta queer bar. As a local transfemme, Mary's is the one place I know I can go out to, enjoy myself, and not receive any judgement. The staff are nothing short of amazing, almost all of the bartenders know my name, know that I'm sober, and go out of their way to provide me with fun, non-alcoholic options or just a Sprite. And I'm not even that much of a regular! The variety in their regular weekday schedule of events like drag shows, karaoke, and more is nothing short of amazing, and gives everyone in the community something to do or see. Ultimately, Mary's is home away from home for myself and my friends, and I'd not have it any other way.