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Red Light Cafe, Atlanta GA

Address 553-1 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Phone (404) 874-7828
Hours 7:00pm-12:00am
Website redlightcafe.com
Categories Live Music Venue, Bar, Event Venue, Live Music Bar
Rating 4.4 30 reviews
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Red Light Cafe reviews

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Claire
April 03, 2020 5:30 am

Great neighborhood bar with friendly staff. Fun shows. Tonight saw a magic show. Mixed drinks not forte but reasonably priced. I enjoy the atmosphere and diversity.

Chris
March 20, 2020 7:36 am

It's a great time, but there are a couple of negatives: bring earplugs because the sound pressure is damaging (most especially if you think "it's not too loud", then definitely preserve what you have)

My main letdown is the menu. I know it's hard to run a kitchen but if we don't have time to get dinner before, the only palatable options (to me) are hummus or their fried cheese. Now, both of these are prepared well, so that saves from 3 stars.

Also saving from 3 stars is an outstandingly varied beer selection. They have more than just IPA. It's in bottles, but the great selection makes a couple IPAs on draft a non-criminal offense.

Overall, so long as I don't forget the earplugs, I know I'll enjoy the evening.

81DaddyMac
March 11, 2020 3:13 pm

It was ok. Kind of a dumpy dive. Beer comes in Solo cups. Not an overly classy joint, at all. And, apparently they'll let any one on stage. They had some Momma Caz look alike up there, and I think she was trying to sing Led Zepplin, but she sounded like a bicycle tire with a leak. Or when you pinch the open end of a balloon and let the air out real slow. It was pretty awful. But, it got better, somewhat. Aside from the $9 solo cup beers that were a solid gulp short of full. But, if you're looking for a dark public hole to go get trashed in an everyone be game to let you keep going, this is the place. Just remember, there will probably be 4 or 5 dozen other people, or more, doing the same thing, and only 2 unisex toilets.

Chris
March 09, 2020 6:07 am

I love the Jazz Jams that happens every Wednesday night! The service is nice, parking is easy, and seating is plentiful for the event!

Michael
January 29, 2020 4:37 am

Very cozy nice place for intimate getaway Jazz comes right at you cuz it's up close and personal

M Greer
January 21, 2020 8:40 pm

A great place at which to play as a musician and burlesque performer, as well as being in the audience for shows.

Aaron
December 03, 2019 7:10 pm

Mediocre menu. Decent alcohol choices. Attentive, quick staff. Not that great of a venue. Always smells like disinfectant and an old mop. Could use a redesign.

Carissa
November 01, 2019 7:01 am

I came here for a Jazz concert not too long ago and it was wonderful. The atmosphere is welcoming and appealing to the soul. Great lighting, good sound, good seating. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. The ONLY complaint I have - and it has no bearing on the building itself or the talented musicians who play there - is the bar staff. The bartender who serviced us was short, rudely sarcastic, and impatient. We were new to the place and were asking questions about the menu, which had food and drinks. She seemed incredibly annoyed that we didn't know the menu as well as she did and exasperatingly snapped at us when we asked clarifying questions. She was the only stain on the experience, but everything else was amazing. I will definitely be returning to hear music and drink in the experience, but will choose to eat elsewhere before coming to avoid the bar. Overall, two thumbs way up!

Angelo
October 17, 2019 1:25 pm

Always a fun time at the burlesque shows, but eat before you get there- $6 for a small handful of chips and a small dish of salsa.

Keilah
September 25, 2019 3:55 am

I've started attending the International Jazz Series here each 4th Friday. Such a cool, cozy space and atmosphere!

Holly
September 18, 2019 5:17 am

Love seeing the burlesque shows. I met one of my best friends for the first time at the bar there. It seems to attract quality people. ️

Rhonda
January 25, 2019 11:13 pm

Girlz Nite Out- Taylah and Mommy
Had a ball as we drank carbonated Welch’s Grape Drink from a bottle. We listened to oldies but goodies, laughed with the instructor, chatted with the other patrons and painted. Great fun! We’ll definitely do it again, here!

Dominique
December 30, 2018 6:19 pm

Funny show with local comedians, cheap drinks and nice bartenders. The atmosphere is nice as well. Parking is limited and when we went, it smelled terrible. Overall three stars. I'd probably give it another chance

Madeleine
December 29, 2018 12:18 pm

Great local place for live performances. Drinks are affordable too. Staff is friendly and it feels a bit like a classier local dive with great entertainers.

Angela
November 11, 2018 10:00 am

Drink and food menu limited. Kitchen is a really slow. But the bartenders are patient and kind.

Herschel
October 31, 2018 8:12 am

Hilarious experience, but make sure you eat first because the kitchen is lacking. All they had was chili and "desserts" when we went.

Alesia
October 13, 2018 12:04 pm

Need more food selections and waitresses. The live music is awesome! The location is good - decent parking. The ambiance is perfect for an intimate night out of live music. Drinks made to perfection! 3 star because we had to go to restaurant down the hill, which wasn't planned because we'd checked the online food menu. None of it was served. Not good!

Alonzo
October 08, 2018 9:54 pm

Wonderful! Nice comedians and the drinks wasnt expensive. Will def fo back.exceeded my expectations. Oh.liked the atmosphere

David
October 04, 2018 9:21 am

Good ambience and energy for a night space that features regular music events. Drinks are good, too.

Rik
September 27, 2018 3:18 am

Absolutely awesome time there with the burlesque group from Savannah Georgia. Beautiful, sexy, thought-provoking, and funny as hell!

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