Georgia Beer Garden Edgewood Atlanta closing
Andrew Walker
The bar's Instagram account said that "the truth is GBG no longer fits this street even though we do truly love Edgewood."
ATLANTA — A popular watering hole on Edgewood is closing up shop this weekend.
Georgia Beer Garden announced on Instagram on Tuesday that its "last day open to the general public" will be this Sunday, June 18.
The account said that "the truth is GBG no longer fits this street even though we do truly love Edgewood."
The post indicated something will come along to replace Georgia Beer Garden, saying "this space needs to evolve and become something else."
"We look forward to updating you down the road with what is coming next. We’re lucky enough to own the building, which gives us room to play," the post said.
GBG long operated in both floors of the building at 420 Edgewood Ave., as well as the outdoor beer garden space. However the top floor of the building was transformed last fall into a cocktail bar, Mambo Zombi, that will continue in operation.
The owners of Georgia Beer Garden also operate the popular Joystick Gamebar across the street; the Instagram post said that business will not be impacted.
The bottom floor space will still be available for private events until it has a new permanent operation, the post said.
"We had a lot of fun here and got to take part in a lot of amazing things. More importantly, we were lucky enough to work with fantastic people. They, and the wonderful folks who patronized GBG, will always be family. Thank you for many years of warmth, kindness, and companionship," the post said. "Join us on Sunday to give GBG the send off she deserves. We’ll be giving 20% off all tabs."