Parlor - Atlanta

This restaurant offers a charming and cozy atmosphere, complemented by friendly staff. It's a genuine speakeasy, so finding it can be a bit of a challenge. Look... read more This restaurant offers a charming and cozy atmosphere, complemented by friendly staff. It's a genuine speakeasy, so finding it can be a bit of a challenge. Look for a discreet pink door located on the side of the building that faces the paid parking lot. If you arrive early in the evening, you might be lucky enough to find free street parking. On a Friday night at 9 PM, the vibe is somewhat quiet and intimate, but the energy really picks up after 10 PM as the crowd starts to arrive. The drinks are enjoyable and reasonably priced, ranging from $13 to $18. I particularly loved the Wake The Dead cocktail—it was incredibly refreshing, although all the drinks were delightful. The food is tasty, but the portions are on the smaller side. You’ll leave feeling satisfied, but if you’re quite hungry, I recommend ordering an appetizer or eating beforehand.

We were the only patrons in the place all night, and from the outside, it looked closed—no lights, nothing inviting. Upon entering, we found the staff on their... read more We were the only patrons in the place all night, and from the outside, it looked closed—no lights, nothing inviting. Upon entering, we found the staff on their phones and laptops, which gave a lackluster first impression. The entire lounge was about the size of a living room, and the ambiance was rather dull. We ordered two drinks that cost $35 in total. While the drinks were somewhat enjoyable, the atmosphere didn't reflect what you would expect from a cocktail lounge. It felt like waking up next to someone you’re not attracted to, who then professes their feelings and asks how you feel; all you can respond with is a sense of emptiness. That was our experience at Parlor—just dead inside.

I made reservations through OpenTable. My date and I met in the nearby parking lot, where we paid $15 each for parking, and walked to the entrance. To our surpr... read more I made reservations through OpenTable. My date and I met in the nearby parking lot, where we paid $15 each for parking, and walked to the entrance. To our surprise, the door was locked, and it was clear that Parlor was closed. I checked my email and the OpenTable app, but there was no notification about a cancellation of my reservation. I was extremely disappointed. Fortunately, I had a backup plan, and the Red Phone Booth Buckhead turned out to be excellent.

My husband and I went out to enjoy craft cocktails however out of three drinks we tried only one truly impressed, the Corpse Reviver. Their rum drink lacked cre... read more My husband and I went out to enjoy craft cocktails however out of three drinks we tried only one truly impressed, the Corpse Reviver. Their rum drink lacked creativity and the pear sour was just fine. The decor was lovely but hard to enjoy due to dim lighting they had that night. It’s definitely a speak easy vibe if you’re into that. The bites were $18+ which we felt was expensive for a bite so we didn’t try them. Overall I wouldn’t go back but I feel there are those who would enjoy the atmosphere there.

I didn't have any food but the app won't allow you to leave any topic blank. The drinks were just ok. The old fashioned was red for some reason and there wasn't... read more I didn't have any food but the app won't allow you to leave any topic blank. The drinks were just ok. The old fashioned was red for some reason and there wasn't a lemon. But I think this is a decent place to go to get to know someone. It's intimate and interesting. the venue is very cute but super tiny so we found ourselves required to stand up to let people walk through to their tables. You're also very close to the next tables conversation so if your next to a loud party it could be a pain. And at times the bartender shaking a drink overshadowed the music. There's also some type of venue nextdoor that was playing a totally different type of music very loud so it too kind of affected the ambiance in parlor. It's also $20 to park in their Parking lot.