I was taken care of by Eric, he was so friendly and sweet. Very knowledgeable about the menu & what Ponce city had to offer. Great experience and even better drinks! The atmosphere is beautiful with light music in the background 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Nury Castillo Crawford
Definitely a vibe- chill mode, pleasant ambiance and absolutely great service. My first time visiting, I brought a friend visit Atl and you did not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C. D.
Cool speakeasy recommended by tasting table
R S
Went on a Wednesday night with a group of friends to celebrate my birthday. Our bartender Eric was excellent; he really took care of us with fantastic drinks and service. I like the chill vibe, and it's really nice to find a place where the music isn't too loud to easily converse. We all had a great time and are looking forward to going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Abner
A Once-Memorable Spot That’s Lost Its Spark
My wife and I first visited 12 Cocktail Bar back in 2023 when we were dating, and it quickly became one of our favorite memories from that season of life. The atmosphere was intimate and exclusive, the vibe was on point, and it felt like a hidden gem in the city—a perfect date night spot.
Now, as a married couple, we returned hoping to relive some of that, but unfortunately, we were sorely disappointed. The entrance no longer feels exclusive—you now share the lift with everyone headed to the rooftop at Ponce City Market, which takes away from the lounge’s once-private appeal. The ambiance has noticeably shifted: the playlist didn’t set any sort of mood, the lighting felt off, and there was only one food item on the menu.
To be fair, our server was kind and attentive, and we appreciated the service. But overall, it seems like 12 Cocktail Bar is under new management or has simply lost its original vision. What used to feel special now feels like just another bar. It’s a shame, because it had the potential to be a timeless experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Mia Beltran
Very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Soup
Chelsea Jones
Other than it being hard to find, it’s an amazing place to grabs some drinks and relax.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Burgess
Erik was a great bartender, thank you for a great time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Jaime Jahuey
Really nice place! The staff is super friendly. They made us some mojitos and they were so good! Would highly recommend coming here.
Absolutely loved my time here! I wish I would've found this place sooner. Eric was simply amazing and soo kind! Will definitely be returning once I'm back in Atlanta
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Lex K
Amazing little nook in ATL GA. Must see. NOTE: Must do reservation ahead of time now!! The back entrance by the Ponce market elevators no longer exists anymore. Ask any staff how to get here, and they will be super helpful throughout entire process!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Demi Lei
If you’re looking for a place to enjoy some amazing drinks and relax, this is the right place to - beautiful bar with amazing city view and fantastic drinks. Our bartender Eric was very patient and knowledgeable, he gave us great drink recommendations and made excellent drinks. I’d recommend go with a reservation - it helps a bit to find your way to the bar. Definitely a strong recommend and will come back to try out more amazing drinks!
Edit regarding modifying reservation: it only works through open table messaging (called them many times, was never picked up).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin McKithen
Great people. Great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stuart Downing
Absolutely wonderful experience for Valentine's Day together with my girlfriend and I. Couldn't have asked for better treatment and the atmosphere was great
Drinks were spot on. Great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was taken care of by Eric, he was so friendly and sweet. Very knowledgeable about the menu & what Ponce city had to offer. Great experience and even better drinks! The atmosphere is beautiful with light music in the background 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Definitely a vibe- chill mode, pleasant ambiance and absolutely great service. My first time visiting, I brought a friend visit Atl and you did not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool speakeasy recommended by tasting table
Went on a Wednesday night with a group of friends to celebrate my birthday. Our bartender Eric was excellent; he really took care of us with fantastic drinks and service. I like the chill vibe, and it's really nice to find a place where the music isn't too loud to easily converse. We all had a great time and are looking forward to going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Once-Memorable Spot That’s Lost Its Spark
My wife and I first visited 12 Cocktail Bar back in 2023 when we were dating, and it quickly became one of our favorite memories from that season of life. The atmosphere was intimate and exclusive, the vibe was on point, and it felt like a hidden gem in the city—a perfect date night spot.
Now, as a married couple, we returned hoping to relive some of that, but unfortunately, we were sorely disappointed. The entrance no longer feels exclusive—you now share the lift with everyone headed to the rooftop at Ponce City Market, which takes away from the lounge’s once-private appeal. The ambiance has noticeably shifted: the playlist didn’t set any sort of mood, the lighting felt off, and there was only one food item on the menu.
To be fair, our server was kind and attentive, and we appreciated the service. But overall, it seems like 12 Cocktail Bar is under new management or has simply lost its original vision. What used to feel special now feels like just another bar. It’s a shame, because it had the potential to be a timeless experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Soup
Other than it being hard to find, it’s an amazing place to grabs some drinks and relax.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erik was a great bartender, thank you for a great time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Really nice place! The staff is super friendly. They made us some mojitos and they were so good! Would highly recommend coming here.
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely loved my time here! I wish I would've found this place sooner. Eric was simply amazing and soo kind! Will definitely be returning once I'm back in Atlanta
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amazing little nook in ATL GA. Must see.
NOTE: Must do reservation ahead of time now!! The back entrance by the Ponce market elevators no longer exists anymore. Ask any staff how to get here, and they will be super helpful throughout entire process!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you’re looking for a place to enjoy some amazing drinks and relax, this is the right place to - beautiful bar with amazing city view and fantastic drinks. Our bartender Eric was very patient and knowledgeable, he gave us great drink recommendations and made excellent drinks.
I’d recommend go with a reservation - it helps a bit to find your way to the bar.
Definitely a strong recommend and will come back to try out more amazing drinks!
Edit regarding modifying reservation: it only works through open table messaging (called them many times, was never picked up).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great people. Great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely wonderful experience for Valentine's Day together with my girlfriend and I. Couldn't have asked for better treatment and the atmosphere was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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