Marlene's

3064 Emery Cir, Austell
(770) 941-5555

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Dillon Camerino

Been here a couple times for karaoke, enjoyed the vibe and atmosphere, but Everytime I went up there were always comments by dj about my skin color. (I'm white) I accepted the jokes, and just laughed it off. But after going there several times, I started to feel unwanted. Karaoke is set to start at 9. I would get there at 9 and wait... One time he waited until the Thursday night football game was done, that wasn't a falcon games or anything, just random teams. Didn't get started till 10:30, and he knew we were waiting for karaoke. Last night got in same time, he saw me we said hi, the bartenders knew me and recognized me and were excited for karaoke. My wife and I were having a date night, first time out in a while. We waited...and waited. He played 3 games of pool, talked with a contractor about painting. Told me at 10, he would start in 5-10 minutes. Our sitter couldn't stay past 11, I told the bartenders and DJ that. He waited...until 11 to start. It ruined our night. My wife was very excited to see me sing, and we ended up leaving with her crying because of this. Never going back. I'll find another karaoke spot. Don't feel welcome.

Cee cee

I love going to relax and play pool.. I love playing pool. But it truly doesn’t feel welcoming. Possibly because a man put his hands on me outside the front door one night and they were refusing to give video to Douglass PD. Police had to use his body cam to record their surveillance screen in the back.. ladies be careful here ! I always enjoyed the DJ

Aaron Fernandez

Great energy and good vibe overall!
The dj played solid music and everybody looks like they were having a good time.
The service was smooth and accommodating.
The food was decent and solid pricing overall.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Danilo Chiri

Went Saturday night for a beer but we found pools table and we finally play and we spent great time there. People are nice , also customers, friendly and respectful. Music is my favorite

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Belitta Jones

Marlene is a smooth party vibe with pool tables, drinks and good music 🎶.
I haven't bought food inside but truck vendors be outside selling food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Reginald Huffman

Grown and Sexy

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ashley Bedeau, LCPC

Visited this spot while in Atlanta for a friend’s wedding. My friend and I had already eaten, so we came just for the drinks and music. Cover was $20 with no re-entry, which felt a bit steep considering there wasn’t much flexibility once you’re in.

The venue was super smoky, between hookah and what seemed like poor ventilation, it would’ve been nice to have a break for some fresh air. Drinks were solid, and they do offer hookah, which seemed popular. Next time, I’d definitely get a table with hookah so there’s a place to sit and chill.

The music seemed to cater mostly to local tastes, mostly bass-heavy tracks calling for the ladies to dance, not much variety or space for broader dancing. Crowd was mostly Black, while most of the staff were white, which felt like a noticeable contrast. Some of the guys there were a bit pushy and overly drunk, which made the vibe hit or miss depending on where you were standing.

Overall, I might go back but with a different game plan; table, hookah, and a seat to enjoy the vibe more comfortably.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 4

A Wells

Good vibes-DJ, drinks and food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Vanessa

FYI- smoking is allowed. Great place to play pool 🎱

Sarah Smith

My husband came here over the weekend to pay me a visit. Since I have been here my daughter and I come here regularly. I was too disappointed when we were not allowed in due to me not having my id, I mean come on. I am 65 and I know I look old enough to drink. I do understand the id process but come on. We by pass some really nice clubs in Buckhead just to give them the business. It's not all that so they don't have my support nor business. By the way it was dead at 9 pm no one was there to say the least and the night before (FRIDAY) the same DEAD no cars in the parking lot.

Tanya Terrell

This hole in the wall is a cool neighborhood spot with lots of security to keep the riffraff out, but if you go before 9 there is no music just food and drinks. The DJ comes at 9pm i normally will leave by 11pm the young people come.

Iika Franchon

Fun times

Service: 4

Shawanda Whitaker

It's a nice hole in the wall, the food is all right, it's clean and the drinks are good. The vibe can be great 👍🏾

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

I Bolden SR

Brittney is EXCELLENT!!! GREAT SERVICE‼️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

CT Admin (ctadmin)

Good neborhood vibe, and the bartenders were very nice. I've yet to try the food. I'll go back again. 😁

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

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