Distillery of Modern Art

It truly pains me to write this, but after the tears shed, I need to share my experience to move on. I am a former artist of the Watson Gallery and had a great experience showcasing my work. The staff was friendly, and the space was beautiful. My husband (then fiancé) and I chose DoMA for our wedding because of this connection. For six months, we planned with Becky Sowemimo, who was incredible—responsive, accommodating, and went above and beyond. She even helped us during an ice storm to ensure we could do our walkthrough. Minnie and Nicole were also kind and respectful to our guests. Becky and her team worked with my sisters to plan what should have been a beautiful reception, but due to poor communication decisions made by Henry Rosenbaum, my husband and I did not get that experience. We booked from 11 AM to 7 PM, yet when we arrived, neither the gallery nor the bridal room (where I was supposed to get dressed) was ready. Instead of having time to prepare for my wedding, we had to wait for DoMA’s team to clear chairs from the ceremony space and bridal room—majorly setting us back. We were assured nothing else was scheduled earlier, yet our spaces should have been fully ready at 11 AM, not being prepped while we stood there waiting. This was the most embarrassing part of my wedding: I had spent months raving about the distillery, only for guests to later tell me they overheard Henry—within earshot—openly discussing how our wedding had gone over time and that there could be an additional charge if we didn’t clear out. Instead of informing me—the contract holder—he had this conversation with someone outside our wedding party. As a result, my guests felt like they were being asked to leave immediately, even though we had been assured in planning that we could transition into the bar area after the reception. During planning, we had concerns about how many hours to book. Ironically, Russell reassured us by saying, “When the wedding is over, feel free to hang out in the main bar. If you’re not 100% broken down by 7 PM, it’s not like we would kick you out.” We planned accordingly, yet that's exactly how my guests felt - kicked out. Because of the morning delays, our schedule shifted. Had someone come to me and said, “You are running over; here’s the option to extend,” I could have handled it. Instead, guests began leaving in the middle of what was supposed to be a joyful moment. The bar service was another disappointment. Our guests were given drink tickets, yet the bartenders inconsistently collected them. This led to my sister being wrongly charged $750—despite our bar tab being fully paid per our contract. Worse, my sister was not authorized to make payments, yet the charge was processed without consulting me. After the wedding, I went to DoMA hoping for accountability but was met with indifference. I even had to physically bring my contract. When I asked why I wasn’t informed about going over time, Henry simply said they “typically don’t bother the bride or groom.” How was letting my reception be disrupted better than pulling me aside? Throughout planning, I was open, appreciative, and excited about this venue. So how did we get here? When I asked Henry, he had no clear answer—other than claiming they only speak to the person listed on the contract. Ironically, that person was me. And because no one spoke to me, here we are. There’s more I could say, but honestly, it’s painful to relive. I’m not here to bash DoMA, but if I don’t share this, I may never be able to fully see my wedding day for the beautiful moment it should have been, despite the heartbreak. At the very least, I just wanted an apology. Or my security deposit, which I never got back. I received neither. If you book here, be extremely clear about who should be contacted for anything time-sensitive or contract-related. Otherwise, you risk experiencing what we did—even though the lack of accountability ultimately falls on DoMA.

Good drinks!

I'm gonna give this place 5 stars because I'm from the neighborhood fruit! However, I tried a bottle of corn whiskey and it was the most found concoction I've ever tasted. I've tried to finish the bottle but can't stomach it. It gives me a hangover every time I drink it. Now, I'm not a whiskey expert and I don't know anything about corn whiskey so maybe I just hate corn whiskey and this is actually good, I have no idea. But I will say this particular bottle of corn whiskey I bought is foul devil juice. I do want to try their vodka. Looks like a cool place I just hate their corn whiskey. Knibb High football rules!

We had a really great tour experience! Henry did an amazing job introducing us to their distillery process

I loved it! the art was cool, the staff was PHENOMENAL. also probably the best drinks I've had in Atlanta so far.

Awesome vibe, great staff, and tasty drinks! We can’t wait to come back.

Fantastic cocktails, love the space! Grabbed a bottle for home, cool to have our own local spirits right down the road. We’ll be back!

Great service and hospitality. Nathan was amazing and was able to tailor drinks to our exact taste and got to see incredible pieces created by incredible artists.

Really fantastic cocktails. I'd recommend trying something from their season cocktail selection, and even more specifically something with the chili spirit. The staff is super friendly and fun to talk with when they're not super busy. We'll be back for sure.

Excellent drinks but only one bar tender ?

Can’t imagine a better venue for a birthday bash for 50 than the bar at DOMA! Everyone was so enthusiastic about the ambience and the creative cocktails! The staff was uniformly helpful and skilled. A memorable evening- highly recommend!

Great place! Cocktails were amazing! It's a great cocktail and small eats place.

I had an amazing experience at The Distillery of Modern Art! It's a great venue for events as well as food and drinks.

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We came for the 2 year's anniversary celebration, and this place is packed with ppl... The distillery is smaller then I thought, but still an interesting place.

Such an awesome place! Trey the bartender was incredibly nice and knowledgeable. The venue, atmosphere and drinks are top notch. Seth, the owner, was amazing. A must see Chamblee and Atlanta spot!!!