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MJQ Concourse
736 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, United States
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Si
Review №1

Great safe fun plc to hang out on a Wednesday night!

Nu
Review №2

I had so much fun here with my best friend! The inside is spacious & the music was pretty good. Would like to go back & party here one day in the future :)

sc
Review №3

Im all about EDM. MJQ is the spot! Its we dancers call goin to church because you feel the spirit! The smaller side is where dance circles have you spinning all night. The larger side is cool. Dance on stage. The drinks are reasonably price and youll see every kind of person you can imagine there.

Re
Review №4

Establishment is unclean. Security are unruly.Discrimination at its finest.Avoid at all costs.

Da
Review №5

The worlds largest all-cello rock band LOW STRUNG will be performing here TONIGHT March 13th at 10 p.m.! Tickets are $12 at the door and $7 for students with ID

L
Review №6

Guaranteed GREAT time! Awesome music great host and fun people. Come ready to dance. Not the place to stand on the wall and be “cute “ We party here!

An
Review №7

My favorite club, I always end up here every weekend. The cover is usually minimal and I dig the grimy underground vibe. Yes, some nights the music is a bit off(rare) but the people there are fun and the patio out back has a great vibe.

Re
Review №8

Professional service at an affordable price.

Bu
Review №9

Wild place, much more fun when on the drunk side. 2 separate rooms, one hip-hop, 1 other(70s, 80s, disco, etc.) Dancing on both sides, cash only. Can dance on the stage where the DJ plays. Cash bar and cheap drinks, great late night party spot.

Jo
Review №10

DJ Taradactyl is my spirit animal.

Ge
Review №11

Great party place. Drinks are good for good prices. 2 dance halls are playing different music, both are good.

Le
Review №12

The music was good and the energy was so free and open! Will definitely be returning!

Ay
Review №13

I lost my eversence cgm inside from dancing so much. For those who dont know, this is $1000 worth of diabetes equipment. They let me back inside for free and I found it. Aside from a medical emergency, great music and great drinks. Highly recommend.

Da
Review №14

Favorite club in atl by far. People actually dance here instead of awkwardly standing around holding drinks. Hip hop nights are the best and they play all the classics. Other atl clubs are all flash and overpriced drinks. Here you get the fundamentals: good music and a dancing crowd without the pretentiousness of other venues. The bar is cash only so come prepared!

So
Review №15

I always have fun every time I go out with my friends to MJQ!! Decent drink prices and amazing DJs!

Ch
Review №16

Good Atlanta fun. Everyone goes there to party. Two dance floors. Hip Hop and House music Fridays. Friendly group of people. Parking is limited.

Ke
Review №17

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! The music and people were everything! So much diversity and everyone getting along under one roof to have a great time! Definitely will be back!

Ar
Review №18

Place is actually underground, Music was par, Lighting wasnt that great and mixed drinks are too expensive here

st
Review №19

My favorite spot in the entire world. Where else can you de stress via the best bass in the world.

RE
Review №20

Good crowd 18 to 30 mostly, music from the 90s and now., mixed with Spanish reggueton.

Lu
Review №21

Great late night spot. had a blast. awesome DJ and friendly crowd. cool experience. literally Atlantas underground.

Mi
Review №22

The most important 2 things in the club are music and drinks. Both are 5 Stars in here.

Mi
Review №23

My favorite club, I always end up here every weekend. The cover is usually minimal and I dig the grimy underground vibe. Yes, some nights the music is a bit off(rare) but the people there are fun and the patio out back has a great vibe. Ive met alot of cool people there that end up partying with me the rest of the night. The girl DJ they put in the back room is mad funky, love her.

Ev
Review №24

I liked the underground club. Pretty cool. Came on a Friday. Music was good. Crowd was weird. People in their 20s and early 30s were upfront dancing and having fun. People in their late 30s and up were just standing around the walls watching. Not the greatest vibe. Maybe get some more seating. Or if youre a lounge person this isnt the place.

An
Review №25

Ive never seen a DJ play back to back top 40 BOPS from every decade so flawlessly...no remixes either but the song selection was so on point that there was no need. Drinks were cheap and the energy great. When Smells Like Teen Spirit is the closing song yeah I had fun

Sa
Review №26

What a great place for a teen to experience their first concert! I was very leery of taking her down there and it ended up being great!! Lots of parents there with their teenagers! My daughter is 13 and we are from out of town so I wasn’t sure about the area....it was extremely safe and a fun atmosphere! I’m so glad I gave it a chance! She had the time of her life and the band “Lunar Vacation” was awesome, even took the time to take pictures with her and talk to her... I was very impresssrd with the professionalism and safety they provided!

Cl
Review №27

I had a great time here! It was a underground club that looks small from the entrance but is a nice size inside. The drinks was good and the DJ mixed nice oldschool hip hop, r&b, and reggae. I danced all night long, I felt like I was at a concert!

Ch
Review №28

Very weird place. Eerie and creepy joint....avoid at all cost. They dont answer calls. I dont understand why they dont have a phone. You take a ride all the way to find nothing but a dingy honky tonk.

Ja
Review №29

The Djs were amazing on both dance floors. The music was a fusion of hip hop and pop mixed with a little trap. There Drinks a reasonably priced and decently mixed. Its definitely a good time. Its a place where you go to dance, not stand on the wall and look cute. The place is also pretty well ventilated to be underground. I was hot but never felt like I was in a cave.

Ba
Review №30

Love it!

De
Review №31

MJQ also known as the drunken unicorn is my favorite place to go to. Went here for my birthday and it was the best birthday I have ever had (well second best birthday). I love the vibe, I love the people, I love the music, I love the prices on the drink. I wish that Wednesday would go back to alternative music but thats the thing about MJQ, its always changing. Also, no sunglasses inside, they will make fun of you at the door.

FP
Review №32

Cool little underground club!

Hu
Review №33

Been here since 2013 I believe. been going to shows depending on bands I want to see. pretty cool place in an hidden area. the only downside is the parking lot.

Jo
Review №34

Incredibly high energy, cheap entry and drinks and 2 separate areas with different styles of music and crowds.MJQ honestly looks incredibly shady when you go there for the first rime but the atmosphere inside pretty much makes you forget that within 5 minutes of entering. The music in both rooms has always been on point when Ive been there and it draws a fun crowd. And even the drawings on the walls and lighting are interesting, and very much match the environment. The bar service isnt bad either, and pretty cheap compared to most dance clubs too. Note: cash only.Definitely a place worth going to on any Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night.

Li
Review №35

I had doubts first about the location, cause it looks like an eerie horror movie location and smells like humid basement but I like the 2 dance floors and the music in each.

Je
Review №36

This venue is really cool. Went here with my husband on a friday night and had a lot of fun. The bar is cash only though (there is an atm on site) so be prepared so you do not get an atm fee!

Di
Review №37

Loved it! Younger crowd but its cool because the atmosphere & music were so on point! DJay played a lot of music that hold a ton of great memories for me & the others that were with me. I will go again!

De
Review №38

Its an ok underground dance club compared to others that Ive been to. Considering the main room could use more space since it gets overcrowded within one hour when doors open. Drinks are pricey. Music wasnt consistently good when I went even though the hype man was giving the DJ so much more glory than he deserves. Just because you drop one classic song like California Love doesnt mean youre good, sit down. The songs included in his set were random at times which ruined the vibe. Speakers arent the best quality, bass is muddy but if you were to judge based on volume, it does its job. Oh, forgot to mention that the club smells like ten pounds of dank weed. If you like mediocre sets, a club that smells like pure weed, sweaty drunk people, and pricey drinks, go to MJQ Concourse. Oh yeah, there is a second room that was playing deep house, there were barely people in there, let alone dancing. Wont go back. Peace.

Jo
Review №39

Amazing place. They’re normally open only on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, though they are sometimes open Thursday for special events.Cash only inside, but they do have two ATMs.No smoking inside, but there is an outdoor smoking patio.You can’t come to Atlanta and no hit up MJQ.

Ch
Review №40

Best club in atl. Eclectic, diverse. Music is always good.

Gr
Review №41

This place is a total dive. Do not, I repeat DO NOT go here if you don’t expect a dive. The venue is a basement that’s pretty poorly marked, so be aware of that. Parking in the area is terrible, so to get shoes early.

Ki
Review №42

Celebrated my birthday there and danced the night away. Loved the music. Parking sucks. Get there early for a parking spot. Non smokers beware. It gets very packed. But the music was the best.

Cu
Review №43

The longest running and hands down best dance club in the Southeast. The beer and drink prices are unmatched anywhere in the city. This is truly a dance club, so keep those phones off the dance floor.

An
Review №44

Love it there on Friday nights. All my up north old school music. Had a blust last night.

Br
Review №45

Best venue in Atlanta! Safe part of town, amazing sound, and even better drink prices! You cant ask for more!

An
Review №46

Even when theres nowhere to go this place is always definitely worth a visit. Very live and has a mixed crowd... Wear sneakers or comfortable shoes.

Fi
Review №47

The place is a lot of fun, the one star is for the manager

Ve
Review №48

Visit this spot if you seek great entertainment

Ba
Review №49

The thing that i love about MJQ is that its not black, white, asian, indian, nothing..... Its jus people having fun TOGETHER and loving life! They could do better wit them drinks tho

Th
Review №50

I always have fun here! Its a great urban crowd with good music. Good beer selection and very competitive prices!

Sp
Review №51

Grungy, gritty, underground club with optional venue styles. Been a favorite for over a decade.

La
Review №52

I used to LOVE Friday night at MJQ. Not so much now. We went for a birthday last night. Drinks were good. The music was pretty off last night as well. We didnt know that they charge $5 for a birthday shout out. Dres told me that it wasnt the radio station or juke joint so if the shout out mattered to me then pay the $5. I didnt pay that. I felt thay drinks and cover charges for a group of people shouldve been enough. We decided to leave at hit another spot after about an hour and a half. Still love the MJQ vibe but Ill go to L Bar on Fridays and try MJQ on Saturdays from now on.

Jo
Review №53

Always a good experience. Two dance floors and 2 DJs playing 2 different types of music...Too much Fun.

Da
Review №54

Yo I love this spot. Been going here for 15 years.

Lo
Review №55

90s hip hop, if you like Nas, Biggie, Tupac, LL cool J, Jay Z, Reggae music, Ice cube, Eminem , Wutang, Snoop OutKast etc. They have another room that plays house music. This is the place to be on 1st 3rd and last Friday of the month. Its like a New York underground club in Atlanta $10 cash only to get in after 1130 they have ATM inside, cash for drinks. You dont have to dress up. You can wear chill clothes. Mad fun here. Saturdays and the 2nd Friday they play trapped music with a dab of some 90s. I love this place. I come from Michigan and this is my normal spot on Fridays. I love the music here.

ba
Review №56

Place is the bomb, good atmosphere, the girl that was dancing on stage had that ENERGY!!!

Ph
Review №57

This is definitely an eclectic spot that even if you stand by the wall the whole time you will enjoy yourself. Id definitely recommend using the parking lots right next to the door or just uber (dont try and park at other establishments around the area). There are two rooms and two bar areas. fun fun spot

Am
Review №58

My sanctuary. Where i leave my pain and heartache on the dance floor

An
Review №59

Great drinks and awesome vibe inside the place. Security was very polite and accommodating.

Ve
Review №60

Super fun

An
Review №61

No matter what age, ethnic background, or social category you identify with, this is a spot you DO NOT want to miss. There is nothing else to say. Just go, dammit. Go! Dance, have fun and dont be scared. Be you! GO!!!!!!!

Sh
Review №62

Man listen here, wrap. If you havent been to MJQ you dont know what youre missing. Definitely one of the best clubs Ive ever been to.

Ka
Review №63

My friend and I really enjoyed the club it was dope. Every third Friday they have old school hip hop playing and some house music in the other room. It did get extremely crowded around 1 am. But its a good place if youre looking for somewhere you dont have to dress up, the entry is cheap ($10) and pay close to nothing to drink. This place is for you. BEWARE OF PARKING IN THE KROGER PLAZA!! THEY WILL BOOT YOUR CAR AND CHARGE YOU $75!! Just pay the guy across the street $10 and call it a night!

Mi
Review №64

Nice different spot in the A ....reminded me of a huge dive bar we had in BK.... 2 rooms n one room had 2 DJs... the Fri night I went

oc
Review №65

Had so much fun here.

St
Review №66

Variety of people there for the same reason...to drink, dance and reminisce. Their throwback jams and spontaneous dance offs that occur in one of the 2 rooms absolutely ROCK! Not sure how you could not have a really great time!

Si
Review №67

Amazing, diverse and too fun. Wednesday, Friday & Saturdays are great. Good electronic & hip-hop, my favorite spot.

Ay
Review №68

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZ×100

Dy
Review №69

A staple go to. Saturdays are better than fridays.

Th
Review №70

Its definitely a place I love to grab drinks and dance my ass off. Friday nights for me is the best night to go. Not a high heels, tight dress kind of place--but a place where u want to let loose and get your dance on. It has 2 rooms with 2 different DJs. CASH ONLY venue! (reggae, hiphop, and trap genre)

Ma
Review №71

Everything was good..except couple of black people hitting us when we approached girls

Ka
Review №72

Mjq is one of those places that’s an absolute hit or miss. A bad dj can ruin the entire night !. I’ve been a few times previously and had the best time of my life....but I’ve been other times (like tonight) where I nearly fell asleep and just ended up leaving. The music was terrible. The vibe was off and it was super empty. It almost makes you question if it’s even worth coming back It’s a place that fades away pretty fast

nj
Review №73

Went there in June. Loved the music. The vibe was different

Di
Review №74

My 1st & 3rd Friday night spot!! The best throwback hip hop, good drinks and the DJ...... Ill just say you have to experience this spot. Come in your comfortable gear with a positive attitude because every little thing is gonna be alright!!!

Au
Review №75

Absolutely loved it. Cash only bar. Great throwback hip hop. Good vibes. Its literally underground. Great place.

Je
Review №76

Still one of the best places for going out, as a plus theyve finally banned smoking indoors and created a smoking area outside.. Cash only, so bring your ATM card.

RI
Review №77

One of my favorite underground dance five bars... Sky Hy the doorman is amazing and Super talented Artist

TR
Review №78

The best place ever for dancing, great music always, the best ecletic crowd around. Great place to meet people and people watch. I love this place.

Ke
Review №79

Best dang club this side of the Sippi. Seriously. There are 2 rooms: one for old school hiphop and new dance, another for mo-town/disco/classics. Everyone is welcome, everyone is dancing. Plus its underground. Great spot.

Rh
Review №80

My first experience here and it was awesome...Granted it is not the most glamarous place to be but the atmosphere and music (real Hip Hop on one side/house music on the other) made up for it! I hear it the only underground club like it in all of Atlanta. I would definitely go again..

Mi
Review №81

What night is the best nights to go where the women are dancing (twerking) and the DJs are playing music to compliment that?

Ge
Review №82

Theres nothing quite like going to a concert of a band you dont know at a venue youve never been to. This way the expectations arent high and you wont be disappointed. Case and point: The Generationals at the Drunken Unicorn. A dark, dingy, seedy venue with graffiti on the walls and stickers as far as the eye can see. The acoustics were good and the staff were super friendly (local). Cheap beers kept me there longer than anticipated. Jake was nice enough to hold some tickets at the door for us. For all these reasons, I will be going back. Hopefully to see another unheard of band! Definitely off the beaten path, but those are the ones you want to try!

Wa
Review №83

Wednesday night is the best tine to go. So much fun.

El
Review №84

Tbh, an excellent venue. Great for local bands and small-time bands getting their show on the road. Seent some great shows here.

DA
Review №85

Ive been in georgia for yrs and could never find a spot that plays up north music but last month my girls came from Brooklyn to visit so I took them to MJQ and OMG we had a blast! I was sore from dancing and lost my voice from singing out loud.I didnt have a sip of alcohol and had the best time ever.

P
Review №86

Place is awesome fast and great service, music is on point !!!

Mi
Review №87

This waa and still is an awesome scene. If you like to dance this is it.

Na
Review №88

I love MJQ, but you have to catch them on the right night for good music.

Ka
Review №89

Had a great time with my boyfriend and his family.We were hoping they were going to have the second side open with Caribbean style music but it was just old school tunes. Not what we were looking for. They did play Caribbean tunes the last half hour-ish.I was surprised there was no metal detector or pat down of guys when entering. No checking of purses for women.Had no idea we missed last call until we could as none was given.Still 4 stars bc we enjoyed the vibes and the place want so packed you couldnt move.

RA
Review №90

You ever seen a movie where theres flashing lights and loud music and it looks super cool!! thats this place its a mix of rap, pop, techno, hiphop all remixed into 1. Kinda looks like youre walking into a parking garage but this place is cool

An
Review №91

Mjq is the bomb on Friday. Cullen cole is one of the best Dj around.

Ja
Review №92

My sister came from Las Vegas for a show. She loved it.

ah
Review №93

Great vibes..

Vo
Review №94

One of the best places to hang out and see dope local acts.

Sh
Review №95

What is there not to like about MJQ? Good music, nice crowd, people actually dancing. Its always a good time. MJQ has been around for a very long time. It seems to be here to stay.

Al
Review №96

Really eclectic environment! Very diverse! Love it!!

Am
Review №97

I do not recommend this venue, and ive been to pretty much every concert venue in atlanta at this point. I went for a Red Fang concert and had no complaints about the bands, but I ended up leaving before they were even on stage. People were moshing in front of us, and there were several rude people who were actually pushing people into the mosh pit who didnt want to be in it, overall just being assholes. Theres no security or safety precautions to prevent things like that from happening. The structural integrity of the building was pretty scary honestly, and I was afraid a beam would fall down from the ceiling with one strong jump from the crowd. The bartenders were a bit rude as well. There were several people in the actual concert room who I swear were homeless, they smelled like rotting garbage, and the lack of air flow in the room did not help at all in that aspect. Im surprised they were let in at all smelling so badly. Overall I left before Red Fang was even not the stage because the people were rowdy, rude, and overall not courteous at all towards other people there, and no security there to keep things in line. Ive been to plenty of concerts, and theres an unspoken rule about mosh pits and helping people around you if they fall or do not want to be involved in the pit, Ive even lost my wallet at the Tabernacle and had it returned to me by the end of the night; the people here were totally ignorant to all the concert etiquette rules that Ive learned over the years. The masquerade, with all of its issues, at least has security to watch over the floor. Overall, I would definitely skip out on this place and wait until the bands come back to a different venue. Do not recommend.

Je
Review №98

Tons of fun. Mixed crowd of ages, and couples. Seems to play a lot of 90s music, but afro-esque music. Still be bumping!! when dj changes around 1130pm, 12midnight on Fridays. Every 3rd Saturday I believe another dj comes and turns out. 10$ entry after midnight. Other than that before is no cover charge. There is only cash bars in the main room and the disco room (i like to call it). Has ATMs...but will incur fee to withdraw unless otherwise. Drinks are good and decently priced. Attire is fairly casual, seen people with athletic wear if you want to. Come there if you want to actually have fun and not stare at your phones all night ladies and gents!! Slightly underground makes it a bit cool but watch your step coming in from entrance! Other than that like I said come to turn out..

De
Review №99

One of the last bastions of true ATL flava

L
Review №100

Back room DJ sounds more house on Sat. Love her!

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  • Address:736 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, United States
  • Site:http://thedrunkenunicorn.net/
Categories
  • Night club
Working hours
  • Monday:11pm–3am
  • Tuesday:11pm–3am
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:11pm–3am
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Cash only:Yes
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