Some neighborhoods have a front porch, and some have a town square. In Cobb County, close to Smyrna and Vinings, the closest thing to a shared living room is The Battery Atlanta. It sits at 800 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, right beside Truist Park, and it is built for the kind of easy evening where you walk from dinner to a show to dessert without ever moving your car. This guide walks through what is there, how to plan a visit, and what the holiday season looks like this year.
What The Battery Atlanta Is
The official Battery Atlanta website calls it Atlanta's premier entertainment district, a place to shop, dine, play and stay steps from the ballpark. It is open to everyone, not only on game days, and the rhythm changes through the week. A quiet weekday lunch, a live band on a Thursday night, a movie on the plaza screen and a big concert at the Coca-Cola Roxy all happen on the same few blocks.
Community Corner, presented by Truist, is a pre-game gathering spot with activities, giveaways and a DJ, and it gives the district a lively start on game days. For people who live nearby, that variety is the point. You do not need a plan, a ticket or a reservation to enjoy an evening here. You can park, wander and decide as you go.
Live Music and Nightlife
Coca-Cola Roxy
The Coca-Cola Roxy is the anchor for live music. The Battery's own description calls it a 53,000 square foot site with sound, lighting and production capabilities for live music, meetings and private events. Touring acts play here through the year, so it is worth checking the event calendar on The Battery's website before you head over.
Park Bench
Park Bench is a piano bar and live music venue with local, national and cover bands throughout the day and night. It is the spot for singing along with a crowd you have just met, and it is a good first stop if you want music without committing to a full concert.
PBR Atlanta and Other Night Spots
The PBR bar at The Battery, a Coors Banquet Bar, brings a bull-riding theme, with beer, hard drinks and bull riding. If you prefer something quieter, BURN by Rocky Patel is a cigar lounge with fine cigars and premium spirits, and The Tavern offers cocktail seating on the first floor plus an outdoor beer garden.
Games, Movies and Things to Do
Play Together
This is where The Battery leans into the social side, and the full list is on the play page. Punch Bowl Social pairs a diner-style kitchen and craft drinks with parlor-style games. Good Game powered by Topgolf Swing Suite is an eat, drink and play venue that uses Topgolf's virtual gaming technology. Sandbox VR is social virtual reality with full-body motion capture and haptics for groups of up to six, and The Escape Game puts a team inside a room with a mission to complete before time runs out. The Great Big Game Show is an immersive game show where two teams compete for points.
Movies and Creative Evenings
Silverspot Cinema offers a range of cinematic viewing selections, and Muse Paintbar runs paint-and-sip evenings that suit all ages. The Plaza Green hosts a free outdoor movie series, and the plaza screen has a role in the holiday season too, as you will see below.
Something Different
ASW Distillery is described as Georgia's largest production distillery, where visitors can see spirits made and aged. The Mizuno Experience Center is a showcase from the sports-products company Mizuno. Neither one is what most people expect to find next to a ballpark, which is part of the charm.
Where to Eat
A Long List, Easy to Sample
The dining page runs well past a dozen places, so you can pick by mood. Superica serves Tex-Mex with house-made classics and signature margaritas. Shake Shack covers burgers, crispy chicken and milkshakes. Antico Pizza makes Neapolitan-style pizza, and Goldbergs Fine Foods brings New York deli-style bagels, Reubens and matzo ball soup. Ph'east gathers six vendors serving Asian street-style dishes under one roof.
For a Sit-Down Evening
J. Alexander's Kitchen and Bar is known for prime rib, steaks and seafood with an extensive wine list. C. Ellet's Steakhouse is a modern steakhouse with steaks and seafood, and Cru Wine Bar and Bistro leans toward shareable platters, stone-fired pizzas and artisan cheese boards. Garden and Gun Club offers elevated cocktails and modern takes on Southern classics.
For Something Casual
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is Cajun-inspired with more than 50 televisions. Yard House has a large draft beer selection, EATaliano Kitchen serves Italian pizzas and comfort foods, and El Super Pan makes bold sandwiches and Latino bakery items from a Puerto Rican chef. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is the easy way to finish the night.
Three Easy Evenings
A Relaxed Dinner and a Movie
Start early with Tex-Mex at Superica, walk over to Silverspot Cinema for a film, and finish with a scoop at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Because the first two hours of parking are free in the main decks, an early start keeps the evening simple.
A Night Out With Friends
Book an escape room or a Sandbox VR session for a group of up to six, then move over to Punch Bowl Social for parlor games and craft drinks. Finish at Park Bench, where the band is usually already playing.
A Slow Saturday
Browse the district during the afternoon, stop for a deli lunch at Goldbergs Fine Foods, visit ASW Distillery to see how spirits are made and aged, and stay for live music in the evening.
Planning Your Visit
Parking
According to The Battery's directions and parking page, the first two hours are free in the Red, Green, Yellow and Purple decks on non-event days and on Truist Park and Coca-Cola Roxy event days. After that, rates step up by the hour, so it helps to know roughly how long your evening will run. On event days, a same-day purchase of 50 dollars or more at participating merchants can earn a validation, and you must enter the deck within two and a half hours of the event start. Check the parking page for the full rate chart before you go.
Valet
If you would rather skip the decks, Hyundai Valet operates from the third level of the Red Deck, open daily from 11 am to 10 pm. Rates are listed on the parking page and can vary by event.
Getting Around Without a Car
CobbLinc buses serve the area, with stops along Circle 75 Parkway and Windy Ridge Parkway. The Cumberland Circulator runs free Blue and Green shuttles to the district. From MARTA, take Route 12 to the Cumberland Transfer Center and transfer to CobbLinc or the Circulator.
Timing
Evenings with a Braves home game or a big Roxy show are lively and busy, while weekday afternoons are relaxed. The Battery's event calendar is the best way to match your visit to the mood you want.
The Holiday Season at The Battery
Dates to Know
The Battery's holiday page lists a full season of events. Santa's Post Office runs on select dates from November 21 to December 24 at Community Corner, free of charge, where visitors can drop off letters to Santa. The Tree Lighting presented by Wellstar is on Saturday, November 28, from 5 to 8 pm, with live music on the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage followed by an outdoor movie on the plaza screen.
Santa Paws, a pet photo event with Santa, takes place on December 3, 10 and 17 from 4 to 8 pm. The Kids Holiday Market is on Sunday, December 6, from 1 to 4 pm, and the Holiday Gift Market follows on Sunday, December 13, from 1 to 4 pm with vendor booths, live holiday music and crafts. The New Year's Eve Bash presented by Xfinity runs on Thursday, December 31, from 6 pm to midnight, with a midnight fireworks show. Dates and times can change, so confirm on the holiday page before you plan around them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Battery Atlanta?
The address is 800 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, next to Truist Park in Cobb County, near Smyrna and Vinings.
Do I need a ticket to visit?
No. Walking the district, shopping and dining do not require a ticket. Concerts at the Coca-Cola Roxy, the cinema, and attractions such as Sandbox VR or The Escape Game have their own tickets or bookings, so check each venue's page.
Is parking free?
The first two hours are free in the Red, Green, Yellow and Purple decks, and rates apply after that. The Orange and Silver decks do not include the free first two hours. The parking page has the details.
Can I get there without driving?
Yes. CobbLinc buses, the free Cumberland Circulator shuttles and a MARTA connection through the Cumberland Transfer Center all serve the area.
Living Near a Place Like This
A district like The Battery says a lot about daily life in this corner of Cobb County. Dinner, live music, a movie and a holiday tree lighting are all a short trip from home, and the surrounding Smyrna and Vinings neighborhoods put you close to all of it. If you are curious about what living near The Battery and the neighborhoods around it looks like, The Agency Atlanta would be glad to talk it through with you.
