MJQ Concourse
Atlanta, GA 30306
Phone: (404) 870-0575
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- Mon-Wed 10pm-4am, Thu-Fri 11pm-4am, Sat 11pm-3am
Editorial Review for MJQ Concourse – by Erin Behan
The Scene
This subterranean nightclub has been the backbone of Atlanta's underground club scene since its debut in the basement of the Ponce de Leon Hotel in 1994. In 1997, it moved to its current spot in an old parking garage and changed its name to MJQ Concourse. The dark decor, with its glowing, centrally placed bar and cozy dance floor, makes for some of the best clubbing in Atlanta. In the side room, complete with a second bar and additional DJ booth, crimson walls are painted with friendly caricatures of imaginary MJQ patrons. Comfy couches dot the small room, giving it a more intimate feel than the basement-like main room.
The Draw
The diverse crowd and equally eclectic music lineup keep those who care about the music coming back. House, hip-hop, Brit-pop, drum and bass, reggae, downtempo and two-step garage all make regular appearances, as does the occasional art show.
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Insider Tips
When to GoMJQ gets bustling after 1am. It can get shoulder-to-shoulder, especially for Brit-Pop Wednesdays, Deep House Saturdays and the monthly No Static hip-hop parties.
The ExtrasDon't leave without scoring. Play the original Street Fighter and Tron arcade games, as well as the city's only stocked and updated PlayStation2.
Look GoodIf the line's lagging for the main restrooms, try the usually cleaner bathroom on the "cafe" side.
User Reviews for MJQ Concourse
02/11/2008 Posted by lilshortyz53
MJQ has a very distinctive mood. Its dimmly lit and moody. Amazing dancefloors in different rooms. Went there once and cant wait to go back. Very cool fun crowd. Be prepared to walk in and find people in their 40's and then turn around and see people in their 20's. Its a pretty mixed crowd and the style is very cool and kind of has a reggae feel on the night i went. WARNING: if you want the typical upscale nighclub thing then this place isnt for you. This place is underground, has a very dark ambiance, can get kinda hot, and has a diverse local crowd.
Pros: atmosphere, drinks, crowd, fun, music, cool people
Cons: bathrooms, parking, CASH ONLY
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
10/26/2007 Posted by rini09
I just moved to town from Nashville and have heard of this place for years. I met some friends at MJQ's last Saturday and it was THE best time I've had at a club in a loong time. Completely diverse crowd in every way without even a hint of pretensiousness. I was on the main floor dancing the whole night to music that somehow managed to satisfy every genre backed up with house beats and electronica. I love this place and can't wait to go again next saturday. The B boys and girls were also a major highlight. The only negative points were the bartenders AND the fact that they only accept cash. Their ATM was broken and we had to cross Ponce (in 4"heels) to use the one at Kroger. The bartenders acted as if it were a lazy sunday afternoon and completely lacked any sense of urgency in serving their customers at a very crowded bar. Do what I did and give your $ to your buddy to get the drinks while you enjoy the non-stop good music:)
Pros: crowd, music
Cons: bartenders, cash only policy
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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