Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall
New American restaurant · Atlanta
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE Unit J, Atlanta, GA 30312
Highlights
Camp-inspired patio with fire pits, local beers, & elevated campfire cuisine
Camp-inspired patio with fire pits, local beers, & elevated campfire cuisine
"From their large outdoor space with long wooden tables to roving beer carts, Ladybird in Old Fourth Ward is a great place to spend a long afternoon with your gang of friends. The vibes and menu give childhood camp retreat with hotdogs, burgers, and big grilled meat platters. So once everyone arrives, order the Patio Punch and share their Backyard BBQ Board, which comes with good pulled pork, ribs, sausage, and sides. It gets packed on the weekends, so get there early to snag a table. And there are several event spaces and food packages if you're looking to organize a bigger shindig." - nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard
"Playing an integral part in the newer restaurant movement permeating throughout Atlanta, Ladybird offers great food with a great variety of ambiances, from patio, to bar, to private offering to communal dining. Oh and there's a gigantic US flag adorning one of the restaurant's walls, and a giant painting of a bear on another...so yeah, it's a must-visit." - Steven Johnson Studio
"If you’re in a grumpy mood, a simple walk past Ladybird’s colorful, always-bustling backyard can brighten things up. When the weather cooperates, this spot on the Eastside Beltline near KSM is easily one of the most popular patios in the city. Yellow umbrella-topped picnic tables, firepits, and even a beer-serving Airstream will make you nostalgic for summer camp. Besides boozy Capri Sun-like pouches, they serve food too, with standouts like the juicy double burger and a hot dog smothered in a cheesy chili, and larger options such as the BBQ board." - juli horsford, demarco williams, nina reeder, jacinta howard
"For a BeltLine break, few spots are more classic than this one, whose pet-friendly, campsite-inspired “grove” provides welcome respite from the trail. Brunch — a famously three-day opportunity here — as well as lunch and dinner are delivered to communal tables and deck chairs, and local beer and great cocktails, too. The spot is casual, but dress your dog to impress. They often feature their favorite four-legged guests on their ‘Gram." - Su-Jit Lin
"If you walk the Eastside Beltline near Krog Street Market, you'll notice Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall over there looking like an adult summer camp. Yellow umbrella-topped picnic tables, firepits, and even a beer-serving Airstream dot the expansive landscape. All the leashed pooches and flashy sunglasses only add to the backyard’s easygoing feel. And since the scene couldn't be any campier if you had on a retainer and tube socks, you won’t regret ordering the juicy double burger or a hot dog smothered in a cheesy chili. Nor should you have any reservations about sipping your Patio Punch, a rum-powered take on a Capri Sun pouch." - nina reeder, demarco williams, juli horsford, jacinta howard
