Green's Beverages - Ponce

Green's Beverages - PonceGreen's Beverages - Ponce
Green's Beverages - PonceGreen's Beverages - Ponce
Store

737 Ponce de Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, Georgia, 30306-4329
United States

(404) 872-1109 | map
greensbeverages.com
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.16
Reviews:
62
Ratings:
86
pDev:
7.93%
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Rated: 4.66 by acmurphy696 from Georgia

Jun 07, 2021
 
Rated: 3.88 by Squire from Mississippi

Jun 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.71 by PerfecTool from Georgia

Jun 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.75 by a_lee_us from Arizona

May 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4.51 by 3-Ball from Georgia

Apr 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.32 by jhutt from Kentucky

Dec 23, 2015
 
Rated: 4.01 by StoutAtTheDevil from Alabama

Nov 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4.04 by richj1970 from Alabama

Oct 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4.37 by Resuin from Massachusetts

Aug 21, 2015
 
Rated: 4.09 by AndyEdgar from Illinois

Jul 03, 2015
 
Rated: 4.39 by Kyboy17 from Georgia

Jun 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.52 by Benjhilmer from California

May 01, 2015
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Reviewed by Hayden34 from Georgia

3.94/5  rDev -5.3%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 5
Huge store that looks kind of ghetto from the outside but I was very impressed with their HUGE selection of craft beers and their huge bomber selection. Staff was not very friendly. Not at all actually. But I would return if nothing but for their selection only.
Mar 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.08 by Dil_thebeerdrinking_do from Georgia

Mar 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.56 by thatoneguymike from Georgia

Dec 18, 2014
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Reviewed by Ej8 from Georgia

4.75/5  rDev +14.2%
This is a place I avoided (not great neighborhood or people) until I realized they had a large walkin cooler in the back with tons of single beer selections. The sour selection is the best I have found in Atlanta. But not just sours, basically a very large and diverse selection of quality beers. They have an ipad set up in the cooler with BA open to look up new or unfamiliar beers. Prices are quite good also. I actually drive all the way downtown (45 minutes) just to get beer here.
Dec 08, 2014
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Reviewed by GABrew from Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%
I live OTP Atlanta and don't get into town all that often, but when I do, I always try to hit Green's. It doesn't hurt that it's right across the street from one of my favorite fast food joints (Chipotle). The selection is outstanding with a lot of cooler space. There's a large walk-in cooler in the back with a lot of good stouts, Belgian, and sours. I've never had much interaction with the staff, so I'm not sure how knowledgeable they are. They don't do singles or mix-a-six. I don't get there often enough to catch any special releases. The only negative is they charge a higher price for using a credit card, which I thought was illegal, but somehow they get away with it.
Nov 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by mattreitz49 from Florida

Sep 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Robyn from South Carolina

Aug 18, 2014
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Reviewed by halo3one from Georgia

4.01/5  rDev -3.6%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.5
Atmosphere is a bit ghetto as it sits next to a Kroger once penned "Murder Kroger" because of transients. Service was semi knowledgeable but pleasant. The selection and price are great and that makes it more than worth the trip. It's also a reasonable convenient location, which helps. No food.
Jun 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by bruedabaker from Georgia

Jun 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jburns301 from Georgia

Jun 07, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by GeorgiaBeerGuy from Georgia

Jun 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by psoriasaurus from Thailand

May 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by rrski198 from Georgia

Apr 13, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by army01 from Texas

Mar 05, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Jshari223 from Georgia

Feb 14, 2014
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Reviewed by tonafernandez from Tennessee

4.27/5  rDev +2.6%
vibe: 3 | quality: 5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4.75
If you happen to be around midtown its a great place to stop.
The area its not the most fancy one and i happened to drive by when on my way to the Wrecking Pub, they got a pretty good selection of local and imports, great prices when compared to Wine and More and even some sales, i got an Ommegang box with 3 or 4 beers + a glass for a mere 11 bucks, they have a pretty good selection of Belgian beers on a separated room and even there they had some stuff on sale.
Didn't ask for help but it appears only a couple of the employees know their trade
Jan 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by seavercm from Washington

Dec 13, 2013
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Reviewed by blueiguana86 from Georgia

3.67/5  rDev -11.8%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4.25
Since Green's has added a walk in beer cooler full of single beers I've been going there at least 3 times a week. There's prob around 500 different beers there from all over the world so there is a great selection to choose from. In the room they also have a table set up on beer advocate so it makes it great to do a quick look up on a new beer. they also have a cash and debit price so bring cash to get a better deal. outside of the walk in cooler they also have a decent selection of 4 packs and six packs that are not you typical grocery store beers. As far as knowledgeable beer associates its kinda hard to find one. Not to sound racist by any means but this location is kinda in the ghetto and mostly black people working there and none of them have ever been any help with picking out a new beer, but the two white guys I've seen working there have been very knowledgeable of the beers they have, again not to be racist but that is just how it is there ;P . the staff has always been very friendly and it is a total pleasure to shop here. I go here instead of the larger beer/liquor stores like tower wine.

Green's will also order in a case of bottles if you are looking for something that they don"t carry. so just let them know and in a week or so they should have some available.
Aug 20, 2013
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Reviewed by bamadog from Ohio

3.3/5  rDev -20.7%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3 | selection: 3.5
Atmosphere: I mean, it's a beer/booze store, so not much to say - it's in a neighborhood that is kind of on the cusp of decent (getting a little bourgeois) to rough (I wouldn't walk there at night unless I was carrying). The store is cool though, decently organized. I do wish there was more space, though. It's tight in spots but being in the middle of a city, you do what you've gotta do with the space available.

Quality: Fair, lots of Georgia beers along with the BMC stuff, but there's a walk-in cooler with their Belgians and some other imports. If I had more of a disposal income, I'd make a dent in it.

Service: Again, not a whole lot to say about it -- they don't really do much other than stock the shelves and check out the customers, but at this point in my life, that's all I ask for.

Selection: Hinted at above, lots of Georgia beers and a decent selection of imports in the cooler. Also, on a side note, decent whiskey/bourbon selection that always draws my attention as well -- getting some stuff from distilleries I didn't think I'd find outside of KY.

Food: N/A

Value: Decent - carry cash if you want the better price on items though as they've got a discount offered for those that pay with the green stuff. I don't think anyone would walk out feeling ripped off.
May 09, 2013
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Reviewed by BHOBS from California

3.88/5  rDev -6.7%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4
Stopped into Greens on a trip for work. I did a bit of research before going, just so I could bring back some stuff I cant get here on the west coast. I was really impressed/excited by the selection they have in the store. All the little treats I cant ever get in LA (BORIS, DORIS, Southern Tier, Terrapin, DuckRabbit, Various Belgian labels) The store is really an average liquor store, which doesnt bother me, as the beer selection is damn nice. I will say that the service was very friendly, but that's not hard to say when you live in LA, land of ignorance and indifference. I had a bottle of Jah-Va in my hand, and as I was checking out, the beer guy noticed my ST bottle and came up with a box of Creme Brulee and asked if I wanted one, as it just came in 5 mins ago... OF COURSE I DO! We chatted for a minute, and off I went to the airport. Overall, I really enjoyed coming here to Greens. I will definitely make a stop anytime I'm in Atlanta. Now to just bring a much bigger suitcase next time!
Aug 03, 2011
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Reviewed by KrisPaulk77 from Mississippi

3.88/5  rDev -6.7%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4.5
I missed an opportunity to stop in a little over a year ago when I had a cancelled flight and rented a car to get home, so when the wife and I had a weekend getaway to Atlanta a few weeks ago, I decided to remedy the situation. I was not disappointed. Possibly one of the best beer selections I've personally seen. Ton's offerings from American Craft breweries. Too many to list. With the poor selection available in Mississippi, a place like Green's is a nirvana. The store is a mix of liquor mart, domestic brews, and a well rounded selection of imports and domestic craft. They even have a walk in cellar of primarily Belgians. While it is small and cozy, it was well stocked with a wide variety of Belgian offerings.
The service was fair. They obviously have a beer guy on staff, and he did ask a couple of times if he could help me. He also made a couple of recommendations. It was a Saturday night and late at that, so the place was well packed.
All in all, a great place to shop. Anytime I find myself in ATL, I will be sure to stop in and make a purchase. This trip unfortunately, too little time, too little money.
Jul 25, 2011
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Reviewed by TaddyPorter from Delaware

3.6/5  rDev -13.5%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4
I picked up a bevy of fine beverages while visiting Atlanta a while back. Definitely some great Belgian and American selections, and a broad array of choices for the out-of-towner.

Prices were great, very competitive with anything else I've seen locally here or elsewhere. As mentioned by other reviewers, they would do well to get some of that beer out of the sun, but the selection was on pointe.

As a guy who does most of his quaffing at home, prefers a cheap "beer warehouse" style place with a great selection, and could really care less about atmosphere and service, Green's does the job. I would definitely stop by if you're in the area.
Jun 21, 2011
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Reviewed by meerkat2 from Florida

3.88/5  rDev -6.7%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 5
I have one problem with Green's on Ponce - the wall of craft beer sits against a window. Pretty much everything on the top shelf gets a blast of sunshine all day. I don't know if they have some sort of UV-proof window, but I generally steer clear of the top shelf. The far end of the wall is also extremely hot (May 30 visit). Like, TOO hot.

Other than that, I have no problem with Green's and frequent this establishment often. The "cellar" is always great and has a ton of great beers. I have never asked nor been asked by an employee for assistance in person, but they have been helpful over the phone.

Bottom line - Great selection and cheap prices. They also sell glassware.
May 31, 2011
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Reviewed by coreyfmcdonald from Georgia

3.25/5  rDev -21.9%
vibe: 3 | quality: 2.5 | service: 3 | selection: 4.5
This is an interesting place and my review will likely be all over the place. It is in a great location as far as proximity to many neighborhoods, which is great for convenience but terrible for how busy it gets. It also gets a vast majority of BMC and hard liquor customers, just due to its popularity.

The quality of the beer I get here is hit or miss. I pretty much have stopped buying IPAs here because they often are skunked and/or not fresh. However, this does not deter me from getting other styles here, as I generally don't have an issue. This is especially true with beer out of their beer cellar.

The service is also hit or miss. The majority of people that work here know nothing about craft beer, but they always have at least one person that is knowledgeable.

The selection is where Green's shines. They have a great beer cellar with many great beers, often vintage beers. They'll often have Cantillon, Drie Fonteinen, Fantome, among others. They get pretty much every limited release and hold on to them longer than pretty much every place in town. They also have a huge selection of domestic craft beers.

I come to this place often, but it's certainly not due to how they handle their beer, their establishment, or their customers. The selection is great, everything is is sub-par.
May 18, 2011
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Reviewed by bucklemyshoe from Georgia

3.8/5  rDev -8.7%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4.5
Atmosphere: Business-types, college students, and bums seem to make up the clientel I encountered during my 15 minutes here. It also carries a sizeable liquor selection and is located in Atlanta so the wide array of customers is to be expected.

Service: The employees seem disinterested in nearly everything except checking your ID and getting you out of the store.

Selection: They have some decent stuff in the cooler and a good amount of brews adjacent to the cooler. I wish I noticed this Belgian cellar that everyone has mentioned. It certainly was not flaunted and I wish someone would have told me about it.

Value: If you are paying with cash, it is a bit cheaper. Most bottles are cheaper than expected.
Apr 06, 2011
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Reviewed by crossovert from Illinois

3.8/5  rDev -8.7%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4.5
From the outside it looks like a vintage, old-school place, but inside it is rather nice, though there is a bit much sunlight in the store for my liking.

This is the first store I have been to with a dedicated 55 degree beer cellar for Belgian beers and rare imports. There is also a row of coolers with craft, imports, and cheap beers. On the other side of that is the American bombers and singles. There is also a small shelf of imports right outside the cellar.

The selection was pretty good, it seemed like the Belgian section was simply un-picked over. Altanta seems to have a lot less beer geeks but a ton of stores dedicated to keeping large amounts of rare beers.

The service seemed non-existent in the beer section.

The prices were reasonable and good if you paid cash.

Overall this is a great liquor store if you are looking for selection and price in Atlanta.
Mar 07, 2011
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Reviewed by trecker from Georgia

4/5  rDev -3.8%
I got off work with 2 hours to spare before another gig so I took a little sightseeing trip to check out this place today because it was rated so highly and because the Wild Heaven guy pointed me there for decent prices.

It was relatively easy to find given that it's called Green's and it was very green.

Definitely has a little bit better selection than my usual Beverage Superstore in Suwanee, GA. I was specifically looking for St-Ambroise Oatmeal Stout which they didn't have.

Left with a Stone Double Bastard, a special release Sweetwater Crank Tank, a Three Philosophers, and a 4 pack of Old Rasputin.

The Belgian room was nice, but I'm not really big into Belgians quite yet so maybe I didn't appreciate their selection as much as I should have. Also though, I compare each beer spot to the beer place I went to in Asheville. That one was much better in my estimation. I forget the name of it, but I think I reviewed it.
Oct 21, 2010
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Reviewed by mklinger from North Carolina

4/5  rDev -3.8%
Stopped here before heading home to Alabama expecting to spend a good amount of money. I didn't spend as much as I thought I would and wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be, though it is a good beer store.

Lots of good beer here. To the right when you enter is a wing dedicated to American beer. Floor space dedicated to BMC & craft 6 packs, a wall full of bombers, and coolers with about half BMC & half craft 6 packs. Then there's a cold room full of mostly Belgians which was very impressive, and one small rack next to it with European beers (mostly German & British). The college students working here were nice enough but didn't really know about Terrapin's Side Project series or Sweetwater's Dank Tank series, both local breweries.

Prices were reasonable. It's a place I'd go to again, but may not drive out of my way much for it.
Jun 28, 2010
Green's Beverages - Ponce in Atlanta, GA
Place rating: 4.16 out of 5 with 86 ratings