Bon Ton
Midtown, Atlanta
Bar in Atlanta, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Bon Ton is a good pick for a casual Midtown-adjacent dinner or drinks night when ease matters more than ceremony. The stronger alternatives are Ecco Midtown for a more dining-led plan, Cypress Street Pint & Plate for a classic neighborhood bar meal, 9 Mile Station when the room and view matter more.
About Bon Ton
Bon Ton is an Atlanta venue with a casual dress code and nightly evening hours. It is a casual evening option rather than a destination defined by awards, a named chef, a specific cuisine, or a documented price tier.
Menu details, service format, seating, or pricing are not available. Bon Ton opens at 5 PM daily, closes at 10:30 PM Sunday through Thursday, stays open until 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. If you are comparing the night with other options, cross-shop naturally with Ecco Midtown, Cypress Street Pint & Plate, Ashland Bar, 9 Mile Station, or WETBAR depending on the kind of evening you want.
Choose it for a casual Atlanta evening
For someone planning a repeat visit, the clearest reason to keep Bon Ton in the rotation is convenience: it has evening hours every day of the week, with a later closing time on Friday and Saturday. That makes it useful when the plan needs a casual Atlanta stop with fewer scheduling constraints.
Value, menu focus, occasion fit are harder to judge. Confirm these directly before committing if they matter to your group. The recommendation is simple: consider Bon Ton when the dress code and timing fit a relaxed evening, not because of any award trail or chef narrative. For broader planning, use our full Atlanta restaurants guide and our full Atlanta bars guide.
Where to cross-shop if the night changes
If the group wants another option to compare, Ashland Bar, Cypress Street Pint & Plate, 9 Mile Station, Ecco Midtown, WETBAR are names to check alongside Bon Ton. Use the basic information for Bon Ton, then confirm the details that matter for the rest of your plan.
Keep Bon Ton on the list for casual Atlanta evenings where the hours and dress code fit the plan. For a wider Atlanta short list, compare it with dining and bar options through Atlanta guides for hotels, restaurants, bars, experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 674 Myrtle St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- bontonatl.com
- Phone
- +1 404 996 6177
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bon Ton reads like a true neighborhood cocktail bar: modest, locally focused and quietly confident. Situated on Myrtle Street in a residential-commercial seam, it forgoes big, showy production in favor of repeat regulars and a sense of place. The writing positions the bar among independent, cocktail-forward peers and contrasts it with hotel- and development-driven venues, so the room feels intimate and unpretentious. Patrons arrive on foot from nearby blocks, and the bar’s identity is shaped by local density and loyalty rather than tourist traffic, creating a welcoming, lived-in vibe for Midtown customers.
Best For
This is a go-to spot for locals stopping in after work or for a casual midweek night with friends. The description notes the bar routinely fills on weekdays because neighborhood residents walk over, so it suits quick drinks, low-key get-togethers and relaxed group outings with people who live nearby. It’s less of a destination for out-of-town visitors and more of a regular’s bar—ideal when you want friendly, unfussy service and a familiar atmosphere rather than a spectacle or formal occasion.
Ordering Tips
Bon Ton is described as "cocktail-forward," so ordering cocktails is a reliable bet: expect a focused drinks program executed with attention rather than high-production theatrics. Given the bar’s neighborhood orientation, lean on the bartenders for recommendations—ask for house cocktails or whatever the team is featuring that night. The write-up doesn’t specify food or specialties, so plan for a drink-forward visit and follow the staff’s guidance on what’s current behind the bar.
Venue details
Ambiance
Energetic New Orleans party atmosphere with jazzy Louisiana-Vietnam fusion.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Jazz
Signature Pours
- BonTon Hurricane
- smoked-bourbon mai tai
- frozen Vietnamese Irish coffee
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Cypress Street Pint & Plate, Notable alternative
- Ecco Midtown, Notable alternative
- Ashland Bar, Notable alternative
- WETBAR, Notable alternative
- 9 Mile Station, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Atlanta
Bon Ton is the flexible, casual choice in this set: easier to frame as a repeat weeknight or low-pressure date than as a splurge. Ecco Midtown is the stronger pick when food is the priority and the group wants a more polished Midtown dinner, while Cypress Street Pint & Plate is better for a classic pint-and-plate plan with less occasion pressure.
For ambiance, 9 Mile Station is the better move when the setting is part of the reason for going. WETBAR should be cross-shopped for a more drinks-forward outing, while Ashland Bar sits closer to Bon Ton as a practical neighborhood-style fallback.
Choose Bon Ton when booking ease and location convenience matter. Choose Ecco Midtown for a more food-focused night, Cypress Street Pint & Plate for dependable casual value, 9 Mile Station when the group wants a bigger sense of occasion.
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Compare Bon Ton
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bon Ton | Atlanta | No published awards |
| Cypress Street Pint & Plate | Atlanta | No published awards |
| Ecco Midtown | Atlanta | No published awards |
| Ashland Bar | Atlanta | No published awards |
| WETBAR | Atlanta | No published awards |
| 9 Mile Station | Atlanta | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at Bon Ton?
Menu specifics, cuisine, chef information, awards, or pricing are not available. Bon Ton is in Atlanta, has a casual dress code, is open during evening hours seven days a week.
What's the best time to go to Bon Ton?
Bon Ton is open from 5–10:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and from 5–11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Choose the day and time that best fits your Atlanta evening plans.
Do I need a reservation at Bon Ton?
Is Bon Ton good for groups?
Is Bon Ton good for a date?
Bon Ton can be considered for a casual Atlanta date night if the evening hours and casual dress code fit the plan. There is no information about ambience, menu, or service style.
