The Upper Room, the coffee-and-cocktail bar that got its start at Ponce City Market, is headed a few blocks north with a second location at Colony Square in Midtown, opening April 4 at exactly 4:04 p.m. The new spot will introduce house-made bagels and spreads alongside the familiar lineup of signature cocktails, specialty lattes and light bites. Owners Kelsey Maynor and Shakirah DeMesier say Colony Square’s expansive outdoor greenspace sealed the deal, since they plan to lean into patio seating and regular programming. It marks the brand’s first step beyond its counter inside Citizen Supply at Ponce City Market.
News and timing
According to What Now Atlanta, The Upper Room’s Colony Square debut is set for April 4 at 4:04 p.m., a playful nod to Atlanta’s 404 area code. The owners have confirmed the new menu focus on fresh bagels and house-made spreads. The outlet also notes that the team zeroed in on Colony Square’s large outdoor plaza as a place where guests can linger over food and drinks rather than just grabbing and going.
Where the brand started
The Upper Room opened inside Citizen Supply at Ponce City Market in late 2024 and built its personality around cocktail classes, curated coffee and short, snackable plates, per Atlanta Magazine and Ponce City Market listings. Those write-ups highlight the concept’s community-focused events and its tight menu of snacks, coffee and cocktails, which helped the bar develop a loyal following on the market’s second floor.
What it adds to Midtown
Colony Square’s plaza at 1197 Peachtree St NE gives The Upper Room a steady stream of daytime office workers along with a ready-made outdoor hangout for casual bagel-and-coffee service, What Now Atlanta reports. For Midtown, the opening stretches morning and late-afternoon choices in the Politan Row and Colony Square corridor and brings in a local operator that comfortably straddles both daytime café energy and evening cocktail bar vibes.
Where to follow along
The Upper Room shares event details and menu updates on its website and continues to list cocktail classes at its Ponce City Market location. Fans should keep an eye on the brand’s site for hours and programming updates at the new Colony Square outpost. Expect a low-key launch on April 4 with bagels, coffee and the same cocktail programming that turned the original into a neighborhood favorite.
