Cowtippers
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
1600 Piedmont Ave.
404-874-3751
www.cowtippersatlanta.com
A gay favorite all year, steakhouse Cowtippers is open Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. A special holiday menu is in the works, but you can also still enjoy everything from Armadillo Eggs to barbecue pork to Chuckwagon Baby Back Ribs, as well as any of their renowned burgers or steaks. Don’t forget the cocktails, too.
Einstein’s
11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
1077 Juniper St.
www.einsteinsatlanta.com
404-876-7925
Also another gay favorite whatever the season, Einstein’s in Midtown is a popular place for LGBT people to gather to celebrate all year. This year the restaurant is open regular hours on Christmas Day so diners can enjoy Sweet Tea Fried Chicken or North Georgia Trout as well as holiday specials. And, yes, enjoy spirits from the full bar as well, to keep you warm regardless of the temperature outside.
Joe’s on Juniper
Noon to midnight
1049 Juniper St.
www.joesonjuniper.com
Known for its patio and beer busts and rowdy good times, Joe’s on Juniper doesn’t shut down on Christmas Day for its loyal fans and will be serving up its signature bar food and other favorites from noon to midnight. Chow down on some wings or select from the Sausage Fest menu to celebrate the holiday, it doesn’t matter. There’s also plenty of beer to choose from and, if you’re lucky, you might find a present to take home with you to keep celebrating the holiday (and burn off any extra calories) at the bar, well-known for its cruisy atmosphere. Ho, ho, ho!
Parkers on Ponce
5 – 10 p.m.
116 Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur
www.parkersonponce.com
404-924-2230
The Decatur gay fave will close on Christmas Day but is open regular hours on Christmas Eve for those wanting to begin the celebration early. Opened in 2007 by brothers John-Thomas and Christopher Scott to fill the void of a needed steakhouse in Decatur, Parkers on Ponce plays host to many LGBT events and organizations in its support of the community. Dishes include Flash Fried Calamari with White Bean Salad and Sweet Onion Aioli, New York Strip Steaks ranging in sizes from 10 to 14-ounces with any available with a lobster tail if you request; and Naturally Raised Roasted Chicken and Risotto with Wild Mushrooms. For dessert, choose from chocolate-bacon “paté” or a pecan pie sundae. ‘Tis the season to splurge.
G’s (formerly Gilbert’s Cafe & Bar)
4:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
219 10th St.
www.gsmidtown.com
Gilbert’s Cafe & Bar begins its new chapter as G’s, a new American gastropub, on Saturday, Dec. 7, and plans right now are for it to be open regular hours on Christmas Day. In a recent press release the owners spoke about the eatery’s latest developments: “We are so proud to be a part of such a wonderful community,” said Gilbert Yeremyan, who opened the original Gilbert’s 14 years ago with his brother, Sean.“While we have always made changes over the years to improve Gilbert’s, we made the decision to start something completely new and reopen as G’s. We adapted to bring the experience our guests’ demand with new food and drinks to enjoy a fun, dynamic energy that is G’s. The change represents a renaissance of sorts with new talents, new ideas and new tastes for our guests to enjoy.”
TEN
8 p.m. – 3 a.m.
990 Piedmont Ave.
www.tenatlanta.com
After you’ve spent the day with family and need to get out of the house, TEN offers its full bar (but no food) to patrons on Christmas Day. An option if you need it.