Red neon GENE'S sign over the open yellow door of the white-brick East Lake corner at dusk — Photo: Gene's (official website). © Gene's — own site · Source

East Lake · Atlanta, GA

Gene's

Weirdo East Lake BBQ dive at Hosea + 2nd—red neon GENE'S sign, upside-down gator, disco ball, Jell-O shots, and Viet-Cajun smoked meats.

Neon Patio Late night Cheap beer

City: Atlanta, GA
Neighborhood: East Lake
Address: 2371 Hosea L Williams Dr SE Ste 1, Atlanta, GA 30317
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Website: www.genesgenesgenes.com
Why it is listed: Publicly documented as a dive. Source

Hours, a real floor plan, and a map pin will live here once we have them. We do not invent closing times.

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