MIDTOWN BASICS

ADULTS ONLY

The Vortex-Midtown is a bar. Therefore, we restrict access to patrons 21 and over. Proper ID is always required to remain on the premises. No ID = No entry. This includes the whole joint. All day. Every day. No kids. No exceptions. Really.

SMOKING ALLOWED INSIDE

We allow the option to smoke cigarettes and e-cigarettes when seated at our BAR only. Smoking is not allowed anywhere else on the premises. If your personal preference is to avoid ANY amount of smoke or vapor, this may not be the place for you.

● TAKE THE SMOKING SURVEY

If you have an opinion about our current smoking policy, now is the time to let your voice be heard. You can CLICK HERE to complete a brief, seven question survey on the topic. The Vortex Smoking Survey will be active until 12 noon on Thursday January 31, 2019. So, don’t miss your chance to let us know what YOU think. We will report the results in a follow-up blog, posted on our website in early February, so come back at that time for all the details.

HOURS OF OPERATION

● MONDAY through THURSDAY

11:00 AM until 1:00 AM
– Last-Call for FOOD – Midnight
– Last-Call for BOOZE – 12:30 AM

● FRIDAY and SATURDAY

11:00 AM until 3:00 AM
– Last-Call for FOOD – 2:00 AM
– Last-Call for BOOZE – 2:30 AM

● SUNDAY

11:00 AM until Midnight
– Last-Call for FOOD – 11:00 PM
– Last-Call for BOOZE – 11:30 PM

CLOSING vs. LAST CALL

You can’t just waltz in five minutes before we close and order food or drinks. That’s why we post our LAST CALL times, so pay attention. The posted CLOSING TIME is when we will be booting everyone out the door, including you.

MIDTOWN HOLIDAY HOURS

● MLK DAY

Monday, January 21, 2019
– OPEN REGULAR HOURS

● SUPER BOWL LIII

Sunday, February 3, 2019
– OPEN EXTENDED HOURS
CLICK HERE for more information

● VALENTINE’S DAY

Thursday, February 14, 2019
– OPEN REGULAR HOURS

● PRESIDENTS’ DAY

Monday, February 18, 2019
– OPEN REGULAR HOURS

● MARDI GRAS (Fat Tuesday)

Tuesday, March 5, 2019
– OPEN REGULAR HOURS

NON-STANDARD CLOSINGS

Sometimes circumstances beyond our control may force us to alter our normal hours of operation. Any variation to our standard business hours will be posted here (and on social media), for easy reference.

– NO unscheduled closings at this time

PARKING OPTIONS

The Vortex does not own, lease or maintain any parking facility for our Midtown location, but there are ample “Pay-to-Park” style parking lots and decks available throughout the neighborhood. There is also metered and non-metered parking on the streets.

● PARKING NOTICE

Parking meters do not generally operate on Sunday or holidays, so street parking is free on those days. Wherever you park, please read and obey all posted signage to avoid being ticketed, booted or towed. And always secure your valuables. You’re in the big city, kids.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

MARTA operates Atlanta’s public transportation system. The Vortex-Midtown is easily accessible by train via the Midtown Transit Station, located at 41 Tenth Street on the North/South line. This train station is 0.3 miles (2.5 blocks) away from The Vortex, for an approximate walking time of 7 minutes. Bus service is also available throughout the city.

● RIDE SHARING SERVICES

Uber and Lyft offer effective transportation to anywhere you’d like to go. We also suggest using taxi service, as another alternative to driving yourself and parking your car. There are also multiple short distance rental services available that utilize mopeds, scooters, bicycles and various other contraptions. They litter the sidewalks everywhere. You can’t miss ‘em.

SEATING POLICIES

All seating is first-come, first-served. We do not take reservations or offer phone-ahead seating. Large parties are discouraged during peak business periods. Sidewalk patio dining may be available, weather permitting.

TAKE-OUT SERVICE

The Vortex is a neighborhood bar. We do NOT specialize in “take-out” service, so our “dine-in” guests will always be our first priority. Therefore, phone-in take-out service may be suspended during peak business periods.

● NIGHT TIME TAKE-OUT

After 8:00pm, take-out orders can ONLY be placed in-person with the bartender and must be paid for at the time the order is placed. CLICK HERE for more information about our take-out policies.

COMEDY CLUB

The Laughing Skull Lounge comedy club is located inside The Vortex-Midtown, but we do not operate this venue. Therefore, we will NOT be able to assist with any inquiries regarding this club. For more information, you can CLICK HERE to visit their website.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS

If you have a question about either Vortex location, please review this website BEFORE attempting to contacting us directly. Everything you could possibly need to know should be addressed here.

● SEND US AN EMAIL

You can also CLICK HERE to email us a COMMENT or QUESTION. Or you can CLICK HERE to email us information about your last experience with our FOOD or SERVICE. The owners of The Vortex review all customer input sent in this manner.

TELEPHONE

Our staff is often very busy, especially during peak business periods. But if you feel that you absolutely must call us, this is the telephone number for The Vortex-Midtown: 404-875-1667

● RECORDING NOTICE

All telephone calls to The Vortex may be recorded for quality-control and other purposes.