Welcome to The Music Room at Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta, also known as the Mike Reeves Music Room. This historic venue spans two intimate spaces: the Music Room upstairs with a ~300‑person capacity and the Atlanta Room downstairs with ~100 seats. Whether you’re catching a dynamic GA floor show or a seated performance, you’ll experience a classic, no‑frills live music setting in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby places to stay and dine.

Smith's Olde Bar is a storied stop for notable artists and long-running residencies, with past acts like Bowie, Train, Janelle Monae, and Indigo Girls gracing the rooms. The venue remains open and actively booking shows as of early 2026, proudly continuing the legacy of the Mike Reeves Music Room. For a smooth experience, secure your seats through trusted ticketing partners, plan ahead for parking, and explore nearby hotels and restaurants to make the most of your visit to Atlanta’s Midtown scene.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Location/address: Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.
Venue type and spaces: Bar/restaurant with two performance spaces; Music Room upstairs (~300 capacity) and Atlanta Room downstairs (~100 capacity).
Seating/chart: The Music Room accommodates GA floor and seated/table configurations; seating charts are available via ticketing sites (GA floor seating; Music Room ~300 capacity).
Parking: Best option is the Ansley Mall parking across Monroe Dr NE; the rear lot is limited and often not reliable for events.
Transit: Nearby MARTA access; venue sits near Piedmont Ave/Monroe Dr with MARTA stops in Midtown/North Atlanta area.
Nearby hotels: Residence Inn Atlanta Midtown/Peachtree at 17th is about 1 mile away; other downtown/ Midtown options within a short drive.
Notable events hosted: Historic acts and frequent shows; examples include Bowie, Train, Janelle Monae, Indigo Girls; the Music Room has had residencies and long-running events; the Mike Reeves Music Room naming honors co-founder Mike Reeves.
Renaming/status: The Music Room is officially known as the Mike Reeves Music Room; venue remains open and actively booking shows as of early 2026.