A City of neighborhoods: Cheshire Bridge

Cheshire Bridge Cheshire Bridge is a neighborhood just above Piedmont Heights that s home to several LGBTQ -owned and -loved businesses and after being struck by misfortune in the area is completely coming back to life In November a large fire broke out under a bridge on Cheshire Bridge Road near I- only months after another bridge on the same road was severely damaged by fire No one was injured but a section of road between Woodland Avenue and Faulkner Road was closed to all traffic until October when one lane in both directions was in the end opened While local businesses in the area took a toll the LGBTQ businesses in the area are back on their feet after the bridge s full reopening in May The neighborhood is home to The Colonnade a favorite among gay Atlanta The gays mingle with the grays at this Atlanta landmark of Southern food served up the way you want it Mama s Cocina Latina is also a great spot for Mexican food For a fun time make sure you stop by Tokyo Valentino Erotique an iconic Atlanta landmark touting the largest selection of adult toys products lingerie and bondage gear in the Southeast since If you want to enjoy Cheshire Bridge s LGBTQ nightlife mainstays visit BJ Roosters a friendly neighborhood gay bar that features pool darts videos and an eclectic handful of go-go boys and The Heretic the perfect spot to go if you re looking to dance with a mix of shirtless and light leather crowds You ll find a diverse mix on weekends with heavy beats from guest DJs from around the country Fun facts As the first southbound exit on I- in the non-dry Fulton County Cheshire Bridge became a magnet for liquor stores and bars because northern Georgia outlawed alcohol The Colonnade has been a local favorite restaurant since Cheshire Bridge was the home to Sweet Gum Head which was once the leading drag bar in the South Cheshire Bridge is the product of Captain Cheshire s two sons Napoleon and Jerome building two farms and a small bridge to connect them Cheshire Bridge is home to the Cheshire Farm Trail which was named after Captain Hezekiah Cheshire a captain from the War of The post A City of neighborhoods Cheshire Bridge appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta