Venkman's , the new restaurant/bar/music venue/entertainment concept from Yacht Rockers Nick Niespodziani, Peter Olson and chef Nick Melvin, is set to open in the Old Fourth Ward on Sept. 14. Dinner hours will be 5-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and 5-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays.

Venkman's is located in the former NuGrape Soda Factory on Ralph McGill Blvd., across the street from Bantam Pub, and not far from Ponce City Market and Old Fourth Ward Park. For the story behind the opening, read the AJC interview with Niespodziani, Olson and Melvin here .

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Braves first baseman Matt Olson (left) is greeted by Ronald Acuña Jr. after batting during the MLB Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star Game festivities on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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