Sweet Auburn Barbecue Hosts Galentine's Night Takeover

Atlanta restaurant teams up with Jolene Jolene for late-night celebration with music, cocktails, and barbecue.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Sweet Auburn Barbecue in Atlanta's Poncey-Highland neighborhood is hosting a Galentine's Night takeover on Friday, February 13, in partnership with local women's sports bar Jolene Jolene. The late-night event starting at 9 p.m. will feature a pop-up flower bar, specialty cocktails, a DJ, giveaways, a photo booth, and a limited late-night menu of Sweet Auburn barbecue favorites.

Why it matters

Galentine's Day, celebrated the day before Valentine's Day, has become a popular occasion for women to celebrate their friendships. Sweet Auburn Barbecue's Galentine's Night event provides an opportunity for Atlanta women to come together for a night of music, drinks, and good food in a fun, festive atmosphere.

The details

The Galentine's Night takeover at Sweet Auburn Barbecue will feature a pop-up flower bar by Bespoke Events, specialty cocktails made with Gran Centenario Tequila and Blue Note Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a DJ to keep the energy high, and a photo booth to capture the night's festivities. At 10 p.m., a limited late-night menu of Sweet Auburn barbecue favorites will be available to keep the party going.

  • The Galentine's Night event takes place on Friday, February 13, 2026.
  • The party starts at 9 p.m. and runs until late.

The players

Sweet Auburn Barbecue

A barbecue restaurant located in Atlanta's Poncey-Highland neighborhood, known for its smoked meats and Southern-inspired dishes.

Jolene Jolene

An Atlanta-based women's sports bar that is partnering with Sweet Auburn Barbecue for the Galentine's Night event.

Bespoke Events

An Atlanta-based event planning company that is providing a pop-up flower bar for the Galentine's Night celebration.

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What they’re saying

“Galentine's Day has become a popular occasion for women to celebrate their friendships, and we're excited to host a special late-night event that brings the community together for music, drinks, and great barbecue.”

— Sweet Auburn Barbecue (creativeloafing.com)

The takeaway

Sweet Auburn Barbecue's Galentine's Night event provides an opportunity for Atlanta women to come together and celebrate their friendships in a fun, festive atmosphere with music, cocktails, and delicious barbecue.