Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall

"From their large outdoor space with long wooden tables to roving beer carts, Ladybird in Old Fourth Ward is a great place to spend a long afternoon with your gang of friends. The vibes and menu give childhood camp retreat with hotdogs, burgers, and big grilled meat platters. So once everyone arrives, order the Patio Punch and share their Backyard BBQ Board, which comes with good pulled pork, ribs, sausage, and sides. It gets packed on the weekends, so get there early to snag a table. And there are several event spaces and food packages if you're looking to organize a bigger shindig." - nina reeder, juli horsford, demarco williams, jacinta howard

"If you’re in a grumpy mood, a simple walk past Ladybird’s colorful, always-bustling backyard can brighten things up. When the weather cooperates, this spot on the Eastside Beltline near KSM is easily one of the most popular patios in the city. Yellow umbrella-topped picnic tables, firepits, and even a beer-serving Airstream will make you nostalgic for summer camp. Besides boozy Capri Sun-like pouches, they serve food too, with standouts like the juicy double burger and a hot dog smothered in a cheesy chili, and larger options such as the BBQ board." - juli horsford, demarco williams, nina reeder, jacinta howard

"If you walk the Eastside BeltLine near Krog Street Market, you'll notice Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall over there looking like an adult summer camp. Yellow umbrella-topped picnic tables, firepits, and even a beer-serving Airstream dot the expansive landscape. All the leashed pooches and flashy sunglasses only add to the backyard’s easygoing feel. And since the scene couldn't be any campier if you had on a retainer and tube socks, you won’t regret ordering the juicy double burger or a hot dog smothered in a cheesy chili. Nor should you have any reservations about sipping your Patio Punch, a rum-powered take on a Capri Sun pouch." - nina reeder, demarco williams, juli horsford, jacinta howard

"Playing an integral part in the newer restaurant movement permeating throughout Atlanta, Ladybird offers great food with a great variety of ambiances, from patio, to bar, to private offering to communal dining. Oh and there's a gigantic US flag adorning one of the restaurant's walls, and a giant painting of a bear on another...so yeah, it's a must-visit." - Steven Johnson Studio

"Ladybird is a top-tier destination off the Eastside BeltLine. Boozy drink pouches (think adult versions of a Capri-Sun) and favorites like a juicy burger and pulled pork sandwiches regularly divert throngs of scooterists, joggers, and meanderers off the trail path. But the main draw is the large outdoor space dotted with distinct yellow umbrellas and picnic tables that has become synonymous with ATL summers. But on days when we can only dream of sunscreen and flip flops, Ladybird accommodates us with fire pits to ward off the chill. Snag a beer from the Airstream in the corner, huddle around a blazing fire, and allow this pristine patio space to show off its versatility. " - juli horsford, jacinta howard, nina reeder