Propaganda cocktail bar opens in Smyrna with a 70s-inspired theme

Co-owners Heather Tazza and Mr. Wattson collaborated on the bar’s design. Wattson is a photographer and artist who previously ran a chocolate factory and art installation the Chocolate Factory in The Shops of Buckhead. Tazza is a designer from the fashion world.

Credit: Courtesy of J. Starks

Credit: Courtesy of J. Starks

They chose to call the bar Propaganda because “it can translate to everything that’s happening today,” Tazza said. “We just want to bring people together, connect in person, share your art and feel comfortable.”

Be in shape the name, they incorporated propaganda posters from the 60s and 70s into the design, as well as collages created by Tazza, including one with Polaroids of Andy Warhol and wallpaper made from scanned cigarette packets. Tazza and Wattson hope to use the bar as a space for the “creative community,” she said.

Credit: Courtesy of Mr. Wattson

Credit: Courtesy of Mr. Wattson

“We looked at every detail, we wanted to be like, this is a work of art, this isn’t just a bar – you walk in there and have this experience,” Tazza said.

The dress code is another eclectic detail; they encourage people to come dressed “in style” or in a 60s or 70s theme.

“Fashion is also a way to express yourself,” said Tazza, who wants it to be “part of the experience” of Propaganda.

Credit: Courtesy of Mr. Wattson

Credit: Courtesy of Mr. Wattson

In addition to a DJ spinning vinyl, they offer live music on the weekends. Some nights, several musicians play short sets with breaks in between, Tazza said.

Between the bar, several sofas and a few tables, Propaganda can accommodate around 35 people. Due to limited capacity, reservations are encouraged.

The propaganda is open from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday to Saturday.

2860 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna. propagandaatlanta.com

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