The Refinery

Carly Egrie a year ago

I was in town for a business conference and found the Refinery online. They offered a free 2 day pass which was awesome. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by friendly staff that answered all my questions and showed me around. The gym itself is beautiful. They have plenty of equipment and floor space for mobility work or any mat work. I even got to take advantage of the outdoor space for a workout, which was awesome. If I lived in Atlanta, I'd join here!

Maya Jackson 5 months ago

Been going to the Refinery for 5 years and the community + space they have built is incredible! Warm and welcoming staff who truly make the gym experience worth it. Great programming and equipment selection.

Gregory Durham 5 months ago

I’ve had a really solid experience at The Refinery overall. The gym is well kept, clean, and the staff does a good job maintaining the space. The equipment selection is decent and more than enough to get quality workouts in when it’s not busy. That said, it’s definitely more geared toward classes and training than true open gym access. I was an open gym-only member, and the open gym area is pretty small, especially during busier times. The biggest drawback for me was the schedule, the hours just aren’t very conducive for the post-work crowd. Early mornings used to work for me, but I can’t do that anymore, so it became harder to justify. One standout is the recovery room, it’s honestly awesome and a major value add. The only issue is the massage chairs tend to break a lot. Overall, I’m not canceling out of protest or because of any bad experience. I just need something that fits my current lifestyle and schedule better. If you’re in the upper westside area, it’s definitely the best option in town.

Susan Cox 2 months ago

I started coming here after a long gap from exercising, and the first few days were honestly a bit intimidating. But the morning crowd is pretty focused, and that helped me settle in. I usually stick to treadmill and light weights, and there’s always something available if you plan slightly around peak moments. One day the treadmill I used paused unexpectedly, but the staff restarted it quickly and checked if I was okay. The place isn’t overly flashy, but it feels stable and functional, which is exactly what I needed to restart a routine without overthinking it.

Nadine Peever 6 months ago

I started coming to The Refinery having not been to a gym in years and admittedly just totally out of shape. Their Build & Burn classes are beginner friendly with trainers who offered modifications for any exercise I initially struggled with. It’s been a few months and I’m honestly obsessed— I used to dread going to the gym and now it’s my favorite part of my day. The coaches are awesome (shout out to Allysa!), the workouts always kick my butt in the best way, and it’s a very approachable environment.