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The Heretic Atlanta

Bar Night club Gay bar Gay night club

One of the Most Reviewed Gay bars in Atlanta


Address

2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, United States

Website

www.hereticatlanta.com

Contact

+1 404-325-3061

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (312 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 pm to 3 am
  • Friday: 2 pm to 3 am
  • Saturday: 10 pm to 3 am
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10:30 pm to 3 am
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 7 pm to 3 am

Featured Reviews


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  • 2/5 J. Ken W. 8 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    Tickets were purchased online at $20 per person. We get to the door just after 11 PM and the guy says that since we didn't get there before 11 we now have to pay another $30 per person. I told him we would pay him the extra $10 since we had already paid 20. He accepted that, but didn't want to. I've re-looked at all the ticket sales online and nowhere does it say you must be there before a certain time or you will be charged the door price. The overall vibe was good, but the place was practically dead. Bad policy and overpriced entry fees will kill a club fast. Ask yourself, is gouging for an extra $10 worth a bad rap? The 2 stars comes from the really nice white haired bartender who was very welcoming. I wish I remembered his name. It seemed like BoBo or something like that.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Scot L. 2 years ago on Google
    My partner and I went there for my birthday. They had some Deviant Army event happening. Paid what ended up being a 40.00 each Cover charge to get into what was a 3/4 empty bar. The Vip area was an extra 20.00 which thankfully we didn't get because i literally didn't see a soul back there. But the Vip area took 1/4 of the bar space. So overall Paid an excessively high cover charge to get into a portion of the bar that was mostly empty. Total waste of time and money left a terrible impression and don't think I'll be back again.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah L. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Had an amazing time line dancing. The instructor was so patient and friendly and the place was full of regulars with incredible dance moves and a beautiful generosity of spirit. I can't wait to go back ♡ very fun night out with such a diverse group of individuals!! Like a gay Cheers :)
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A F. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s the best place to go for young and not too young men to dance, meet new guys and have a drink or two or more. It’s fun and diverse just check the theme night before you go so you know what kind of nice crowd you’ll expect.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katie L. 4 years ago on Google
    What a fun night! We visited for a theme party and had a blast. We brought a group of six and the bartenders are no beginners. They were whipping up drinks faster than we could get the names out. The cover was only $10 for the night, the dancefloor was huge, there were two cool bars, and a big smoking deck. It didn't feel crowded at any point and the staff was awesome at keeping it light and lively. We'll be back soon!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicholas G. 2 years ago on Google
    Its my favorite club in Atlanta. There's plenty of space; Leather shop, back patio, outdoor deck, dance floor, two large bars, and MORE ;) bartenders are friendly and move quickly, music is normally good, ect. I have NEVER had a bad night here.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moriah B. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    This is the friendliest, most inclusive bar I've been to in ATL! I always have a blast line dancing and two-stepping on Thursdays! If you're looking for dance lessons they offer them for FREE here.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 YU F. 1 year ago on Google
    Noisy af. Add this, yeah, it's bar. But how about us living across the street, we can hear your noise till 3am, even during weekdays. Cmon, be a better human being.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alex V. 2 years ago on Google
    Doesn’t accept American Express and only does cash only covers, super inconvenient and unmodern of a practice when they clearly accept credit cards literally everywhere else around the property. Also a bottle of water is $6, so the owner must be pretty desperate or just inhumane to charge that much for a bottle of Member’s Mark Sam’s Club water when a soda is only $3. What an absolute disgrace, hopefully they can sleep well at night.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 GPS 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing environment w/ no dress code except 4 looking flawless! Great selection of meats in the dark room! A++ service, bar and especially music! 💯 Miss those DILF nights! Went w my gals and they also had a great time! 😈
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alonso 3 years ago on Google
    Best club ever! I had a lot of fun with my friends. Music and the dance floor were amazing. The dark room is 100% highly recommend. Thank you for the great time. I just put 4 stars because a bald and old bartender guy that was fixing my drink had a bad behavior (Rude and screamed me) I wish remember his name.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 AbdulSattar M. 2 years ago on Google
    High cover for no reason Expensive drinks yet tiny Basic crowd! As in BASIC!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darrin B. 2 months ago on Google • 50 reviews New
    This is a fun club that always has something going on. Monday night it's a show with great entertainment

  • 4/5 mark d. 4 years ago on Google
    Always a good time here, friendly service, just wish their drink cups were bigger for the price.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun. I love the EDM music and that dark room is fun. Had a lot of fun.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jernorris g. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun bar club kinda dark but that's the fun part
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robyn E. 4 years ago on Google
    I've been here a few times for themed nights where it wasn't specifically a gay event. The staff is always professional and chill, the club itself is pretty clean for a club. I have yet to have a bad experience here. There are usually the club's regular patrons there, but they've never given us any smoke about our presence. Def recommend!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex W. 2 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    I visited from New Jersey, I had a lot of fun in this place, the music was on point they played my fav Beyonce like 3 times, with that being said i can’t wait to come back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Venus W. 1 year ago on Google
    When I go out to dance I want to be somewhere with great dance music and a static free vibe. HERETIC REALLY HIT THE SPOT!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cassie K. 4 years ago on Google
    This fun and lively atmosphere was so inviting. I went for dance night on Thursday nights where they teach you a dance from 8-9pm. It was my first time in a dance class and everyone was so nice and willing to help! Afterwards was open floor which was so fun! If you like to line dance or two step definitely go to the Heretic, you’ll fit right in!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 d i. 2 months ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    Small space but great drink prices

  • 5/5 Gobstopper C. 1 year ago on Google • 15 reviews
    I LOVE The Heretic! Awesome place, fabulous people. Sweet bartenders. Always a great night every time I've been there. 10/10 would recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Matthew P. 7 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    We went to the Heretic on Thursday, and the smell was was awful! It was terrible and sickening. We had to leave.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 L S. 2 years ago on Google
    Requiring proof of vaccination or negative test for entry. Forget this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter T. 1 year ago on Google
    Everytime I've gone to this bar I've had a great time. Love
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven H. 1 year ago on Google
    My 1st time and we had a blast!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dennis B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great staff and friendly people!!! Great drink prices and awesome music!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fabulous Hair B. 8 months ago on Google
    Fun mixed crowd … great DJ’s from all over the world
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alexander C. 8 months ago on Google
    Some of the bartenders may be rude but the music is always great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sergio R. 4 years ago on Google
    If you like good music, is the best place to go, is kinda small but is a good spot to go and hang out with friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rodger S. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow.Great Energy
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Real Estate A. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome, especially goth night called Ritual once a month (check FB)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott C. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting place to visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lykania's E. 4 years ago on Google
    Less have consistent covers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 April H. 4 years ago on Google
    Country dancing every Thursday and some Saturdays too!!! So grateful for this place! And Ron is my favorite bartender!!! So sweet! XO
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CLINTON 4 years ago on Google
    Good music
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 robert m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service, comfortable place, good music, beautiful and nice people, reasonable prices (Original) Excelente atención, lugar cómodo, buena música, gente guapa y agradable, precios razonables
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Breanna F. 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    if you’re looking for anything to do on a friday, you should come sit with Josh at the bar! he made me a fabulous strawberry margarita, and that’s for someone who doesn’t like margs. Josh was sooo friendly and such a pleasant person to be around!! he’s the best :) i will return soon!

  • 5/5 Brandon R. 1 year ago on Google
    Where all the hot Asian and Latino boys in The ATL come to party.

  • 5/5 Ben W. 4 years ago on Google
    A great place to have a drink meet friends and dance

  • 5/5 Levi B. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly, welcoming to anyone and everyone! Love this place

  • 5/5 Paul R. 4 years ago on Google
    The best in ATL.

  • 5/5 Ronnie D. 3 years ago on Google
    Great music🕺🕺

  • 1/5 Joey B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very rude

  • 4/5 James G. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun 80s party! Great music and DJ

  • 5/5 danny W. 1 year ago on Google
    Far superior to anything around imo. Had a really fun time last time and met a new friend.

  • 4/5 Dewayne G. 2 years ago on Google
    Been there several times over the years. It's a fun place.

  • 5/5 J T. 4 years ago on Google
    It’s a fun place when they have events but they always charge a cover

  • 2/5 Lonzo L. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting place, but I've been there 3 time and had to pay $20 because it was charity event, a special weekend, and the 3rd time, they blocked off most of the bar for a themed event. If u wanted to go past the 1st bar, you would have to pay. Don't need to go back.

  • 5/5 Robert W. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Friendly crowd. Hot guys!

  • 4/5 Joshua S. 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Loved it had a blast been 4 times now and plan on more but was wondering a friend of mine is just starting to wear skirts all the time and he wants to go but doesn't want to go if not allowed

  • 4/5 Lucas H. 4 years ago on Google
    I've been here a few times with my girlfriend for line dancing and two stepping country nights on Thursday. Cool spot and the drinks are cheap and you can get them pretty fast. Wish they did more line dancing and less two stepping but other than night not a bad place to check out for country dancing every now and then!

  • 5/5 todd b. 5 years ago on Google
    The Heretic is super nice inside. Wood everything and a leather shop when you enter. It gives off a rustic look and smell. Everyone is always friendly and the servers are always spot on. They have events weekly. I definitely recommend this bar. God bless.

  • 5/5 Dwayne C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good crowd

  • 1/5 Jerome K. 4 years ago on Google
    Okay place for drinks and occasional shows but make sure to pay in cash.

  • 5/5 Ariel F. 4 years ago on Google
    fun fun fun !!!

  • 5/5 Greg S. 4 years ago on Google
    Love it

  • 5/5 Julio Gamardo S. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool..Excelent Music

  • 5/5 Rafeal P. 4 years ago on Google
    First time visiting here and it was great!

  • 5/5 Tony B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great drinks

  • 5/5 Anita S. 4 years ago on Google
    Always fun for Ritual Fridays!

  • 5/5 Lisa S. 4 years ago on Google
    Ritual!!!

  • 5/5 Gregory H. 4 years ago on Google
    Everyone is welcome of 21yrs and older

  • 4/5 William F. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun time!

  • 3/5 Chuck R. 4 years ago on Google
    It was early in the evening & not much happening .... When in the area next time I'll go at later time & see how goes !

  • 5/5 Wil C. 4 years ago on Google
    Always a night there...wink

  • 5/5 Caleb C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to go dancing and meet friends new and old.

  • 5/5 Lawrence L. 4 years ago on Google
    Always fun!

  • 3/5 John C. 4 years ago on Google
    You can have a good time here. If youre drunk

  • 5/5 Jerry H. 4 years ago on Google
    A fun place with a fun atmosphere

  • 5/5 LACSOrganic Liam Avanti Culture - Select O. 2 years ago on Google
    Always a great time with great music at the Heretic!!

  • 4/5 Manuel C. 4 years ago on Google
    Hosts many parties throughout the year. So, look up what the theme night might be.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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