The Heretic Atlanta

Depends on the night or event that's happening, you can check their calendar. If it's a guest DJ or promo event, there's usually a cover or a ticket price. Drinks are always good and bartenders are usually quick to work the crowd for service. There's an outdoor deck area, inside bar that's well lit, a large dance floor, and a darker area near the leather shop. There's troths in both bathrooms and stalls in the other section. They bring well known djs from around the globe regularly. If it's a non-event night, it'll be noticeably slower crowd to get started. Atl folks do start later and go on into the morning until 3ish. Always a good time. Never had their food, can't judge

Incredible vibes! The staff takes no BS so if you're coming with bad vibes, you maybe won't enjoy it. The dance floor is big and there are multiple bars so there typically isn't a crazy long wait. I wish they had more tequila options but otherwise, the selection is pretty good. The patio and deck area are lively. The darkroom can get INSANELY packed so manage expectations on really busy event nights. It's difficult to navigate when it's standing room only. There also wasn't a coat/clothes check the weekend I first visited so I'll know now how to prepare. Very accepting, sex-positive space with a diverse and friendly crowd. I had an incredible first time visiting and came back the next night for an even better experience! It may just become my new regular bar for my nights out!

This bar is pretty good. There’s plenty of good DJ’s spinning and hosting events every weekend. This bar occasionally hosts day time parties which are great as well. During big events, the venue lacks big decoration and different lights to create a sense of uniqueness. Although different DJ’s come, the venue still looks and feels the same. This is a big area of opportunity.

The heretic is a mainstay of Atlanta gay nightlife. We always enjoy coming for the weekend or pride. The bar staff is great and the music is awesome

Maybe it was an off night, but your bartenders were embarrassing. It was our first time there & one of them tried to charge me and a friend $14 for a cup of fountain/tap. He wasn’t joking with us about it either. Tried to force us to buy bottles beforehand. Be wary when ordering drinks there cause they were on a scammy vibe that night. Never seen a bartender do something so desperate and embarrassing. If I see him again I’ll make sure to avoid him at all costs. You need to show more respect your queer clientele of color and quit the tomfoolery

Unfortunately, my experience last Saturday was disappointing because of the DJ (Volos) . The music selection was terrible, there was no connection with the crowd, and the DJ showed absolutely no energy. It honestly felt like he was playing because he had to, not because he wanted to be there. A dance club heavily depends on the DJ’s vibe, and this really affected the night. I strongly recommend choosing better DJs to maintain the quality and atmosphere of the club.

Place used to be packed and now it’s mid. The afters are fun sometimes. Some weekends it’s packed and some not so much. Just not worth the insane price. But safety is key these days so yes, I’ll continue to pay as long as they’re open. Ha The crowd can be diverse at times and not so diverse others. Parking is safe and plenty of spots. If you’re visiting from out of town, be nice to everyone. Heretic is a staple of this city.