Heretic

After closing its doors for good, Claire's Chowder House - where your grandma and grandpa probably ate at the buffet for $4.95 - later reopened as the Heretic. The inside is very moody, and two bars are located in rooms on either side of the dance floor. The DJ pumps out good music, and everyone dances hard. Sometimes there's a cover charge, but it's usually less than the cost of your grandparent's buffet we mentioned earlier. There's also a back deck that overlooks the free parking lot. Be sure to check out the leather shop, where all types of "gifts" are for sale.

Insider Tip: The back hall of the Heretic has a notorious reputation for heavy breathing and a little groaning...venture there if you dare. Also be prepared for the "dress code" to be enforced. Some nights the only way to get on the dance floor is to rip off your shirt!

Dark, smoky, loud, no frills club -- good music, hot crowd. Good mix from shirtless twinks to 40+'s ( also shirtless ). So most any man can feel at home - and this is clearly a man's club. Mostly big men and bears Friday - younger crowd Saturday

This was a perfect night out! Several bars, each with friendly bartenders. The music was current and the dance floor crowded with hot men. The atmosphere was inviting, we could feel the sexual energy in the air as soon as we walked in. Will we go there again? Absolutely! Again and again!

We hit The Heretic on a Friday night and loved it. Attractive crowd, friendly bartenders, great DJ, and a very hot dance floor. My next trip to Atlanta I'll definitely visit here again.

If you are in town, you cannot possibly miss Wednesday night back room party--dress code enforced! Woof! Had a great time, good music, hot men, and friendly staff! I would recommend this bar/club to the "not so shy" type of guyz!