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!

Wow! I was there for the Heretic's First New York Style Latino Night on Thursday Oct 29th and it was awesome. I really wasn't expecting much of a turnout but to my surprise, Atlanta's latin hotties came out. The show was great. Not too much show or talking and plenty of time for dancing. The music was awesome and the drinks were extra special because fine-ass "Juan" keep them coming. I will be definately be there next Thursday!

Those of you who are used to cosmopolitan cities, don't even think of heading to this place on a Thursday night. It's out of the way, no cabs will pick you up, and it's dead as a doornail. Perhaps it's thriving on a weekend night, one can only hope.

Great dance bar with HOT shirtless men!!! Fun cruise area behind the dance floor, next to the bathrooms, where you can get your rocks off or help someone with get theirs off! I usually love this bar -- but warning -- WATCH YOUR DRINK!!! My drink was spiked with GHB in 1999 and I woke up lying on the floor of a parking structure downtown with only enough money in my pockets to hitch a ride on the subway train back to my hotel room. Luckily when I returned to the club the next afternoon they had my shirt and rental car keys stashed behind the bar. Thank you bartenders for keeping my stuff safe!

Being an older guy, not much into dancing, or the really loud music. But it is still fun to watch. The back bar there let's you get away from the noise and still be a part of the fun. The bartender John back there is an awesome guy.