All Visitor Reviews for Heretic (20 reviews)

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.

The only leather here is in they purses.

This really a great bar to hangout and chat with friends and dance as well. The atmosphere was definately great and hot guys as well. The only thing that I was not fond of was the music. I did not here any current dance music that's burning up billboards dance chart. Would like to hear more when I go back.

One of the few places to go out and dance. It is about the only place I still go to.

This place is amazing. The music is GREAT. The Boys are Smokin and the Men are even better. The back Pool Room (yep there is a pool table there somewhere) is just too much fun. Stop at Heretic for a bit of fun!

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!

My boy and I go here every now and then and we rarely go home disappointed. Almost anything you're looking for can be found here: fairly good music (though it seems to be the same song set in the same order every time we go), the back room if you're adventurous, friendly bartenders, and a lot of.... theming. Its what a bar would look like in a gay amusement park.

I visited the Heretic in the summer of 2002 .This was my first trip to Atlanta and I was told that the night life here was Fabulous ! My friends and I got to the bar around 11 pm on a Saturday night . When we arrived the place was packed and the music was thumping ! I was just amazed at how many nice looking men were there. We headed for the dance floor and some guy said " that needs to go " and the next thing I know ... there goes my shirt , it was great. I got separated from my friends and went looking for them . I entered this hall that had a sign that read " Hall of Shame " there was a lot of heavy breathing and touching going on and God knows what else, again it was Great ! I finally gave up looking through the crowd for my friends and just had some fun . I was surprised at how friendly everyone seemed to be . I had several guys offer to take me home , to which I explained , I'm not from here and that I was with some friends. If it wasn't for my friends and me not knowing the area , I could have had so much fun that night , but my friends got up with me and they were ready to go at 1 am ! I didn't want to leave and as I was being called to the front door by my friends , this guy that I had been talking to ,who had also offered to take me home laid this huge kiss on me and again ... it was Great ! I have never had so much fun before at a club ! I have vowed to one day return and hopefully have as much fun then, as I did that summer night in 2002. It's a night that I'll never forget !

After some research on the web, and reading the reviews, I made an informed decision that I would in all probability, based on the info, enjoy spending an evening at The Heretic.I went in in the early afternoon, and was at once taken by the friendly and relaxed atmosphere around the bar. The barman, Duke, was the consummate host and soon I was part of an animated discussion about all sorts. I later met and I guess he may be, one of the most flamboyant patrons of The Heretic, and once again, I felt the promise of a good evening ahead I left and went back to my room, a little way up the road and returned at about 9-30p.m. My only thought was, when do the people start coming in and when will the music start. I spent a little more time in the bar and out on the patio, however at this time the mood had changed, no one seemed as friendly as earlier in the afternoon and even though I tried to start up conversation, people tended to keep to themselves. I must admit, I was a little disheartened at their attitude, but still aimed to have a great evening/morning. The music started at 10p.m. and the staff cleared all the bar stools away, and I was told this was to accommodate the hundreds that would at times stand 7 deep at the bar. I walked onto the dance floor at about 10.30 and even though the music was hot and pulsating, no one seemed to be bothered and I took to the floor by myself. Slowly a small trickle of folk came it, yet very view started` dancing.. I started walking around and found people to be split in age categories, older folk were relaxing inside and all the young folk were out on the patio. I stayed around, hoping that soon things would really start living up to the hype and reviews I had read and heard? Well, at 12.45 pm nothing much had changed and the mood stayed equally unimpressive. Needless to say, it was a disappointed first timer that left soon after, perhaps I just chose the wrong evening, I certainly hope that this is true and that my next visit will be more enjoyable. Staff: Duke, Shanee GREAT Music: HOT Patrons:: STAND OFFISH AND HELL BENT ON SHYING AWAY FROM SOMEONE THEY DID NOT RECOGNISE OR KNOW.

I really enjoy the club...the music is great and the mix of people is quite enjoyable...u better wear something cool though cause it gets hotttttt and sweaty...wink wink...oh yeah did i mention cheeeeeeap drinks wow the drink prices are very good and the bartenders dont have nasty attitudes like some of the bars in atlanta...so go dance and have fun....

The absolutely best place for dancing. Never go before 1 a.m. Full of sweaty shirtless guys from leather to jock. Beware of the back room. If you want to get lost in the dark, then its the room for you! Dark and seedy, but after 1am who isnt looking for that kind of place. Difinately an experience. Dont forget to get a souvenier to take home in the leather shop!

If you are looking for a place with loud music with a great beat and a place that is very dark...here ya go. Heretic attracts a lot of leather men, but can also attract some fun, young guys too. Patio is fun, dance floor is packed after 11, the back hallway....well, enter if you want, but be prepared to be fondled!

i was there in the summer last year and it was great something there for everyone.