Atlanta Nightclubs

Atlanta Club History

Atlanta’s nightlife is rich. From Dance Clubs to Comedy Clubs to After Hours Clubs. See our comprehensive list of Atlanta Nightclubs below.

Dance Clubs

Live Music Clubs

The Loft

One of three music venues at the Center Stage Theater. The Loft is located on the second floor. It offers full bar service and a view of the Midtown skyline. | more...

Tucked away in the Kenny’s Alley section of Underground Atlanta, the Masquerade is Downtown Atlanta’s most revered music venue. Over the last 30 years, the club has set the stage for a variety of musical performances, ranging from punk, hardcore, hip-hop, and heavy-metal shows to goth/industrial, el... | more...

The Star Community Bar

The Star Bar, as it’s known, hosts a regular lineup of rockabilly and hard-rockin’ acts, as well as the city’s best free stand-up on Mondays and, tucked away in an unassuming corner, a hidden shrine to the King of Kings, Elvis Presley, complete with an altar and throne. The Little Five Points instit... | more...

The Velvet Note

The Warren City Club

Above the Dark Horse Tavern. | more...

Trackside Tavern

This agreeable Decatur hangout checks off all the dive-bar basics with high marks. The beers are cheap, the bar food (burgers, wings, tater tots) are solid, and the vibe is the best kind of casual. Local artwork adorns the walls, and there’s occasional live music on Saturdays. | more...

Variety Playhouse

CL: This Little Five landmark bills itself as a combination theater and nightclub, and its mixture of tables and theater-style seating bears out that description. The atmosphere is looser than at theaters like the Fox, to boot. Variety largely hosts national acts that appeal to those over 30 — alt-country singer-songwriters, prog-rock reunions, ’80s alt-rock pioneers and the like.

Variety Playhouse is the winner of numerous Best Of awards over the years. | more...

Velvet Underground @ the Hard Rock Cafe

Downtown rock club and bar (adjacent to the bustling Hard Rock Cafe) features up-and-coming local bands and occasional touring acts. Expect liberal doses of attitude and volume. | more...

Venkman’s

Chef Nick Melvin’s long-awaited Old Fourth Ward restaurant/music venue, Venkman’s, opened its doors in September 2015. The eatery is a casual neighborhood spot that boasts live music seven nights a week. Expect dishes such as celery salad with Parmesan, smoked almonds, and burnt lemon vinaigrette; p... | more...

Vinyl

One of three music venues that make up Center Stage Theater that opened in 2003. Offers an intimate setting with 300 capacity and billiards. | more...