Located in midtown Atlanta, Primal is a nightclub and live music venue comprised of several themed rooms. The upstairs “SkyBar” offers city views from its outdoor patio, “RockBar” has a wrap-screen television, VIP booths, a large stage and a dance floor, and the aptly-named “GuitarBar” offers seating and a full bar in a room decorated in a guitar motif. Primal has also been host to trunk and fashion shows, and celebrity guests like Owen Wilson, Dave Navarro, Ludacris, Tommy Lee, Bow Wow and Gabrielle Union. The nightclub plays a variety of music and VIP table reservation packages are available.
Primal
960 Spring St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-745-9494
primalatlanta.com
Midtown’s Opera Nightclub is open from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. every Thursday through Saturday. The club also opens on select Wednesdays for College Night events. The strictly-enforced dress code forbids tennis shoes, flip-flops, work boots, athletic gear, ball caps, shorts and white t-shirts. The club plays a mix of music, with Thursdays reserved for hip-hop. Bottle service and VIP tables are available. The club also boasts an outdoor “Cabana” lounge.
Opera Nightclub
1150 Crescent Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-874-3006
operaatlanta.com
HALO is an upscale bar and dance club located beneath the Biltmore Hotel. It features 2 bars, one made from back-lit onyx that subtly changes colors and the other from metal and slate. The bars offer a variety of signature drinks and all liquors are call or better. Since its opening in 2001, HALO has hosted celebrities such as Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, P Diddy, Big Boi, Natasha Bedingfield, Billy Joel and Pedro Martinez. The club can be booked for private parties and table reservations should be made in advance.
HALO
817 West Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-962-7333
halolounge.com
Sanctuary, located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, has been in business since 1994. The club has 2 levels, both with dance floors and bars, as well as a lounge decorated in only white. VIP tables and private party rooms are available. The club offers free salsa, merengue or bachata dance lessons on Fridays and a gay and lesbian night on Saturdays. Parties of 8 or more receive a complimentary VIP booth, based on availability.
Sanctuary Nightclub & Lounge
3209 Paces Ferry Pl. NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-262-1377
sanctuarynightclub.com