Hip-hop artist T.I. owns Club Crucial, billed as "the west-side hot spot for Dirty South rap!" Crucial offers food and drink, and sponsors celebrity showcases on Sundays. Crucial does not require upscale attire except on certain nights. Ellery's is an R & B club that offers an upscale environment, smooth music and dancing. It also hosts a step show on Thursdays. Upscale dress is required. Figure 8 is a restaurant and lounge that offers food, drinks and dancing, as well as DJs and live music, in a casual environment. Unlike most Atlanta clubs, it offers free on-site parking.
T.I.'s Club Crucial
2517 D.L. Hollowell Pkwy.
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-794-2114
myspace.com/crucialatl
Ellery's
2008 Campbellton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30311
404-755-2040
ellerysatlanta.com
Figure 8
3131 Campbellton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30311
404-474-4771
atlantafigure8.com
E.S.S.O. offers hip-hop and R&B music, drinks and dancing. This club is open every weekend. Upscale dress is required. Opera is one of the largest and most popular clubs in the city. Opera offers a mix of music, including hip-hop and R&B. It also sponsors hip-hop events. This club does not require upscale dress except on certain nights. Club Life is known for its "First Class Fridays," during which only cocktail attire is allowed. Life requires reservations for this event. Club Sub Zero is located at historic Underground Atlanta and is a hot-spot for visiting celebrities. Upscale attire is not required, but is "recommended." Compound is one of Atlanta's largest clubs. It features indoor and outdoor areas for drinking and dancing. Ladies are admitted for free on Saturday night until11:30pm. Compound recommends upscale dress.
Compound
1008 Brady Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-898-1702
compoundatl.com
E.S.S.O.
1599 Memorial Dr. SE
Atlanta, GA 30317
404-378-1095
essoatl.com
Opera Nightclub
1150B Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-874-0428
operaatlanta.com
Club Life
1739 Cheshire Bridge Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30324
404-593-2272
clublifeatlanta.com
Club Sub Zero
50 Upper Alabama St.
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-222-2421
myspace.com/subzeroatl
Club Libra, which had closed after several years in business, reopened in 2009 due to popular demand. It features over 20 flat screen TVs, numerous dance floors and a VIP area. Open only on weekends, Club Libra is a favorite spot for visiting celebrities and requires upscale dress.
Club Libra
2549 Gresham Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30316
404-484-7265
clublibraatl.com
Club Davinci's offers four bars, a patio, and VIP rooms as well as a full stand and runway. It requires upscale dress.
Club Davinci's
2000 Powers Ferry Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30067
770-873-0861
davincisatl.com