The Heretic

Bar, Club, Shop
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Local Time 5:53 AM
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Updated April 5, 2025

Heretic in Atlanta is one of the more popular cruisy gay leather spots filled with a perfect mix of bears, leather lovers, and friendly folk who just love to have fun (and drink of course).

Atlanta,
Georgia, United States

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Venue Details

Known for its friendly atmosphere, nightly events, and of course men. The back hallway here is called - The gauntlet - with a back pool room where drinkers can "experience" some fellow patrons. If you are a lover of men and leather, definitely stop into the Heretic in Atlanta for a night of unabashed fun.

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2069 Cheshire Bridge Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia, 30324
United States

alan.heretic@gmail.com

Local number
404 325 3061
Dialing from abroad
+1 404 325 3061

Crowd

  • 21+
  • Bisexual
  • Cruising
  • Drag
  • Fetish
  • Gay
  • Leather

Music

  • Country
  • Dance
  • Disco
  • EDM
  • House
  • Latin
  • Pop
  • Techno
  • Top 40

Dates & Hours

Sunday
August 16
closed
 
Monday
August 17
closed
Today
Tuesday
August 18
closed
 
Wednesday
August 19
2 pm - 3 am
 
Thursday
August 20
2 pm - 3 am
 
Friday
August 21
2 pm - 3 am
 
Saturday
August 22
2 pm - 3 am
 

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