Atlanta's urban clubs are located in the center of the city in the midtown and downtown neighborhoods. Clubs include establishments that serve award-winning mojitos and offer salsa dance lessons, have been recognized by a national nightclub and bar trade publication and one that attracts high-profile rap and hip-hop industry artists and producers.
The energy at Loca Luna is high and the crowd is mostly young professionals and college students. Each week the Atlanta urban club has an extensive list of activities, including live samba, salsa and merengue music, drink and food specials and salsa dance lessons. In addition to a fun atmosphere, the food and drink at Loca Luna is appealing. According to the club's website, Loca Luna's mojitos have been named best in the city by "Creative Loafing" magazine, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Atlanta CitySearch. One of the urban club's biggest draws each week is an all-you-can-eat tapas promotion. Parking is free and free valet service is available.
Loca Luna
550 Amsterdam Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-875-4494
loca-luna.com
It's not uncommon to spot famous rap and hip-hop artists or producers at Life Nightclub. The Atlanta urban club regularly packs in mainstream artists who drop in to perform or just to hang out with the crowds. Famous names, such as producer Swizz Beatz, rapper T-Pain, and rapper and producer Birdman have all made appearances and performed at Life Nightclub. The clientele at Life Nightclub are mostly young rap and hip-hop music fans who pack the club's large dance floor. Life Nightclub has a large VIP section, in which reservations for access can be made online. The club's popular Social Climax parties on Saturdays include famous DJs, drink specials and live performances.
Life Nightclub
1789 Chesire Bridge Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
404-872-5454
clublifeatlanta.com
Opera Nightclub is a chic urban establishment that features DJs, live music and other events each month. The club has a strict dress code that prohibits patrons from wearing tennis shoes, flip flops, work or casual boots, striped polo-styled shirts, athletic gear, baseball caps, shorts, white T-shirts and excessively baggy pants. Opera has a large dance floor, multiple bars and a large VIP section. Go-go dancers who are positioned throughout the Atlanta urban club contribute to the high-energy atmosphere. Famous names who have stopped by Opera Nightclub throughout the years include rapper, producer and actor P. Diddy, "American Idol" winner and pop star Kelly Clarkson and reality television star Lauren Conrad. In 2010, "Nightclub & Bar" magazine gave Opera Nightclub awards for best nightclub of the year, best resident DJ and best single promotion.
Opera Nightclub
1150B Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-874-0428
operaatlanta.com
