The Heretic
Gay club · Atlanta Cheshire Bridge
Large gay club on Cheshire Bridge Road since 1991, with a leather and cruising touch, country night, pup night and circuit parties.
- Country night
- Leather shop
- Address
- 2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE
30324 Atlanta - Opening hours
- Mon from 10:30 pm
Wed and Thu 8 pm–3 am
Fri and Sat 10 pm–3 am
Closed Tue and Sun - Crowd
- Mostly men, from leather regulars to newcomers, lots of bears
- Programme
- Thu country dance with free dance lesson, Wed pup night, Sat circuit and theme parties, drag
- Location
- Cheshire Bridge, next to BJ Roosters
What makes The Heretic special
The Heretic holds around 1,000 people: a big dance floor, stage, several bars and a leather shop at the weekend. The Thursday country night with a free line-dance lesson has been famous for decades. The official kickoff party of Atlanta Pride 2026 took place here.
A good fit if you …
- want to try country dancing with a queer crowd
- like leather and a cruising atmosphere
- are looking for big parties
Not ideal if you …
- are looking for a small, quiet bar
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: own website (events Oct 2026), Out x Out (Pride events Oct 2026), Out x Out guide ‘Best Gay Bars in Atlanta’ (published 21 Mar 2026, updated 9 Jun 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.
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