Clermont Lounge
Atlanta's longest-running strip club and a culturally distinctive dive-bar-style nightlife institution.
Why go
Go because there is nothing polished about it, and that is the point. Clermont is an old Atlanta institution where the crowd is mixed, the performers are part of the lore, the drinks are simple and the room feels almost impossible to duplicate.
The spot
Address
789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Market
Atlanta / Poncey-Highland
Vibe
iconic · unpolished · late-night
Scene
nightlife · dive bar · adult entertainment
Energy
high
Conversation
Expect to lean in
Sounds like
disco · karaoke
The story
The Clermont Lounge dates to 1965 and is widely described as Atlanta's oldest continuously operating strip club. Its identity is built around an unusually broad range of performers, a no-camera rule and decades of local folklore.
Review pulse
What people are actually saying
People like
- + The inclusive, mixed crowd and unusual performer lineup are central to the appeal.
- + People repeatedly describe it as an Atlanta experience rather than a conventional club.
- + Cheap beer, strong drinks and the lack of pretension are part of the charm.
Know before you go
- — Cash is essential and the in-house ATM can be expensive.
- — No cameras means no phone photos inside.
- — Music and DJ quality can vary by night.
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Tuesday is karaoke night
Clermont runs karaoke every Tuesday with signup starting at 10 PM.
Clermont Lounge events →Saturday goes disco
Disco Saturday starts around 10 PM with DJ Romeo Cologne and Quasi Mandisco spinning funk and opening the dance floor.
Clermont Lounge events →Blondie is still part of the lore
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution photographed longtime performer Blondie entertaining customers in June 2026 and described her as a legendary exotic dancer.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution →Leave the camera alone
The venue says it has a strict no-camera policy, including phone cameras, for privacy.
Clermont Lounge →Connected on Streets Wired