OPERA

In short – With a nod to its historic roots as a 1920s Opera House, the former Crescent Avenue hot spot 1150 unloaded $2 million to renovate and relaunch as Opera. From the staff to singletons, beautiful people pack this midtown mega club and shake it to the sounds of a variety of weekend DJs. The authentic stage, 100-foot domed ceiling and VIP mezzanine opera boxes make it a classy place to let loose over the weekend.

Editor's Tips

Look Good:: Mezzanine VIP areas come with personal cocktail service and serpentine bed-style seating.
Save Money:: Get in the door before midnight and avoid the cover charge on the weekends.
Parking:: Parking can be tricky at times, but there are two Marta stops within walking distance--Arts Center and Midtown stations
Where to Sit:: Hit the Cabana Lounge outside for a little lack of chaos.

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ambiance	92.30999946594238% positive	“The atmosphere was great but we found the staff to be rude and pretentious.” “The staff is polite and quick, and the atmosphere alone is worth going for.” “Nice big dance floor, unique decor, and great patio, but overall I give it overpriced and overrated.” “Inside atmosphere is nice” “It use to be fun, but the service sucks, and you pay too much for the lame dj's that show up (excluding sasha of course) but really -go to leapord lounge or anywhere else.” “The club atmosphere is awesome but the people that work there make it so not worth going in.” “Take my word for it: If you like good dance music with a comfortable, clean, sociable environment - this is bar far the best that Atlanta has to offer (try the others and you'll see that I'm right.)” “It had great music and an equally kickin atmosphere.” “The atmosphere is incredible and the entertainment is crazy.” “Easy location, cool decor, fun performers.” “Where else will you find a great atmosphere, superior service, and big name DJs?” “People who suffer from See-and-be-Seen syndrome like it here, and they are fun to watch.” “Great atmosphere, awesome dance floor, lots of security, overally a pretty cool place but be prepared to spend alot of money.”
drinks	63.73000144958496% positive	“The service was good and the drinks started at $3 for a domestic bottle and neither compared to the poor service and outragious prices found in bars around the Highlands and Buckhead (which never have worthwhile entertainment).” “The music and the outdoor bar is good, but the place seems rundown and too dark.” “Most importantly, I felt the bartenders were friendly and poured good drinks.” “The bar staff was nice, but the door guys and inside security were kind of rude.” “will keep going to this club because it has great events, friendly and good looking staff, and good drinks!” “Expensive drinks but hey, its Atlanta.” “THis place is great if your a girl, meaning you dont have to pay for drinks.” “Take my word for it: If you like good dance music with a comfortable, clean, sociable environment - this is bar far the best that Atlanta has to offer (try the others and you'll see that I'm right.)” “While the doorman can be too full of themselves, once you get inside, service at the bar is great.” “great patio with a live dj, a gallery with different types of art and a laid back lounge area, a VIP bar in a balcony that actually feels like a VIP area(so long roped-off excuses for VIP), and a great main area for dancing.” “The drinks are overpriced, watered down.” “He makes a tasty drink and is very fast behind the bar.” “(This bouncers name was John) Also, before all of this happened when we were at the bar, the bartenders were very rude and didnt know if they had the kind of vodka I wanted or not.” “Great people, great staff, great music, and great drinks!” “terrible drinks” “poor music, hospitality, drink selection” “Eleven50 is a great place to party, dance, and of course drink--all night long!”
food quality	100.0% positive	“He makes a tasty drink and is very fast behind the bar.” “The food was less than pleasing too.” “breathe of fresh (smoky) air”
menu variety	0.0% positive	“poor music, hospitality, drink selection”
overall	95.45000076293945% positive	“Part LA, part NYC, with a good dose of ATL: this place is ecclectic and alive.” “This is a great place to have private functions.” “Eleven50 is a great place to party, dance, and of course drink--all night long!” “a great place?” “My roommate who took me there told me it was a great place.” “very nice place if you want to feel like you are in LA... too expensive for me.” “Too bad because it was a great place for dancing in Atlanta.” “wanted to share this with yall because I know bada service is shared much more often than good service but this place is definitely worth a shot!” “they just want to make money on the side, that aside 1150 is still a good club, a great sound system, quality bartenders, and its about the only place you can go to if you want to hear some big name djs.” “10 great place to take someone who is new to the city open theres eyes a little bit” “The music and the outdoor bar is good, but the place seems rundown and too dark.”
service	84.94999885559082% positive	“It use to be fun, but the service sucks, and you pay too much for the lame dj's that show up (excluding sasha of course) but really -go to leapord lounge or anywhere else.” “they just want to make money on the side, that aside 1150 is still a good club, a great sound system, quality bartenders, and its about the only place you can go to if you want to hear some big name djs.” “Where else will you find a great atmosphere, superior service, and big name DJs?” “If you are not, do NOT expect good service.” “Their staff is extremely friendly and accomodating, and I know my clients will always have an amazing time when I take them!” “The staff is always very friendly, and it is super easy to get passes ahead of time, so we can save our money for all the booze we inevitably will aquire.” “You'll spend a little more money but if you have a large group of people it makes a huge difference.” “will keep going to this club because it has great events, friendly and good looking staff, and good drinks!” “While the doorman can be too full of themselves, once you get inside, service at the bar is great.” “Great people, great staff, great music, and great drinks!” “The staff was extremely nice and welcoming!” “We like to hang out in the main room with our favorite bartender Chad.” “The atmosphere was great but we found the staff to be rude and pretentious.” “The service was good and the drinks started at $3 for a domestic bottle and neither compared to the poor service and outragious prices found in bars around the Highlands and Buckhead (which never have worthwhile entertainment).” “The venue is incredible with it's huge dance floor, beautiful VIP booths, and a exteremly personable staff!” “Apparently some people havent had good experiences here, but I've never been and not had a great time.” “he was very friendly and helped me find my way around the huge place.” “The Opera employees were EXTREMELY rude, and kept on saying that we had 10 minutes to pay or else we would all be thrown in jail.” “wasn't really sure what to expect, but the place is cool, the beat it hot, and the people are even hotter!” “wanted to share this with yall because I know bada service is shared much more often than good service but this place is definitely worth a shot!” “From the line outside to the bathroom attendants, everyone offers up a great attitude and speedy service.” “Most importantly, I felt the bartenders were friendly and poured good drinks.” “The bar staff was nice, but the door guys and inside security were kind of rude.” “beautiful interior and great staff!” “(This bouncers name was John) Also, before all of this happened when we were at the bar, the bartenders were very rude and didnt know if they had the kind of vodka I wanted or not.” “The music was great, the sound system was very solid, and the crowd had a good mix of the beautiful people and typical clubbers.” “The staff is polite and quick, and the atmosphere alone is worth going for.” “Best bartenders in town.” “have gone to Opera a few times now and every time I've experienced excellent service.” “met some cool people and stayed til until the wee hours of the morning, a great time!” “The club atmosphere is awesome but the people that work there make it so not worth going in.”
value	80.20999908447266% positive	“The staff is polite and quick, and the atmosphere alone is worth going for.” “Nice big dance floor, unique decor, and great patio, but overall I give it overpriced and overrated.” “they just want to make money on the side, that aside 1150 is still a good club, a great sound system, quality bartenders, and its about the only place you can go to if you want to hear some big name djs.” “The service was good and the drinks started at $3 for a domestic bottle and neither compared to the poor service and outragious prices found in bars around the Highlands and Buckhead (which never have worthwhile entertainment).” “They have a pretty place there, but the girls are mostly out for guys with money.” “very nice place if you want to feel like you are in LA... too expensive for me.” “You'll spend a little more money but if you have a large group of people it makes a huge difference.” “When there is no big name headlining though, the cover is a bit pricey.” “The drinks are overpriced, watered down.” “There was also a huge screen on the stage with trippy images being projected onto it while the dj spinned the tunes.” “The venue is incredible with it's huge dance floor, beautiful VIP booths, and a exteremly personable staff!” “he was very friendly and helped me find my way around the huge place.” “wanted to share this with yall because I know bada service is shared much more often than good service but this place is definitely worth a shot!” “The staff is always very friendly, and it is super easy to get passes ahead of time, so we can save our money for all the booze we inevitably will aquire.” “The club atmosphere is awesome but the people that work there make it so not worth going in.” “Great atmosphere, awesome dance floor, lots of security, overally a pretty cool place but be prepared to spend alot of money.”
wait time	75.0% positive	“The Opera employees were EXTREMELY rude, and kept on saying that we had 10 minutes to pay or else we would all be thrown in jail.” “great patio with a live dj, a gallery with different types of art and a laid back lounge area, a VIP bar in a balcony that actually feels like a VIP area(so long roped-off excuses for VIP), and a great main area for dancing.” “Eleven50 is a great place to party, dance, and of course drink--all night long!” “The staff is polite and quick, and the atmosphere alone is worth going for.”

02/18/11

Awesome ambience

by desijunkie

awesome ambience and the DJ is rocking!!!! "must go" for Atlanta visitors!!!

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08/06/10

its a nice stop to go to on a Thursday night for R&b and hip

by TheRealest88

Ok people I’m going to give you the good the bad and the ugly about this club, everything you will want to know for Thursday nights,

Cost to get into the club is 20.00 if you want Vip you will be additional 25.00, cost for a long island is 14.00 add on tip you will pay 16.00. and don’t forget the 10.00 to park. The Club its self is nice venue, didn’t know they closed at 2:45 though, it does get packed, over all I had a good time, the staff was courteous and the line did move fast

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08/05/10

know who is hosting your events

by CSMobileUser2

came for a D&G fashion show parking was $5 entry was $10 didnt like how the men working inside acted ugly when i told them i was invited by the casting agency hosting the event, however the atmosphere was great. VIP looked fun it was on a balcony (hence the name opera) will go back again but ill be rude to those guys if theyre rude to me again

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06/24/10

"A Night At The Opera"

by jasonlgreene

No, I'm not talking about the classic Marx Brother's film. I'm talking aabout the hottest night spot in Midtown, or Atlanta, just period.

Many of us native Atlantan's have seen the party scene change over the years, from the Limelight of the 80's(My personal all-time fave), to Peter Gatien's first club at this 1150 Peachtree location. And of course in later years, Club 1150. History abounds in Midtown, in the rear of the Histerical, I mean Historical Atlanta Women's Club structure.

What was once an elaborate 1929's theater, now stands Opera, in all it's high tech glory. The domed 20ft. ceiling, the private opera boxes, the detailed ornamentation, to the super hot sounds from some of the best DJ's in the country. Classic, but very hip. It's def the place to be.

Atlanta's diversity abounds at Opera. Nearby hotel guest from the Four Season's, Palomare, and the new Lowe's, are just a walk away , into Atlanta's most sophisticated club. Masterful Farhang Milani, keeps the club goers in the know, about all the special events, going on every night. Dress to impress.

Pros: Historic Midtown Location, Beautiful People
Cons: Parking Can Be A Challenge

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06/14/10

Dishonorable employees

by yassers

they do not honor their guestlist. Last Fri., 6/11/2010, I received a guestlist e-mail for a free entry before 11:30. I drove 30 miles, paid parking and stayed on line for 25 minutes and was at the door 11:25 and presented the guestlist e-mail. Then, the guy checking the line said "we have a special event tonight and the guestlist is not valid but I can get you in for half price". I left because I can not deal with disrespectable, dihonorable people. However, I asked about the manager and told him the story and he confirmed a free guestlist entry before 11:30. Then, he talked with the line guy and came back saying it's a special event as if he did not know about it before!!!

Also, the drinks are way over-piced and the crowd is usually 10 men to 1 women ratio. There are better clubs in Atlanta such as Havana club and Primal club and they always honor their guestlists.

Pros: Non
Cons: Drinks are too expensive

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02/18/11

Awesome ambience

by desijunkie

08/06/10

its a nice stop to go to on a Thursday night for R&b and hip

by TheRealest88

08/05/10

know who is hosting your events

by CSMobileUser2

06/24/10

"A Night At The Opera"

by jasonlgreene

06/14/10

Dishonorable employees

by yassers

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