by Matt M. on The only problem with this place is the size, it's just not big enough. Opera has three rooms to the Gold Rooms one. The Gold Room feels bigger than Cosmo/Lava because the ceiling doesn't exist, but geeze one room is a killer. Ok, yes I know there's an upstairs for VIP but most people aren't in VIP and being VIP at the Goldroom doesn't feel VI(see what I did there) Because of its "compact" size it's always crowded, so that's a plus. It has a great vibe, slightly different than Opera and Tongue and Groove, but it's a great vibe. Opera is tame, T&G is wild, this is right in between. People are ready to have a great time here but don't expect to pass out and feel like everybody is doing it...they aren't. For guys I recommend you get there quarter to twelve in order to partner up. Everyone is in the mood to dance, but like always if you're single it's lame being lonely so PARTNER UP EARLY. I usually only go there on Saturdays. I don't know if this is common but I went on a Friday and it seemed to be Asian night. Maybe it's all Fridays or maybe it was just that Friday(10/8/10) but clarity would be nice guys. You have to valet your car. I think the valet guys change the price depending on their own factors. When I drove they said it was $5, when my friend drove they charged him $10. No worries though the price seems about right for a parking garage anyway. I'll end with saying this is my favorite club in Atlanta. I want to try others but I went to Lava after this place and couldn't stay because it was just ALL WRONG! I'm now too scared to waste funds trying a club that sucks, so I'll stick to the big three. THE END.
by Paul B. on This place is sick. no doubt. I went to an all night electronica event there with four stages, including two on the balconies over the water. The event went till 6 AM and the last three hours of dancing as the sky over the bay was getting lighter was euphoric. The vibes were very PLUR, which I appreciated. If you're looking for a typical club, this one is pretty out of the way, and there usually is a decent cover. But its way worth it if you're into the music they are playing. I saw Wolfgang Gartner there and it was so so good. The only reason I'm not giving it five stars is because a ton of cars got their windows smashed in and a ton of shit stolen. That's a bummer. Keep you're valuables in the trunk.
