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Posted 11/14/09

Every person there tells you different things about what you're paying for vs what your getting. Then they send you on a wild goose chase so you never get refunded for what they "assured" you you were getting. My group of friends got took for more than $200 and we weren't the only ones in the club complaining. If you want to sit down/lean ANYWHERE the actual cost in between $300-3000. BEWARE OF THIS PLACE!!!

Pros: pretty

Cons: looking to rip you off at every turn

Posted 09/24/09

I had a very unfortunate incident at Opera about two weeks ago. I came in here to post my experience and I read some of the older comments. The same exact thing happened to another customer in May. This is absolutely ridiculous.

I got a table at Opera with 3 friends. Promoter at the door promised me one price, but when I received the tab the price was 3 times higher. I asked to talk to the promoter, but they said that he had taken off one hour before. They said that they were going to call the cops, but we called the cops first. The 2 officers showed up and said that we had to pay to avoid going to jail for ?defrauding an innkeeper?. I couldn?t believe it! Thankfully we had the money to pay, and we are going to contest this charge. But what if they had come with a tab for $5,000???? We would?ve had to pay to avoid prison????? I wonder how many people have already been tricked like this?

Posted 09/15/09

dr nightlife danceing in the vip with some of the most beautifull women in the atl, the patio was cranking out the boom boom pow ,dr night and his vip guest list smokeing up the house,was that shakira he was danceing with?

Pros: dr nightlife was in the house

Cons: the staff was awesome

Posted 09/04/09

Went on July 16th...place was packed but the DJ couldn't get the party jumping. They advertised free drinks until 11pm, stopped serving drinks a quarter to 11pm. No rum other than Captain Morgan, no Patron, no Midori...none of my friends got the other drinks they asked for. It was hot and muggy. Even Monica tried to liven things up, but the DJ was simply GARBAGE! Nice place, glad it was free, won't be going back though.

Pros: spacious, elegant, short wait time

Cons: music, bar

Posted 07/17/09

Opera is the best nightclub i have ever been to! Great people, great staff, great music, and great drinks! There was a fight nearby when everyone was leaving and one of the security guards made sure that me and my friends were ok after we had been shoved down by the guys that were fighting. I thought that was a nice gesture.

Pros: best atmosphere and classy

Cons: none

Posted 07/15/09

very nice place if you want to feel like you are in LA... too expensive for me... too much into "being seen" for me... I would go back though...

Pros: lots of pretty ppl

Cons: not much soul

Posted 06/24/09

Please read this because it happened just 1 week ago. This is an honest review coming from a person that used to be a fan of Opera.

Last weekend I went to Opera with a group of 11 people to celebrate a friend?s birthday. We were greeted at the door by one of Opera?s promoters. He said that he could offer us a great deal: a table for our group, 2 bottles of vodka, and 2 bottles of champagne for $450. The 11 members of the group listened to his offer and we were all very excited and accepted it. We got to the table and everything went well, but the 2 bottles of champagne were never served. At the end of the night, we all went to a room located downstairs to pay for the table. AND THIS IS WHEN THINGS BECAME RIDICULOUS. We were shocked when we were given a tab of $850. We informed the Opera employees that there was a problem with the tab, and that we had been told that the price would be $450. Two bouncers came to the scene and tried to intimidate us into paying. They said that the promoter that had offered us the deal had already left, so there was nothing we could do about it. 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. We called 911. The police officers said that the only thing that we could do was pay the $850 tab and then contact the credit card company the following day to contest the payment. They said that the promoter who had offered us the deal was gone and that nothing could be done at that time. In the end, we had to pay $850 to avoid going to jail.

Needless to say how upset we all were by the incident. The credit card company has already been contacted and we have hired a lawyer to initiate action against Opera.

But the most upsetting thing was the way in which we were treated by the Opera employees. We were verbally humiliated, we were kept inside a room for over 1 hour and never did they even consider the possibility that we weren?t just trying to get away from paying the tab. BE VERY CAREFUL IF YOU GO THERE. ME AND 10 OTHER PEOPLE LEARNED IT THE HARD WAY.

Pros: Good Atmosphere

Cons: Service

Posted 05/03/09

I really like Opera, it was my favorite club to go to until last Friday night.(5-1-09) When we were all leaving, a fight broke out. I understand that the bouncers and all of the security need to take care of the situation and get people downstairs, but when someone gets hurt in the fight like being pushed into the door. I think they should take the time to help that person. My friend could hardly walk and the bouncer told her to "Get the f*ck outside!" He didnt care, even after we explained to him that she could hardly walk he didnt care and kept telling us to get downstairs. We were all trying to tell him that we needed to stay with her because she was hurt and he told my friend that if she didnt get downstairs he was going to "kick her in her p*ssy." Which for such a "nice" and "sophisticated" club I thought was completley out of line to say and very disrespectful!(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.(STOLI?) And to top it off, someguy on the dance floor stole my friends wallet. And in the end, we were all waiting out in the rain to get to talk to someone. Of course no one cared! My friend could barely walk down the stairs and no one bothered to help us. But when a drunk girl came out of VIP there were probably about 3 bouncers all around her trying to help her down the stairs. FUNNY how that works. I'm not saying dont go to Opera because it is a very fun club and I like it. I am just saying, that if you get hurt dont expect anyone to help you. And you will probably end up getting disrespected by a bouncer or a bartender.

Pros: good music, different rooms, good drinks

Cons: long lines, gets kind of crowded

Posted 04/20/09

"I LOVE TO DANCE. Me and my girlfriends go EVERY weekend. 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. LOL"

Pros: Lots of diff areas of Music, Appearance !

Cons: long lines

Posted 04/15/09

So I attended OPERA for the first time last week and WOW!! The venue is incredible with it's huge dance floor, beautiful VIP booths, and a exteremly personable staff!! I had an awesome time and will be returning very soon!! Hands down the best club I have been to anywhere in Atlanta!! Big OPERA fan, good first impression!!

Posted 04/13/09

Opera Nightclub, by far, is one of the best clubs I've ever been to in the Southeast, and definitely the nicest in Atlanta! I'm from San Francisco, but travel often, and I always make sure to drop by everytime I'm in town. Their staff is extremely friendly and accomodating, and I know my clients will always have an amazing time when I take them!

Pros: Beautiful venue and beautiful people!

Posted 04/08/09

If your going out in Atlanta, Opera is definitely a must see. It is the premier night club in Atlanta. The best thing to do is get on Facebook and become a friend of the club, they offer guest lists to get you in free almost every weekend. The most beautiful girls are there, the best DJ's and you can get in free... what else could u ask for.

I'm always impressed with the talent that this place books. One night they will have "Cirque Du Soleil" style performance with dancers hanging from strings in mid-air, the next they have live bands and a world famous DJ.

I got to see Armin Van Buuren there a couple of weeks ago and it was crazy. I had never heard of him but one of my friends invited my so I went with her. It was on a Wednesday night and it looked like one of the clubs featured on "Wild on" (the show on E) that you would have to travel to Soutth America to get to. It was packed and the people were going nuts.

Bottom line, you would be crazy not to go check this place out.

Pros: Reasonable drink prices, beautiful girls, and good music

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Posted 04/07/09

My crew and I usually find ourselves at Opera 4-5 times a month. At least once a week for sure! From the moment we enter we feel as if we are VIP's! We like to hang out in the main room with our favorite bartender Chad. He makes a tasty drink and is very fast behind the bar.

Pros: Hospitality, Atmosphere, Music, Drinks!

Cons: Get there early cause the line to get in can be lengthy

Posted 03/25/09

Me and a few of my friends were looking for something to do in the Atlanta area, we had heard that Opera nightclub was a place we had to check out.
We went on a Saturday night and I have to say it was one of the best experiences I have ever had in a club!! The staff was extremely nice and welcoming!! We will return again!!

Pros: Great staff

Cons: none

Posted 03/25/09

Some of my old friends that I haven't seen in a couple years came in town this past weekend from Vegas. The idea was to bar-hop all weekend and tear up the town! We started off @ Opera Thursday night for the John Digweed show which was absoltely amazing! We had such a good time Thursday night that we decided to go back Friday and Saturday night as well. So much for seeing the rest of the town... Find the best and stick with em!!!!

Pros: Above and Beyond

Cons: ?????

Posted 03/25/09

it took a mnute to get in since so many people came to the venue but the door guy as nice. he let my friend slide i even though he wore sneaks.. DOH! the security was super polite. the drink prices were more than expected but with a 1.5 pour and the service made it worth it. we wanted to check out upstairs. corey and randy were the bartenders up there and they made us some champagne cocktails that really got the buzz going. we met the owners and they were happy to have us in the venue. all around we had a great tme and will be coming back.

Pros: great vip service upstairs ith corey and randy, security wa

Cons: small line to get inside

Posted 03/24/09

ok so i am business woman who had three days in ATL and wanted to see and do i all. i went out to opera thurs and got to see the techno scence ATL has to offer. i went out to the midtown neighborhood agan on fri but they were doing a ladies lockdown in opera vip. free cocktails was all we needed and we were he5e again. we ended up there back agan on sat for the hip hop and a broke a heel i danced so hard. wow what a bender but so worth it!!!

Pros: open thurs-sat

Cons: had to leave ATL sunday

Posted 03/24/09

If you go to their web-site you would see pictures and statements which look and sound OK. But in this case the appearance is deceiving. This club is owned by a bunch of guys from India who try to squeeze every penny from the establishment without taking care of patrons. The management deludes itself and the public thinking that they are the best, which simply is not true. Self proclaimed world class DJs would be much better off if they locked themselves in sound proofed restroom.

Pros: none

Cons: Does not deliver what is promised, one of the most overhyped places

Posted 01/05/09

This saturday was the first time i had every been to Opera. I came with a group of people for my bestfriends 21st birthday. I made friends with the bouncer....SEAN??? he was very friendly and helped me find my way around the huge place. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a good time. and if you LOVE to dance this is the place to be. Ill be back real soon, theres no doubt about it!!

Pros: nice workers, good drinks, good dance floor

Cons: no heaters in the outside area.....(something good to invest in!!!)

Posted 12/07/08

I just hitt Opera for the first time since it was the former Club 1150 and thought it was real cool. Pretty looking...The set up reminds me of Mansion in Miami, just smaller. The music was okay - they played a little something for everyone. The crowd was hype and had good energy. No intention of becoming a regular, but would definitely visit again. You can club hop in this area so if one spot isn't working for you, there's always another you can pop into.

Pros: Locations, Scene

Posted 11/25/08

Every time I have gone to Opera I had an amazing time. The girls in the club look like the off the pages of maxim magazine and the bar staff always treats me right. No matter who you are or who you hang with you can fit in at Opera. I would definitely recommend paying the $10 extra bucks to get up in VIP.. its totally worth it.. Or make friends with the staff.

Posted 10/30/08

I have gone to Opera a few times now and every time I've experienced excellent service. From the line outside to the bathroom attendants, everyone offers up a great attitude and speedy service. I recommend paying a little extra for VIP wristbands. The VIP bar has private restrooms and even faster bartenders--well worth the additional $20. I also recommend champagne--you can buy it by the bottle!!

Pros: Music

Cons: Crescent Ave.

Posted 10/19/08

Went there on Saturday for the first time and it reminded me of being in Miami again. Atlanta clubs dont compare...but Opera was pretty nice. The music was good...it was extremely packed but we had fun. The drinks were ok...I would go again.

Pros: Dancing, music

Cons: really crowded

Posted 08/18/08

THis place is great if your a girl, meaning you dont have to pay for drinks. 2 drinks will cost you $20 and they are SMALL AND WEAK. Great atmosphere, awesome dance floor, lots of security, overally a pretty cool place but be prepared to spend alot of money.

Pros: Girls, security, dancing

Cons: High cover charge, weak expensive drinks

Posted 03/22/08

So i have been to Opera a few times and i have found myself wondering why there is a lack of respect to people who bring the club business...the security and door girl seem to hate their jobs?.once inside the club I find myself disgusted at the DJ?s spinning on the main floor, for the exception of DJ KLEVER who is on another level of excellence, of course. If you dont want to hear train wreck mixes and the same old top 40s without the twist mixes on your typical Friday and Saturday nights then I don?t suggest going here?but if you are into going to Opera solely for the Looks then it?s a great place?. As Far As Music, Service, and an overall lack of Managerial skills it is only a matter of time before this mega club meets its Match...what a waste!!

Pros: Good Looking Place

Cons: Bad DJ's, Bad Service, Rude Management

Posted 02/04/08

Extra-Greasy Sopranos Style. Where did they import this crew from? Try Compund or Pure Atlanta for a "cleaner" environment.

Posted 11/27/07

This place is great if you are VIP, I have been twice. If you are not, do NOT expect good service. I lost my keys and it took me 2 hours for someone to point me in the right direction towards a manager and they gave me the run- around. One of the security guards actually cussed me out and pushed me out the door when I asked for the manager's name. It was a horrible experience and I would never go again. Girls, be careful of the security guards on power trips. Too bad because it was a great place for dancing in Atlanta.

Pros: atmosphere, music , VIP

Cons: security, service

Posted 11/19/07

I have been here a few times, when they used to be Eleven50. Since they have opened the new club, its horrible! Their prices went up and their service went down. I have been double charged for drinks twice since they opened up and they were never nice about it - but did resolve it. They have a pretty place there, but the girls are mostly out for guys with money. If you are going there to meet girls, you better have deep pockets.
Also, if you look at the gallery on their website, the girls you see there are all staff and their stage dancers, not their patrons.
Usually this place is FULL of Guys b/c they are all out to meet the hot girls in Atlanta and its not here... If you go early on in the night, there are not alot of people there, but as it gets later, it gets PACKED!!! You will not be able to move very far without someone spilling a drink on you or vice versa. Don't wear your best to go here!
There are many rooms to this place, but really if you are going to go, you BETTER be VIP its the only people they cater to well here because they have the most money.
Honestly if you want a good night out and want to meet girls - you are better off at other places in town. I don't think we will be going back anytime soon until their management straightens out. Heck the first night I went was opening and they opened 3hrs late with about 750-1000 people crowded in the streets outside. AND THE PLACE WASN'T EVEN FINISHED!!! The paint was still wet in some places, and there was construction everywhere...
I went back a couple more times after that (I'm a glutton for punishment) and had more and more problems till I stopped going all together. Its a shame too, I really enjoyed Eleven50 before it became Opera...

Pros: Really Beautiful Place - They have GREAT VIP areas

Cons: Overpriced, Poor Parking, VERY Crowded

Posted 09/23/07

My friends and I have attended Opera a few times and each time we get hassled at the door. Both times we have been on a management list and were still forced to pay at the door. Opera needs to organize their door employees and security to allow in people who've made resvervations or have gone out of their way to make sure that they're already on someones guest list.

Pros: Good looking crowd, great space.

Cons: parking, lines, door

Posted 09/20/07

We went to the new Opera on Crescent Ave. last night and had a ball. This is one beautiful old building. Very classy, and nice people. We are so glad they have a dress code, and cover charge. No thug types here. Parking is tight. A good addition to the Midtown club scene.

Pros: Beautiful Club, People, Drinks, Music & DJ

Cons: Parking

Posted 08/10/07

Many of us cried when the old 1150 nightspot closed last year, in the rear of the Atlanta Women's Club Building. Many clubs have come in gone the last few years, but enter Opera. And what a sight it is. Once a 1920's theatre, it has now been outfitted as a modern nightclub with three levels, yes even opera boxes for V.I.P's, built-in stage, and a 20ft. dome ceiling and art gallery. Also part of the complex is Cabana, an outdoor nightclub, cabana's, and a 20ft.pool with a waterfall. This place is all glam. We loved it. Come spend a night at the Opera!

Posted 08/07/07

Visually the most impressive club in the city. Can't wait to see what 2007 brings with the remodel.

Pros: Atmosphere

Cons: $$$

Posted 12/18/06

My husband and I attended a charity function at Eleven 50 a couple of weeks ago. The atmosphere was great but we found the staff to be rude and pretentious. Not interested in returning.

Cons: Staff

Posted 11/23/06

I have heard many stories about the doormen, and in defense, half of that stuff is either because the club is already too crowded or..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. Since the crescent room became sutra, theres no other clubs really bring djs on a regular basis.

but because of that, the crowd can vary a lot, depending on the Dj, for instance a big trance Dj compared to a big House dj, they draw different crowds, still 50% or more of the crowd will be your usual midtown out goers.

You may have a good time or a bad time, ive had both, but some of my best nights out have been there, as well as my worst. The outside pool area is nice in the summer and spring, and the art gallery is nice to lounge in, when its open.

Overall, a real quality club

Pros: great sound system, many popular djs, variety of music

Cons: expensive entrance fee, music and crowd depends on DJ

Posted 10/20/06

The doormen are RUDE! They pump up the ticket price with time.
You give them $20 cash in hand, and you can skip the line... but you still need to buy your ticket. If you have ALREADY bought it, you STILL need to pay 20$ to avoid waiting AT LEAST 1 hour to enter... finding all types of fake excuses. Inside atmosphere is nice ... but is it worth to enter at 1am when the club closes at 2:30, and you've been waiting in line since 11:30pm ?

Pros: Patio music is not too loud - but no place to sit there!

Cons: Rude doormen, rude crowd, if you have CAS$ to waste

Posted 10/15/06

If you're looking for some of the best rated DJ's in the world, you'll find them on Saturday nights. I've been going there for years. Cover on Friday's always stays the same. Cover on Saturday's is based on what DJ is there. Every Saturday there is a different crowd, mainly based on the dance act. (Which is one thing I love best about it, I never know what to expect) The crowd is always friendly, and everyone is there to have a good time.

The sound is great, when you're on the dance floor you can definitely feel the music. If you want to take a break you can go outside to their newly renovated Outdoor Garden.

Also, traffic and parking are a lot better now that Vision is closed.

Pros: Music, Outdoor Area, Crowd

Posted 08/20/06

Each time that i have been there its been good but maybe the music wasnt so great sometimes though. In general i like Fridays at Eleven50 and its in general pretty good club

Posted 12/15/05

The music and the outdoor bar is good, but the place seems rundown and too dark.

Pros: music, price, outdoor bar

Cons: needs renovation, big mix of crowd

Posted 11/12/05

I wasn't really sure what to expect, but the place is cool, the beat it hot, and the people are even hotter! I hadn't had a chance to come by and chek the place out, but I'm glad I did!

Pros: HOT!, Sexy people!, Parking close by

Cons: Traffic Jam all over

Posted 06/04/05

This place is always filled with the bridge and tunnel crowd. I applaud their attempt to dress well, but Kenneth Cole Reaction was never cool.

My friends who like house music say that the music is always good, so I can't judge on that aspect.

I give Eleven50 a chance every couple of months or so since it's been in Atlanta for some time. Every time I go, I'm always disappointed.

Let me take that back....that hot dog stand outside of the club is awesome. Overpriced but when I've paid $8.00 for a vodka tonic that comes in a shot glass, I'm not so price sensitive.

Pros: Uh...., Hot Dogs?, Polish Sausages!

Cons: Overpriced Drinks, $20 Cover

Posted 03/15/05

Famous phrases from Animal House come true when communicating into the vacuous faces of the doormen or management who are really boys and girls just trying to be hip and pretty. As a trance enthusiast I cringe each time I hear of a new marquis DJ will be in town because there are better venues with better staff - The Mark, for instance.

Last night took the cake though. Having read an AccessAtlanta ad carrying a $10 before 11pm discount for that night, I was denied it when I arrived at 10:50pm. The hostess could care less about what I had to say. Then, the club made the growing crowd wait an hour in the rain for a private function to finish inside. The list goes on, but this club does not know about competence nor professionalism. All it knows is projecting attitude and trying to be something it's not.

Pros: marquis DJ names, good set-up

Cons: , attitude, price

Posted 10/23/04

I have been going to Opera since it opened as eleven50 back in 1999. The club was recently renovated in 2007 to bring eleven50 back to its origins as a 1920 Opera theatre. 22 VIP Opera boxes were added to the second level as well as a 3rd level VIP bar with private bathrooms. The lighting and sound systems were enhanced and the dance floor was enlarged signficantly. The club's main room plays mainstream hip hop and mash-up mixes. There are two additional party areas. The outside "Cabana" area has private cabanas, fountains, and miami style house music under the stars and tall buildings of midtown. During the spring, summer, and fall this makes for a great way to start your night prior to going into the main dance room, or to just spend the evening outside. A newly renovated back room has been significantly enlarged for private parties and DJ events with an amazing sound and light system. No other club in Atlanta can match the decadence and party that Opera has to offer. I have been to many of the major clubs throughout the US in places such as NYC, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angelese, Las Vegas, and others and Opera stands out as one of my favorite places. The venue is great for large groups whether you want to spend the night as a VIP or in the main party areas. Many VIPs have frequented the club include many professional athletes to music celebrities. The club also brings in some of the world's best DJs on weeknights such as Armin Van Buuren, Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk and others. This is the place to spend your weekends in Atlanta! A night not to be missed...

Pros: Very attractive crowd and staff, three distinct environments, old 1920's historic building

Cons: late night lines due to popularity

Posted 08/31/04

Eleven50 is a mixed group, alot of college kids but also the working crown into their late 20's and early 30's. Great outside area. Clubby and trendy but very classy. The club is decorated gorgeously. A good time, good music. Expensive drinks but hey, its Atlanta. Always packed on thurs, fri, sat. Easy to get a taxi upon leaving

Pros: good music, good crowd, classy

Cons: , strict with id's

Posted 02/01/04

I love this place. While it is a bit on the expensive side, there's space to suit any mood: the relaxed art gallery and patio or the high-energy scene of the dance floor. The staff is polite and quick, and the atmosphere alone is worth going for.

Pros: Music, Outdoor Patio, General Atmosphere

Cons: Expensive

Posted 10/16/03

First i need to personally insult those 2 girls in black on 8.8.03. Pick your spot to dance and stay. It's not your stage at the stripjoint.And spandex is a privlage not a right,so please don't bendover again. Black wasnt that slimming on you. 1150 isn't a danceclub it's a prance club. Floor is too small. Drinks & cover expensive. Men said lewd things to me when my date was gone. Floozies trolled the patio for free drinks from stupid men. where do selfrespecting intelligent people go to dance ? Not 1150! This is why I quit going to buckhead. Please pick another"Best club" next year.

Pros: couple HOT bartenders, Outside seating, close to other clubs

Cons: the 'pro's in black, value for dollars

Posted 08/14/03

Expensive, watered down drinks. The bar staff was nice, but the door guys and inside security were kind of rude. The dj's they advertised as being the best in Atlanta were definately not. What little of a crowd they had there seemed as bored as I was. Not recommended. At least I was close to other clubs so I didn't have to park

Pros: parking

Cons: security, dj's

Posted 07/31/03

There are not many good dancers here. The chicks here aren't very hot either. But it probably depends on the day. I went here three times. First time it was boring. They played crappy music and the people there were so fake.

I went the second time to give it another chance, it was amazing. They had awesome dancers, hot chicks, great music, and great ppl with cool personalities. I couldnt' believe it was the same club I went to last time.

So I went the third time and it sucked again. I'm thinking the second Time I went was a fluke.

Pros: atmosphere, huge dance floor

Cons: People, parking

Posted 07/02/03

Eleven50 is a very trendy and cool nightclub. The atmosphere is incredible and the entertainment is crazy. You can see anything from drag queens to fire breathing midgets on any night. Very good spot to see world famous DJs.

Posted 03/02/03

Apparently some people havent had good experiences here, but I've never been and not had a great time. Resident DJ Brandon Sutton is always great and the dancing is serious. As with many places, its who you go with that defines what kind of time you have. Plenty of places to get romantic and lounge...I like the gallery scene

Pros: Dancing, VIPs

Cons: hit or miss DJs

Posted 02/26/03