Ohhh Did I have fun!!! BUT my friends clearly did not!! One late night while prowling the streets of Atlanta I told my friends that I wanted to check this place out (even though I knew they would hate it) BUT I didn't care! We walked in to what felt like a sauna...filled with smoke and sweaty people. My friends clearly thought I was crazy when they realized there were old lady strippers in random places giving lap dances. I offered too buy one for my date BUT sadly he declined. The DJ was awesome as he played old school 80s & 90's. The place went ballistic with the crowed heard the opening of Prince's song "Let's Go Crazy"..."Dearly Beloved we are gathered here today to get through this thing called LIFE..." LIFE is too short people...(or too long for some of those strippers at the Clermont) ...u have to at least make one stop at the Clermont! But please be open minded. read more

I've lived in Atlanta almost a decade and I'd never been to this place. Let me tell you: I was definitely missing out. This place was awesome. Cheap drinks, the kind of dive bar that's so bad, its awesome, and of course, the strippers. Oh yes, what can be said about these girls? Well, I use the term strippers loosely, but god they're working hard for that money. I actually considered visiting this place weekly with my friends (all of whom were first timers, like me) because we had such an amazeballs time. DJ Dibiase did it up big... if you grew up in the south like me, you had wistful nostalgia on the base music and southern hip hop he played all night. I can't remember the last time I've danced that hard for as long as I did. All in all, there isn't much bad I can say about this place. Its awesome, and, if you're not afraid to walk out smelling like sweat and smoke, I'd most def recommend this place for a night out. read more

Clermont Lounge is the like Burning Man of the retired stripper community and those who want to experience a taste of their expressive freedom. You won't ever unsee it. You won't forget it. And you most certainly won't regret it. read more

I enjoy surreal spectacles and this place is full of them. The Clermont is the "Outsiders" strip club, where the women dance DESPITE their non-traditional looks. A typical Clermont evening: A large woman wearing only fluorescent green flip flops dances to the Karaoke croonings of a trucker. A few hipsters huddle in the corner, sucking down whiskey and cigarettes. In the corners, elderly women straddle college students. The bottom half of a tooth lies in the men's urinal. And you are playing a 1980s arcade game while enjoying another PBR. read more

Last night was my first foray into the Clermont experience, and I'm still trying to wash the dead hooker smell off of myself. The floor is so sticky, it's like the La Brea tar pits up in that joint. I lost one shoe and the opposite sock in that muck. I'm sure they're in the process of becoming some sort of radioactive superheros (super villains?) by now. The quality of strippers did not disappoint, as there was one woman who was over 50, one "big-boned" girl, and one completely covered in tattoos. Another lit matches and stuck them in her nipple piercing holes and danced around. I understand the CDC has decided to culture various surfaces in there to see if there's any kind of new super-virus/bacteria/STD growing in that petrie dish they call a bar. Instead of peeing in the bathroom, I opted to walk 6 blocks to a porta-potty used by the homeless. The ATM fee is $5 or 10%, WHICHEVER IS GREATER, and the place is CASH ONLY. It's easier to cook the books that way. I'm not sure why this didn't occur to me before I went, so I had to pay it (or leave to find an ATM, and I'm way too lazy for that). They can suck my proverbial dick for that one (hence the loss of one star). In summary, I absolutely have to take everyone I know here (except for my parents). read more

Cheap beer, a Mrs. Pacman machine, dim lighting, and tattered strippers...yes, the Clermont is still just as seedy as everyone says it is. The influx of hipsters, thankfully, has not tarnished its reputation. A few of the highlights: a 65 year old stripper named Porche who dances to rockabilly and lifts her poodle skirt to flash you....the one 'hot' stripper who's covered in tattoos and wears black lipstick....big-boned stripper with crooked teeth and postnatal belly fat who enthusiastically crushes a beer can in between her butt cheeks (all muscle)....or the drunk guys who are actually getting off to these bizarre strippers. If you want to go to the Clermont to see women shamelessly offering their aging bodies for one crinkled dollar at a time, then it's the place for you. If your not into that sort of thing, then you might wanna stay home instead. read more

Had a not great time at clermont. Bouncers let too many people in, it's way too packed. And some crazy blonde girl who I assumed works there was extremely aggressive toward me. I was dancing by myself on the dance floor when she aggressively told me to watch my self. I was pretty sober and just continued to dance and people watch. The girl continued to verbally harass me as I ignored her and threatened to have me thrown out. I'm guessing she was an employee because she knew the bouncers and was pretty authoritative. I will forever be confused by her aggression. Maybe she was a megalomaniac and assumed I was hitting on her by dancing 5 feet away from her. But the Clermont cannot just rely on its reputation if it wants to be a good business. Employees like her have to be fired in the service industry. Caveat: have no proof she was an employee. Even so, fire marshall would have had a heart attack. Not enough room to breathe. read more

A part of Atlanta's soul died when the Clermont Hotel was shut down. But much happiness was shared by all when they continued to keep this infamous dive bar & strip joint open. Full monty or not, this place is a lot of fun. The bathroom was actually pretty clean, and everyone that goes has a blast. You've got all kinds of people there, too. Friendly strippers (blondie, the crowd pleaser), good people in all shapes and sizes. Great place to observe and come as you are. I would give the Clermont 5 stars, but where you have to park... and walking into the place gives me the hibbies a little bit. I always feel like I'm going into a haunted mansion. A haunted mansion with flaming nipples and sloppy seconds. :) Don't forget to tip. read more

I have lived in the ATL for 11 years and never been to the Clermont. Now, thanks to my fellow Yelpers, that wrong has been righted. Where to start....okay walking down several wooden steps and around the back of the building where you are greeted by what could be described as biker/punk types who check your ID and collect your cover charge was in keeping with my initial expectations. And when we entered, it was everything I had been told - divey, dingy, and a blast. We were there in time to capture seats at the bar and well, let's just say the next few hours were enlightening. (Did I just use the word "enlightening" to describe my experience?) As Angela said, "the economy is poor and we must support our seniors". There was a diverse crowd and as the night went on more and more people piled in. I would never have thought this was a "go to" place to hang out, drink and dance aside from the "live entertainment". Although I tried to hold out going to the bathroom, too many beers had been pounded and I had to acquiesce. Yikes, totally did not want to touch anything and it was left to the imagination what follies go on in there. Ending on that note, I can now proudly declare I have been to the Clermont Lounge. read more

I bring everyone that travels through town to the Clermont Lounge. There is nothing better than watching old women in costumes show their whoo has. For women, its an interesting experience as I get a look into the future of what my whoo ha will transform into. You get sucked into the old lady dance and you can't stop looking! (think lava lamp) This is a perfect spot to hold "team building" events and perhaps even make a retreat from your experience. I do love when they dress up and theme the songs. My favorite dancer is "porche" despite the all time favorite "Blondie." (who has the superwoman strength of crushing beer cans with her milk bags) Unfortunately my luck with catching a dude to take home has been limited....maybe I should pick up on my dancing skills to get myself ready for the stage when I'm older. Its a place to get wasted, not so much on the meat market. read more

I put down three stars for the Clermont Lounge because I don't know whether to give it 1 star or 5. Oh god, this place is like a dream come true in a land of nightmares. It's where "strippers go to die", so they are a little older, a little more heavy set, and little bit more reeaaall than the girls at other strip clubs. I mean, it's not really even a strip club. It's more of a dive bar full of smoke and canned beers and really slow bartenders that take shots with you while the "strippers" stand on the stage in the center of the circular bar. They don't even dance as much as they gently wiggle, prowling around their 8-foot diameter platform, doing a 3-song number and slowly taking off their underwear while you pretend not to be interested. Is this something that I want to watch? Hmm... well, there's only one way to find out. Tuesday nights offer a Karaoke contest which is a lot of fun, and occasionally on the weekends they have a DJ and a few people hit the dance floor. The drinks are really cheap--another facet that differs the Clermont from other "strip clubs". And the location is great, too. Last time we were in Little 5 Points it was really slow so we went over to Ponce and hit The Local for a drink before crossing the street to the Clermont. Our friend was with us from out of town and he only had one night in Atlanta so we decided to show him the best of what this city has: aging naked women. Haha. This is also probably the only strip club in the world where a big black woman named Blondie will crush a PBR can with her tits if you give her $10. And last week we had a new experience, too. We were talking with an older blonde stripper about her life, her kids, her ex-husband, while smoking a cigarette and having a drink. Then her song came on, she hopped on the stage, and started shakin' those limbs. A minute later she procured a piece of birthday cake on a paper plate and proceeded to reach over the bar and feed a bite to each of me and my two friends. I don't know anyone else that was fed birthday cake by an old stripper in a smoky bar underneath a deserted hotel. Now that's a story to take home to mom. I just changed it from 3 stars to 5. I forgot how awesome this place is. read more

The Clermont is NASTY, but it's an Atlanta institution. You have to go there at least once. My college friends and I always referred to it as "the place where old strippers go to die". In a city known for its insane number of strip clubs, the old dancers have to go SOMEWHERE. If you want conventionally attractive dancers, go to the Pink Pony. If you want dancers that are even remotely fit or young and have the ability to, well, dance, then go anywhere but here. If you want fun and an authentic "Dirty South" experience, then go here at least once. Of course, the most well-known dancer at the Clermont is Blondie. In case you have never heard of her, she's old, she's large, and she is In Charge. She is known for crushing beer cans with her boobs (with a resounding CRUNCH!), but she will also slap you with her sweater kittens if you do anything to make her unhappy. My friend's boyfriend once got a bloody nose from a Blondie Slap. It's been a long time since I've been to the Clermont any night but Saturday... back in the day that was the only night that most of the more "mainstream" Atlantans would show up there. On Saturdays, expect an astounding mix of people from Emory fratboys and sorority girls to hipsters and everything in between. DJ Romeo Cologne (of Star Bar fame) spins funk and it's a lot of fun. It's hot as heck in there no matter what the time of year, and you may have to wait in line for a while to get inside. It's worth it, at least once. But it's nothing like your average bar. Oh, and the mixed drinks can kill you (strong and made with the cheapest liquor in existence), and they only take cash. So don't say I didn't warn you. read more

My favorite spot! I still don't know what it is about this place....I just LOVE it. Let me just say...you must be an open minded type of person. If you're closed minded and don't like to see the good in a person or place...stay the hell away. It is such a fun place and closed minded douche bags can suck it. ;) Also, tip the dancers...they definitely earn it. OH...and do not touch the jukebox. lol. ... and if you have to use the potty...expect to wait a while Everyone has to go here at least once...and if you live in Atlanta and haven't gone...WHY haven't you?! read more

If you're a native and you haven't been here- shame on you! You're missing out on the funniest place in town! This is the place all of my friends ended up on their 21st birthdays. Why? Because it's almost a rite of passage to get whacked on the head by Blondie's giant, elderly breasts and then have her crush a beer can with them. And there is nothing funnier than surprising your drunk friend with a lap dance from the scariest stripper there! It's too funny to watch your friend squirm and try to act like he's enjoying the dance when he's actually revolted! It's a good way to get friends to sober up fast. So, girls, feel free to let your boyfriends go here because they will not be turned on by the strippers at this joint. They all look like they've been on Jerry Springer a few times. As a guest, not in the audience. Back in the day we used to go here a lot because my friends bands played there, until my friend cracked a huge mirror while playing and had to pay for it to be replaced... but anyway, we had nicknames for a lot of the strippers. There was a mother and daughter duo we called the buckshot twins because their rear ends were so pocked with cellulite that they looked like they had been shot with a shotgun... or maybe they had been shot? We never got close enough to tell. Then there was Sy Snootles- a woman who looked like the thing singing in "Return of the Jedi." Scary. This place is mixed with hipsters who want a good laugh and strong, cheap drinks, and beady-eyed men in thick glasses with greasy hair who are honestly there to see the strippers. You have to go at least once! read more

Lol awesome and more awesome. Juke box went off during a dance, so about 6 of us at the bar decided to pull a Mean Girls and sang Jingle Bell Rock so she could keep dancing. My life might be completely complete yet. Plastic cups, bar lined with duct tape. You don't come here for a classy time. read more

I lived in the city for many years and then on a weekend return trip I finally make it to the Clermont Lounge. This is a great place for dancing, cheap drinks, random older lady strippers that you don't expect to be stripping, and to give your clothes and hair that hint of smoke that you haven't smelled on yourself in a while. $10 cover on a Saturday night and don't go in there with lots of clothes on. (short sleeves/sleeveless on top and jeans are fully acceptable and what you need - let the strippers be the ones that take their clothes off) Think dive bar, don't wear nice clothes you worry over. Drinks are not that expensive and bring cash, it saves a crap ton of time. Go here with a relaxed attitude and a good group of friends. You won't be disappointed. (Also, don't be scared of the boobies, they are nice to you.) I can't wait until I go back. read more

A cannot miss. It is smokey and dirty and delightful and I will definitely go back. What hasn't been said that I could add? read more

I felt like I was inside of a Rob Zombie movie. It was best described to me as "Where Strippers Go to Die" and it lives up to that description quite well. It is in the basement of the Claremont Hotel (which is closed) right off Ponce De Leon. It is a dark and dingy Dive bar, but a must do if you are in or around the ATL. The Entertainers are there to do just that, and it is a show like none you will ever see. Go late and expect to shower after you get home, it's a little smokey in there. read more

Finally made it here this weekend! The entrance is on the back of the hotel building, and we paid no cover charge, but just no photography allowed! We couldn't get lap dance as it was pass 2 AM but I get to see a couple of ladies, tipped them, and even got a (moist) hug! There was a hot dog cart outside too for those craving greasy yummy food to soak up all alcohol :) I think anyone visiting Atlanta needs to at least come here once! read more

It was New Years Eve. I had just been dumped. The heater in my teeny studio apartment had a gas leak and was filling up the place with carbon monoxide. These were definitely the worst of times. The last thing I wanted to do was go to the Clermont. The only thing that got me out of the house was the fact that my brother's band was playing and the promise of heat. So, I drove the 3 blocks to the Clermont. (Yeah I drove 3 blocks - that's what people do in Atlanta.) It was packed in there that night. The ceilings felt too low and there was definitely plenty of heat. I was not in the mood for these shiny, happy people. I found myself a spot on the ledge across from the stage where I would sit and watch the band, not talking to anyone but my brother and his friends. At some point during the night, this guy appeared seemingly from nowhere and sat beside me on the ledge. Being the Southerners that we are, we got to talking and became fast friends. Throughout the night, I could see my brother giving him the evil eye from the stage - who is this guy and why is he chatting up my sister? "Ignore him", I said, "he's overly protective due to our lack of parental guidance as kids." The night went on, the music was awesome, and the company was great. Once we were several hours into the new year, my new friend and I exchanged email addresses and went our separate ways. Then there I was back at my place with no heat, trying to comfort myself with thoughts of this kind stranger. Days went by, weeks went by and still no word from him. Who was this boy with the fancy-sounding name and where had he gone? Finally, a month later, there he was in my inbox. Many years later and over 2500 miles apart, we are still friends. The place is depressing, the strippers are ugly, but you will always have something to talk about with a cute stranger. read more

They have a door on the women's bathroom - never thought progress would ever hit Clermont Lounge - I like to get my buzz on over at The Local and then head over to Clermont to dance - don't wear much clothes cuz it gets pretty hot over there on Saturday nights and pee before you go - only one stall ladies and we have to share it with the strippers. Smooches They don't accept credit cards though - the top review is wrong. read more

Not my cup of tea . Had to kill some time that day before my meeting and this place had decent review for the area , so I gave it a go. Waitresses were nice , girls were friendly. Didn't find anyone I really clicked with , so I left the building right after I generously tipped the ladies . read more

The Clermont. If a John Waters movie was a bar, this would be it. And loving John Waters, I love the Clermont. The Clermont has no pretensions. It simply is what it is. And in Atlanta-- a city that pretty much epitomizes "Stuff White People Like"-- this is quite refreshing. It isn't everywhere that you can find a slightly overweight gal dancing her heart out to the theme from "Fraggle Rock." It isn't everywhere that you can find a naked lady with fierce eyes that evoke one of Russ Meyer's vixens. Oh how, I love vintage sexploitation movies. And if there was a bar that made you feel like you're in one, it's the Clermont. And you know what the beautiful thing is? The Clermont doesn't try to be anything. It's not some hipster joint trying desperately to be cooler than you. It doesn't have to try. It's the Clermont. read more

Upon arriving, Clermont lounge seemed harmless and fun, but we recognized a girl getting pushed around and forced to dance on men. The man managing her was getting visibly angry and eventually grabbed the girl from behind and threw her to the ground. I tried to stand up for her, as did others, but was physically and forcefully pushed out of the property by bouncers who did not care about the justice of the situation. After several attempts by friends to talk to colleagues, it was agreed upon that I was in the right, but that there was nothing I could do to prevent the bouncers from throwing me out rather than the perpetrator. I feel this shows a poor lapse in judgment and management and should have been handled much differently. If anyone sees any woman being forcefully pushed to the ground, you'd think anyone defending her would NOT be punished, but the opposite happened. Clearly, the priorities of the bouncers and management here are backwards. I hope future occurrences can be handled with more civility and respect. read more

No one visiting Atlanta should pass up an opportunity to experience this one-of-a-kind establishment. I won't go into any details, as the previous reviews pretty much cover it all. If you haven't had the very enjoyable experience of meeting Blondie and viewing her incredible talent regarding an empty beer can, then you haven't lived. I used to love seeing live acts there. read more

The last time I was here, my friend projectile vomited onto the floor and nobody in the room looked remotely surprised. That tells you something. I've been to Clermont probably over 20 times. When I say that to people, they laugh and think I'm joking. I just stare right back stone-faced and say, "no, I'm completely serious." As covered by other reviews, Clermont is a strip/dive bar filled with ugly, fat, and old strippers. If you really want details on that aspect of the place, you can read the numerous reviews that are heavy on the descriptions. For me, Clermont is just a fun time. People aren't getting off to the strippers, they just happen to be there. On Saturday nights, the place turns into a disco dance party, and it's almost like a club. Yes, I've seen people hook up at the Clermont. No, I have not hooked up at the Clermont. Drinks are incredibly cheap here, which is a huge plus. Cover is $3 on fridays, $10 on saturdays (because of the 70s DJ). Saturdays are more fun in my opinion. On Tuesdays, they have Clereoke (karaoke). I sang "My Girl" once while a stripper danced to the melody, which is one of the highlights of my life. The bathroom is disgusting, and I mean really disgusting. I've had a lot of hilarious things happen at the Clermont. I took people there who I thought were really laid-back and open-minded and they were horrified and left immediately. I've taken super religious conservative people here and they had a blast, even tipping the strippers. I've seen a bouncer pick up a guy and literally throw a patron out of the bar head-first through the door, like in the movies. And I've had my friends secretly purchase a lap dance for me, only to find after the dance was over that an acquaintance of mine happened to be right next to me seeing the whole thing. That wasn't even awkward. I love the Clermont, and you should too. read more

Never have I witnessed such disrespect in any establishment. We witnessed a man physically THROW a girl to the ground and the girl was literally just standing there and he just grabbed her and threw her. Throughout the night it was clear this man was trying to pimp this girl out, and he was angry that she was unsuccessful so he threw her. Obviously, as any decent human would do, we confronted the man and helped the girl up. Security saw the whole thing happen, but grabbed my boyfriend and took him outside even though he did not touch anyone or get rowdy/violent. They had no issue with the man who threw the girl, and didn't seem to care for her wellbeing at all even though she was visibly upset. Even after explaining the situation multiple times they didn't care and were angry that anyone tried to stop it from happening. Several bystanders even said what we did was right and everyone was confused as to why the man wasn't being dealt with. Security was rude and unaccommodating, and when I say rude I mean rude. They got in my boyfriends face and were yelling and getting physical with him for literally no reason. Honestly I've lost my faith in humanity at this point, what the hell? Who throws someone out for trying to help a girl who was THROWN ON THE GROUND? The priorities of security need to be checked because clearly they don't give a damn about the safety of women. Not a single person in my group was out of line, no one got physical or loud, and we got kicked out for trying to stand up for a girl. What's the point of having security if they aren't making sure it's a safe environment for everyone? To management- PLEASE make sure this gets handled and that any future situations are dealt with differently. I understand this is not necessarily management's fault, but it seems that those working for security need to learn how to handle situations better. The security guard was overly aggressive to the point that we got scared he was going to hurt someone. And this is not the first I've heard about the security here abusing their power. Moving forward- either this particular security guard should not work in security at all, or should be taught how to handle situations better. read more

This place never gets old. You see the same familiar faces aging into mythical status with a few more sags and wrinkles, and yet you come back for more...? Clermont is truly a pillar of this sh*thole that we call Ponce. People line up for an hour just to pile into this place, rubbing sweaty arms with OTP smug-types, and it doesn't bother the least bit. The quality of this establishment is not the aging dancers, but how the uptight folks deal with each other. People-watching is key when visiting The Clermont, so keep your eyes open, and keep your narrow minds in the car. Be entertained. read more

"One need not die an idiot," they say... and you might never worry about it again, after visiting the Clermont Lounge. What else in the world is there to know, after watching a stripper past her prime, slapping her inner thighs and crushing PBR cans underneath her still-sizeable breasts? No cameras are allowed inside, but the scenes you witness in the smoky darkness of this infamous nightspot will be burned into your brain. Your innocence will be lost forever. In other words, definitely check it out. Parking is kind of sketchy but that should come as no surprise... read more

Regardless, or because, of everything you've heard about this place, pay a visit. You'll have a magical experience - and discover that magic does not need to be pretty to be beautiful. This is as real as it gets, and unless you are a douche, you'll understand why this place gets the most 5 stars for any place worth visiting in Atlanta. One of my most prized possessions is the signature crushed can from Blondie. You can't witness that and not get wiser about the meaning of life at the same time. Unique. I hope it stays like that forever. read more

The Clermont Lounge is simply amazing!!! Just the atmosphere and entertainment alone will have you coming back for more. It does get very crowded so definitely get there early to grab your seat at the bar. Be sure to bring CASH and plenty of it. The drinks are cheap and the dancers are fabulous! The cover is usually like $10/person which is well worth it. They play all types of music and have an awesome dance floor. Oh yeah, and NO CAMERAS ;) Everyone needs to see it for themselves!!! read more

Best. Place. Ever. Recently we were visiting friends in ATL and decided to visit the famous Clermont. As a rule I avoid strip clubs as I can see the same thing at home a lot cheaper and the idea of sitting in a room filled to the brim with bored women acting out ridiculous roles for frustrated men with frustrated erections is more humorous than libidinal. But this place ain't like that. Huge shots of reaallly cheap whiskey, Chicks with a little wear and tear (and possibly lacking a few screws), friendly staff, sticky tables.. what more do you want? G.G. Allin played here for christ sake. Go there now and give these ladies your money. read more

It's not for everyone. But everyone should go once. The Clermont Lounge is attached to the side of the rooms-by-the-hour Clermont Hotel on Ponce. There are strippers, yes, and some of them are older and not what you would call conventionally attractive, yes. But to me those facts get cited too often and miss the point. The Clermont is where I go to enjoy whatever's going on that night (usually Tuesday karaoke!), feel the smoke burning my eyes, and crown myself gritty and worldly for a night. And revel in the fact that there happen to be naked women in the room, and I honestly don't care. read more

How could I have 200+ reviews and totally not get around to reviewing the Clermont Lounge. Always a great place to shock and awe your friends who don't already know about it. You got your 50+ year old strippers and younger women who are so strung out on drugs the other clubs won't touch them. I went with some friends for a bachelor party. One of the other guys was having a birthday. I told one of the older dancers about it, and she said if I gave her $20 she'd give him a private dance. I said sure, so she took him in the back room and gave him some...oral pleasure. He never said if she took her teeth out first. Its been about 5 years since I've been here, but the last time I went I do remember Friday nights having no cover. And the drinks here are cheap ($4-5 for call brands) and will knock you on your ass. I have to give this place at least 4 stars. read more

I'll always love the clermont lounge as i came of age in its rotted womb. the clermont lounge and i first met when i was 19. i had to use a fake id to get in (hell it wasn't even a good fake but they always let me in anyway). i learned a lot at the clermont lounge. i learned that beer is delicious. i learned that gay folks are regular people (bear with me, i was raised in rural republicanville). i learned that people with lots of tattoos are generally nicer than those without. i learned that woman want sex too. i learned that i love the blues. i learned that having long chats with a sixty-something stripper a few days before exams was a great idea... no seriously, when an elderly women (who seconds earlier was flopping her depressingly deflated titties/labia around on stage) tells you its in your best interest to stay focused and study hard; it hits home. hard. the clermont lounge also helped me with the ladies. when i grew a little older (read: could get in legally) i pushed all manner of prissy southern belles into its seedy underbelly. first date go somewhere nice, second date take em to the clermont. if they recoil in horror, that was that. but if they unexpectedly hop on stage to help out that unconvincing transgender who was too sloppy to remember the words to sweet home alabama? ...keeper! ahh, so many memories... there was that time when blondie's tits started bleeding after a crush gone bad, that time i figured out that guy was a multi-millionare, the time i ran into seth greene, that time i was offered a "courtesy handie" from a man who was there with his wife, that i time woke up OUTSIDE the clermont lounge at 7:30am on a wednesday morning, that time i had to console my crying buddy after he found out his girlfriend was cheating on him with bill mahr (im not making this stuff up folks), that time a friend took his conservative mother to the clermont after losing a "sure" bet ...oh clermont lounge i love you. ....... ok this isnt much of a review but you get the idea. this place is what you make of it. the clermont lounge can be a 'hell hole' or a 'hell of a hole'. there's no doubting which kind it was to me. read more

Bring your good spirits and a bottle of hand sanitizer. How can you rate the worst and best place in all of Atlanta? With 5 stars!!! Why? Because without a doubt in my mind, this is the most entertainment youre going to get at any ta ta showing establishment in GA. A 'must see' for out of town visitors with a good sense of humor. If you are a lady, stick to the small cups and avoid drinking a ton of beer - because you don't want to use that bathroom if you don't have to. read more

I feel like everyone is right about experiencing it once in your life. It is a bit ridiculous to pay $10 cover a person (including ladies) to view a couple of adult entertainers dancing in a crowed, hot, bar. I personally enjoyed the variety of body types and felt super "body positive" energy upon entering, but that was ruined by some dudes shouting down a dancer who they deemed not fit enough to be dancing on the bar. Drinks were pretty cheap, but the place was a hot box in there so no amount of drinks could really cool you down sufficiently. My friends and I drank one round of cheap PBR, danced to a couple of soul songs and headed out sweating and feeling so gross. I probably will not be back unless we have out of town guests who are adamant about seeing what the fuss is about. The place could be a fun and different night out if it discounted cover and perhaps got a better a/c unit. I loved the music selection and I don't mind seeing non-traditional dancers. read more

Have been to the Clermont several times over the years. It is an always fun Atlanta institution, and something everyone should do at least once! That said, I was disappointed on out most recent visit to find a $20 per person cover charge and $36 for 2 drinks, doesn't seem in keeping with what the Clermont used to be. read more

So, I live in Colorado. My friend moved to Florida awhile back and recently decided to come back to Colorado. He had the genius idea to fly me out to Tampa and then we would road trip it back. The only fucking places we have been to is cheap motels, fast food joints, and strip clubs. I looked up strip clubs on Yelp and stumbled across Clermont. I'm a bartender in a dive, so I have a soft spot in my heart for these places. And it lived up to my expectations. Every woman working there was fabulous. I sat next to a girl who used to work there, and we made up a dance. The bartender was amazing and I got the infamous PBR can from Blondie. Also bought my friend a lap dance from her....I think he enjoyed it? Nonetheless, it was a great experience. Go there and tip a lot, its worth it. read more

This place is a trip! The sign outside says "Alive since '65" and it shows. The Clermont Lounge is located in the basement of the Clermont Motor Hotel. The hotel itself has long since been closed down and it looks pretty creepy from the outside. Cover on a Friday night was $3. The club itself looks very much like a bar, with the strippers' stage being in the center of the oval-shaped bar. There is another stage to the left when you come in. I assume that is for amateur karaoke nights. After looking up the Clermont on Wikipedia, it appears we met Porscha, the older blonde lady dressed as Little Bo Peep. We did not get to see Blondie, unfortunately. Porscha proudly boasted to us that she is turning 65 this year. Drinks were pretty strong. It was a struggle to finish just one. The floors could have definitely used a cleaning. I was standing a good part of the night and noticed that my shoes were pretty much stuck to the ground when I tried to lift my foot. Each dancer would choose her song on the jukebox. The dancers ranged in age, size and race. Being as it was only my second time ever at a strip club (the first being the night before, at Pink Pony) I thought that the ladies put on a pretty good show. Though, the men in our group seemed fairly traumatized. read more