Halo

Went here for Halloween. We paid $25 each for a cover charge. A total of $100 dollars. We waited in line for an hour. The guy behind us had a wrist band but had to wait in line. We were told by the bouncers we could go get a wrist band at Calypso and come back but he was lying because everyone with wristbands had to come back and get in the back of the line. We left the guys in line and went to Calypso to get our wristbands. When we came back they gave us flak saying we had just jumped in line! When we finally got in we paid $24 for 2 shots and a bud lite. HERE'S THE KICKER: we went to the dance floor which is upstairs and a bouncer wouldn't let us up there. When my friend tried to ask him if it was because it was packed and should we wait in line he pretended like he couldn't hear her and was extremely rude. So we waited and hour to stand at the bar for another hour and when we finally went to another bouncer he said he couldn't let all 4 of us up even though we just watched 6 or 7 leave the dance floor. WTH? more

The night before Thanksgiving with Atlanta being fairly dead HALO was vividly alive, sophisticated and sexy without an attitude. A very discreet entrance reminiscent of chic Manhattan establishments from clubbier days opens into a cavern of beautifully lit space. Raw concrete posts contrast with a polished alabaster bar that glows from within with a very flattering warm light. The staff offers excellent service, is there when desired and otherwise stays out of the way. The crowd is largely made up of attractive, affable young people a not ashamed of being friendly and visibly enjoining themselves. Drinks were drinks and nothing was overpriced or silly. HALO is a definitely the current highpoint on the Atlanta bar scene. Go for the atmosphere and mix with the crowd. more