Is this the spot where we’re supposed to write some long soliloquy on our humble beginnings as worn-knee sharecroppers or perhaps a couple of city kids with a bottle of Jägermeister and dream? Yeah, no chance of that. We’ve lived all over, seen all the places and decided to build the one in the city where people could drink, dance, shoot pool, hook up, act a fool, have fun, be themselves or—better yet—someone else.

The Shelter is dark and loud and full of people who aren’t supposed to hang out together – quite simply there is no place like it in Atlanta. Don’t believe us? Check out what Creative Loafing readers had to say or City’s Best. Of course, if you click these links, you’re pretty much calling us liars, but whatever. You want to say something? Might we suggest the bathroom walls.

• We’re open Tues-Saturday 9:00pm to 3:00am. Anyone who told you we stay open extra late sometimes when the party is going insane should just keep their big mouth shut.

• We have a huge free parking lot which makes it easy to find your car since we have cheap drink specials every night of the week. Yes, we’ll call you a cab.

Tuesdays are Industry Night where DJ Ghost spins EBM & Dark Wave etc. It’s all oontz oontz oontz.
Wednesdays are live bands, video appreciation nights, movies, special events and various potpourri.
Thursdays are Video Retro Night 80s vs. 90s where our DJs school you in classics you forgot you loved. Absolute fun.
Fridays are Event Night with some of the best underground promoters in town. Every Friday fucking rocks, period.
SATURDAY STRIPPED is new for 2011 where every drink in the house is $3 ‘til midnight and DJ Silk Wolf is so badass it’s actually painful. It’s a seriously good time.

That’s all the hand-holding you’re gonna get.

You want to throw a party? Rent the Red Rum? Book your band? Guest DJ? Text obscenities? Click the contact page.

T-shirts, tank tops, dog tags, stickers, 1978 custom Shelter Camaro.

Ask at the bar. Online ordering coming soon.