Revel takes #1 because it's our strongest all-around nightclub recommendation. Other clubs on this list may beat it in specific areas, but Revel balances crowd, music, atmosphere, production and cultural comfort exceptionally well. It's also an easy recommendation for someone who doesn't already know Atlanta nightlife. You don't need to understand which event happens on which night or know the local scene before walking in. Get dressed, bring your people and expect a proper Atlanta night out.

Revel is one of the easiest recommendations for travelers who come to Atlanta ready to go out out. This is a true nightclub experience built around DJs, sections, bottles, big events and a stylish crowd that contributes to the energy of the room. What Revel does particularly well is deliver polished Black Atlanta nightlife without feeling overly narrow. Hip-hop and R&B are at home here, Black travelers should feel culturally comfortable, and the atmosphere still has the production and scale you'd expect from a major nightclub.

Come dressed for the occasion. Revel works especially well for birthdays, groups, VIP nights and travelers looking for the big Atlanta club experience they've been imagining before they arrived. BlkTravel would choose Revel for: birthdays, groups of friends, VIP sections, hip-hop and R&B, or a first big night out in Atlanta.