Sutra Lounge

by Alicia W.

Wow! I have to be honest and say I am a frequent visitor of Fuego Spanish Grill...the staff is awesome, but that's a whole other review, but I never really thought much about just walking two steps to the right, or left if you're standing facing the bar, and checking out Sutra. I don't know why. It baffles me to this day because I love to dance and the crowd that makes their way in is not bad on the eyes either.Anyway with not so little coaxing from Tim, the bartender at Fuego, I have officially become a sort of loyal patron at Sutra. The bouncers are always friendly! I mean always. I'm sure they wouldn't be if you got out of line or rowdy, but they're the first people you see before you even make your way through the door so for them to be as polite as they are is a huge plus. I've met some rude bouncers and that is just a complete turn off right there. * I won't mention clubs but you know which clubs you are* It doesn't just stop at the bouncers though. The impecable and friendly service must be infectious for the employees because moving from the door girl to the bartenders and on to any staff you may meet while making your way through the club and on to the patio, everyone is on top of things. The music varies, but if anyone knows me they know I like to shake my booty or just bounce around like the energizer bunny (lol), and Sutra definitely serves it up huge on that note. The music can be top 40, house, or dance, but you're always moving and the vibe is always on point. The crowd is definitely a variety. You name the nationality...they're there. lol I love it!!! I'm sure like any place they have their off nights, but lets hope not because I like to keep the party going and when Friday comes I want to get it started or end my evening at Sutra.

by Reggie C.

I give Sutra a 4 star(would choose 3.5 if I could!) for being good at what it is(nice little dance spot thats cheap). It's not going to be a "destination" type place(ie mega club, or ultra exclusive lounge..etc) but thats not necessarily a bad thing.Pros: it's cheap. $10 cover(no cover before midnight with pass, readily available at local condos/apts/stands that have restaurant/bar promos).it has a mixed crowd. its not all black. its not all white. and it usually has a few asian and indian ppl. don't see too many latinas. this kinda mix is  HUGE plus for me. why do you want to go somewhere where everyone is the same??not too crowded, esp around dance floor area. walking area is seperate to dance floor. so you don't have a lil path of ppl cutting through parts of the dancefloor.overall bartenders are pretty good about quick service. assuming you are tipping...Cons:DJ Music is OK. More hip hop than top 40 which is good. but song selection can be weak sometimes.Budlight is 4.50(they don't have miller lite). which isn't bad but I just hate the 50cents part. all that change just gets in the way. why not just a round number. more of a pet peeve of min than anything. besides they usually end up getting it back via tip. I guess keep the change really does mean keep the change. mix drinks are avg prices.. don't remember being shocked by them at all.girls on avg aren't knock out beauties. but don't get me wrong there are always a few hotties roaming around. its just no overflowing with them.the place is not crowded until midnight. go in at 10:30 and it will be dead. go in at 11:00 at it'll be dead....11:30 your ok. midnight and there is a nice crowd. this really isn't a con but I do know someone who actually went there at 10:30 and wondered why it was empty. who gets to the club on the weekend at 10:30?!?

by Vick B.

Great Place. Great Music. Easy to hook up with girls here.

by Jill M.

I have spent many a great night at Sutra lounge!! My ideal night out in Atlanta includes dinner at Fuego for delicious tapas, then next door to Sutra for some dancing and cocktails. Sutra has a hip atmosphere and a diverse crowd. the dance floor is huge and takes up 1/2 of the place! I am guilty of in the past of dancing on one of the center stage boxes on the dance floor for girls to shake it! hehe The staff is very friendly and the manager always remembers me when I show my face....it pays to be a regular:-) The drinks are made well and the selection of wine does not suck....which is a compliment for clubs in ATL!! They also have a cool patio for taking breaks from dancing out back complete with bar.

by Layla G.

It had been quite a while since I had been to Sutra - the club just seemed to gather a younger crowd, so it was not really at the top of my list.  But one of my favorite bartenders tells me that he has started working there and I have to go and show my support! :)It was last Thursday night, we get to the door - they are very friendly - but I notice that they are patting down the guests as they enter.  I'm shocked and one of the owners instantly senses my concern and explains that it has to do with some event going on across the street at Opera.  So apparently, this is not their norm.  That being the case, I don't think that they should discriminate.  If you are going to do a pat down, don't leave the girls out of the feel-ski  :DIn we go!  The music is very cool.  Cool vibe, great crowd.  And my favorite bartender is slinging drinks and making everyone smile.  This is a don't miss on the club scene... then mosey on over to Lava/Cosmo right around the corner.Oh, and when you make the visit to Sutra - make sure you ask for Brunner!  You won't regret it!

by Layla G.Cortney G.desiree c.

It had been quite a while since I had been to Sutra - the club just seemed to gather a younger crowd, so it was not really at the top of my list.  But one of my favorite bartenders tells me that he has started working there and I have to go and show my support! :)It was last Thursday night, we get to the door - they are very friendly - but I notice that they are patting down the guests as they enter.  I'm shocked and one of the owners instantly senses my concern and explains that it has to do with some event going on across the street at Opera.  So apparently, this is not their norm.  That being the case, I don't think that they should discriminate.  If you are going to do a pat down, don't leave the girls out of the feel-ski  :DIn we go!  The music is very cool.  Cool vibe, great crowd.  And my favorite bartender is slinging drinks and making everyone smile.  This is a don't miss on the club scene... then mosey on over to Lava/Cosmo right around the corner.Oh, and when you make the visit to Sutra - make sure you ask for Brunner!  You won't regret it!Great Place! The owner was standing right in front and met us as we were walking in the door. Later we bumped into him by the bar and he remembered everyone's names, (even the ugly girls!). He is a really nice guy and seems to be a very in tune business owner. As for the lounge, I found it very nice. It wasn't too loud, which is always my club v. bar complaint. As a smoker I appreciated the outdoor HEATED patio, which had it's own bar as well. There is even a bathroom attendant! All in all my friends and I had a really good time and everyone I was with expressed wanting to return.so me and my great friend were on our way to that club across the street, and the owner stopped us. he say I ll let you girls in for free, forget that place. We were guest listed across the street to so I said can we come back if the other place suck owner say you girls no doubt. How cool. So the other place sucked, we came over at about 12. The really cool security let us right in. The bartender was fast and made decent drinks. The space was a bit small but if you on one of the stages who cares???? The outdoor area was rad, the guys are OK. But pretty much awesome for those club nights

by Amrita J.

It's funny how many nights out on the town, have ended up here at Sutra unintentionally. My night starts out, planning to go to Opera, or Leopard Lounge or some other place nearby, but then the lines are too long at Opera, the crowd or music isn't so great at Leopard Lounge, so where do we head.....SUTRA!!!That being said, I must say although it's not one of my first places to want to go for a night out on the town, it never fails, that I have a GREAT night when I end up here after all is said and done!! I've NEVER paid cover to get in,which is always great! We usually get out there early,so it's pretty dead to begin the night out, but once 11:30 or so hits, man that place is PACKED!! That would probably be the only downside I have, it does get hot, and you will most likely be sweaty, but it's still fun for a night of dancing. The dj is good, and plays the most recent hits, and even takes requests if you want. I would definitely recommend this place if you're just looking for a guaranteed fun night out and full of dancing!!! Man, writing this brings back memories, and I haven't been out there since Halloween so I might need to make a trip back out myself..... LoL!

by Layla G.Cortney G.desiree c.Preston J.Maggie L.

It had been quite a while since I had been to Sutra - the club just seemed to gather a younger crowd, so it was not really at the top of my list.  But one of my favorite bartenders tells me that he has started working there and I have to go and show my support! :)It was last Thursday night, we get to the door - they are very friendly - but I notice that they are patting down the guests as they enter.  I'm shocked and one of the owners instantly senses my concern and explains that it has to do with some event going on across the street at Opera.  So apparently, this is not their norm.  That being the case, I don't think that they should discriminate.  If you are going to do a pat down, don't leave the girls out of the feel-ski  :DIn we go!  The music is very cool.  Cool vibe, great crowd.  And my favorite bartender is slinging drinks and making everyone smile.  This is a don't miss on the club scene... then mosey on over to Lava/Cosmo right around the corner.Oh, and when you make the visit to Sutra - make sure you ask for Brunner!  You won't regret it!Great Place! The owner was standing right in front and met us as we were walking in the door. Later we bumped into him by the bar and he remembered everyone's names, (even the ugly girls!). He is a really nice guy and seems to be a very in tune business owner. As for the lounge, I found it very nice. It wasn't too loud, which is always my club v. bar complaint. As a smoker I appreciated the outdoor HEATED patio, which had it's own bar as well. There is even a bathroom attendant! All in all my friends and I had a really good time and everyone I was with expressed wanting to return.so me and my great friend were on our way to that club across the street, and the owner stopped us. he say I ll let you girls in for free, forget that place. We were guest listed across the street to so I said can we come back if the other place suck owner say you girls no doubt. How cool. So the other place sucked, we came over at about 12. The really cool security let us right in. The bartender was fast and made decent drinks. The space was a bit small but if you on one of the stages who cares???? The outdoor area was rad, the guys are OK. But pretty much awesome for those club nightsWent here for an AIMA private event and had a good time.  Granted it was my first trip to Atlanta, but the Sutra Lounge has a HUGE space with a cool bar (probably near 40-50' long).It is located in midtown Atlanta, and there doesn't seem to be much else in the area of the 'Lounge' genre.Anyway, the lighting wasn't too dim, as many lounges are and the atmosphere and staff seemed to be pretty upbeat and fun.  I am not much of a lounge guy, but I enjoyed it.Also, I noticed the Yelp sticker on the front door which made me feel at home.I didn't care for this place because it's very small and cramped.Funny and true story... a friend and I were walking by on a Thursday night and asked the bouncers outside what was going on that night... he smiled, opened the door for us, and replied "You guys!" ... mind you we're good looking girls, but by no means supermodels. So yeah... if we were the most exciting thing to have happen that night, it must have been pretty lame!

by Sash S.

Sutra is a cool midtown spot...it can be a little hitt or miss sometimes depending upon the DJ spinning. The crowd can also be hitt or miss...sometimes sexxy, sometimes a little rough. I'd usually pop in and if the music is right, will have a couple of cocktails and dance for a while. For the most part the clientele has been mature, diverse and there to party each time I've been which is why I'd continue to check in with Sutra when in Midtown. They have good security and I never feel like things will get out of control while there. Usually no cover for the ladies.!

by Cortney G.

Great Place! The owner was standing right in front and met us as we were walking in the door. Later we bumped into him by the bar and he remembered everyone's names, (even the ugly girls!). He is a really nice guy and seems to be a very in tune business owner. As for the lounge, I found it very nice. It wasn't too loud, which is always my club v. bar complaint. As a smoker I appreciated the outdoor HEATED patio, which had it's own bar as well. There is even a bathroom attendant! All in all my friends and I had a really good time and everyone I was with expressed wanting to return.