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Welcome to Club 216, Charlottesville, Virginia's only gay and lesbian bar and danceclub. See what's hot, see what's happening at the club in the coming weeks!!! Don't forget, entrance to this nightclub is for members & their guests.

Owned and operated by the Piedmont Triangle Society
IMPORTANT NEWS AFFECTING YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Members’ Express Line will be open to all members who have both their valid Club 216 Membership Card & valid Drivers License in hand. Sorry, we cannot handle membership renewals at the Members’ Express Line, so keep your membership & membership card up-to-date. On Regular Nights only members may use the Members’ Express Line from 1:30 AM until the front door line is gone. On Open House nights Members & Members’ guests may use the Members’ Express Line which will be open from 1:00 AM until the front door line is gone. Members must have a valid Club 216 membership card & valid picture ID in hand. Members’ guest must have a valid picture ID in hand. Non-members, except those that are actually guests, of members may not use the Members’ Express Line. The Members’ Express Line is located on the loading dock, 2nd double glass doors. Members, Please do not pick up non-members & bring them in the Members’ Express Line. That would tend to counter what we are trying to do. Signs will be posted.


  • Rules and regulations

    See below for the comprehensive list of rules and regulations which keep our club running smoothly and effieciently !

  • Cost of membership

    • Initial memberships cost $50 and lasts for 12 months, renewable every 12 months at $25 per 12-month period.
    • Membership is currently on sale for $30.
    • Members only pay $5 for entrance to the club and may enter the club as frequently as they like.
    • Non-members who enter with a member pay $13 per visit, and may only enter the club once per 30 days and only with a valid photo ID. No ID, no entrance.
    • Non-members must join Club 216 to enter should they not be able to enter with a valid member.
  • How to become a member

      There are 2 ways of obtaining membership at Club 216 :
    • To obtain a membership all that's required is to complete the membership application included on this site, or you can pick up an application at the club or email us and we can drop one in the mail to you Your membership fee can be paid with cash, check or charge (M/C or Visa).
    • Fill out the online membership form listed below:

      Club 216
      House Rules for Members & Guests

      1. No one under 21 years of age is permitted to order, drink, or hold an alcoholic beverage. If you are under 21 and found drinking, holding or ordering an alcoholic beverage you will be expelled from the club and not allowed to return until you are 21.
      2. Membership dues are $50 annually plus $5 general entry dues, excluding any special event. Membership renewal dues are $25. Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests.
      3. A member may entertain no more than four resident guests per month, and the same resident guests may not be entertained more than once per month on the club premises. Guest entry fee is generally $13, excluding any special events. Guests must be at least 18 years old.
      4. Club 216 is primarily a gay-owned and operated club. Derogatory or negative remarks, comments or gestures regarding gays or the gay lifestyle are inappropriate and will not be tolerated. You will be asked to leave and escorted from the club. No refunds of entry fees will be made. If you are uncomfortable with this atmosphere, do not attend Club 216.
      5. Firearms, weapons (including knives with blades over 3”), illegal drugs, or inhalants such as “poppers” may not be brought onto the club property, including the parking lot.
      6. Gambling on the club premises, including the parking lot will not be tolerated.
      7. Fighting on the club premises will not be tolerated. Any party involved in fighting, regardless of who instigated the fight, will be removed from the club and barred for no less than 90 days.
      8. No outside beverages, including beer and wine, may be brought into the club with the exception of hard liquor.
      9. Members may bring their own hard liquor into the club. Member’s guests may NOT bring hard liquor into the club.
      10. Member’s bottles of liquor must be in the original container and must be checked at the door by an employee who will affix a label to each bottle which will include the member’s name, membership number, and membership expiration date.
        1. The bottle must then be given to the bartender and remain behind the bar at all times while in the club. The bottle may be taken with the member upon leaving the club or left at the bar.
        2. No mixed drinks may contain more than two measured shots of liquor.
        3. Only the member may drink from the member’s bottle unless the member has authorized another member or guest to drink from their bottle.
        4. Members may leave their bottle at the club only as long as their membership is current. All bottles remaining in the club after a membership has expired will be destroyed.
      11. Ashtrays are provided for your convenience and club cleanliness. Patrons are expected to use them.
      12. No loitering in the foyer, by the door or in the club parking lot is permitted.
      13. Club 216 staff shirts may only be worn by employees on duty.
      14. Footwear must be worn at all times while on club premises. Shoes must be in good repair so as not damage floors.
      15. Club 216 reserves the right to refuse service to anyone, including members in good standing.
      16. Only employees are permitted behind the bar or inside the register area at the front door.


      Online membership form :


        Application for Membership :
        Piedmont Triangle Society (PTS) DBA/Club 216

        PLEASE NOTE : Do not abuse this service - your IP address and ISP's name is reported along with the other information on this form, so if you don't send an email address nor a name, or if you send incorrect emails and names, we can still trace you.

        Name :
        Address :
        City :
        State:
        Zip :
        Date of Birth : (mm/dd/yy)
        Driver's License Number
        SSN (LAST FOUR DIGITS ONLY)
        Phone Number : (XXX)-(XXX-XXXX)
        Email:
        Are you a college student?
        A you a member of the armed forces?
        Have you served in Iraq &/or Afghanistan?
        Do you wish to receive newsletters & other mail from PTS?
        Do you wish to receive e-mail updates from PTS?
        PTS/Club 216 is primarily a gay-owned organization/club. If you are uncomfortable with the gay lifestyle or find it objectionable, then this club is not for you. Please do not join.

        By submitting this information you agree to the following :

        I certify that I am at least 18 years of age and that the birth date given above is correct. I agree that no one should be discriminated against because of race, creed, sex, handicap, religious beliefs, or his/her sexual orientation.
        This application for membership to PTS will be reviewed by the Membership Review Committee within the next 45 days, and if refused, you will receive a refund of the membership dues paid and the membership card issued will be revoked.

        Since we are not using credit card payments on our site at this time, please enclose a check for $30 (membership on sale) for one year membership dues and mail to:

        Piedmont Triangle Society/Club 216
        216 W. Water St., Suite F, Charlottesville, VA 22902

        Membership renewal is $25 after the first year.



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