Punch Bowl Social will open its 25,000-square-foot restaurant, bar and entertainment destination in The Battery Atlanta on Saturday, March 24, 2018, according to a press release Monday.
The “eatertainment” concept, recently selected as a Fast Company 2018 Most Innovative Company, pairs made-from-scratch dishes and craft beverages with social activities such as shuffleboard, ping pong, classic video games, bowling, virtual reality, and skee-ball.
Punch Bowl Social Atlanta marks the company’s first property in the Southeastern U.S.
“Atlanta has a unique mix of urban sophistication and southern charm,” Robert Thompson, Punch Bowl Social’s founder, and CEO said in the release.
“It has a vitality and welcoming vibe that fits well with the Punch Bowl Social brand. Add in the desirable Battery Atlanta location, proximity to SunTrust Park, and the Atlanta Braves and you couldn’t ask for a more ideal location to call home. We’re thrilled to make our Southeastern debut in Atlanta.”
Punch Bowl Social Atlanta has partnered with James Beard Award-winning chef and Top Chef judge, Hugh Acheson, on the menu.
“I’m excited that Punch Bowl Social is opening its first southern location in Atlanta and look forward to seeing the imprint it makes on the local scene,” Acheson said.
“Punch Bowl Social is going to add so much to the Battery, which is quickly becoming the must-visit destination in Atlanta. This will be a great spot to get a bite to eat and enjoy a drink while playing classic video games, skee-ball or bocce ball.”
Menu highlights include OMFG GF Southern Fried Chicken, Hugh’s Pimiento Cheese, Lobster Bacon Fries, Lil’ Street Tacos, and It’s Nacho Mama’s roasted cauliflower nachos.
Rounding out the menu and complementing Acheson’s culinary creations is the brand’s craft beverage program, offering “old school” and “new school” cocktails, beers, and signature, sharable punches are offered alongside non-alcoholic drinks, all-natural sodas and fizzes, floats and shakes, and fresh-pressed juices.
Punch Bowl Social Atlanta will feature a bocce court, private karaoke rooms, eight bowling lanes, two outdoor ping pong tables, Bonzini, a custom built 360-degree bar, and numerous lounging and gathering spots.
Additionally, guests at Punch Bowl Social Atlanta will have the opportunity to experience virtual reality games while lounging and enjoying shareable food and drinks.
The space melds Mountain Lodge, Victorian, Industrial, and Mid-Century Modern design themes with clean line silhouettes,” seating with faux stag heads, and bicycle taxidermy.
