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| LikeMinds is going to be fire on the Beltline! |
Whaddup?!
I have been asked where some dope spots are to watch the World
Cup matches in ATL, and I just received a few strong options that are either new,
expanded their venue to put up some big screens, or old staples that many continue
to sleep on… until now! Here are some I received straight from the source (including
the descriptions and photography) and I am all in! I am hitting the new LikeMinds on the
Beltline and SKOL downtown for sure this weekend, and plan on visiting the rest asap! Here is all the info below.
You know I got you!
They Say:
Soccer is taking over the city beginning this weekend,
and Atlanta's restaurants, bars and breweries are turning every match into an
event. Be among the first to experience the BeltLine's newest gathering
spot, LikeMinds,
rally the crew for social darts and drinks at Flight
Club, spark some friendly competition inside the new Valhalla Gaming Lounge
at SKOL Brewing
Company, or settle in at Sweet Auburn Barbecue, where $1 wings and game day energy
keep fans fueled from kickoff through the final whistle. Whether you're backing
your favorite team or just here for the vibes, these Atlanta hotspots are
serving up some of the city's best game day revelry.
LikeMinds Welcomes Soccer Fans to Gather at the Same
Frequency
LikeMinds is getting ready to welcome soccer fans looking for music, cocktails, food, and a new place to gather along the BeltLine. Opening Thursday, June 18, at The Krog District, the 120-day pop-up concept comes from the creative team behind Westside Motor Lounge, bringing match-day energy to a brand new space with live music, guest DJs, a curated vinyl program, billiards, bar games, and an upgraded audio/visual setup for sports-viewing parties of all kinds. The 14,700-square-foot venue will feature Frazie’s Meat + Market sandos, sharables, craft and draft cocktails, spirit-free options, beer, wine, and THC beverages. LikeMinds is located at 112 Krog Street NE, Atlanta, GA, in the former BrewDog space. For more information, visit LikeMindsATL.com. Follow along on Instagram @LikeMindsATL for progress updates and details on all our programming.
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| SKOL, brother! - Earl Campbell, legendary RB commercial quote. |
SKOL Brewing Co. Unveils 30,000-Square-Foot Gaming Lounge for Soccer Fans
As Atlanta welcomes soccer fans from around the world, SKOL Brewing Company is expanding the party. Beginning June 11, Valhalla Gaming Lounge officially opens as part of SKOL's newly expanded 30,000-square-foot entertainment destination inside downtown Atlanta's historic 200 Peachtree building. Located just four blocks from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Valhalla features more than 40 gaming and entertainment experiences, including soccer simulators, bocce, billiards, darts, arcade games, full-service dining, cocktails, and private event space. On Monday, June 15, Thursday, June 18 and Sunday, June 21, SKOL will kick off the action with a special game day brunch from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Perfect for fueling up before the noon matches, guests can get the party started early with favorites like the SKOL Breakfast Sandwich, Nordic French Toast and more. SKOL Brewing Company and Valhalla Gaming Lounge are located at 155 Carnegie Way NW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Parking is conveniently located across the street for $6.00 with restaurant validation.
Soccer Watch Parties at Sweet Auburn Barbecue Start
with $1 Wings
A longtime neighborhood staple known for smoked meats, stacked plates, and an easygoing, rock-and-roll spirit, Sweet Auburn Barbecue has always shown up for big sporting moments. As the world's biggest soccer tournament brings global attention to Atlanta, the fan favorite is turning every televised match into a watch party. Throughout the tournament, both the Poncey-Highland and McDonough locations will feature $1 wings, including a rotating wing flavor inspired by one of the tournament's marquee matches each week, and $3 house lagers, giving fans a reason to show up early, stay loud, and order another round. Hosting a watch party at home? Sweet Auburn's catering menu makes it easy to feed the whole crew, from party platters to crowd-pleasing barbecue packages. Pickup is available at both locations, so no one misses kickoff. Sweet Auburn Barbecue is located at 656 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, and at 1828 Jonesboro Rd., McDonough, GA 30253. Catering pickup is available at both locations. Orders can be placed at www.sweetauburnbbq.com or by calling (678) 515-3550. Stay connected on Instagram and Facebook @sweetauburnbbq.
Tio Lucho's Serves Up Peruvian Flavors Throughout
Atlanta's Soccer Summer
As Atlanta welcomes soccer fans from around the globe
this summer, Tio Lucho's offers a natural stop between matches. Throughout the
tournament, games will be shown at the bar while Chef Arnaldo Castillo serves
the coastal Peruvian dishes that have made the Poncey-Highland restaurant one
of Atlanta's favorite dining destinations. Whether the match falls over lunch,
happy hour, or dinner, Tio Lucho's has it covered. Daytime games pair with
ceviche, sandwiches, seafood, and pisco cocktails from Castillo's coastal
Peruvian menu, while Low Tide Hour draws crowds Tuesday through Friday from 4
to 6 p.m. with $1 oysters, pisco cocktails, ceviche, fried yuca with huancaína,
and other bar favorites. On Mondays, Hermanita takes over from 5 to 10 p.m.
with Pollo a la Brasa, anticuchos, open-fire cooking, desserts, and cocktails.
Select Monday matches will air during service, adding another reason to check
out one of Atlanta's most talked-about weekly pop-ups. Tio Lucho's is located
at 675 N. Highland Ave. NE, Suite 6000, Atlanta, GA 30306. For reservations and
additional information, visit www.tioluchos.com or call (404) 343-0278. Follow along
on Instagram at @tioluchos and @hermanita_atl.
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| Westside Motor Lounge is always poppin'! |
Westside Motor Lounge and Echo Room Gear Up to Welcome
the World to Atlanta
With the world on its doorstep and soccer fans heading to Atlanta, Westside Motor Lounge and Echo Room are preparing to meet the moment as an easy landing spot for the full World Cup run. Every match will stream across 12 screens, while the outdoor space invites fans to pass the time between matches playing shuffleboard, soaking up the sun, and easing into the kind of atmosphere that makes cheering from the West End a no-brainer. Guests can dig into fan-ready menu highlights like roast red pepper and spinach artichoke dip with fried wonton chips, Southern-fried catfish nuggets with Creole remoulade, and a double smash burger with American cheese, caramelized onions, and house secret sauce. As game days turn to night, Echo Room, the jazz kissa listening bar at the bottom of the hill, will keep the soundtrack going with all-vinyl weekly and monthly programming, special and guest DJs, and sounds of House, Soul, Classic Rock, Jazz, Latin, Hip Hop, and more. Westside Motor Lounge is located at 725 Echo Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. For more information, visit www.westsidemotorlounge.com and follow @westside_motor_lounge.
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Brings Elevated Match-Day
Energy to Midtown
As global soccer fever arrives in Atlanta, Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta is turning match days into a hotel-wide affair with spirited watch parties, late-night cocktails, elevated game-day bites and a few surprises along the way. At the center of it all, Bar Margot becomes the hotel’s go-to viewing destination, pairing the energy of a packed watch party with the kind of atmosphere that feels decidedly less sports bar, more Midtown mischief. Matches will air across screens throughout the space while specially crafted cocktails keep the celebrations going long after stoppage time. The culinary side follows suit with elevated game-day dining packages available both in-room and throughout the hotel, featuring Bar Margot favorites like chicken and caviar alongside golden fries and other indulgent takes on stadium classics. Executive Pastry Chef Eric Snow adds an extra layer of fun with unexpected sweet treats and dessert moments popping up throughout the tournament. For guests looking to reset between matches, The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta offers specialty wellness treatments designed to slow the pace without missing the moment entirely. Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta is located at 75 Fourteenth Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Reservations and additional details are available at www.brasseriemargot.com, www.barmargot.com, and www.fourseasons.com/atlanta. Follow along on Instagram at @brasseriemargotatl, @barmargotatl and @fsatlanta.
Summer Soccer Watch Parties Hit the Bullseye at Flight
Club Atlanta
Darts are flying, and international soccer fans have a
new home base at Flight Club Atlanta. As fans tune in to the world’s biggest
soccer tournament, the West Midtown hotspot is offering a high-energy way to
catch the matches without navigating standing-room-only crowds or camping out
for a table hours before kickoff. Guests can secure their oche, their server,
and their squad for a watch party that blends match viewing with Flight Club’s
signature tech-infused Social Darts. Matches will air across the venue, with
sound on for select games, while groups can enjoy full-service hospitality, Guinness-inspired
food and drink offerings, and the chance to step up to the throw line between
matches or at halftime. Special offerings include the Guinness Matchday Board,
featuring sliders with caramelized Guinness onions, wings with Guinness BBQ
sauce, pretzels with Guinness beer cheese and mixed nuts, along with Guinness
Espresso Martini Towers finished with Guinness foam. Flight Club Atlanta is
located at Star Metals at 1055 Howell Mill Rd., Suite 140, Atlanta, GA 30318.
Stay connected on Instagram at @flightclubdartsusa and
on Facebook at @flightclubdarts.
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| Wylie & Rum brings those Jamaican vibes! |
Wylie & Rum Brings Rum, Reggae, and Match-Day
Energy to Reynoldstown
Some places were made for tournament season. Wylie & Rum is one of them. With rum cocktails flowing, Caribbean-inspired cooking coming out of the kitchen, and matches airing throughout the restaurant, the Reynoldstown favorite offers an easy place to post up between kickoffs, celebrations, and debates over who should have started. Guests can settle in with jerk chicken, guava barbecue ribs, Cuban sandwiches, and scratch-made specialties while working their way through one of Atlanta's most extensive rum selections. Tournament specials will roll out throughout the summer, including a complimentary beer whenever Team USA scores. The restaurant's roots run deep, too. Inspired by the legacy of Bridgetown Grill, the beloved Caribbean restaurant founded by Atlanta restaurateur Tony Lewis, Wylie & Rum carries that spirit forward with a fresh perspective, strong cocktails, and the belief that great meals are better when shared. Wylie & Rum is located at 45 Moreland Ave. SE, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30316. For more information, visit wylieandrum.com and follow @wylieandrum on Instagram.
Kitty Dare in Inman Park Opens Early for Soccer Fans
Arriving via MARTA
On Monday, June 15, Kitty Dare is making a small but strategic adjustment to its usual routine. The beloved Inman Park restaurant will open its bar at 2 p.m. with a limited menu and the day's match on screen, offering soccer fans an easy place to land after leaving the stadium. A short MARTA ride from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Kitty Dare is well-positioned for anyone looking to skip traffic and trade crowded downtown bars for a cocktail and a proper meal. Grab a seat at the bar, order a few Mediterranean-inspired plates, and settle in with a glass of wine, beer, or cocktail while the city settles into tournament mode. Known for its Mediterranean-inspired menu, fresh seafood, vegetables, grilled meats, and seasonal specialties, Kitty Dare will use June 15 as the first of what could become additional match-day gatherings throughout the summer. Follow along on Instagram for updates, future viewing opportunities, and special opening hours. Kitty Dare is located at 1029 Edgewood Ave. NE, Suite 121, Atlanta, GA 30307, just steps from the Inman Park MARTA Station. For more information, visit kittydare.com and follow @kittydareatl on Instagram.
ENZO Steakhouse & Bar Serves Italian Hospitality
in America's New Soccer Backyard
This summer, soccer fans heading south of Atlanta will find themselves in one of the sport's newest epicenters. Located in Trilith, just minutes from the newly opened Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center and headquarters, ENZO Steakhouse & Bar offers a natural gathering place before, during, and after the day's matches. Games will air throughout the tournament, while Chef Andrea Montobbio's menu showcases the Northern Italian flavors that have made ENZO a destination in its own right. House-made pastas, fresh seafood, wood-fired specialties, handcrafted cocktails, and an extensive wine list create an experience that feels worlds away from crowded watch parties and packed stadium districts. ENZO Steakhouse & Bar is located in the Town at Trilith at 300 Trilith Pkwy, Suite 230, Fayetteville, GA 30214. For more information, visit enzo-itl.com or call (770) 756-9188. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @enzoitl.
Score Big and Sip Better this Summer at TWO urban
licks
With global soccer fever hitting Atlanta this summer, TWO
urban licks is making sure fans stay refreshed and well-fueled for the revelry
all summer long. Beginning June 15 and running through July 15, the BeltLine
favorite will be pouring $10 cocktail specials every day with rotating options
throughout each month. Perfect for pairing with a pre-match patio hang or a
dinner to celebrate a big win, TWO urban licks is here for whatever the game
day itinerary may look like. Guests dining in can enjoy wood-fired favorites
and signature menu items like a spring lamb loin and trofie pasta, a
wood-grilled 16-ounce prime New York strip, and whole fried market fish
finished with habanero-ramp butter and charred lemon. Book a table inside or on
the expansive dog-friendly patio. TWO urban licks is located at 820 Ralph
McGill Blvd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. For more information or reservations,
visit twourbanlicks.com or
call (404) 522-4622. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook at @twourbanlicks.
