Dog owners in Atlanta now have a fresh spot to sip their favorite drinks while their pups romp, get pampered, or enjoy daycare.
Skiptown, the city’s latest haven for dogs and their humans, has officially opened its social club bar in Kirkwood, pouring everything from local draft beers to wine, frozen cocktails, seltzers, and spirits.
Skiptown Opens Social Club Bar in Kirkwood
Beyond the bar, Skiptown boasts a sprawling outdoor dog park, daycare and boarding options, plus grooming and training services—making it a one-stop hub for pet lovers.
“What makes Skiptown special is the community we’ve fostered,” CEO Mike Rotondo says in a statement. “It’s not just a drop-in spot for a quick drink or park playtime. Our regulars trust us with grooming, daycare, boarding, and training. After our soft launch late last year, our staff—aka ‘Skippers’—know every pup by name. We’ve built a family-like vibe where members, Skippers, and dogs all feel at home, especially now with our new bar.”
The social club’s bar menu shines with 24 tap options:
- 18 beers
- Three ciders
- Three wines (rosé, white, and sparkling brut)
Guests can sip in the 3,000-square-foot indoor bar or the 13,000-square-foot outdoor park. Skiptown leaned hard into local flavors, teaming up with Atlanta Hard Cider for gluten-free picks like Honey Bee, Crisp Apple, and Peach, and Monday Night Brewing for beers like 404 Atlanta Lager and Death Raptor. The focus on Atlanta-based brands keeps the vibe rooted in the community.
“We prioritized local brews and drinks for our menu,” explains Kirkwood General Manager Stacy Pruitt. “It’s about celebrating Atlanta ties, serving up beers brewed right here, and supporting nearby businesses.” That local love pairs with a lineup of creative cocktails—think frozen “Barking Berry” with berry purée, Bacardi coconut rum, and Chardonnay, or “Paw-rific Peach” with peach purée and Deep Eddy Peach Vodka.
Beyond taps, Skiptown mixes in national partnerships with Jack Daniel’s and Bacardi for canned cocktails like Jack and Cokes and Piña Coladas. Non-drinkers aren’t left out, with mocktails like “Sunrise” and Poodle Punch, while pups can even snag a puppaccino. It’s a midweek (or any day) win for Atlanta’s dog crowd—Wednesday included.
Final Word
Skiptown’s social club features the Skiptown bar, three TVs, numerous tables with seating for over 50 guests, and an additional seating bench next to the bar complete with charger outlets.
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