Pup parents in Atlanta have a new spot to enjoy their favorite boozy beverages while their furry friends play in the park, get groomed or attend day care! Skiptown, Atlanta’s new go-to spot for pups and their people, is now officially serving alcohol at its social club bar. The Kirkwood hub offers a wide selection of drinks, including local beers on tap, wine, frozen drinks, seltzers, liquor, and more. Along with the social club and bar, Skiptown offers a full outdoor dog park, daycare and boarding services, and pet care services including grooming and training.

“A big part of what sets Skiptown apart is the community we've built here. We’re more than a place where people come every once in a while to let their dog play in the park or to have a drink. Their dogs get groomed with us, they stay for daycare and boarding, and even training,” said Skiptown CEO Mike Rotondo. “We soft launched at the end of last year, and our staff, called ‘Skippers', know the names of all the pups who regularly visit us. We’ve created an environment where our members, Skippers, and of course our pups, feel like they're family as they experience and enjoy our amenities, including our new bar program.”

Skiptown’s social club features a full bar menu consisting of 24 on-tap options comprising 18 beers, three ciders, and three wines, including a rosé, a white wine, and a sparkling brut. Guests can enjoy drinks in both the 3,000 square-foot bar area and the 13,000 square-foot outdoor park. When developing the bar beverage menu, and specifically the on-tap options, Skiptown put a significant focus on offering brews and drinks from companies based locally in the Atlanta area. In turn, Skiptown partnered with Atlanta Hard Cider to offer three of its cider flavors (Honey Bee, Crisp Apple, and Peach) as gluten-free alcohol options. Skiptown also partnered with Atlanta brewery Monday Night Brewing to offer a number of its beers, including the popular 404 Atlanta Lager and Death Raptor.

"Offering beverage options from local brands was one of the most important elements to us while developing our menu,” said Skiptown Kirkwood General Manager Stacy Pruitt. “We love local ties and being able to provide our guests with beers brewed right here in Atlanta and supporting businesses within the community.”

In addition to the on-tap options, Skiptown will offer a number of specialty cocktails, including frozen alcoholic drinks, like the “Barking Berry,” with berry purées, Bacardi coconut rum, and Chardonnay, “Paw-rific Peach,” with peach purée, Deep Eddy Peach Vodka, and more. Skiptown has also partnered with national brands Jack Daniel’s and Bacardi to offer a selection of canned cocktails, including Jack and Cokes, Rum Punches, and Piña Coladas. Non-drinkers can enjoy Skiptown’s zero-proof libations, including the “Sunrise” mocktail and Poodle Punch, and even pups can join in on the fun with a puppaccino.

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. The social club’s rolling garage-style doors open to the dog park and feature a full view of the park. Plus, pup parents can keep an eye on their pup’s playtime via a TV screen next to the social club menu boards. Along with alcoholic drinks, Skiptown offers a full coffee bar featuring lattes, drip coffee, cappuccinos, and tea. Guests can also enjoy several bites, including breakfast items like sandwiches and muffins, pre-packed bar snacks like chips, popcorn, and jerky, and warm savory items like pretzel bites, pizza, and paw-tater tots from a small restaurant stall adjacent to the social club and dog park featuring a covered patio with tables and chairs.

Pet parents are now welcome to visit Skiptown and enjoy the social club and bar! Skiptown is a 21+ facility, and persons under 21 years of age will not be permitted entry. Visitors must also register their pups in the Skiptown app prior to visiting.

Skiptown is set to host Discover Skiptown, a paw-tastic week full of programming this upcoming March 17-March 23. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements and all things Skiptown by following along on Instagram (@skiptown.atl) and Facebook (@skiptownatl). Skiptown is located at 200 Arizona Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. For more information on Skiptown’s offerings, visit www.skiptown.io/locations/atlanta-ga. Photos and interviews are available upon request.