New social destination expected to open Winter 2024 in Atlanta’s Central Perimeter
Visionary restaurant and hospitality entrepreneur, Robert Thompson, announced today that his highly anticipated new “Eatertainment” concept, Jaguar Bolera, will open at the transformative High Street project in Atlanta’s Perimeter developed by leading real estate investment and management firm, GID.
A culinary program featuring wood-fired cooking techniques that marry cuisines from the American South and Mexico pairs with an inventive bar program and social activities to establish Jaguar Bolera as a next-generation “eatertainment” destination that will offer varied settings for large parties, gatherings of friends and intimate get-togethers.
“At Jaguar Bolera, we create the space and opportunity for people to connect with a beverage in their hand while freely moving through the space at their leisure – not tethered to a table. Modern consumers prefer this type of DIY experience freedom,” said Robert Thompson, founder and CEO of Jaguar Bolera. “As a city frequently recognized among top choices for young professionals, Atlanta is a perfect fit for Jaguar Bolera. In particular, High Street and the design vision caters to the Jaguar Bolera guest – those who are looking for experiential socialization more often than sitting across from each other at a four-top table.”
“Our vision for High Street is to create a one-of-a-kind ‘town square’ for the community, filled with high-quality operators committed to delivering unique experiences,” said James Linsley, president of GID Development. “With its innovative approach to entertainment, Jaguar Bolera represents an excellent complement to our retail mix, and we are thrilled to welcome this animated new concept to High Street.”
Jaguar Bolera will include 21,500 square feet of food, beverage, and entertainment space. In addition to activities like duckpin bowling, foosball, darts, board games and karaoke in private rooms, Jaguar Bolera will offer a widely varied “maker-tainment” program where guests can purchase a DIY kit or participate in a live class where they will make crafts including “naughty needlepoint,” leatherworking, hammered jewelry and more, all while enjoying a craft beverage from one of the 72 self-pour taps and a bite to eat from food hall-style counters.
A 25-year industry veteran, Robert Thompson is most well-known for founding the award-winning, 20-unit “eatertainment” concept, Punch Bowl Social, which opened its first location in 2012 and landed on Fast Company’s Top 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World list in 2019. His hospitality firm, Angevin & Co owns The Frenchmen Hotel and the bar Tiki Tock in New Orleans, as well as tapas and tap-wine bar Three Saints Revival in Denver. The innovative leader also will debut the highly anticipated national pickleball focused concept, Camp Pickle, in 2024.
High Street is a new destination for Atlanta’s Perimeter, with the dynamic, 36-acre mixed-use development featuring residential, retail and office space in the bustling, geographic center of Metro Atlanta. Its first phase encompasses 150,000 square feet of retail, 90,000 square feet of new loft office, 598 apartments and a variety of community gathering spaces, including a signature park that will host a multitude of events each year, as well as a seasonal ice-skating rink.
Jaguar Bolera will open at High Street in Winter 2024 with an additional location planned for Raleigh. To learn more about Jaguar Bolera, follow @jaguarbolera on Facebook and Instagram for the latest developments.
About Robert Thompson
Twenty-five-year industry veteran, Robert Thompson is the founder and CEO of Camp Pickle and Jaguar Bolera. Well known as the founder of the award-winning, 20-unit “eatertainment” concept, Punch Bowl Social, which opened its first location in 2012 and landed on Fast Company’s Top 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World list in 2019, Thompson also owns and operates hospitality firm, Angevin & Co which includes The Frenchmen Hotel and the bar Tiki Tock in New Orleans, as well as the restaurant and bar, Three Saints Revival in Denver.
About High Street
High Street is a $2 billion, 36-acre mixed-use and entertainment destination located just steps away from the Dunwoody MARTA Station and at the intersection of Perimeter Center Parkway and Hammond Drive in Atlanta’s Perimeter. High Street’s walkable, mixed-use environment will be highly activated with world-class public spaces and a sophisticated event plaza that will be the focal point of the development and a new gathering place for the community. Upon completion, the transit- oriented, urban district will feature 10 city blocks thoughtfully developed around a pedestrian-friendly street grid. The first phase includes 150,000 square feet of retail, 90,000 square feet of new loft office, 598 apartments, and a signature park.
About GID
GID is a leading real estate investment and management firm that operates a diverse portfolio of multifamily, industrial, and mixed-use developments across the United States. With over 60 years of experience across multiple asset classes, GID is an established real estate private equity investor and fiduciary supported by an integrated operating platform with approximately 54,000 multifamily units and over 25M square feet of industrial and commercial space of assets under management. The company also operates a credit platform that aims to provide commercial real estate debt solutions for institutional borrowers.
With corporate offices in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, New York City, and San Francisco, GID employs over 1,200 real estate professionals and operates an expansive portfolio of existing and under-development properties valued at over $30.11 billion as of September 2023.
1Assets Under Management is calculated in compliance with the definition for Assets Under Management (“AUM”) prescribed in INREV’s Global Definitions Database.
