A retro barber shop and next-level fitness studio are the latest Atlanta-based concepts joining Uptown Atlanta, the 47-acre mixed-use destination anchored by the Lindbergh MARTA Station. Rubenstein Partners, L.P. today announced that The Commodore and Roundhouse Kickboxing will open new locations at the project, which is being redeveloped by Rubenstein into an activated and hyper-accessible community hub.
Located along Uptown’s newly renovated Main Street, The Commodore brings a fresh approach to timeless barbering services, marrying the old school barber shop feel with on-trend styles and modernized amenities. With additional locations in Chamblee, Roswell and the Westside, the new shop’s design will feature the same authentic attention to detail, including six 1950s Takara Belmont chairs and a stained glass barber pole from the 1920s. Selected by Atlanta Magazine as one of the city’s best barber shops (2016 “Best of Atlanta”), all owners are classically trained barbers themselves, highlighting their commitment to their craft and customer satisfaction. The shop will also feature a pop-up from Parable, an Atlanta streetwear brand founded by the same owners featuring sneakers, apparel, and accessories. The Commodore plans to open at Uptown this year.
“As we embark on our fourth location of The Commodore, we are thrilled to open our latest shop in the heart of Uptown’s mixed-use environment,” said Rob Hopper and Rich Craven. “The Uptown location will embody the same character and retro vibe as our other locations, while also having its own unique personality. We are passionate about creating a welcoming environment for every customer and look forward to inviting the community to sit back, relax with a coffee or beer, and enjoy a traditional barber experience.”
Roundhouse Kickboxing was founded by Atlanta natives Jordan McCray and Mario Richards in 2021 through a shared love of fitness and kickboxing. Offering dynamic, 50-minute classes that incorporate high-intensity interval training and kickboxing circuits, the custom workout packages are designed for any age or fitness level. Roundhouse Kickboxing is known for its ability to foster community during its classes, creating an energetic environment where fitness and fun thrive. The Uptown location will introduce upgraded locker rooms and shower facilities, as well as come to life with several murals from local artists. Opening in January 2024 in a 3,750-square-foot space fronting Piedmont Road, Uptown will become the brand’s third location.
“The Buckhead area has always been on our radar as a fantastic expansion opportunity,” said Jordan McCray, co-owner of Roundhouse Kickboxing. “We are excited for Roundhouse to grow alongside the Uptown development and are proud to bring Roundhouse Kickboxing to such a high-profile Atlanta location. Most importantly, we are dedicated to building community within our studios and are confident that we will continue to be successful in creating an environment that is inclusive of all types of people and fitness levels at Uptown.”
Rubenstein previously announced five globally inspired dining concepts for Uptown, including El Gordo, an authentic taqueria with a modern lively setting; Bene Korean, an upscale Korean barbeque experience; J’ouvert Caribbean Kitchen, Caribbean street food and brunch restaurant; and White Windmill, a popular Korean bakery and coffee shop. These restaurants will join community favorite 26 Thai Kitchen and Bar and open along Main Street in early 2024.
In May, Rubenstein opened Uptown Test Kitchen, a novel culinary experience for Atlanta foodies in a restaurant space fronting Piedmont Road. Uptown Test Kitchen is currently activated by Chow À La Carte, which is designed to bring the community and local chefs together every weekend with fresh menus. To learn more, visit Uptown’s website.
“As we round out Uptown’s retail mix, we are focused on bringing in homegrown concepts from Atlanta’s very best,” said George Banks, founder of Revel, Rubenstein’s retail partner at Uptown. “The Commodore and Roundhouse Kickboxing will bring a dynamic energy to the development and strategically diversify Uptown’s retail and restaurant experience to serve the office component and the thousands of apartments and homes that surround the property.”
Uptown encompasses nearly 1 million square feet of office space,120,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space and a variety of community gathering spaces, all with connectivity to MARTA and the city’s major pedestrian trails, such as the Atlanta BeltLine, PATH400 and the South Fork Trail. As part of the redevelopment plan, Rubenstein modernized the 35,000-square-foot office atrium; elevated building facades; created a true, pedestrian-friendly Main Street; and transformed The Lawn into a highly programmed community gathering space.
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About Uptown
Uptown is a hyper-accessible, 47-acre mixed-use community that brings the best of Atlanta together. As the largest mixed-use development in Atlanta to connect directly with MARTA and the city’s major pedestrian trails, such as the forthcoming Atlanta BeltLine and the South Fork Trail, Uptown combines 120,000 square feet of street-level retail, greenspace and art and one million square feet of Class A office space. Uptown is being redeveloped by private real estate investment management and advisory firm Rubenstein Partners, LP (Rubenstein). Redevelopment plans include upgrading building facades, streetscapes and greenspaces; activating the property with local retail, artist galleries, restaurants and events; and attracting office tenants who value working in a vibrant mixed-use environment. Atlanta has a Downtown, a Midtown, a Buckhead, and now, finally, an Uptown. To learn more about Uptown, visit uptownatlanta.com and follow @UptownAtlanta on Facebook and Instagram.
About Rubenstein Partners
Rubenstein Partners, founded in September 2005, is a private real estate investment advisory firm with operations throughout the United States. The firm is led by its founder, David Rubenstein, and a group of senior real estate executives, and is focused on directing and managing office real estate investments in the U.S. Rubenstein Partners’ predecessor company, The Rubenstein Company, LP and affiliates, founded in 1969, was one of the largest private owner operators of Class A office real estate in the Mid-Atlantic, owning and operating a portfolio of assets valued at approximately $1.2 billion at the time of its disposition in 2004. Since 2005, Rubenstein Partners has, on behalf of its investors and clients, invested in more than 22 million square feet of office real estate assets throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.rubensteinpartners.
About Monarch Alternative Capital LP
Monarch Alternative Capital LP is a global investment firm founded in 2002 with approximately $5 billion in assets under management. Monarch focuses primarily on opportunistic credit and distressed situations across corporate debt, real estate, special situations, and other pockets of dislocation across various asset classes and industries. Monarch has invested over $40 billion in its strategy while maintaining a consistent and repeatable approach. While disciplined in approach, Monarch’s dynamic sourcing enables the firm to capitalize on overlooked and niche areas on a global basis. Monarch draws on the skills and experience of 69 employees, including 23 investment professionals, across its offices in New York and London. Monarch has a long and successful history of investing in opportunistic real estate focused on areas that leverage Monarch’s core tenets. In addition to significant internal resources, Monarch has substantial relationships with operating partners and advisors that it works with to help create value.
