Hippin’ Hops Brewery and Oyster Bar to Open in East Atlanta Village

Doubling as a brewery and restaurant, Hippin’ Hops’ seafood menu will be designed by “Beat Bobby Flay” contender Jamarius Banks.
Hippin' Hops is operating in Eastlake Pharmacy's former space. (Photo via Google Maps)

Hippin’ Hops Brewery and Oyster Bar opens this fall in the East Atlanta Village in a space next to Holy Taco which used to house Eastlake Pharmacy, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reports. Owned by Clarence and Donnica Boston, Hippin’ Hops will also include a seafood restaurant run by “Beat Bobby Flay” and “Iron Chef International” contender Jamarius “J” Banks.

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Hippin’ Hops will be able to seat approximately 60 people across their outdoor space, S-shaped bar, and other seating around the space, with a rooftop patio on the way. The brewery will serve craft beers from their three-barrel brewhouse with five-barrel unitanks. These beers will also be available for retail. 

Up until mid-April of this year, manufacturing breweries were barred from operating in the East Atlanta Village, a commercially zoned area. This changed thanks to a two-year legal effort mounted by Jeffery Oparnica of Sabbath Brewery that amended the law so microbreweries and distilleries could operate under a special permit. 

The Bostons are originally from Charlotte, NC, where they own three restaurants. A mortician by trade, Clarence Boston was recognized by U.S. Rep. Alma Adams for his work as a local entrepreneur in Charlotte. 

Both Sabbath Brewing and Hippin’ Hops plan to open their doors this September. 

Paul Kim

Paul Kim

Paul Kim is a senior at NYU studying Journalism and Public Policy with a minor in Food Studies. A Korean-Taiwanese American born and raised in Atlanta, Paul holds a special appreciation for the diverse food city that Atlanta has become in the last few years. Paul especially loves Korean food because they don't use cilantro in their dishes. Paul hates cilantro.

5 Responses

  1. Sounds like a cool concept that should appeal to the EAV crowd!
     
    Always pays to do your homework (zoning– and I know from experience) before signing a lease. Particularly when it comes to alcohol sales, tattoo parlors, adult novelties/entertainment, and legit massage businesses, etc.
     
    Glad he got the law changed, but having a tattoo place next to a bar, or whatever, sounds really
    antiquated– particularly in a place like EAV, or L5P.
     
    What? They think that stumbling 300 feet is gonna beneficially impact someone’s decision. Alcohol and tattoos go hand in hand. Might be a bad mix for some, but do we really need a law about this kind of thing?
     
    Hopefully he didn’t have to pay the full amount of rent for the two years he was working the legalities out.

    1. That is a bonkers law. Some real bible belt stuff, right there. They should allow it within 300 feet as long as there’s a tattoo removal place within 300 feet, too.

      1. So I wonder if this is a new law, or it’s just an EAV thing.
        Looks like The Anchor Bar & Tattoo Studio opened in 2011 & closed in 2015.

        The Anchor Bar and Tattoo Studio is the ONLY combination Bar Tattoo studio in Atlanta The Anchor holds daily drink specials in the bar area, and we have DJs, Live music, stand up comedy, and even karaoke! The tattoo studio is separated by a transparent glass wall where bar patrons can view live ink sessions daily! The Anchor also has a 2,500 square foot outdoor roof covered patio fully loaded with outdoor, tables and lighting for all your late night fun! Did we mention food Our Tattoo studio features work by some of the best artists in all of ATL! With celebrities such as Rap Superstar B.o.B. Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta’s Che Mack, and Jane’s Addiction Guitarist Dave Navarro as past clients; it’s easy to see why The Anchor has become the newest hotspot in ATLs Ink and Drink scene Open Tuesday to Saturday, the Bar opens at noon, and closes at 2:30am. The Tattoo Studio is open from noon to 12 Midnight. Starting this spring The Anchor will also be open for Sunday Funday stay tuned

        History

        Established in 2011.

        1. The Anchor had a similar legal battle before it could open although I don’t remember the details. It got a friend of mine on the front page of the daily lawyer newspaper.
           
          These kind of restrictions are beyond dumb.

          1. Wow, a Ween fan, and getting your friend on the front page of the daily lawyer newspaper!
            Sounds like you’ve got quite the resume :0)

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