Here’s what will (temporarily) taking over the BrewDog space in the Krog District
The expansive former BrewDog space in the Krog District along the Eastside Beltline will soon house a temporary pop-up from a collective of Atlanta hospitality professionals that will feature live music, food and sports viewing parties.
The pop-up concept is called LikeMinds, and it’s set to open later this spring, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It will take over the 14,700-square-foot space BrewDog left vacant after it closed in early March. LikeMinds is slated for a 120-day run.
Kelly Campbell, a partner at STHRN Hospitality Co., which runs Westside Motor Lounge, Echo Room and several Atlanta food and beverage concepts, is leading the pop-up alongside teams from Southern Culinary & Creative, Smith’s Olde Bar, Frazie’s Meat & Market and Bunker Design.
LikeMinds will be a new concept that “expands on the creative vision” of Westside Motor Lounge, according to a news release. The 3-acre complex in Atlanta’s English Avenue neighborhood is known for its indoor and outdoor spaces and the jazz kissa listening bar Echo Room.
The pop-up will be open daily, with programming developed by Beau Nolen of Smith’s Olde Bar, including live music, guest DJs, a vinyl program, billiards, bar games and sports viewing parties.
It will have a menu of sandwiches and shareables created by Julian Hower of Smith’s and Mark Frazie of Frazie’s Meat and Market. On the weekends, there will be a brunch program from Hower inspired by his Vietnamese and barbecue concept Pho Cue, and the beverage menu from Dana Roberts of Westside Motor Lounge will feature cocktails, beer, wine, THC drinks and nonalcoholic beverages.
“This idea started with a simple goal — create a space where people can find their people," Campbell said in a prepared statement. “What makes LikeMinds special is the team behind it. This is a group with shared history, shared values and a real passion for hospitality coming together to build something that only exists for a moment.”
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Olivia Wakim is a reporter on the lifestyle team. She joined the AJC as an intern in 2023 after graduating from the University of Georgia with a journalism degree. While in school, she reported for The Red & Black, Grady Newsource and the Marietta Daily Journal.
