Saturday, September 19, 2026

Doors Open: 11:00 AM | Kickoff: 12:00 PM

Smith’s Olde Bar | Atlanta, Georgia

Ticketed Menu, Public Watch Party

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of football, bold Southern flavors and bourbon at one of Atlanta’s most iconic neighborhood bars!

Join award-winning Atlanta chef Todd Richards and hospitality authority and Bar Rescue star Jon Taffer for a special BBQ & Bourbon Football Watch Party as Georgia takes on Arkansas.

Chef Todd will serve an exclusive pop-up menu created to bring together smoke, fire and soulful Southern flavor, all paired with the rich notes of Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon.

Signature bourbon cocktails will be available throughout the event.

Jon Taffer will also make a special appearance as we cheer on the Dawgs and bring Atlanta together for a one-of-a-kind game-day experience.

Since opening in 1994, Smith’s Olde Bar has become an Atlanta institution and one of the city’s most storied neighborhood bars and live entertainment venues.

Known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, cold drinks and unmistakable Atlanta character, Smith’s Olde Bar is the perfect place to gather with fellow fans for great food, bourbon and Georgia football.

LIMITED POP-UP MENU:

Brown Butter Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly

served with crispy brussels sprouts and pickled red onion

Brown Butter Bourbon Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon Sliders

served with red cabbage slaw and smoked salmon roe

*Tickets include one entree, if you would like both entrees or multiples, please purchase multiple tickets*

*Cocktails are not included and available to purchase seperately*

The football watch party is open to the public, and guests are welcome to join us at Smith’s Olde Bar without purchasing a menu ticket.

Tickets are only required for access to Chef Todd Richards’ limited pop-up menu. Once the available menu tickets sell out, additional servings cannot be guaranteed. Smith’s Olde Bar’s everyday food menu will also be available throughout the event.

About Chef Todd Richards:

Chef Todd Richards is an award-winning Atlanta chef, restaurateur and cookbook author celebrated for his contemporary approach to Soul and Southern cuisine. A longtime fixture in Atlanta’s culinary community, Richards has earned multiple James Beard Award semifinalist honors and is the author of the acclaimed cookbooks Soul and Roots, Heart, Soul.

His cooking honors the history and traditions of Southern food while bringing bold flavor, modern technique and a deeply personal perspective to every plate.

About Jon Taffer:

Jon Taffer is one of the hospitality industry’s most recognized and respected voices. He is the creator, executive producer and star of Paramount Network’s hit television series Bar Rescue, a bestselling author, entrepreneur and the creator of Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon.

With nearly four decades of experience shaping bars, restaurants and entertainment destinations, Jon has built his career around creating unforgettable guest experiences. He is bringing that energy to Atlanta for this special game-day celebration.

About Smith’s Olde Bar