A Bold New Beacon of Atlanta Hospitality Opens December 1, 2025

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CIM Group announced today that The Irish Exit, the acclaimed modern Irish bar concept from New York’s award-winning The Dead Rabbit Group, has signed a 4,735-square-foot lease for its first location outside New York City in the Entertainment District at Centennial Yards, the $5 billion, 50-acre mixed-use redevelopment transforming Downtown Atlanta.

The Irish Exit is a concept from The Dead Rabbit Group, focusing on bringing the contemporary Irish pub to entertainment and transport venues. Developed by the team behind the internationally celebrated Manhattan bar The Dead Rabbit, which was named World’s Best Bar twice and recipient of multiple Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, the group is known for redefining contemporary Irish hospitality. Their philosophy, “tradition meets tomorrow,” aims to preserve the warmth and spirit of Irish hospitality while embracing a forward-looking experience that highlights the modern Irish maker and the Ireland of today. The Irish Exit brings this vision to life by offering premium cocktails, perfect pints, all-day dining, and a vibrant social atmosphere.

The Centennial Yards location of The Irish Exit will feature a flexible indoor-outdoor layout with garage-style doors, creating a vibrant, street-level experience that amplifies the district’s momentum as a destination for dining and entertainment.

“The Irish Exit exemplifies the kind of bold, hospitality-forward concepts we’re bringing to Centennial Yards,” said Brian McGowan, President of Centennial Yards Company. “The Dead Rabbit team has redefined modern Irish hospitality on a global scale, and their decision to plant roots in Atlanta speaks volumes about the city’s rising stature as a cultural and entertainment destination.”