New Pizza & Beer Crawl Kicks Off, More Fun with the Doggie Crawl
We are now officially 5 years old, at least in food years.
On March 1, BiteLines Atlanta Food Tours launched its 5th consecutive season, continuing to offer immersive food and street art experiences along the Atlanta Beltline.
We are thrilled to start the year with our new Atlanta Pizza and Beer Crawl. As a passionate pizza lover, I wanted to showcase how Atlanta's independent pizzerias have exploded over the past decade, even gaining national attention. While we're not New York (who is?), we're holding our own.
This pizza crawl not only offers delicious pies and refreshing beer but also provides an inside look at how the perfect pies are made. And the pizzeria chefs even share some of their secrets. Whether you're a pizza aficionado or just eager to explore new restaurants, this crawl is for you.
Doggie Crawl on the Beltline
We're also back for our third season of Barks and Bites: Doggie Crawl on the Beltline, a one-of-a-kind restaurant crawl for dogs. There is nothing like this. This year, we are happy to share that we will donate a portion of our proceeds to two outstanding animal rescue organizations: Atlanta Humane Society and Furkids. We appreciate all they do to improve the lives of doggies and kitties.
Why We Keep Doing This
We have come a long way since we soft launched in the fall of 2019. At the time, we were taking a break for winter, and planned a full launch in March 2020 when....well, we all know what happened. We took a pause, holed up in our home, and it wasn't until over a year later that we started offering our Food and Street Art Tour.
As we greeted our first tour guests, we weren't sure what to expect. It turned out that amid quarantine, many people were starving for restaurants and social contact again, and a lot of tourists headed South, where the laws were more lax (not getting political here, calm down). The rules for restaurants in Atlanta kept changing, though. Sometimes, we had to wear masks. Other times, we didn't. But regardless, we pushed through, even if we had to sit on patios under the Georgia sun to eat our food. Somehow, it all worked and BiteLines kept growing.
Over the past four consecutive seasons, we have proudly showed off the Atlanta Beltline and our favorite local restaurants to hundreds of people. Many are tourists, but just as many are metro Atlantans who are curious about the Beltline and excited to discover new restaurants. Our favorite moments are when people on our tours become friends. We have seen them swap contact info and offer each other places to stay in their respective cities. This is why we do what we do - to bring people together over food and drink!
As an Atlanta Beltline resident, I love how the trail is redefining how people experience Atlanta. I believe there is no better way to show off our city than with a walking tour on the Beltline, where you can experience its energy, local color and of course, our amazing restaurant scene.
So if you're curious about our tours, here they are at a glance:
BiteLines Atlanta Food Tours
Atlanta Pizza and Beer Crawl
This new Pizza and Beer Crawl highlights Atlanta's booming pizza scene through a guided walking tour of 3 independent pizzerias, giving you samples of Neapolitan, Detroit, and New York-style slices paired with craft beer. Along the way, learn about the city's top pizza makers and what makes each style unique. The tour is open to all ages, with a pizza-only ticket option available.
Barks and Bites: Doggie Crawl on the Beltline
This unique restaurant crawl for dogs is back for its third year. Pups enjoy special off-menu treats like burgers and more from dog-friendly restaurants, as well as “barkaritas” made from Brutus Bone Broth, while their owners get small bites and craft beer. The event includes shopping at pet stores, swag bags and giveaways from local and national pet brands. This year, a portion of proceeds will support two local animal rescue organizations - Atlanta Humane Society and Furkids. If you're looking for fun activities to do with your dog, or a way to celebrate their birthday, this is it.
Food and Street Art Tour on the Atlanta Beltline
This guided tour of the Atlanta Beltline features tastings from top restaurants, a handpicked cocktail, and an in-depth look at the city’s street art. Stopping at neighborhood restaurants, get a taste of authentic Southern cuisine and discover why Atlanta’s food scene is gaining national recognition. Along the way, a local guide shares stories behind the vibrant street art that lines the Beltline, and demonstrates how the trail is transforming the city. This flagship tour returns for its fifth consecutive season.
Private Tours
If you're looking for a more intimate experience, BiteLines offers private tours that can be customized to fit your group. Whether it’s a birthday celebration, family gathering, or a group of friends looking for a unique way to experience the city, private tours provide a personalized touch. You’ll get the same great food, engaging storytelling, and vibrant atmosphere of our public tours, but with the flexibility to choose a date and time that's convenient for you.
Minimum: 6 people
Starting at $99/person
Corporate Outings
Looking for ways to wow your employees? Our corporate food tours provide the perfect setting to bond over food and drink outside the office. We set up everything for your corporate event, so all you have to do is show up and relax!
So whether you are dying for good pizza...or want a sampling of local restaurants...or are looking for things you can do with your dog...we got you.
We hope to see you on one of our tours soon!
Nicole Gustin is Founder & CEO of BiteLines Atlanta Food Tours. An almost-native of Atlanta, she loves to travel, eat, speak French, kayak, and walk the Atlanta Beltline. Her favorite breakfast is cold pizza and iced coffee.
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