around town
ENTERTAINMENT
Downtown Social
features bowling , VR , restaurant
words & photos by BRITTANYE BLAKE
Downtown Social opens a new social experience in the heart of the city . Heath and Tiffany Bentley , owners , are providing Valdosta with something new to do downtown . Tiffany said the new boutique bowling and sports suite experience are adult and kid-friendly .
In 2019 , the Bentleys were presented with the idea to open the business after visiting a boutique bowling alley out of town , but due to COVID-19 , they put a pin in their plans .
“ We have always said Valdosta needs something else to do because there ’ s nothing but bars open after 10 p . m .,” she said .
In February , the Bentleys had dinner at a downtown restaurant . Later , with bars as the only option , they rethought their idea of opening a business downtown .
Downtown Social is a multifunctional space that offers additional games such as shuffleboard , virtual reality , and pinball . It also offers a full menu and bar .
The space is available for birthday parties and private events can be booked for the downstairs and upstairs event space .
“ The community and downtown have been very welcoming , especially during the nighttime hours ,” Tiffany said . “ We are open during lunchtime hours and we would love to see lots of business then .”
Heath and Tiffany Bentley cut the ribbon on Downtown Social located in Downtown Valdosta . Submitted Photo
This year , Downtown Social will be open on Thanksgiving Day to offer families a new tradition after the Thanksgiving feast .
“ We want to offer the community a new experience and an opportunity to make good family memories on Thanksgiving Day .”
Downtown Social is located at 206 N . Patterson St ., open 11 a . m . -10 p . m . Wednesday and Thursday and 11 a . m . -midnight Friday and Saturday .
10 Valdosta Scene | February 2023