Punch Bowl Social submits plans for Raleigh Iron Works location

Zachery Eanes

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Punch Bowl Social, a national entertainment-and-food company, has submitted permits to take over the former Jaguar Bolera space in the Raleigh Iron Works development.

Why it matters: Jaguar Bolera — which offered food, drinks and games like duck-pin bowling — was one of the first tenants to open at Raleigh Iron Works, but the entertainment venue flamed out and closed its 23,000-square-foot space nearly two years after opening.

Driving the news: Permits filed by Punch Bowl Social show the company wants to renovate the existing restaurant, add a new bar and several new arcade games.

The permits were first reported by Raleigh Magazine. Raleigh Iron Works and Punch Bowl Social have not yet responded to a request for comment.

Zoom in: Founded in Denver, Punch Bowl Social has a dozen locations across the country.

Punch Bowl Social and Jaguar Bolera shared many similarities and are part of the growing "eatertainment" trend of bringing together elements of a bar and restaurant with interactive games like bowling, darts, arcade consoles and karaoke.
Both Punch Bowl Social and Jaguar Bolera were founded by entrepreneur Robert Thompson.

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