Cafe and Cocktail Bar Hin to Open in December 2026
Owners Pete Amadhanirundr and Ally Smith are expanding their local restaurant presence with a new space in Five Points.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Restaurateurs Pete Amadhanirundr and Ally Smith are set to launch a new cafe and cocktail bar called Hin in Athens this December 2026. The duo is collaborating with Molly McClintock on the upcoming venture located in the Five Points area.
Why it matters
This project marks the latest expansion for the owners, who previously established Puma Yu's at the Southern Mill complex. Their newest venture aims to introduce a dual-purpose dining and social space to the Athens community.
The new project follows the opening of Puma Yu's at the Southern Mill complex in 2022. The owners previously operated The Side Hustle pop-up for four years between 2016 and 2020.
The players
Pete Amadhanirundr
He is a local restaurateur who previously launched the restaurant Puma Yu's.
Ally Smith
She is a business owner and partner who manages restaurant operations in Athens.
Molly McClintock
She is the business partner working with the couple to bring the Hin project to fruition.
The details
Pete Amadhanirundr and Ally Smith signed a lease for their Five Points location prior to the summer of 2026. They are partnering with Molly McClintock to develop the cafe and cocktail bar concept.
Timeline
The Side Hustle pop-up ran from 2016 until 2020.
Puma Yu's opened at the Southern Mill complex in the summer of 2022.
The owners married in New Orleans in September 2024.
Hin is scheduled to open in December 2026.
Market Landscape
The expansion follows the growth of the Five Points commercial district, mirroring a local shift toward more diversified dining options in the area. This move positions the owners to capture additional foot traffic in a highly competitive neighborhood retail sector.
Residents in the Five Points area can expect a new destination for coffee and cocktails when the doors open this December. The establishment adds to the neighborhood's dining variety, providing a fresh social venue for locals and visitors alike.
The takeaway
The opening of Hin demonstrates how established local entrepreneurs continue to leverage their brand success to test new concepts. Community members interested in new local venues should monitor the Five Points commercial corridor for opening-day announcements.
Further reading
For more information on local business activity, see the Athens Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Rough Draft Atlanta.
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