Because we allow our customers the option to smoke, the “Georgia Smoke-Free Air Act of 2005” stipulates that no person under 18 years old may enter The Vortex premises at any time. This includes children of any age, even when they are accompanied by their parents, or napping like little angels in their strollers. You see, most infants and toddlers are actually under the age of 18. Sorry, but The Vortex cannot grant any kind of “waiver,” as this is not only a company policy, but also State law.

Don’t give anyone a hard time when they ask to see your ID. Sideshow geeks get paid to guess your age. We, on the other hand, are required by law to verify it. So if you didn’t bring your ID with you, and you are refused a drink, or denied access to the bar, it’s your own damned fault for being a dumb-ass. Now let’s review; You will be carded at the door because because you must be 18 to enter the Vortex. This will require a valid State or other government issued form of identification. Your college ID or a wrinkled photocopy of a speeding ticket will simply not cut it.  If you order alcohol you may be carded a second time because you must be 21 to drink.  Take it as a compliment.  Hell, we might even card you a third time if you move to the bar from a table. We are not trying to be difficult. We are just protecting our government-issued liquor license, and the livelihood of our entire staff. We are required to obey the law, and so are you. So just show your ID.