The newest Puttshack location opened last Wednesday in The Terminal at 1729 Smallman Street in Pittsburgh’s famous Strip District.
This new adult entertainment spot has everything you need for a fun-filled evening whether it be a first date or a friends out night. The décor and the staff are welcoming.
The first thing I noticed was the expansive game floor. If you do not know, Puttshack is a mini-golf course. But it is not your usual mini-putt putt course, this is a high-tech infused course.
Angelina Gradilla, Sr. Brand Manager, showed me around the various gold courses. To add bling to the game each course is named after a precious gem, Ruby, Amber, Emerald, and Sapphire to name a few. Each game has 9 holes and a theme. You don’t have to worry about losing your ball or someone messing up the score, all this is electronically tracked. When you sign up on the board, you will be dispensed a ball assigned with your name. Technology will keep track of your ball, and the score. All you and your friends have to do is have fun.
There are screens to guide you through each hole of the game. You play for points, the one with the highest score wins, and your name is on the leader board. There are many ways to get that high score with Supertubes, Bonus Points, Hazard Traps are a few. It takes about 30 minutes to play 9 holes, depending on the number of players.
Not only is the air filled with other players and the ringing and ding of the games, but there is also music. As the Blackbyrds sang Music, happy music makes you feel good all the time.” Angelina shared that music is a big part of Puttshack’s atmosphere, people love music. Each location has music centered around its specific geographical location.
On any evening during adult time, there may be a live DJ to get you making a few dance moves on the golf course. Puttshack does have an Age Policy that you must be 21 and over to enter after 8 P.M. on any given night. Also, you must be at least 13 during the other hours. The Pittsburgh location is open 7 days a week: Sunday through Wednesday (11 AM-12 AM) and Thursday through Saturday (11 AM-1 AM).
I know you may be thinking, okay this is a nice place to play this techno mini golf but you may get thirsty or hungry. Well do not worry, Puttshack has a bar with all your favorite crafted drinks and your mocktails. Something for everyone. They have a kitchen with delicious food choices.
Their menu is infused with the flavors of the world. With tasty offerings from falafel, fried Thai octopus, Mediterranean, Korean, flatbreads, hot sandwiches, salads and desserts. For my lunch I started with an appetizer, Chorizo & Cheese Empanadas and that pastry was flakey almost melted in my mouth; lunch, the Fried Chicken Cobb Salad; dessert, I had fresh, yes I said fresh (hot) Beignets with dipping sauce. To drink it all down I had a mocktail, Hibiscus Mock Mule Mocktail.
The Pittsburgh location is ADA accessible. The gaming area was built to accommodate wheelchair users as well.
Not only is this venue entertainment for the region but management contributes proceeds to the Spina Bifida Foundation, a cause close to the owners heart.
A few extra tidbits, there is a private party room with its own bar for corporate affairs, fundraising events, and private social events.
