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    Holey Mackerel

    4.2 (12 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Kade B.

    Holey Mackerel! This place is amazing and such a hidden gem. I've driven past here so many times to the point it ended up on my "want to go" list. I went tonight with a friend, and we had an absolute blast! The vibes inside give 80s nostalgia means a seaside shack, and I'm IN LOVE with it. For two of us to play mini golf, it was $22, which is reasonable for the area & 18 holes. The course is not the most accessible with some rocks and steps along the paths, but it's a fun course to play regardless! There were misting stations across the playing path, which is nice for the summertime. As we were getting ready to leave, we saw a flyer mentioning music bingo on Thursdays at 7pm. We stuck around for the few minutes until 7, and I'm so glad we did. It was so fun. For $1, you get three rounds or more of bingo, depending on length of game play. Our rounds tonight were 80s hits, songs from movies, and bar classics. The emcee was amazing and friendly. I got a Carbliss from the bar, and my friend got a non-alcoholic frozen drink called the Mangonada. We were both cackling at the headers in the menu. Calling wine "Mom Juice" is extremely hilarious and adds so much character to this place. The bartender was kind and knowledgable too. If you want to test your luck, you can pay to spin the wheel of shots. Forewarning: malort has its own spot on the wheel. There's also arcade games and batting cages here. I will wholeheartedly be coming back to this place. This might be my new go-to bar!

    Kent S.

    The new owners have definitely spent money improving the experiences here. It is great to see water flowing and landscaping kept tidy. I don't quite understand the holes that have the open edges. If they were closed it would improve this pace of play, which is a constant problem at this mini golf course.

    Kaylie P.

    We love Holey Mackerel! We live close by and it's the perfect place to get outside for a round of mini golf or watch live music. Their bar is fabulous with awesome happy hour deals. The whole place is decked out in old Nintendo games. They have stuff going on all week like music bingo and live music inside and outside. Bartenders are always friendly. They have a food truck outside as well! We haven't tried the trucks, but people always say the food is food.

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    Luke H.

    Recently opened, the old river falls family fun center is now the new and improved Holy Mackerel! We were able to attend "Spooky Mini Golf" during the Halloween season, 18 holes of mini golf with glow in the dark holes and lights lining the perimeter of the green. Too chilly for mini golf (or the batting cages)? Head inside for warm spiked cider at the fully stocked bar, and a wide array of arcade games! The bar itself has a nice selection of liquor options and a solid drink menu. The vibrant indoor atmosphere is backed by the equally spirited staff, who is friendly, information and ensures you feel welcomed. Definitely a great spot for family fun, or a quick drink while playing games!

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    Jack L.

    Mini golf here was a lot of fun! But I was most impressed by the bar area inside, despite looking like your standard mini golf place from the outside, Holey Mackerel is a fun place to stop and get a drink at the bar, even if that's the only reason you go! Mini golf was well maintained and the cup holders on each hole were a nice touch, would recommend!

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    Swing Time Golf & Baseball

    Swing Time Golf & Baseball

    3.1(10 reviews)
    12.0 mi

    Golf Course - Very creative, kept nice and clean, nice water features and other decor; overall very…read morefun to play on Staff - Very kind and helpful Baseball/Batting Cage - A great place to practice for those who just want to get some hits in Overall a very nice place!

    So here's the thing - we've been coming here for a very, very long time. The course has been a good…read moreone and despite the fact that it's all falling apart, we still enjoyed coming here. It's gotten much worse this year and honestly, I really feels like they don't care anymore. The real kicker here is that they have a trick shot 19th hole - a single putt that can win you a free game. We always let my son hit the shot, because he's younger and would appreciate it more than we would. After several years, he finally scored it tonight - and the guy behind the counter refused to honor it. He said he took two shots, which is not allowed - despite that NOT being posted ANYWHERE. Again, he hit his ball and missed (incidentally, the ball goes into the water when you miss, so you can't cheat), so I gave him my ball and that's how he scored. It's a pure luck shot, so it's not like the kid was sizing up the hole. The kid behind the counter simply refused and was downright rude about it, just coming off as mean and accusatory like we were trying to cheat (when you can't cheat the shot, period) and he completely deflated what was an exciting experience for my son. It took a fun ending to a day and shot it down the toilet all because this kid wanted to be rude. Seriously, uncalled for. We will not be coming back, period. We were willing to put up with the lack of repair work because we enjoyed the course, but this put things over the edge for us and we will definitely not be returning.

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    Swing Time Golf & Baseball - Very interesting course, with every hole having a challenge.

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    Nine Below - $70 "large" pretzel board

    Nine Below

    4.3(47 reviews)
    8.5 mi•East Side, Lower East Side
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    Vibe - weird. It's in a basement and smells like it…read more We had a work function here and the communication wasn't the best with our Bars and Rec reps as we found out as we arrived that they would have food out then we'd do a demo and start golfing. The spread was laughable for the price paid. The pizza was probably the best value. What sucks the most is that they take everything away after an hour and a half, even the "safe to leave out" things like pretzels. You can't leave food out that we paid for, especially if it's not a health concern? Maybe provide boxes so people could take things home? Wasteful and disappointing. The pizza and garlic bread got the best reviews. Cheese and veggie tray were what you'd expect. The staff behind the bar were friendly and quick to help, but I wasn't a fan of the demo provider. Spoke quietly and was upset that the group couldn't hear him though it was pretty full in the event space with another party who was already underway. The idea was unique enough but you'll need extra time to set up the courses. Overall, not impressed with this venue. Recommend any other Bars and Rec instead.

    Mini golf was fun with silly courses, but the service was poor. The bartender took a long time to…read moreserve me and gave me one seltzer less than I ordered. They added another but quickly turned away without asking if I wanted to keep my tab open. There were no signs about the 7 PM closing time, and suddenly the bartender yelled at everyone to leave. I hurried to finish my drink while they stared at me. In the chaos, I forgot about my tab, and they added a 20% tip automatically. If the service had been better, I wouldn't have minded, but it was the worst I've had in a long time.

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    Tee Aire Golf Range & Miniature Golf - Range

    Tee Aire Golf Range & Miniature Golf

    4.4(22 reviews)
    13.4 mi

    We love Tee Aire! The family-owned and run golf range and mini golf course are well-kept and very…read morereasonably priced. The owners are very friendly and work hard to keep the property looking great. They offer a small putting green, both grass and turf options at the range, and three sizes of buckets for balls. The mini golf course is carefully maintained and a family-friendly challenge level - fun for all ages. You'll find us hitting a bucket of balls or getting in a round of mini golf frequently during the season.

    Okay so there were a couple problems with this place…read more.. #1. The staff are extremely rude and aggressive towards children. I saw a group of kids waiting nearby for everyone to finish the hole and a lady walked up to them and demanded that they stay RIGHT by the adult at ALL TIMES for "liability purposes". #2. The staff are very ignorant. I was playing a hole with my family when a staff member and his friend/coworker proceeded to skip the hole I was on so they could be in front. In conclusion, it was quite an uncomfortable experience for me and my family. It was obvious that the staff were just prowling on us and waiting for something to happen so they could yell at us. #3. There were several encounters with this one staff member (male, brown hair) where he would act hostile towards everyone around him. IMPORTANT NOTE: The music they play here sucks. Bring earplugs/earbuds. My simple suggestion: Fix your staff. If this isn't an option for you, I would just close down EDIT: I'd like to say one thing: kids will be kids! There's no sign that says no throwing rocks in the pond and no kid is going to go on the website and think "hmm I should check if this is allowed". If this is how you all deal with this, then you should just make it 16+. No one wants your attitude directed at their children. If you have a problem, the correct way to address it is to go to the PARENT and not the child. I think it's kind of funny that you took the time to write a whole essay about how I put "false information" I can't wait for this place to go out of business. If you are reading this and planning on coming here, please do! Just make sure to drop a ton of rocks in the last hole.

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    Organ Piper Music Palace

    Organ Piper Music Palace

    3.8(124 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    One of that last places around with a real pipe organ. This place is great with all kinds of extra…read moredrums and bells and whistles. Super fun places with ok food, cocktails and multiple sizes of gluten free pizzas if that's what you need.

    I can see the novelty of this place! According to my parents, they took me here a handful of times…read moreas a kid, and many people we were with said they came back in the day too. It doesn't seem they've made any updates over the years. We came on a Saturday night with a big group of people (a handful of families/kids), and boy was this place packed! Our group just added to the chaos, but needless to say the community loves this spot! The big ol' organ at the forefront is a fun feature, and everyone was loving the music. They also have a good size arcade that keeps the kids very happy. I was a fan of the ordering system here too- you go up to the counter/bar on their own accord and submit what you'd like, and then they give you a ticket with your order number. Up on the wall is a giant light up sign and you simply look out for when your number is lit up and that means your food is up. Given that pizza is the thing here, that's what we went for. Everyone was pleased with it! I can see the appeal here, but I can also see the pov of folks who aren't the biggest fans. It's a certain kind of place, and with kids, it was a good time!

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    Holey Mackerel - mini_golf - Updated September 2026

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