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    Chips and dip was disgusting. Note odd pooling liquid in center of salsa and discolored guac.
    Emily S.

    We just came here late on a Saturday for drinks and snacks, not to golf. I have never encountered a business less interested in taking my money. The back bar was closed for no apparent reason so we sat in the front. Someone did come and take our order. We got four cocktails (four people) and ordered chips and dip and a trio of hummus. We later flagged someone down and got pretzel sticks - note "flagged someone down" because for the rest of the evening if we wanted anything, including to pay, that is what we did. Multiple times we had to go bug the golf counter lady because the wait staff sure as hell wasn't interested, even though there were like 3 of them at the bar doing absolutely nothing. The chips and dips appeared long before anything else. Including water, which we asked for. Disgusting. The salsa was both really smokey and sugary sweet and my group speculated it had to have been canned. The guacamole was slightly better but it was obvious from the brown color and dull flaor it was probably made in a big batch and fridged much earlier in the day. Gross. The other two food items were decent. The pretzel sticks were particularly good. As for the cocktails? I wouldn't be able to tell you because they never came even though we asked about them repeatedly and were told oh they're coming. We watched multiple people dicking around at the bar for a good half hour while we waited. At one point one of them started sweeping up. We had watched the drinks go into the little ordering machine. We nudged them. Guess they could not be bothered. Eventually we had eaten all three of our heavily staggered food items and still no drinks so we decided to cancel and get drinks elsewhere. We finally flagged a waitress and she literally came up to us and said your drinks never came. No shit. I said we wanted to just cancel them. She literally walked away from our table without saying a word. No let me go tell a manager, let me check on that, nothing. Just walked away silently. Were we being punished? We waited a good ten, maybe fifteen minutes after that? Then a member of our party went up to the golf counter to ask if he could just pay there for our food. Then of course the waitress comes rushing over to have us pay. Guess she wanted that tip. This was insane. We were there for like an hour and they could not be bothered to make us our cocktails.

    Cute decor
    Eliecer O.

    This was disorganized, slow, and ultimately not worth it. We attended the Holly Jolly Christmas Bar event at Puttery, and unfortunately, it was a letdown from the very start. The $22 ticket included 90 minutes of access and a "welcome cocktail" from a list of three but one of those, the toasted marshmallow, wasn't even available when we were seated. That was frustrating. We tried the Jolly Pear 75 instead, and it was so bitter and unpleasant neither of us could finish it. Ironically, when we later ordered the toasted marshmallow (which had become available), it was actually very good. Too bad it wasn't an option from the start. The space itself was noisy, with putting players right next to the bar seating, which I hadn't realized ahead of time. Not exactly the holiday vibe we hoped for. Worse yet, our server disappeared for long stretches, and the service was incredibly slow. With a timed 90-minute experience, that really impacted the night & it felt like we spent most of it waiting. Food was a mixed bag. The meatballs were excellent, but the fries just tasted only like oil. 100% not worth it. To top it all off, when the bill came, a 20% gratuity had already been added. I always tip, and usually well, but I don't appreciate being forced into it, especially with lackluster service. Or selecting the gratuity usually reserved for good service. All in all, this felt like a waste of time and money. It had potential, but the execution fell flat. I won't be returning.

    Shayla M.

    Came to the Puttery for a private event. Right now the place is decorated in holiday decor. We already had bites available in our section not sure if you could order from the kitchen. The food was set up in two different sections. There were chicken sandwiches, rice bowls and chicken wings. There were a few other items that were bought out, but it was not consistent with being refilled. The bar area was super packed of course because there was an open bar. It took a while to even just get a water. I made a rice bowl with cucumbers, edamame, and chicken. The rice was very undercooked. I ended up skipping the rest of the rice bowl and went for the chicken sandwich. One of the chicken sandwiches that I got was filled with sauce, which made the bread soggy. They did bring out dessert at the end, which was a peppermint brownie shooter, which was pretty tasty.

    Orchard 75
    Peter D.

    *I came here for a corporate holiday party. I did not golf here (though I would like to in the future) and had drinks/food here* The backspace had enough room for 50+ folks. We had open drinks, and I got two drinks - the orchard 75 and a normal rum and coke. Both drinks were alright, and the buffet options were pretty standard food quality wise. I think it's unfair to rate my experience too low because I missed the golfing experience, so 4 stars seems decent enough.

    Burger and fries
    Capri L.

    Hey friends! I was working nearby and placed a quick pickup order. The burger was slightly overcooked but still very flavorful. The fries were hand cut and sooooo good. I'm excited to come back and actually experience the mini golf. Seems like a fun place! I hope you enjoy!

    Nisha B.

    Randomly stopped in. Had a tour of the puttery rooms by Tony, who was super nice. Their Halloween bar should be open by now, looks fun! The young man who was the hostess was also really nice. Cartier, who worked the front bar, was awesome I had the hot chicken meal. I only ate the fries at the bar, and tore them up!!!!!!!!!!!! they were sooo good. I ended up giving my sandwich to an unhoused person - i hope he enjoyed it! Low key hip hop music started playing @ 615pm-ish at the bar area Place is good for group events also

    Tyquain M.

    I had an amazing time at the Puttery. We started off with food & drinks which both were amazing. That spinach dip and mumbo sauced wings were great recommendations from our server. We played unlimited miniature golf during our time there. The energy was unmatched and the staff were very helpful and friendly. I can't wait to come back as there's multiple bars to order drinks from.

    Taylor D.

    I had a pretty good time playing golf here. Each room was fun, bright, colorful and on theme. Some of the holes were kindof difficult to maneuver however I do understand the difficulty level increases as each hole increases. Also I was hoping the rooms were decorated with the winter theme as well however it was just the restaurant area.

    Kent S.

    I stumbled upon this place by accident as was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The 3 unique 9 hole courses offer a fun challenge for any skill level. Even better is the technology that's present on each hole. The tablets allow you to keep score on each hole rather than carrying around the pencil and scorecard. That same technology allows you to brag to your friends as your score is showcased for all to see. Gloat away and have fun

    Old Bay Hot Honey Wings with Margaritas (Pineapple + Blackberry)
    Camille A.

    Stopped in for Happy Hour last week and we were unsure if there was table service since we weren't approached so we ended up at the bar. Our bartender was very friendly and had good suggestions. I went with the pineapple marg while my bf chose the blackberry marg. Both were pretty sweet and okay! They were missing a lime or sweet/sour flavor. For food, I highly suggest the Old Nay Hot honey wings -- they're delicious and a great deal for HH. We did try the Oxtail Truffle Pizza (not pictured) but we weren't impressed. It was just okay! Since we didn't do miniature golf, this review is for the bar/restaurant side only. I'd definitely go back and try other menu items!

    Arista W.

    The Halloween theme is so cute but the experience itself isn't worth what we paid for. The drinks on the menu are supposed to be interactive and fun but they were not. They had no dry ice and I'm not sure why we weren't told that before we ordered. The service was super slow and we had to flag our server down every time we needed something, idk what she was doing but she wasn't tending to tables. Overall this is the worst pop up experience I ever had. I didn't even bother trying the food because I was so underwhelmed by the drinks aka the whole reason we came. The experience is 90 minutes and I was there for about 20. Don't waste your money on this folks. I ended up going to Nandos next door

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    Janelle T.

    Found this place on accident and glad I did! I had time to burn after dropping teens off at a concert and this was a great spot to spend a few hours at. Highlights:: The employees were great! I first encountered bartender Robert at the back bar. He was friendly, made great drinks and provided good food recommendations! Kudos to him! The manager on shift 1 April in the evening was awesome as well and fostered a positive environment for her staff... way to be a leader and not just a manager! They have a few happy hour times so I got to mini golf and enjoy wings/drinks. Forgot to take a pic of the wings but flavor was old bay honey... perfectly cooked and love that they use multi color carrots and ranch was delicious. The mini golf is three separate areas with 9 holes each. You use an electronic screen to keep score, super cool! Planning to get a group together to do a DC trip and making this a spot to come back to!

    Erika J.

    Came for a "ditch work day" with my friend. It was pretty empty but we had a good time! They had a special that allowed us to putt unlimited. We had a few drinks and just took our time doing all the courses. She had a good time and brought her husband back another day. Definitely would be a nice group date or single date idea.

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    Ask the Community - Puttery

    It looks like there are now all ages hours until 4pm on weekends. Is it ok to make a round reservation for a group with kids in early afternoon (Saturday)? The system still asks to confirm that all players are 21+.

    Hi Misty, Yes, we do allow kids from 12pm-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays, we also allow kids in from… 

    Do I have to reserve a seat at the bar to eat?

    Nope. You can just walk in

    Hey yelpers! Where can I park?

    It's, like, ONE block from Gallery Place Metro station. Why on earth would you drive?

    Are kids allowed or recommended? What age is best for this place?

    Hi. You have to be 21 and over.

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    “The bartenders Brandon and Paul were great, they made great drinks, were respectful and didn't keep me waiting.”

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