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. read more

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*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. read more

Puttery - Orchard 75 - Mini Golf Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Puttery - Burger and fries - Mini Golf Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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 read more

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Our server, who turned out to be one of the managers (a tall African-American gentleman whose name I unfortunately can't remember), was absolutely amazing. The restaurant was extremely busy since it was the weekend, but he remained attentive, professional, and friendly throughout our visit. When we received the wrong pizza, he handled it promptly and made sure everything was corrected right away. This isn't typically the kind of establishment I would gravitate toward, but the level of service truly made the experience memorable. Great customer service always stands out, and he definitely delivered that. read more

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. read more

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Went here with my sister to visit for the holiday decorations and drinks. First off, parking is quite difficult to find so you'll have to definitely find street parking or an expensive garage. Tickets were 22 dollars and it covers a drink so it's not that bad. Thankfully they do allow a 15 min grace period from your time slot, unfortunately the service was just not that good. The host was not that friendly and the bartenders didn't come off friendly either. There was holiday decorations which was cute but honestly the drinks were pretty expensive from like 19-23 dollars and the portions were not consistent, I saw that they gave two marshmallows to one customer but four to another. It might be better if you come to play put put but even when we got our fries we got no napkins or utensils without asking which I felt was not great. read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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Frankenstein popup bar - everything wrong Attended the Frankenstein popup bar hosted by the pottery this past weekend and the vibes were off. The decor was decent sure but the music? Wrong tone, wrong everything. Why is hip hop playing for a spooky Halloween event? Why rap? Not one song was played in the 1 hour I was there that matched the event. First strike. There were no tables available. Standing or sitting which made eating difficult. Were people attending expected to stand up against the wall while there or what was the plan? I'm thinking the event was oversold and the pottery didn't plan accordingly. Strike 2. Strike 3 was finally getting a table and nobody taking our order. After waiting another 15 minutes I flagged down somebody and asked was she working this section and she said she's the only one working all sections. Ok, placed the order. Waited. Waited some more. Went up to the counter waited behind several people. Had my drink made. Came back. Drank it before my original order came out. Epic fail. 3rd strike. 4th and how did they mess up the drink. The effect was it was supposed to change colors after the juice was added but nothing happened. Wow just wow. Do not attend the Frankenstein popup event here. If there's a Christmas pop-up bar, I expect it to be a similar waste. read more

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! read more

Puttery - Old Bay Hot Honey Wings with Margaritas (Pineapple + Blackberry) - Mini Golf Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great place...David was an awesome bartender!! He kept the drinks flowing. Proper libations! read more

Puttery - Cucumber spa water - Mini Golf Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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 read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Puttery - Mini Golf Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We loved The Puttery in Penn Quarter! It's not your average mini golf--it's a modern, stylish spot with creative themed courses, fun music, and a lively atmosphere that makes the whole experience feel like a night out (or a cool afternoon escape). We visited on a Saturday with our kids (they allow children before 5 p.m.), and it was hands-down one of the best family-friendly indoor activities we've found in DC. The $10 unlimited play for kids 12 and under is a fantastic deal, and at $15 for adults, it's still a steal for the experience you get. You can even order drinks while you play--yes, on the course!--which added a fun twist for the grown-ups. And there's plenty of space to sit, relax, and grab food if you want to hang out before or after your round. Everything felt thoughtfully designed, from the decor to the flow of the space. Whether you're looking for a break from sightseeing or just want a fun, air-conditioned hangout that works for both kids and adults, The Puttery is a total win. We'll definitely be back! read more

Came here to celebrate my friend's birthday this past weekend and had so much fun! There are three different courses all with different themes, so of course we explored them all. All the courses had cool backgrounds for photos! We also got the meal deal where you get an appetizer and entree for around $40, including the unlimited mini golfing. There were many good food choices to choose from. I ordered the Margherita pizza and the veggie tostados. Huge portions and both very good! None of us were able to finish our food and had enough for leftovers for the next day! read more

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Cool concept with 3 indoor putt putt golf courses that are creatively designed, 2 large bars, plenty of seating, and your standard bar food. Came here for a corporate event and really appreciated the hardworking and responsive staff making sure everyone was taken care of. This was great for team building and corporate events and is conveniently located near the Gallery Place and Metro Center metro stops. read more

My husband and I played some mini golf at Puttery this weekend, and it was just okay. The courses have seen better days (it felt old and worn out), and all the bars were closed except for the one at the entrance before you get to the courses (the other large bar was closed for a private event, but the small ones near the courses were all closed). We also had issues with families with young kids being jerks on one course (the parents weren't watching their kids who get cutting groups in line for the courses and then taking about 100+ swings on the hole). I've been to another indoor mini golf experience in DC, and that one was definitely better (didn't feel as rundown, had more open bars, and seemed to be adults only - if there were kids, I don't remember them). At the price you pay, I'm not intending to return to Puttery. read more

Puttery - Mini Golf Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great location for a work event. It was easy to find, food was good and the networking bar space was big. Playing the 9 hole course next to the bar was perfect for about an hour of activity then back to the bar to eat and socialize! read more

Came for some team bonding with my coworkers. This place is in the heart of DC close to museums and the capital one arena. We ubered in but I know this area and know this place would be really difficult to park in. I recommend ride share or Metro. The place is adorable. You enter a beautifully themed area with some lounge seating and a bar. We had a reserved area where we had some drinks and apps to share. We did have a tee-time and we were split into groups of 4-5 to play mini golf through some really cute and instagrammable rooms! My favorite was the Warhol themed room. You track your scores on tablets at each station and there's a lot of opportunity for pictures! When you get to the end, there is a display with everyone's scores. Upon exiting, we saw that there was a whole nother huge bar and lounge area in the back. We were there in a weekday so it was too slow to open up the bar back there, but I imagine this back bar would be a great place to hang out on a weekend! read more

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Visited this place for a small corporate event. We had a private room on a Tuesday night. We were basically the only group there. Our server while we were in the room was good. Food and drinks came out at a relatively decent pace. After we played our 9 holes of mini golf, we were instructed to leave the room and head to the bar. It was after the move to the bar that we felt completely unwelcome. We were accused of bringing counterfeit free drink tickets, limited in what we could order and the bartender even sprayed that back of one of my coworkers with cleaner while closing down the bar. Oh...and it was only 7:45. Started off as a good experience but crashed in the end. Don't go here. read more

Fun putt putt with creative designs and aesthetics that give you a lot to take in while the rest of your party is hitting (if you don't need to watch them like a hawk because they tend to cheat like my friend). I love that if you purchase the three courses, you can repeat the courses as many times as you'd like. The drinks were okay but the one shareable I had - Veggie Tostada - was scrumptious. My friend said their burger tasted like it was made with love. The venue is huge and offers a lot of things to see and take in. All the staff I interacted with were friendly and helpful. read more

Puttery - Veggie tostada - Mini Golf Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

***Disclaimer: This review does not factor in drinks or food.*** So, let's start with the location. The Puttery is conveniently located across the street from the Portrait Gallery, so, if your heart desired, you could make it an "artsy kind of day" commingled with the vibes that the decor in Puttery provides. As it pertains the parking, there are quite a few options for street parking near by the establishment. On to the cost, which was $15 for a cute, fun experience. So the ambience... the Puttery gives a cute, active date day/night feel for the girls, homies, and or the love interest. There are three different courses that all gives a unique/cute vibe for a potential photo shoot. The Puttery experience probably can last you approximately 45 minutes to an hour with the inclusion posing for pictures, playful/competitivr banter, and simply just playing putt putt. Overall, it was a good time something I feel that many will enjoy. read more

Puttery - Mini Golf Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Pros: The pizza was good. We got through three mini golf courses quickly. Cons: Upon arrival every single stall in the ladies room was out of toilet paper. We tried to order fries and were told they were out. Then we tried to order chips and dips and were told they were out - but only after we got our pizza and followed up. Only to see fries and chips come out from the kitchen later. We had ordered through the bartender who later told us they just didn't know. The server looked confused when we told her they were out of these items. An employee came through the courses to pick up old drinks which was great - but she reeked of weed so clearly smoking on the job. Listen - I am not anti weed but it was STRONG and they could probably wait till after work. Courses could use some love but they were fun. I really wanted to love this place such a cool concept. read more

Puttery - Mini Golf Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First time visiting and we are definitely planning on coming back soon!! They open at 3 and we had a 3:15 reservation. Once we got in we were immediately given clubs and we were off! Like a lot of 14 year olds my son didn't want to hang out with mom and dad but within minutes he was having a ball!! We had to wait a little while for our server but once she got to us Giovani was awesome! The smash burger was great and my son loved his pizza. This place seems like it would be really good at night, hanging out with friends! The ambiance was perfect. read more

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Takeaways: Get a left- AND right-handed putter and check your bar tab to ensure correct pricing. Golf The golf itself was pretty fun. I did all three courses. The scoring setting on one course wasn't working, but I did another course and it was functional when I came back. One course needed some repairs, but you could still play. A cabinet door wasn't attached and there was a sign on an oven door with, "Do Not Touch". You had to choose between left-handed and right-handed putters. It was helpful to have both based on the angles you took when playing. All of the courses seemed to have pars of two, which seemed inaccurate. The max score you could enter was six. Drinks We ordered two cocktails at the bar, which was not busy. The drinks were pricey already. The menu listed cocktails as $15 each. Our bill listed them as $16 each. I asked the bartender about the discrepancy and first she said she just "enters them into the system and the price comes up". Totally unacceptable response. You can't advertise one price and then charge more! Then she tried to say that the $16 price "is probably because of tax." NO. Tax was a separate line item on the receipt. In the end we were not overcharged, but the two staff members seemed disdainful and were not apologetic. read more

I didn't eat here because I thought the food was over priced. They have bar food and I couldn't rationalize paying their prices for wings, burgers, etc. I did have a beer. We met some friends and sat by the bar. The service was very slow and I was kind of shocked since it seemed like the place was virtually empty. It was a rainy Thursday evening and not a great night to go out. My son loved the putt putt and he sort of liked his pizza. He ended up eating only half of it and we gave the remaining half to a homeless man. I just didn't get a good feel from this place. There is an indoor putt putt place where I live and the vibes are much better. The bar area is better and the atmosphere is livelier. Maybe it was because of the rain...It was also kind of dark in the bar area which led to the not-feeling-it vibes. They have a few kinks to work out before I'd go back. read more

Saturday afternoon, instead of fighting the museum crowd and parking, we opted to check this place out and glad we did. The kids had a blast and is already asking to return for another round or two! A great time for the family as it was just busy enough to not be crowded and without a wait. I can imagine in the evenings, it could be busy and the wait could a lot longer waiting to putt or play. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted by the staff and the transaction was quick and easy. It was $10 for minors and $15 for adults for unlimited play or essentially entrance fee. Instead of fighting the hot weather, everything is indoors with 2 bars stocked with drinks always available. The scoring was all digital and tracked and if you are good enough, you may even make the leaderboard! Parking was only available to the garage or street parking. A great time all around and will be back again! Enjoy! read more

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This is a really cute concept and great delivery for price. For $15 per person, the courses are all super creative, beautifully designed, and lots of fun. We loved the 3 different courses and the themes were all beautifully done. There is plenty of space for large parties and this would be great for a big group to come play. A staff member will check you in to each course and then you self guide through it so you can go at your own pace. Can't speak on the food or drink. Very aesthetic inside if you want cute ig pics for your birthday or outing. One star oof because the staff were not super friendly. But I notice this most places in dc (I'm from the south) so it may just be a cultural difference. We had to track people down to check us in at every course. But mostly they were fine just seemed over it. Would probably come back. read more

Puttery - Inside the course - Mini Golf Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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What an absolute gem. Great food, cocktails, and the best mini golf I've ever played. Their courses are fun and colorful and just the right amount of challenging and their digital score tracking makes it so easy. The bar staff is so personable and helpful. What a FUN. Evening. read more

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I'm not sure why the mixed reviews - this place was awesome. Granted, we came on a Friday midday so it wasn't super busy. We walked in, sat down, and we're immediately helped. The front of house server was super quick and efficient. We came in wanting to do the art gallery but everyone suggested the conservatory. It was cool, but after that we did the art gallery and we did like that one better. We walked through illusion and it honestly looked best so we were sad we didn't try that one. All the courses were perfectly set up with some challenge, and the score cards were easy to use. We had so much fun! The bars all over and bar carts were great, we got good service all afternoon. Such a fun spot, we would be here regularly if we could! Highly recommend for an entertaining afternoon. read more

Puttery - Mini Golf Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Much respect to Brandon the bartender for an awesome Manhattan and great conversation. I would definitely return. The whole staff is cool and you have several options of miniature golf. They're about to pop off because of corporate reservations next month, so visit soon before it gets too crowded. I noticed many couples here having a good time. Service, drinks, vibes all top notch. Thank you! read more

One of my favorite things to do is mini golf. Thankfully Puttery offers time for kids/families to come in during the day. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere of Puttery. The price seems high for an all day pass, but it's worth it. Unless your kid sucks at mini golf and wants to throw their club after their third par 6 in a row. The themed courses are really fun and there's plenty of photo ops. Some are more challenging than others. We even had a guy take our picture and gave it to us in a frame (for an added fee). After each course we'd take a break in one of their many rooms. We didn't eat much so I cannot review the food as much as I'd like. We will have to come another time because their menu looks great. I don't come into the city often but when I do, I look forward to coming back! read more

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Overpriced, unrealistic and low budget mini golf. Please don't come here! Go anywhere else

Fair warning! For some weird reason, they don't allow people under 18 after 5pm on most days. im not entirely sure why and the staff said they didn't know either! Staff seemed to not really care if you were there or not. Its a pretty relaxed place and serves alot of food. I didnt partake but some of it looked pretty good. Its not the type of mini golf place that happy gilmore played at. Its very cramped but they did what they could with the space they have. read more

My team and I had a great time at Puttery. The food was awesome and amazing. They were very accommodating. Don't order from the event menu before asking the price. That being said, we had a great time. It was an office event. The GM and the wait staff were so incredible. I plan to have every office event at this place. For those of you who follow me, you know I am very honest about food service. This place is amazing. Again, Make sure you ask about event pricing up front. read more

This place is so fun! We had a great brunch with bottomless bloodys and mimosas followed by a round of putt putt. The place is so much bigger than it seems on the outside. The courses were well laid out and decorated in really cool themes. Would be great for a date night, group outing, or bringing the kids to something fun. Staff was super friendly. read more