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    The Yard

    4.1 (27 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Games and drinks
    Gabi S.

    This place is such a fun time! They have a large variety of board games and card games that you can play for free. They play fun music as well. The drinks here are amazing! The only downside is that there is a $10 cover on Fridays and Saturdays which I think is silly. I also wish that there was more seating available near the games. Overall a fun spot for date night or with friends.

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    Kai C.

    Highly recommend giving this place a try. It was a $10 charge to get in on a Saturday night. Not sure if that's the norm. Music was a vibe. There is a food truck inside. Indoor and outdoor seating available. The game options are endless! I love the concept. Good for anyone who enjoys a good game. Great for groups, dates, or just a fun night out. The staff are constantly coming around and cleaning tables or seeing if you need anything. I will definitely come back.

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    Kent D.

    Excellent concept and space. This place is full of free games and activities for adults. It has 3 bars in food trucks inside. It's super spacious and has both indoor and outdoor seating. This place is excellent for date night, as it was a lot of love bugs there :). Great mixture of young and old, black and white. Chill and cool vibes.

    Gin, Lavender, Sparkling Wine.
    Kevin G.

    This in the heart of Corktown is a place of fun in multiple ways: the bartenders can make a great gin cocktail, there is a great outdoor patio, and there is also a wall of board games. Just a drink today, no games.

    Kien H.

    Now the yard was dope! There's a lot in one small space when it comes to this establishment period You come in, and you will see 29 different things lol. Well not 29 but a lot. You come in and come up the wrap into the left you have a full bar. The boxing us gave us some really good conversation And I really enjoyed the vibe at the bar. But if you come in and go to the right, you'll see a wall of games. Not like a few shelves, the entire wall. So you will definitely have no problem finding some games to play for you and your party. You go a little deeper inside and now there's ax throwing. They have maybe about 6 to 10 lanes for acts throwing, and it actually stayed pretty active. Honestly I didn't go actuary when I went so I don't know what the prices are. But if you go opposite toward outside of the ax throwing, you see a big shiny Twinkie that's serving tacos and nachos and finger food and stuff like that. Everybody says that the tacos are good so just give them a try! Outside there's a huge yard, I guess that's why the name means something lol. But they have beer pong with the cups the size of garbage cans. And we did play that for quite a while, it was fun, a lot of fun. Also outside there's cornhole, which is a game staple, and behind there they're like cabanas to hang out in. The kind that you find at a beach party but clearly Detroit's not that but it was actually pretty cool to have a place to chill as well. All the way around, I would definitely recommend try and get out. If you have friends who like games, this is a spot for you!

    Amy W.

    What a fun place!!! This was the absolute perfect end to a perfect day! Located in corktown, this place has all you need for a date night! They had board games stacked to the ceiling! There is an outdoor area for Cornhole. They had axe throwing too! I mean it was the complete package! Perfect for a summer night in the D! And a food truck located INSIDE the bar!! What??? Omg. They had the most AMAZING food!! I am one of those people that takes a few bites and then I'm full. But their burrito bowls were the Bomb! I ate the entire thing!! And these aren't dainty servings. Haha. I didn't even get a picture of the food before I scarfed it down! We ended up playing Battleship, which I won for a change lol. Then it was time to end the day. I would most definitely recommend this spot. Especially if you're looking to have an experience!

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    It is a positive environment! Everybody wants to chill and have a good time with friends and family.

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    Had a great time at trivia first time here and I will be back your waitstaff is phenomenal happy holidays thanks for a great night

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    Find it funny they ask for a 10 dollar cover charge, even just to sit at the bar, yeah........ you're a joke

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    Cool place, good idea and a great staff but the food was absolutely awful and the axe throwing is way overpriced.

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    Super great food. Lots of fun games and activities. Love the way it's set up because you can really cater your own experience.

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    For that price, you have access to all the outside and board games, so you could have a cheap, fun night out.

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    My husband and I were looking for something different to do for date night and found Putting Edge…read moreon Yelp. We decided to give it a shot, and we're so glad we did! When we arrived, the place was mostly empty. It honestly made it feel like we had the entire course to ourselves. We felt like VIP. The staff great! From the moment we walked in they really made the experience enjoyable. The atmosphere was fun, colorful, and super relaxed. Plus, I got a chance to win against my husband a couple of times. ;) he always beat me in everything. After we finished golfing, we played some of the arcade games and ended up laughing the entire time. It was such a great way to unwind and reconnect. Whether you're planning a date night, bringing the kids, or hanging out with friends, this place is a solid choice. We had a blast and will definitely be back!

    We visited putting edge with our 8 and 4.5 year old. They had a blast! Pricing is a little high,…read morebut it was fun for our kids. We reserved a time online, and spent 30 minutes beforehand playing the arcade games. They sell bottled drinks (pop, water, etc). They stagger the starting times so no one is waiting for you, and you aren't waiting for the next hole either. It felt like we were by ourselves when we were putt putting, which was really cool. It took us about 45-60 minutes to get through all 18 holes. There are a few hooks near the door to hang your jacket if you wish.

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    2.3(385 reviews)
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    I recently visited the Dave & Buster's in Livonia with my family and unfortunately the experience…read morewas very mixed. We purchased three of the $59.99 Eat and Play combos for the kids, and I do want to give credit where it's due. We ended up losing one of the game cards and the manager was extremely accommodating in making sure the free meal was still honored. That level of understanding and customer care was truly appreciated. However, the rest of the visit did not match that same standard. I went to the bar to grab a drink and watch the football game and sat there for quite a while without being greeted, even though the bartender clearly saw me. The bar itself wasn't busy, yet the environment felt rushed and unwelcoming. When I was finally acknowledged and received my drink, the overall energy was tense and uncomfortable. The bartender I interacted with, Dana, came off very cold. Later, I spoke with a friend who had been there the day before and they mentioned having a similar negative customer service experience with her as well. When we sat down to eat as a family, the attitude continued. Our waitress was noticeably hostile. She slammed my drink on the table and did the same with my cousin's food. It made what should have been a fun family outing feel awkward and unpleasant. The food itself was just okay. I ordered the sampler with sliders, wings, and fries. I tried asking about the spicy Korean wing flavor and the waitress seemed completely uninterested, simply saying she only eats buffalo wings. There was no effort to be helpful or welcoming. I had been told this location was better than the Utica one, but based on this visit, I wasn't impressed. It's disappointing, especially since I was hosting family from out of town and hoped for a fun, upbeat environment. The manager's assistance was the highlight, but the overall staff attitude made the experience one I'm not excited to repeat.

    Okay so I am a huge fan of Dave and Busters first and foremost…read more I have worked at entertainment centers in management for years and I have frequented them often. With that being said- on a Saturday night which is one of the most popular evenings...why are half of the games not working and why are your prizes all of the surplus from old inventory/clearance items? I lost many chips on a lot of games that were not properly working and the prizes were nowhere near how nice they used to be. The actual food area was good- but be warned. If you have a lot of food restrictions, there is not much you can get. I ended up with two grilled chicken breasts but had to purchase a specific meal for much more than it was worth and I asked for light sauce and they smothered it. The rice pilaf was good along with the coleslaw but I would love to see a "light" menu for those with numerous restrictions. Even just plain grilled chicken sandwich with a gluten free bun or something. Overall- I'll be back for sure. I just hope you take these things into consideration. I love the atmosphere but making it a bit cleaner and maybe getting some more variety of games will do you good. You used to have plenty of games, but they all seem to be screen games now where the settings dictate how often someone wins or has certain settings turned on. I highly recommend bringing back some good old fashioned games to appease all ages!

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