There have been times in this world where a game is not just a game–it’s an all-out, winner-take-all scenario, where the loser gets munched on by a lion. Well, fortunately, this is not one of those crazy movie premises; it’s just a few fun hours with the fam or friends at Topgolf Las Vegas.
Like its compadres across the country, Topgolf consists of a multitude of hitting bays on four levels, all facing an enormous netted field, with targets spread across the entire area. In the daytime, the views are pretty, but at night, the lights of Vegas are really striking.
Inside your bay, you’ll find an electronic screen scoring your shots. How? Your balls are microchipped, so no matter where it lands, you’ll be sure you’re getting the most accurate score. Topgolf offers several types of games, including one based on the Angry Birds app, where your shots act as the one of the birds, and the goal is to get as many points as possible. There are plenty of games, some like regular golf, where accuracy and distance matter, and others where points increase as you hit a goal. Each game is clearly indicated whether it’s more suitable for novices or whether you practically need to be a pro to excel. Games range up to six players, although under current restrictions, only four people are allowed per bay (masks and reservations are required, and you can make those on the Topgolf website).
While you’re here, it’s a good thing to be fueled up, and there are some excellent options on a chef-driven menu. The loaded nachos have cheddar, cotija and queso and all the fixings, plus the option to add smoked chicken or steak. Topgolf wings come tossed in the traditional Buffalo or barbecue sauces, or even Asian sesame. A street taco platter will feed everyone in the bay. If you don’t want to share, get burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, salads or gyros. There are flatbreads, too, including the bougie chicken boursin bacon and the salumi, plus a farmhouse one with cauliflower crust. For dessert, the injectable doughnut holes might be even more fun than the game: The cinnamon-dusted pastries come with tubes of chocolate sauce, raspberry jelly or Bavarian cream, and overfilling is always a dangerous, delicious possibility. Strawberry shortcake and a cast-iron cookie are also perfect options for filling in any gaps left over from your main dishes.
To help wet your whistle, Topgolf offers cocktails with everything from margaritas and Moscow mules to spiked strawberry lemonade and a Topgolf Tea with four spirits. There’s also plenty of wine, beer and even cider to choose from if the stronger stuff isn’t your cup of tea.
Topgolf also offers a fitting room for clubs, lessons from a golf pro, and a restaurant and bar (in case you aren’t in the hitting mood).
4627 Koval Lane, 702.933.8458
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