I was a bit skeptical about Putt Shack because I had heard many mixed reviews and know it is a…read morelarge corporate chain. I finally visited for the first time in late June and was pleasantly surprised at what a fun time we had. You can either register online prior to your arrival or you can use one of their ipads to register. Each player gets a golf ball that is individually coded to them. So it tracks every stroke you take (no cheating) and automatically adds the score (including bonus points on some holes). One nice thing is that you can skip around if there are lines at the holes. This is really helpful especially if you are there with a group. They also have tables throughout the course that let you place your drink down. You do need to pay attention to make sure you stay on your own course because the two courses are right next to each other. If your ball suddenly isn't registering, it is probably because you are on the wrong course. Food is pretty tasty (although a little overpriced). You can eat any time and they have an option that you can order food before you golf and have it ready for when you are done (but I imagine it could get difficult to try and time that correctly), There is metered street parking right outside and a large surface lot behind the building. Overall a fun place to take your family or a unique date night.

We had a great time at PuttShack. Checking in was easy and there were plenty of staff to assist…read more They were all very friendly. PuttShack was very busy. It appeared most people were putting not so much eating. We played nine holes and I could have easily stayed for another nine. It is pricey for four people. I appreciated the servers coming to the holes for drinks. Each hole has a space to place your drinks while you putt. PuttShack was the perfect family outing for us. The ball is digitally assigned to each person. There is no keeping track of the score. Every time you put the ball on the tee the computer recognizes you.

I hate to say but this was not my favorite axe throwing experience. We have visited 3 different axe…read morethrowing businesses and this was my least favorite. The axe throwing lane was shorter than the others and I'm not sure why but none of us were doing as well as we have in the past. The waiting area was also small. This wasn't a huge deal because we had 3 lanes to our party. I also hated the fact that it was so quiet in there! You had to pay to use the Juke box. Another thing that I did not like is they we were basically kicked out after our hour I had reserved. We weren't asked if we wanted to pay more for another hour which we would've definitely done because we were having a good time.

Went to Throw Pittsburgh in Homestead. If you are looking…read morefor a great night out on a date night or to host your next event this is a fun exciting activity. Upon entering you are teamed up with a coach that provides you detailed instructions on all the rules of the facility and the sport. The coach is there to work out all the problems with your throwing and will help guide you so you do succeed and not become frustrated with your throw while keeping a distance so you can also have a fun time. Bob was the instructor we had and he was wonderful and help my throw improve throughout the evening. You can either keep score which is similar to bowling or just throw and have a fun time. They allow you to bring in food and drinks... Aka alcohol, to make your time there more enjoyable.

I finally made it to Forsythe Mini Golf and Snacks. Such a cute farm woodsy decor with hanging…read morelights, mature trees and split rail fences. I stopped by after a walk in Carnegie Park, literally next door, for a snack. Their speciality is homemade ice cream cookie sandwiches. I split the s'mores with my hubby and was surprised when they offered to cut the sandwich in half... what a nice service. There are a couple of tables to the right of the snack stand. Highly recommend this indulgent summer treat!

I have been going to Forsythe for mini golf for a couple of decades now and have seen the changes…read moreand it's all great. Heck, if in season when I'm home for visits, friends and I still like to swing by and play. Get it? Swing by...lol. It's such a cute mini-golf set up that has stood the test of time. A fixture in the Carnegie landscape. They're always busy (great thing) and service is always super helpful and friendly.

I came here for a company sponsored holiday event and had so much fun! I've never heard of Three…read moreRivers Karting and was definitely skeptical as we navigated through an industrial complex along the river. They had a full park in florida and we had to park along the side of the building. The check-in process was easy, as we filled out the waivers in advance. The food from the on site restaurant was your typical bar style food, but hot and fresh. The bar had a wide selection of beer, cocktails, canned drinks, and slushies available. They have ace throwing, an arcade, and of course the go kart course. We took full advantage and played a little of everything. Our group had a great time!

Went with colleagues for a team building event. It was a nice venue with a comfortable conference…read moreroom for work activities and the electric go-karts were fun, especially the timed laps which gave us bragging rights for the day. Very easy to drive and a nice compact well designed indoor track with plenty of time given for multiple laps. Great staff that were very attentive and helpful. I would definitely go again.

We met as a group here to celebrate a birthday and it was our first time trying axe throwing. The…read moreplace is pretty sizable, clean, and all the staff was friendly. If you're new to this, I'd suggest you go online or call to reserve a time, and you can schedule one of their coaches. The coach gives tips, keeps score, and sets up tournaments if you have several folks. People are encouraged to til the coach afterwards, so it's a good idea to bring cash. We didn't, and we couldn't add it on to the bill. We were able to use Venmo with the coach we had, but it's a lot simpler to just have some cash on hand. They don't have drinks or food, but you're welcome to bring in drinks, food, etc. if you don't bring anything, there are some decent options close by. My Wife and I had a blast and felt like it's very reasonably priced for the 2 hours we were there. We plan on going back soon.

This was our first time at Las Hachas and we had a really fun time! We met the manager, and he took…read morethe time to explain to us the rules of WATL rules as we're used to the IATF rules. We played with the projected games, which is fun compared to the usual boards sometimes! We signed up for the fall league and look forward to meeting new people and going back!

We had our 50th class reunion here and it really went well, the venue was the perfect size for our…read moregathering of 138. The sit down dinner was very good & the wait staff did a phenominal job, I would highly recommend this country club if you have a large gathering

What a great experience working with Jacquie and her team. We celebrated a wedding during the…read morepandemic and they helped us figure out how to keep our reception while following all of Allegheny County's restrictions. Meticulous cleaning and monitoring of every detail relates to the restrictions. In addition this is a great space, beautiful grounds for our outdoor wedding. Food was fantastic and all of our guest agreed. Planning a wedding during the pandemic was made easier with their help and attentiveness.

One of the better layouts in the area but consistently slow pace of play. Also the greens here used…read moreto be known for being firm and fast. They are regularly painfully soft and slow, don't roll true because you hit footprints all the way to the hole. I would avoid this course if you like decent greens.

Really nice layout with quality fairways and greens. The tees can use some work, but the biggest…read morecomplaint was that the holes seem like they are not moved frequently as almost every cup was overgrown. It was like using a putting aide with a hole about 3/4 the normal size. Some really great views around different holes based on the elevation changes.

Pristine bocce courts and amenities with even better bar atmosphere!!…read more Tucked into an industrial park, this facility will be a staple and possibly a template for future business concepts. Bocce. Not the most popular sport, but honestly a nice lackadaisical, recreational sport that accommodates all types of people. The facility is pristine (probably since it is relatively new)... but it hopefully stays this way! Six courts with different colored sets of balls. The carpet is smooth and rolls well with excellent foot paths and seating areas. The extras make the experience feel very professional with lane timers, measuring tapes, ball racks, and score keeping methods. Even down to the rules laid out including my favorite.. "No swearing in English" The bar area is also top notch! Self serve beer taps and wine taps (these are the coolest). Just tap your card and they have siphons that pull your wine right from the bottle.. and chilled glass coolers to enhance your experience. A dock for a food truck to pull right up to! They served us multiple pizza types (pepperoni, white, margherita, and pesto chicken), wings (honey barbecue and original), and french fries. They more than accommodated our group with ample refills of the food and a plethora of to-go containers at the ready to ensure that we took everything home! I grabbed an Orange Crush from the bar and it was refreshing with a strong amount of alcohol. The bartenders are used to their Italian crowd, so they aren't messing around. They also have a cigar lounge, party room, merch store, slot games, and a clear Italian pride. The logo and decor is strongly covered in the Italian flag.

Well maintained Bocce courts, Italian food, beer and wine? How cool is that? You can book courts by…read morethe hour, or you can pay to become a monthly member, which is about $29 a month. This is authentic Pittsburgh at its best. I think this would be a great birthday idea.