The Backswing is such a fun hidden gem in Huntington Beach! Located inside Playground Mini Golf, this speakeasy combines great food, craft cocktails, and an incredibly creative atmosphere. A quick tip because it was a little tricky to find the first time: park in the main Pacific City parking garage and take the elevator up. When you get out, head to the side of the building opposite the beach. The entire venue is golf-themed, and they truly thought of everything. The decor is adorable, and every detail feels intentional--even the bathrooms are super cute. There are so many great photo opportunities throughout the space, plus arcade games and indoor mini golf that make the experience even more fun. The speakeasy itself has a great vibe with creative craft cocktails and delicious food. I highly recommend ordering the Steak Frites--the steak was absolutely phenomenal and one of the highlights of our visit. I ate it before I got a pic. But trust me it's bomb! The drinks were equally impressive and perfectly crafted. Definitely go check it out!!! read more

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It was a hot day and I was on a mission to find something fun to do with my 12-year-old. We stumbled upon this spot, saw the playground, and decided to give the mini golf course a try--and I'm glad we did. The course itself is cute and has a charming, almost homemade feel to it. It's not overly polished, but that's part of the appeal. There were several creative obstacles and challenges that we hadn't seen at other mini golf spots, which kept things interesting and fun throughout the round. After golf, we checked out the arcade. There was a good variety of games, and my son was definitely entertained, which is always a win. It felt like a well-rounded spot for a casual outing. The restrooms were clean, and the staff was friendly enough--nothing over the top, but perfectly pleasant. One thing that did take away from the experience a bit was the number of very young kids running around unsupervised. I'm talking maybe 4 years old or so, and they kept interrupting our game. As a parent, I completely understand how challenging it can be to keep an eye on little ones, but I'm also a bit competitive, so it definitely threw off my groove. Not the venue's fault, just something to be aware of--there may be some tiny, energetic free spirits roaming around. Also, while it was a warm day, it wasn't quite as cool as I expected it to be, which made it a little less comfortable than ideal. Overall, though, it's a fun, family-friendly spot with a unique mini golf course and enough activities to keep kids entertained. I'd come back--just maybe with slightly lower expectations for personal space on the course. read more

Playground Mini Golf - On the course - Mini Golf Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Pretty cool place. It was kinda boring at first but we just started making our own rules and doing whatever we wanted LOL. It's a small course though and it came out to like $160 for a game for like 5-6 people I think. The bathroom here is the coolest part about the place tbh. If you like taking mirror pics girl this the perfect place you! I'm not gonna lie I spent like a good 8 minutes in there LOL. It's a cool place for like a casual date with someone but I wouldn't come here again read more

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Cute spot but the course is super small. You'll finish it in 20 minutes. The decor is super cute tho! read more

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Wow! We found Playground Mini Golf on Groupon and we could not be more excited to find this hidden gem! Came w a party of 5 for mini golf. Kids are allowed until 9pm. We're totally coming back, just the adults Oakley is THE BEST! Being total newbies, he walked us through all their amenities, bites & brews. And he can make a mean Arnold Palmer too. He made us feel like we were celebrities! We can hardly wait to come back for their speak easy! We only tried the pizza appetizer and drinks. But, based on that, I'm sure the rest of their food offerings will be delicious as well. They have comedy Thursday nights. They also validate if you use the parking structure directly below; don't park across the street! We will definitely be back highly recommend! Thanks Oakley! We'll see ya soon! read more

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Definitely not what I expected.. Pictures are definitely deceiving lol.. but nevertheless a good time.. and lots to look at even though is smaller than it seems like based off the pictures online. Service was okay.. waited at the bar a while before bartender came up to us.. had a drink only.. and played some arcade games. The hallways towards the restroom was my fave.. lots to look at .. that bookshelf was really cool. read more

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My daughter and I recently visited this Playground Mini Golf on a Saturday night. It might be fairly new. We enjoyed it! We found a Groupon for miniature golf, half off drinks and an appetizer for $45, but somehow I still managed to pay $40 when we got there. Not sure what happened. I should have checked my check. Anyway, we made it a good time. It's a small place. They have a full bar, cocktails, and zero proof beer. They do ask for ID after 9 PM. 21 and over. Parking is across the way at the structure and I paid five dollars. The location is pretty small, and the golf course is nine holes. And they are very tiny and you can get through it in less than 15 minutes. The good thing is that they have a miniature arcade area and a pretty cool back room of memorabilia to look at. It's a nice area to take pictures, but could be a little dark. The restrooms were super cute! I love the feminine touches and pink trash cans. The employees were all very friendly. Our bartender was super sweet and other workers that brought out our food were also very attentive and nice. Music was great and they have TVs and sports on. The food is mediocre. It's pretty much bar food. We ordered flatbread and wings. I wouldn't get the flatbread again. There was no flavor. The wings were OK. Probably need to try something different next time. Cool little spot for a date night or a night out with the kids! We had a great time! read more

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Service was good and workers were very nice. The location was pretty small and had a few arcade games. Food was pretty good I had the pepperoni flat bread and buffalo wings the buffalo wings weren't too spicy but overall had a good time! read more

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Had a great time miniature golfing with friends. There was also board games which were lot of fun. The place is really cute, the drinks were good and our bartender Bianca was very kind and did a great job making us feel welcome and making sure we were having fun. read more

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Playground mini golf is the place where it's happening! Love the vibe, indoor games, miniature golf and a speak easy. We had a holiday party in the speakeasy. Cute space with virtual golf station along with your own bartender. It was so nice to have a private area to talk and have a white elephant exchange. We ordered off the menu, unfortunately the meals were not served all at the same time. The food was good though. The only hitch was booking the speak easy, it didn't show it as booked after a deposit was paid. Adam straightened it out and Stephanie was helpful with an explanation. I definitely recommend this as a great gathering place with a fun vibe. read more

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My first time here . Services at the bar was great . Daisy was extremely attentive and super sweet.

Had a great time with my sisters. And was greeted with smiles from the workers especially Oakley for being attentive to us during our time here read more

Playground Mini Golf - Mini Golf Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Came here to do a round of mini golf and it was so fun!! It's a short 9-hole course but they are interesting courses that I have never done before. They also have food, drinks, and a hidden speakeasy in the back with live music. read more

How fun! This little gem is right off main in Huntington and Bianca is the best! Great drinks and very attentive. The corn balls are amazing too!! Can wait to come back :))) read more

Love this place it's such a cute venue! Yummy drinks and delicious food. Bianca is so sweet she took care of my family !!! What a wonderful Mother's Day weekend. We definitely will be coming back!! read more

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We came to check it out to have a boys night and right away Oakley made us feel real good My wife had to hear about it ...so I'll just say...The drinks spot on!! This guy's service is pristine the place is lit! . read more

Playground Mini Golf - Mini Golf - Mini Golf Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

My husband and I wanted to go to the beach for a chill day walking around and we stumbled across this spot! It's a cool spot with a bar inside, a small arcade, super cool decor, and unique themed mini golf. We played mini golf which is about 9 holes. There were others at the table tops drinking cocktails and playing board games but there weren't too many others playing mini golf so we got to go as many times as we wanted. I recommend it for a chill day with a group of friends, small group of kids, or a day date activity. Service is good, bartenders were polite. It's affordable and there's a cool speakeasy in the back too just past the arcade but before you hit the bathrooms - which are also very decorated!! I recommend you check this spot out. read more

Nice little place for the locals to come enjoy a different take on the fun bar experience. There's a small indoor mini-golf course to play that starts from the front and ends in the back. Short and sweet. Video games, limited outdoor seating but just enough. Friendly staff. We did not get to try the food, but Happy hour is M-F 2pm-6pm, $5 mini golf, well drinks, domestic beer. Came with my wife and kid and it's nice to know the bathroom stall has a changing table. I didn't get to play any games but will do next time. They could use more variety on their happy hour beers list. I know there's not much of a price difference when u add imports, but all good. read more

My daughter and I tried this place out on a Wednesday evening and really enjoyed our time! The golf was just long enough and each stop on the course is unique. We played at the arcade and had a blast. The gentleman at the bar her attentive and helpful with drinks and how everything works. Highly recommend for families with older kids. The group in front of us had littles and they let us play through. read more

This place is located off Main Street. Address will take you to the correct spot, don't be confused by the pacific city photos! I came here with my family on a random Monday night for happy hour and we had a great time! Only $5 pp to play mini golf during happy hour. Our six year old and two year old were both entertained and there was beer for dad. Service was great, but it was pretty empty. Food was fine, just average. read more

My time at Playground Mini Golf was very pleasant. You can tell a lot of care goes into what they do, from the ambiance of the restaurant itself, and the welcoming experience and service that our server Daisy provided. Last night, I experienced something unexpectedly great from a very unexpected source. The chef Octavio, was outstanding, thoughtful, skilled, and clearly passionate about what he does. There was intention in everything he provided and he made sure to check in on us throughout the experience. I would highly recommend Playground Mini Golf if you're genuinely looking for a great experience, welcoming ambiance, and incredible food. I will returning to Playground Mini Golf, hungry for more. read more

Playground Mini Golf - The Playground Smash - Mini Golf Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Walked in for a little date night. The staff that was there was very sweet. $10 a person and my husband ended up winning a free game for next time. Small space but very affordable and fun still. The best part, there was a party in the back and only one other group leaving as we were coming in so it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. read more

Playground Mini Golf - Mini Golf Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Super fun. Great date night place! Service was very nice and fast. I didn't get any food that day but from what I seen and smelt

Really wanted to love this adult mini golf spot, but unfortunately, it fell a bit short for me. I've been seeing a lot of social media hype about this spot, but unfortunately, this was one of the cases where it is much better online than in person. My main gripe is the fact that this isn't exactly adult exclusive - there were quite a bit of toddlers and children running around and playing at the mini golf and arcade (some without parental or employee supervision), while this is clearly a bar where quite a few adults are drinking. The 9 hole course itself was also extremely cramped, with no place to stand comfortably or set down your drinks as you waited for your turn. The balls would often easily fly off one station and into another, since all the holes were right next to each other and there were several holes that had props or slopes that the ball had to pass. Booking was also another issue - there's no reservation system set up yet, so everyone just queues up when they arrive, and it's hard to figure out the wait and how crowded the bar will be. The speakeasy that was advertised all over social media was also not operational, and the simulator inside the room needed a private booking, which also isn't clearly advertised. Overall, drinks were strong and had creative golf references for their names, but this wouldn't be a spot that I would come back to, considering the poor course design and difficult parking (there is free 90 min parking with no validation needed in the parking garage across the street if it isn't full). read more

Food was absolutely amazing!! The pastrami lettuce wraps were my favorite, and the bacon is to die for!!! Can't forget the amazing staff and owners, it was my first time there and I was visiting from the east coast, but they had a way of making you feel like a local! The mini golf games were so unique and fun.. make sure you ask for a tajin rim on your drink you won't be dissapointed!! :) Would 10/10 recommend to bring your family, kids, friends, date night etc! read more

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Okay when this place was Be Good it was disgusting! We left five times for not being served at the bar no less. We arrived today and were met by bartender Oakley, who by the way, top of the line bartender! Customer service is Five Diamond!! If you don't know. That's one of the best AAA ratings and he deserves it and more!! The place has happy hour Monday-Friday 2:00-6:00 pm and everything on happy hour menu is $5.00! Way to go to the new owners! They are doing it right and have made this place truly amazing!! Give it a try!! I think you will like it!! Okay I had to come back after we had their food. AMAZING!! Happy hour wings! Chicken so fresh and tasty!! Blue cheese unmeasurable!! Wonderful and the loaded tater tots so good!! Give them a try, they are worth it!!! read more

Andrew and Bianca at Playground are the besttttt this course is so fun and great food drinks and deals. Would totally come again read more

Playground Mini Golf - Mini Golf Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

this was really cool... tucked right beside the beach is a place that you could spend $75 to play a couple games for two people... there are many size games, but they have good beer selection... the design is just really cool. It's cool and I'm excited to come back. But for sure, $75 to play the games is enough for two people. read more

Came here for a Saturday outing with the friends and had the greatest pleasure to meet Andrew and Bianca at Playground Mini Golf. Service was amazing, they greeted us as we walked in, checked us in since we got the tickets through Groupon (really great deal by the way). Overall our group had a blast and we enjoyed our time here, definitely recommend checking this place out! Also right by the beach and in an area you can walk around read more

Playground Mini Golf - Fun for family activities - Mini Golf Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

This place was such a great vibe!! The mini golf course was so fun and unique , different than any I have done before! Drinks and food were also so good! Bianca was super helpful and kind. 10/10 recommend for a fun summer vibe! read more

We stumbled upon this mini golf playground in Huntington Beach and it was such a pleasant surprise. Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday from 12-6pm with $5 beers, mixed drinks, and mini golf play--great value. Service was excellent, and the atmosphere was perfect for relaxing after a walk along the beach. A fun and laid-back spot to enjoy a drink with my husband and baby. read more

Scott was such a great bartender. Super accommodating, easy to work with, and just brought really good energy the whole night. He made the best shots ever, best chilled Don Julio ever! You could tell he genuinely enjoyed being there, which made everything feel more fun. He even gave us Skittles at one point, which was memorable touch. Overall, he really helped make the night. read more

experience here was good. I took my family and I didn't expect for it to be a bar because I found the place on Groupon, but it was actually still a nice experience to play mini golf and I enjoyed it. Also enjoyed the little back room in the last hole so if you're going to play golf with your family, make sure you go to the last hole and get the put of champions in. read more

We came to The Playground in Huntington Beach with our family and baseball team, and Scott absolutely made our day . He took his time with each of us, gave great recommendations, and made sure everyone got exactly what they wanted. Every suggestion he made was spot on -- our whole group was beyond happy with the food and drinks. What really stood out was how smooth everything went after that. We didn't have to wait for anything the rest of the night, which is no small feat with a group our size. Scott was attentive, friendly, and genuinely cared about our experience. We had such an amazing time, and it was truly one of the best dining experiences for a full baseball team after a tournament!. The Playground is lucky to have someone like Scott on their team. We will definitely be back! read more

Need more stars for andrews service was able to handle everything while serving cold beers

Bianca is the best bartender! Great customer service and the best washington apple shots in twon! Come by and check them out!

What a great place to enjoy food, drinks, and games! I had the street corn balls, the Mac n Cheese bites, mini corn dogs, adobe chicken lettuce wraps, the BACON flight! and a few signature drinks! Our server Biana was so awesome! Definitely coming back again! read more

Playground Mini Golf - Mini Golf Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

We came to Playground after seeing it at Pacific City. We were looking for an hour of fun for the kids to have fun on a rainy day. We called ahead to ask if they were open and we were informed they were. We arrived at the old location and called them back and found out they had moved. We walked over determined to still enjoy the evening. We were immediately uncomfortable discovering it was a bar with loud music, which I suppose we could have researched and found out at home. We played $10 of games which got us about 5 arcade games. We ordered a $10 chicken tenders and tater tots. Then we played a round of mini golf. There were plenty of free board games and giant party games around to play as well. My daughter had a blast. My son thought it wasn't that fun. We would've appreciated a heads up about the new location - maybe after about a year people will know better. We could tell a lot of care and details had been planned here. It just wasn't what we were looking for! I could see a lot of dates and families enjoying it. read more

Oakley was awesome and took care of us! My family had a great time enjoying the fun from mini golf, games, food and drinks!

tldr: it's got the right spirit to modernized mini golf, unfortunately, the games are actually not that fun. pros: affordable, nice location, not a bad way to spend time with people you like cons: games are inventive, but not great functionally. The course is grouped together very tightly. More an afterthought with the food/bar as the main draw. Like some of the reviewers have mentioned, I wanted to love this place, but the reality is, as far as a mini golf course experience, it's not very good. The game designs are fun in spirit, but not very good for actual golfing in any way. While mini golf is not a serious game, if the courses miss a balance of requiring some level of skill to get in the hole, then people generally lose interest in following the course. Also, if you have more than four people, it's pretty much impossible to get through, especially if there are any other groups behind you. By the third or fourth hole, we pretty much given up on the game and enjoyed some decent snacks. And they have a full bar. While the golf game is reasonably priced, be warned, shots of bottom-shelf brand-name liquor start at $14. I know we're in Huntington Beach but those are very expensive shots. If you're at all in the mood for mini golf, you're better off going to one of the classic courses all throughout Orange County. But if this is a stop in while you're on Main Street, just for some kicks with a couple of friends or your partner, this will do in a pinch. Would I Return Rating? I wouldn't. And it's not like one of those, I'm glad I did it once kind of things. I would've been OK having never experienced it, but that's not to say that I could see some people enjoying this very specific implementation of mini golf. read more