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    Subpar Miniature Golf

    4.2 (389 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Annabelle R.

    Fast and friendly service at entry and 19 holes at an affordable price, I had a positive experience here this past Sunday. I used to play at their very first location in a small room on Park Street in Alameda, more than a decade ago, and the current spot is a total 180, updated, spacious, and offering an arcade, pool tables, and snack bar serving pizza, sandwiches, chicken wings, and twister fries, as well as sweet treats and alcoholic beverages. The mini golf course has a similar theme to their SF location, the props and holes showcasing familiar landmarks in and around the city. Some moving parts, but not a whole lot. Challenge level is minimal, but it was still fun. There were some slow families on the course, but I was able to move around them and do the different holes at my own pace with little or no waiting needed. Easy parking too in the parking lot shared amongst the neighboring businesses.

    Mel S.

    I've come here a few times now and have a great time each time. Subpar is great for a rainy day activity, group hangout, date night, family outing, kid's party, etc. They have a bar that serves alcoholic drinks, nonalcoholic drinks, and food (i.e. pizza). Definitely check out the theme of each hole as the all come together to represent the east bay.

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    Frankie R.

    This spot is anything but subpar! Such a cute indoor mini golf experience themed around the East Bay - from Berkeley's Campanile and the Cal stadium with the big C, to a groovy "flower power" VW Berkeley bug (straight out of a hippy dream). As a Cal grad, I was living for the campus nods, and the creative hole designs had me smiling the whole way through, especially the Whoopee coaster hole (in video). No idea there used to be a giant roller coaster right where Crab Cove is! They've got ciders and beers on tap (huge plus), a hot snack bar for mid-game cravings, and even free lockers for your stuff. The vibe is super relaxed - great for dates, friend hangs, or family outings when you want something fun and low-stress. Every staff member we met was friendly and genuinely helpful. One even offered to take our group photos without us having to ask (and nailed them, by the way). All in all, Subpar is such a gem - local, colorful, and full of personality. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an East Bay-themed adventure without ever leaving Alameda.

    Kathleen W.

    We went to this place to celebrate a birthday and it's pretty fun. I love seeing the contraptions they have to move the golf ball along for when you select your ball, for the roller coaster hole as well as the last hole. Each hole is an east bay location which is pretty nifty. Despite the name, this place is not subpar whatsoever. They also have cute claw machines, arcade games and a small maze to check out.

    Phil A.

    A very nice indoor miniature golf place with an arcade on Park Street in Alameda!! Now, this place really isn't that big, and gets crowded pretty quickly on weekends when the weather isn't to great and people want to get out and do something. So, if you can't play golf, you can shoot pool or hit one of the many arcade games here. Obviously, plenty of parties are held here, super crowded then also. But if you're able to get some golf in, the many structures here are unique, definitely a fun place!!

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    Nyny T.

    I had a great time here with my friends. I love recognizing the different Bay Area landmarks while playing the miniature golf. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We played one round of regular miniature golf and one round of glow golf. During the regular golfing, they have this cool machine that dispenses your choice of colored golf balls. During the glow golf, they have light up colored balls. This place was so much fun to hang out and have a chill Friday night out with the girls. Thanks for an awesome time!

    Chun P.

    Came here for my nephew's 7 year old birthday party, which involved 16 kids and 12 helicopter, overbearing, risk adverse, coddling Millennial parents who forgot what it was like growing up in the 80s and 90s. PROs: -Big indoor space allows you to mini golf, rain or shine! -Good variety of videogames and physical games...very fun if you have an unlimited gaming card. -Quite possibly, the best, crispiest, and tastiest chicken tenders in the San Francisco Bay Area. -Decent beer selection on draft, though they could use at least one stout. -Friendly staff is acommadating, flexible, and great with kids. -Great safe environment to let your kids loose and run wild...unless you're a helicopter parent. -$500 to rent a 16 kid room for your kids party which includes golf and unlimited videogames, seems reasonable. CONs: -$14 per adult golf round is a bit pricy...though I suppose these are Bay Area prices. -Not the best pizza in the bay area. -Can get rather warm inside.

    Sam R.

    I visited Subpar with my parents for a very spontaneous, last-minute activity. We enjoyed our experience, and it was fun to mini golf. I also liked how they incorporated local, East Bay landmarks for each hole. It was surprisingly crowded for a Sunday night, but there were minimal wait times, and parking is available in the back. There is an arcade as well, which I haven't visited yet. But, overall this is a great spot for mini golf with friends & family!

    Nokie N.

    Took my kids here and they enjoyed it. We went on a weekday so it's less crowded and the kids get to play without rushing. The person who checked us in is the same person who serve our drinks at the bar. So I had to go to the check in area to ask for a bartender since no one was there. The staff were nice and friendly, the bathroom was clean. Very good experience and we'll be back on a weekday!

    Thomas B.

    Sadly some of my photos failed to upload. We had so much fun here and the place is always buys. We decided to spend part of Family Day goofing off and finding our inner child. And that's why parents bring there kids here because its FUN! Huge inside and plenty for everyone to do. The energy level is high and with high ceilings be prepared for the elevated sound of happy children (and many adults). We elected to do the full round of gold though there were many other electronic games around us. Bright, bold colors, lavish designs, and a snack bar for all those Kiddie Carbs you desire. It was great to have family time there. A little surprise for me was the last hole had a tube feature. If you made it in a flashing light goes off and you win a free round for your next trip. Bingo was his name-o. I did it. Oh happy days. Great Family place. A little loud but totally fun. Recommended only if you like to have fun. LOL

    Food and beverage area. Nice selection of snacks!
    Win L.

    Fun mini golf, arcade and billiards in Alameda. The mini golf area referenced landmarks in the East Bay like the Oakland Zoo, Berkeley stadium, Claremont tower, the port, downtown Oakland, etc. It was fun to figure out the landmarks. Mini golf wasn't too challenging so it's good for young ones as well. Ambiance was creative and fun! It's very spacious inside but it was extremely loud when I walked in - to the point I wished for earplugs - it would be nice if they installed some noise adsorption like more carpeting or provided earplugs honestly. They also served food and drinks. Looks like a great place for a birthday party or group event. I liked the open hand washing stations! Service was friendly and it was well staffed. The kitchen did shut down for a bit so no food orders were taken during certain times. Plenty of mall and metered street parking. The compact parking spaces were quite small and narrow in the complex though.

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    Catherine P.

    We love Subpar for wholesome, family fun in a safe environment and great customer service. There's miniature golf, a cute little arcade, billiards, and a small cafe that serves snacks, desserts, and drinks, including adult beverages. Quality the food is hit or miss. My kids love dippin dots at a fraction of the price we pay at the amusement parks. The fries are good. The mozzarella sticks are ok. Avoid the chicken tenders and jalapeño poppers.

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    Bought a groupon for golf for two. It turned out to be tons of fun. Great spot for a date.

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    For the love of God install air conditioning!!! It's fun but a total hot box. It has an feel to it but a good use of space.

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    Ask the Community - Subpar Miniature Golf

    Is subpar wheelchair accessible?

    Hi Paige, 18 of 19 mini golf holes are accessible (hole 13 is not). All arcades games are accessible and the Laser Maze mode Beam Buster is accessible.

    Outside food allow?

    No outside food allowed, sorry

    Do parents who don't golf have to pay? I'd like to bring two teens and a tween next week?

    No, there is no entry fee. When we went, they wanted to know how many golfers, then we paid for that many clubs and balls.

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