Unique Mini Golf Venue Opens in Boston

The adults-only experience features "crazy" golf courses, cocktail bars, and a retro arcade.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A new 23,000-square-foot social club called Swingers Back Bay is opening in Boston this week, offering two "crazy" golf courses, multiple cocktail bars, a Belle Époque-inspired retro arcade with classic games, and semi-private event spaces. The venue will also feature food offerings from Emmy Squared Pizza, a Brookyland brand known for its Detroit-style pizzas and other comfort foods.

Why it matters

The opening of Swingers Back Bay is part of a growing trend of golf-inspired entertainment venues popping up across Massachusetts, catering to adults looking for unique social experiences beyond traditional mini-golf. These types of venues are helping to revitalize urban areas and provide new leisure options for residents and visitors.

The details

Swingers Back Bay will span over 23,000 square feet across two levels in the heart of Boston. The venue will feature two "crazy" golf courses, multiple cocktail bars, a retro arcade called Carnival with classic games, and semi-private event spaces. In addition to the golf and entertainment offerings, Swingers Back Bay will also host a location of Emmy Squared Pizza, a Brookyland brand known for its Detroit-style pizzas and other comfort foods.

  • Swingers Back Bay will open on Friday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Swingers Back Bay

A new 23,000-square-foot social club in Boston featuring "crazy" golf courses, cocktail bars, a retro arcade, and food offerings from Emmy Squared Pizza.

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What’s next

The opening of Swingers Back Bay is expected to draw crowds of adults looking for a unique entertainment experience in the heart of Boston.

The takeaway

The launch of Swingers Back Bay is part of a growing trend of golf-inspired social venues catering to adults in Massachusetts, providing new leisure options and helping to revitalize urban areas.