Claire Harper Claire Harper | June 10, 2021 | Lifestyle
Now open at the Interlock, Puttshack brings out the inner child in all of us—with an added adult twist.
The quirky main dining room is just one of the two-story space’s many seating and lounge areas.
From the minds behind Topgolf comes ATL’s hot new weekend hangout designed to make you feel like a kid again, but with all of the perks of being an adult (cough, booze). Originated in London, Puttshack combines an upscale, tech-infused mini-golf experience with indulgent fare and an extensive bar menu. Taking up residence in booming West Midtown at The Interlock, the 25,000-squarefoot space spans two floors and features four tech-driven (and highly competitive to appease our inner child) mini-golf courses, plus an oversize main bar and additional bar on the upper level, an expansive dining room and—where you’ll find us—an indoor-outdoor rooftop terrace. (So, just slightly different from your childhood putt-putt outings.)
But here’s the twist: The food and drink scene is comparable to some of ATL’s top restaurants. The global-inspired menu boasts elevated shareables like wood-fired Thai octopus, Korean pork bao buns, crispy popcorn cauliflower and Mediterranean lamb skewers. And, as a way to deepen its roots in the community, Puttshack partnered with Atlanta nonprofit Giving Kitchen (@givingkitchen) to pledge $1 of every purchase of Georgia Tailpipes, a locally inspired shared plate of slow-roasted pulled pork, bacon collard greens and pimento cheese spring rolls.
With a drizzle of hot honey, the Pepperoni Buzz flatbread is a must-order.
Elsewhere on the menu, you’ll also find farm-fresh salads and tasty handhelds, plus a slew of flatbreads, from the goat cheese veggies to the Pitmaster and Pepperoni Buzz. Cap it off with over-the-top desserts like a Nutella s’mores flatbread, and you’ll be hard-pressed to spend your Friday nights anywhere other than Puttshack.
From the bar menu’s Shaken... Not Stirred list, the Dirty Goose With a Twist is one of four signature martinis.
Of course, you can’t play minigolf without a beverage (the adult version, that is). Skip straight to the signature cocktail offerings, where standout sips like the Smoking Negroni, served in a smoke-filled wooden chest; spiced pineapple mezcal margarita; or the ode to Atlanta Peach Tea on Peachtree, a spin on the classic Long Island iced tea, are all must-orders.
With the new West Midtown location marking Puttshack’s foray into the U.S., the company is eager to keep the expansion coming. Chicago and Miami: You’re in for a treat later this year, but you didn’t hear it from us.
Photography by: Photo courtesy of Puttshack