Puttery

"Mini golf is a date night classic and couples can play without dealing with kids or worrying about the weather at Puttery. The library and ski lodge-themed nine-hole courses are full of whimsical decorations and there are spots to rest a drink when it’s time to putt. Between games, grab a seat on the rooftop or by one of the four bars for sliders, pizza and a decadent smores skillet. Make a reservation here." - Samantha Nelson

"Puttery is a fun West Loop lounge where you can drink while playing putt-putt on a date or “building synergy” with coworkers. There are two nine-hole courses to choose from, The Library and The Lodge, and both have cute designs and obstacles like giant books or a grizzly bear. Puttery is great for killing time during a two-hour wait for a table at Au Cheval, or post-meal hang after eating at any of the other excellent spots nearby. And if you’re a little hangry after hitting five strokes over par (understandable), the pizza and filet mignon sliders at Puttery are satisfying in a pinch." - josh barnett, john ringor

"Puttery labels itself as a “mini golf lounge.” Meaning, it’s a fun West Loop spot where you can drink a beer or cocktail while playing putt-putt on a date, or with coworkers in the name of “synergy.” There are two nine-hole courses to choose from, The Library and The Lodge—both of which have cute designs and obstacles like giant books or a polar bear. They also have a dining area and an eclectic menu of dishes like pizza, gyoza, and lamb sliders—all of which are fine. But considering that there are tons of great restaurants nearby, we recommend saving this place for a group activity, or when you have two hours to kill while waiting for a table at Au Cheval." - John Ringor

"The 21-and-over mini-golf subsidiary of Drive Shack plans to open a new location later this year. There will be immersive miniature golf, accompanied with appetizers, salads, pizzas, and a full bar with specialty cocktails." - aimee.levitt