"We never thought we’d be playing a full round of 12-hole mini-golf inside of a bar at The Domain, but we also never expected Pete Davidson to become America’s heartthrob. There’s solid food from some of the folks behind Juniper (but with more casual things like burgers and blooming onions) that you can get before or after a round, plus a full bar that you can order from during a game. It’s a fun way to spend a Tuesday evening indoors, while also convincing yourself you’re getting some exercise by playing sports." - nicolai mccrary
"Sometimes after a full day of shopping, you just need to play a round of indoor, 12-hole mini golf to let out some steam. At Dirdie Birdie, you can do just that, with a side of dinner and drinks. The kitchen here is run by some of the folks behind Juniper (but with more casual things like burgers and blooming onions). And there’s a full bar with cocktails that are mostly riffs on fairly classic golf-friendly drinks (like strawberry Arnold Palmers, sake Bloody Marys, and hibiscus palomas) that you can order while you’re playing. It’s a fun way to spend a Tuesday evening indoors with good food and drinks, while also convincing yourself you’re getting some exercise by playing sports." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"Sometimes the optimal double date doesn’t involve a seated dinner. Instead, maybe you want a bar with activities where someone’s competitive side can almost derail the night. Austin has lots of those, like shuffleboard at Electric Shuffle, board games at Emerald Tavern, giant Jenga blocks at Moontower Saloon, or mini-golf at The Dirdie Birdie in The Domain. Grab a drink from the bar before making your way through the colorful 12-hole course, and cap off the tournament with burgers, salads, and snacks from the restaurant while debating which of you is about to sign up to coach the PGA Junior League." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"This locally owned indoor golf course in the Domain also boasts fare from chef Nic Yanes, who made a name for himself at fancy Italian restaurant Juniper. That means exciting dishes like blackened shrimp rigatoni, hot chicken sliders, and chicken and waffles at brunch. Then, test your partner’s local cred at the 12-hole Austin-themed golf course." - Erin Russell
"The mini-golf course restaurant and bar up in the Domain will be showing primetime Olympic games starting at 7 p.m. each day. The bar will also offer free shots, the Gold Medal, whenever Team U.S.A. wins gold medals. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury