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Step Into the Roaring Twenties: Unleash Your Inner Flapper at the East Bay’s Hottest Speakeasy!

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Tired of the same “dinner and a movie” date every weekend? Thinking about throwing a fun, themed party but want to make it one your friends will never forget? Or are you looking for something special for your next girls’ night out?

Well, look no further than Trophy Club, the East Bay’s speakeasy bar hidden in plain sight! During Prohibition, speakeasies varied widely from modest basements to fancy jazz clubs, but what they all had in common was exclusivity. Only those “in the know” could find them or gain access, often with a password. The hottest East Bay speakeasy continues that tradition of exclusivity by offering a smaller, more private, intimate space tucked away from the noise and crowds within the mini-golf pub Tipsy Putt.

Step Into the Roaring Twenties: Unleash Your Inner Flapper at the East Bay's Hottest Speakeasy!

What’s So Special About Trophy Club?

The Roaring ’20s were all about opulence, luxury, and style. Keeping with that theme, at Trophy Club, we focus on creative, elevated cocktails curated from a substantial liquor selection, fruit garnishes dehydrated in-house, barrel-aged liquors, and aromatics. Our bartenders handcraft a variety of seasonal cocktails as well as favorites from bygone eras, like Mai Tais, Old Fashioneds, Sidecars, or Garibaldis.

If you’re looking to take it up a notch, though, they’ll be glad to create a drink especially for you for a truly one-of-a-kind experience. If cocktails aren’t your thing, we’re also proud to serve all local beer, as well as wine and champagne.

It’s not just the drinks, either. You’ll never go hungry at Trophy Club. Any selection from our delicious tapas menu will pair perfectly with your favorite cocktail.

Finally, the ambiance and decor help provide a truly immersive experience. Pass through the hidden entrance, and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Velvet seating, low lighting, gold accents, craft cocktails, and tasteful jazz come together to create a luxurious experience in our 1920s-style lounge.

Make the Most of Your Speakeasy-Themed Night

You don’t have to worry about the decor, ambiance, food, or drinks. Trophy Club takes care of all of that for you, but here are a few ways to make the night even more fun and memorable:

Pick a Theme

You can go classic and glamorous like The Great Gatsby or take the gangster/bootlegger route.

Dress the Part

Half the fun of a themed party is dressing up. Glamour, high fashion, and art deco are the way to go. For ladies, pick a flapper dress with beautiful beading and fun fringe, a cloche hat or beaded headband, a feather boa, and long, white gloves that will prepare you for dancing the night away. For the gentlemen, three-piece suits and bowties will do the trick. You could choose tuxedos for a more classic theme or a dark, pinstriped, double-breasted suit and fedora for a gangster look. Costume shops and thrift stores are great resources.

Learn the Charleston

Named after Charleston, South Carolina, the Charleston was a wildly popular dance in the 1920s partly because it worked well with the lively jazz popular at the time. Whether you’re dancing alone or with a partner, the Charleston is just what you need to spice up your speakeasy-themed night.

Set the Tone With Invitations

If you invite friends to join you, you can’t go wrong with striking gold and black invitations. Stick with the sharp lines and geometric shapes of Art Deco for the most authentic look. If you’re feeling particularly creative, you could go with invitations made to look like newspapers of the time. You could include a story or an ad about a speakeasy bar that was shut down and then write in your details about meeting up at a new place: Trophy Club.

Keep Them in the Dark

Passwords, secrecy, mystery, and hidden entrances can all be part of the fun for your speakeasy-themed night. You could make the venue hard to find and lead your guests on a scavenger hunt through the city with pictures or clues that will eventually lead them to the Trophy Club. Create a password or membership card just for your party and provide it to your guests beforehand.

Plan a Private Event

For groups of 10 to 50, you can even plan a private event at Trophy Club. Aside from our fantastic ambiance, what can you expect when you reserve the space for you and your guests?

  • Drinks: With the help of our bartenders, you can curate the drink menu for your event, choosing from seasonal craft cocktails, beer, wine, and champagne or a unique, signature cocktail creation. As the host, you even have the option to name the cocktail and decide on the spirit, color, and tasting profile. We can hand guests your signature cocktail as they enter. If you prefer, wine and champagne packages are also available.
  • Food: If you want Trophy Club to cater your event, we offer tasteful cheese boards and charcuterie selections for groups of 10 to 15. Of course, your guests are always welcome to order from our tapas menu, or for an even more distinctive experience, we can design a custom menu to go along with your drink choices. For larger groups (20 to 50 guests), we do recommend using Tipsy Putt’s catering menu, which is served buffet style.

“Trophy Club” Is Your Password to an Unforgettable Evening

For a one-time fee, you can become a member of this premier East Bay speakeasy for life. As a member, you will enjoy special priority access, drink and merchandise benefits, member events, and unlimited mini-golf at all Tipsy Putt locations. Benefits never expire. Since our menus change regularly, you’ll always have a new experience whenever you visit. Check us out tonight.

Whether you keep your party simple and let us do all the work or plan the night yourself, Trophy Club has everything you need for a fun night with friends that everyone will be raving about for months. Contact us to schedule your party today!

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Life Hack: Swing by Our Mini Golf Bar for Your Next Party!

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Remember how much fun you had playing mini golf with your friends and family when you were a kid? Well, at Tipsy Putt, you can feel like a kid again but with the added bonus of adult beverages! When it comes to a mini golf bar combo, we are the only game in town. Literally. It’s the perfect spot to hang out with friends after work or to have a date night.

Life Hack: Swing by Our Mini Golf Bar for Your Next Party!

Looking for a unique venue for your next party? Tipsy Putt has that covered too. Delicious food? Check. Local beer and adult beverages? Check. Themed decor and semi-private rooms or event space? Check. Entertainment that appeals to everyone? Check and check. If you’re interested in having a Tipsy Putt party in the East Bay, we have some tips that will help make it un-fore-gettable!

Don’t Play Hangry

At Tipsy Putt, there’s no reason to play on an empty stomach. We are locally owned and take great pride in offering the best in fresh, casual California Mexican cuisine. We even have several vegetarian options, and our vegan friends can enjoy a potato and soyrizo taco with black bean corn salsa and chipotle vegan aioli.

For parties of 10 or more, you can choose a catering option where the food is served buffet-style. We take care of the setup and cleanup. You can choose from a taco bar, nacho bar, and delicious party salads that serve 10 to 15 people each. Don’t forget about our house-made guac, salsa roja, and pico de gallo that come with our chips and guac bar. For dessert? What could be better than freshly made, warm churros? How about caramel and chocolate sauces for dipping along with your choice of toppings?

If you’re hoping for a quieter atmosphere for your party where you have the whole place to yourself, we do have options for parties in the morning. Our brunch selections include a classic breakfast bar, bagel bar, and fruit salads.

Order From the Bar

Even when you choose the catering option, your guests are also welcome to order from the pub menu. Tipsy Putt is a server-less restaurant, so you don’t have to wait around to order food. Walk right up to the counter (look for the neon taco sign) and order from the touchscreen at the kiosk. You’ll get a text message when your food is ready, and you pick it up at the window. How easy is that?

The only hard part about getting food at Tipsy Putt is deciding what to get! Choose from a range of street tacos or salads, or get food to share. Nachos, pretzels, churros, mini beef birria quesadillas, and our flaming hot elote bowl (fire-roasted corn with chipotle mayo, cotija cheese, cilantro, and topped with Flaming Hot Cheetos) are sure to be a hole in one with your guests.

Get Into the “Spirit” of Competition

When you get thirsty from all the delicious food or want to take the edge off before teeing off, Tipsy Putt is proud to offer locally owned and brewed craft beer, hard cider, wine, and draft cocktails, in addition to non-alcoholic beverages. If you’re looking for something truly unique, check out our hidden-in-plain-sight speakeasy, Trophy Club, before or after your mini-golf game. Your guests can enjoy seasonal, handcrafted cocktails, barrel-aged liquors, aromatics, wines, and champagne, all in an intimate setting.

Enjoy Above Par Games

Even with all the incredible food and drink options, arguably the best part of a Tipsy Putt party in East Bay is the games. While you’re waiting for your tee time or for your food, you can enjoy interactive games like Duffleboard (a tabletop game combining shuffleboard and golf), Cornhole, and 1-2 Putt.

But the star of the show at Tipsy Putt is the challenging mini-golf course. When you host a Tipsy Putt party in the East Bay, you can purchase limitless games as part of your package or pay as you go. Although our mini-golf course is plenty of fun on its own, if you want to mix things up a bit, consider the following tips.

Play By Your Own Rules

Katherine Hepburn once said, “If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” Spice up your mini-golf party with some new rules, like:

  1. Make it a team sport. Split the group up into teams and combine their scores. You could even have your own pro-am tournament by pairing the best players with those who might not be quite as competitive.
  2. Add a different challenge for every hole. For instance, on the first hole, everyone has to putt with their non-dominant hand. On the second hole, everyone putts with their eyes closed. You could also try putting backward or through the legs or using the golf club like a pool cue to tap the ball in the hole.
  3. Change the objective. Instead of trying to get the ball in the hole, everyone tries to get as close to the hole as possible without going in. Limit the number of strokes each player gets to two or three.

Include Penalties and Prizes

Raising the stakes is another good way to get everyone’s competitive juices flowing. At the beginning of the round, everyone puts a little money in the pot. Winner takes all! If you don’t want to play for money, you could also incorporate prizes. Most dollar stores have cheap trophies, or you could get a green jacket (just like the Masters!) or green shirt or green hat or clothing of your choice from a thrift or costume store. Have fun with it!

On the opposite end, you could also include penalties. For instance, the person with the highest score has to buy a round of drinks.

Relax and Let Us Do the Heavy Lifting!

Parties should be fun, not stressful. When you make a reservation and plan a par-tee with us, we take care of the details, so you can focus on the fun. Whatever the occasion, we can accommodate parties as small as 6 and as large as 500. Choose from indoor spaces, outdoor spaces, or maybe combine the two, depending on the number of guests. Call or email us today to start planning your Tipsy Putt party in the East Bay.

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Top Reasons to Hold Your Next Office Function at Tipsy Putt

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Top Reasons to Hold Your Next Office Function at Tipsy Putt

Calling all party animals and golf lovers in Northern California! If you’re in the mood to swing a putter, sip some local brews, and have a “hole” lot of fun at your next office function, look no further than Tipsy Putt, your destination for a swinging good time.

Tipsy Putt is a combination bar and mini-golf course and one of the best bars in Sacramento, CA, and it’s tailor-made to cater to the young and young at heart. We have activities to keep everyone happy, from the HR department to the office grump. We know how to entertain, and we’re ready to help you plan your event.

With locations in Sacramento, East Bay, and Lake Tahoe, and soon-to-open locations in Silicon Valley (specifically, Sunnyvale) and Monterey, it’s the only mini-golf bar chain in the Golden State. With our indoor mini golf, Cornhole, sports bars, semi-private rooms, big-screen TVs, and so much more, we really think we have a hole-in-one idea.

So, why should your business hold its next office function as a “par-tee” at Tipsy Putt? Well, let’s “putt” it this way: we have all the ingredients for a memorable shindig that will help your employees bond, strengthen team morale, and help everyone have a good time.

Need more reasons? Here are six:

1. We Have an Incredible Catering Menu of Delicious Mexican Food

Who doesn’t like nachos? At Tipsy Putt, our catering menu for functions offers a buffet-style nacho or taco bar, a chips & guac bar with delicious housemade guacamole, and a churro bar for a mouthwatering selection of desserts once you’re done hitting birdies.

We know that some of our fellow Californians like to eat healthy foods, and we have them covered as well with our party salad selection.

Are you having a brunch office event? Mexican might be our specialty, but we have morning food covered too, with options including breakfast and bagel bars. We also offer a bottomless mimosa bar that guarantees your office outing to go very well.

2. Did We Mention the Mini Golf?

Mini golf is Tipsy Putt’s crème de la crème, the cherry on top, the thing that sets us apart from all other bars in Sacramento and other places in CA. Not only do we have a full, indoor, climate-controlled mini-golf course, but our quick 1-2 Putt course is available for your party too.

You and your colleagues can enjoy a great Mexican buffet, have a nice local brew, and then hit the mini-links for some friendly competition that’s guaranteed to be way more fun than giving each other a trust fall. Tipsy Putt is a guaranteed one-of-a-kind experience that will make your workplace team forget about the score; it’s really about the memories we make along the way.

Maybe it’s a little bit about the score for that one person in your office; we don’t judge if you’re a competitive sort.

3. We’re Local

As we mentioned, each of our Tipsy Putt locations ranks among some of the best bars in California. We’re also locally owned and operated by Californians who live in and love these cities, so we know what our neighbors want, and we deliver. By letting us host your event, you’ll support a homegrown business as passionate about putting as you are about having a good time.

When you hold an office function at Tipsy Putt, you’re putting your money in the pockets of local businesses and workers. We call that a win-win.

4. We Serve Only Locally Made Alcohol

Let’s talk about our libations. We have a monster of a tap list, which features any type of beer you can think of, from the ultra-hoppy to the easy-drinking. We take an extra step and curate everything we serve from local breweries, wineries, and distilleries. California is home to some of the best alcohol producers in the world, so why would we want to source our drinks from anywhere else?

So, when you’re lining up your putt and need a little liquid lubricant to help you stop overthinking, we have you covered, and it’s helping support your local craft brew or distillery.

5. There’s an Event Space!

We’re not just a great bar, we’re not just a home for delicious Mexican food, we’re not just the only mini-golf bar chain in California, but we are also a full-fledged events venue that can handle corporate/business functions and so much more. Whether you’re hosting a corporate get-together, a team-building exercise, or your favorite accountant’s birthday bash, there are tons of great memories to be had at Tipsy Putt, and we can happily host events of 6 to 400 guests.

6. Trophy Club

Our sixth reason is a secret. Trophy Club is our classy speakeasy that morphs the party from Caddyshack into The Great Gatsby. Tipsy Putt lifetime members get priority access to Trophy Club, but we also host private gatherings and events if you’d like a chill atmosphere with a Prohibition-era vibe, rather than the thrill of a hole-in-one.

And there you have it—six great reasons to hold your next business function at Tipsy Putt, the hole-in-one of bars in Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, East Bay, and more. Reach out to us through our website to start planning today. We’re confident that once you’ve had your office party at Tipsy Putt, no other venue you’ll visit will ever feel up to par.

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5 Ways to Enjoy Tipsy Putt Mini Golf in Downtown Sacramento

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5 Ways to Enjoy Tipsy Putt Mini Golf in Downtown Sacramento

The city of Sacramento has tons to offer in its downtown district, but there’s one place that really hits a hole-in-one when it comes to having fun. Tipsy Putt mini golf is the perfect place for adults to go and enjoy themselves while getting an epic taste of Sacramento. Locals and tourists both enjoy tasting the many local alcoholic beverages offered, eating delicious food, and playing a few rounds of mini golf. That’s why mini golf downtown is one of the most exciting activities in the city.

If you’ve been wondering how to enjoy mini golf more, you’re in luck. We have some ideas for getting your friends and family involved in your favorite activity or even shaking things up with your own game. With a few expert suggestions, you’ll have more fun playing mini golf than ever.

Here are five fun ways to enjoy mini golf in downtown Sacramento.

1. Host an Adult Birthday Party

Kids aren’t the only ones who get to celebrate turning another year older. Adults can and should be celebrated just as much, which is why so many people decide to have their adult birthday parties at places like Tipsy Putt. Tipsy Putt mini golf has everything you need to have an epic adult birthday party in an environment everyone can enjoy. Bring a few balloons and make someone’s birthday dreams come true.

Not many mini-golf environments encourage you to play a little tipsy, but it’s totally acceptable at Tipsy Putt mini golf. Your adult birthday party can be complete with a wide variety of local adult beverages to choose from and enjoy with your friends and family. With delicious drinks and food options, you can book a party where the food, drinks, and fun are provided, so all you have to do is show up.

2. Create Your Own Rules

We all know the standard rules of mini golf, but have you ever considered adding some additional rules of your own? Creating a few extra obstacles may bring a new light to the game of mini golf that you haven’t seen before. We’re using the word “rules” lightly, as they don’t have to be as cut and dry as your standard rules. To help you enjoy playing mini golf downtown a little more, you can implement a few changes to the game as we all know it.

One way you can create your own rules is by teaming up. Mini golf is typically played individually, but you can divide your group into two teams or split up into pairs. Teams can make things fun and give a competitive edge. You can also get creative and attempt to hit the ball in backward or with your eyes closed for one hole. Make right-handed people hit with their left hands for a fun new challenge for one round. These little variations will make the game a bit more challenging and a lot more fun.

3. Have a Work Outing

Work outings have many benefits for businesses, and nothing says team bonding like a round or two of mini golf downtown. Tipsy Putt mini golf is the perfect place to gather a group of colleagues and enjoy time together outside of work. It combines food, drinks, and good old-fashioned fun so you can wind down after a hard day’s work. Try it out for your next happy hour or holiday party to create memories your employees won’t soon forget.

Work on your team bonding by creating teams to play against each other. Friendly competition can encourage colleagues to root for each other and work together. You can also use a fun work outing like this to up the stakes and give employees something to work towards. Bring in your own prizes for the winners or offer food and drink incentives for players who go above and beyond.

4. Join a Mini Golf League

If you’ve been putting the time and effort into mastering your mini-golf game, it may be time to test your skills. Luckily, Tipsy Putt in Sacramento offers you the opportunity to do just that. With the option to join Putters, our mini-golf league at Tipsy Putt, you can team up and get ready to take your game to the next level. It’s a great way to get involved in the community and work on your mini-golf skills.

Don’t worry: Putters isn’t only for professionals. Our putt-putt golf league is for any mini-golf player who likes to have fun and enjoy the game. And we do all kinds of crazy-fun things in the league, like dress-up nights, putt with something other than a putter, and putt with a beer in your hand!

Joining a mini-golf league is a great way to meet other local players, start to play on a reliable schedule, and enjoy yourself. This five-week challenge allows you to team up with one other player and take on a weekly mini-golf challenge together. It also gives you the chance to win some pretty cool prizes.

5. Have an Adult Night Out

Few people deserve an adult’s night out as much as parents do, and we have the perfect place for you to do just that. Take a load off by gathering a group of your favorite adult friends to meet up without the kids. It’s a great way to get a much-needed break and pretend to be a kid again. It also allows you to get some practice in before your next family mini-golf outing.

Mini golf is the perfect game to play if you want to get everyone involved. People of all experience levels can find enjoyment in testing their golf skills in a fun and laid-back setting. Adults will enjoy the atmosphere and the option to enjoy some of the best local alcohol around. Tipsy Putt allows you to enjoy your buzz around your friends and family as you remind yourself that adults can have fun too!

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5 Tips for Planning the Perfect Speakeasy Birthday Party

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5 Tips for Planning the Perfect Speakeasy Birthday Party

Whether you want to plan the perfect birthday party for yourself or a friend, one theme always in style is the Roaring ’20s. From invitations to attire to venue, it’s easier than you think to wow your friends and family with just a few easy choices. An excellent choice for your 1920s party theme is the mysterious speakeasy! Dim the lights and whisper the password for this party, and you will be in for a night of surprises.

With the speakeasy theme, one of the items on your to-do list will be finding a speakeasy in East Bay. One such venue could be Trophy Club speakeasy in East Bay. Trophy Club is Northern California’s premiere members-only speakeasy, with locations in Sacramento and Emeryville and coming soon to Monterey and Sunnyvale. It is a fine drinking establishment with incredible perks for members. It is hidden in plain sight and offers creative craft cocktails and an exclusive and discreet environment with a secret entrance. Even better, you don’t have to limit your party to drinking and Tommy Guns; Trophy Club is located within Tipsy Putt, an indoor putt-putt golf course with TVs, board games, and an oversized Connect Four.

Sounds like fun, right? Here are five tips for planning the perfect birthday party at a speakeasy in East Bay:

1. Theme to Dream

Planning a roaring ’20s speakeasy party doesn’t have to be complicated. The biggest decision you have to make is how devoted you want your group to be to the theme and story of the night. You can do anything from the basics, such as requesting your guests dress for the decade and show up to your chosen location. Or, for a little more mystery, you could ask guests to dress within a dress code and leave clues to find the location in your invitation, leading them on a quest through the city. It’s up to you

Depending on where you want to end up, you can either spend money on actors for hosting, serving, and bartending, or you can pick a venue that has it all done for you, like Trophy Club. In our party rooms, you’ll find a full-service bar serving creative craft cocktails and a members-only entrance hidden within the Tipsy Putt golf course. You’ll even need a password to enter. From food and drinks to atmosphere, all your bases are covered with a place like this speakeasy in East Bay.

2. Choose the Right Venue

Planning a speakeasy party at home can seem like a fun, cost-effective option for hosting a party, but one of the best parts about a speakeasy party is having to find it. The Roaring ’20s, and speakeasy culture especially, was all about whispered secrets and opulence, gangsters, and keeping things hidden. Choosing the right venue can give your party that same vibe.

If you want your party to be the bee’s knees, find a location already set up with everything you need, such as a speakeasy like Trophy Club. All you have to do is choose your party’s password, design the invitation, and set the dress code. Speaking of dress codes …

3. Set a Dress Code

Fashion is a massive part of what makes a themed party exceptional, especially one set in the Roaring ’20s in a speakeasy. On your invitation, you can include details about what guests should wear. You could ask for looks inspired by the era, which can include more modern components but give people more creativity. Another option is to choose to have everyone dress up in the full costume of the time period.

Roarin’ 20s looks for women can include feather boas over flapper dresses paired with sequin headbands and pearl necklaces. Dresses that give the illusion of feathers in their patterns and designs, with lots of beads and sequins were the height of popularity. Menswear trends back then tended toward the slim “jazz” suits with oxford shoes and a fedora or bowler hat. Don’t forget the pinstripes! Lots and lots of pinstripes.

4. Invitations to Start the Adventure

The Great Gatsby is a classic story that illustrates the luxurious, free-spirited atmosphere of the 1920s, punctuated by dancing, wildly opulent decor, and flapper fashion. You can’t go wrong if you follow that style when designing your invitations. The speakeasy and ’20s style is one where you want to show what you’ve got, but only to the right people.

Your invitations start the party and set the tone for your guests. Gold on black will give your invitations ritzy style, and Art-Deco-inspired shapes and lines are a must. Various online invitation websites will guide you through the entire process, from creating the invite to scheduling when it gets sent out and everything in between.

5. Decorate With Opulence in Mind

Whether you go the DIY route or let the venue do the work, you want your party to take you back in time. The decorations should look mimic the style of the dresses in that era. Feathers, particularly ostrich feathers, would be used to decorate tables in centerpieces due to the booming feather trade of the time. You can find ethically sourced feathers online if you decorate on your own. Gold and black tablecloths should help tie things together. Require a password to enter the party, and don’t forget the music! You’ll want to remind guests of the ’20s, but you can also make it relevant to our era.

Go easy on yourself and let the professionals do all the hard work with food, drinks, and decorations so all you have to do is invite your guests, dress to the nines, and have a speakeasy birthday celebration that is the cat’s meow. Choose a venue like Trophy Club, since they have catering, unique and local drinks, Tipsy Putt golf, and so much more. Being a speakeasy in East Bay is our niche, so trust us to take care of your roaring ’20s birthday party!