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Puttery (800 F St NW) opened its doors to Washington DC in late June of this year and we can now say we’ve seen it, done it, and liked it. A mini-golf themed restaurant and bar spanning multiple levels and a broad swath of space now occupies both the former Olivia Restaurant (Nopa and Zola restaurants before that) and former Spy Museum put together. The two former businesses have been cleverly stitched together to form an enjoyable evening playland.
Bar and Dining
As you enter from F Street a bar, dining spaces, and a check-in counter greet you on the entry level floor. We tried the house made Spiced Cola Soda (non-alcoholic) and The Mark of Cincoro (alcoholic) drinks to be excellent and the pizza to be delicious made with an especially perfect dough. The kitchen accommodated our request to make a split pizza, one half with meat and the other half cheese only, which we appreciated. Readers can view the menu here.
Mini Golf
A hallway connects the entry bar and dining area with the mini-golf area comprised of three courses each with its own unique theme:
- Art Museum – features reimagined classic pieces of art with a humorous touch
- Conservatory – decorated with nature and prickly cacti evoking desert areas
- Illusion – here reality bends and all is not what it seems
While the mini golf doesn’t match the space of the outdoor experience, each course has its Instgrammable spots allowing for fun photos of you and your friends. Drinks can be ordered and brought to your group while you’re putting. The automated scoring system at each hole tracks your group’s progress and is clever enough to keep track of whether or not you’re over par, under par, or even. Reservations are recommended for mini golf but you can also try walking in although you may need to wait especially on the weekends. Indoor mini golf by its nature will be shorter and perhaps less varied than an outdoor course but Puttery makes the most of it that it can.
The last space is a second bar area with tables that greets you as you finish the Conservatory course also easily accessed before or after the Art Museum and Illusion courses. Drinks and food are available in this bar and sit down space. A few private event spaces of varying sizes are also available to rent out for an evening.
The Conclusion
All taken in Puttery delights for an evening out – the drinks and food are good, and the mini golf is entertaining albeit quick. The venue makes the most of each space and we’re delighted that Penn Quarter is its home. We were there for over two hours which passed in a flash, a sure sign that it makes for a great date night.
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- Check-in Counter
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- Main Bar Area
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- Mini Golf Entrances
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- Conservatory Mini Golf Course
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- Art Museum Mini Golf Course
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- Half Meat Half Cheese Pizza
Cribs XXXV: Perched Over (Lower) Penn Quarter
It’s been over one year since we put up a post highlighting a property in Penn Quarter. This property came to our attention because of its fantastic bedroom view and penthouse perch over lower Penn Quarter to include views of both the Washington Monument and the Old Post Office (Clock) Tower. Today we’re visiting Unit 1234 in The Lafayette condominium at 631 D St NW.
This 1 BR, 1 BA condo lists at 680 square feet in size and can be found on the top floor of The Lafayette. It features a kitchen island with sink, hardwood flooring, a living/dining room combination, and one bedroom. It also includes access to shared amenities with the Clara Barton condo such as the largest rooftop deck and pool in Penn Quarter, a sizable peaceful courtyard with fountain, gym, business center, and movie theater. Listed at $495k the cost comes out to $728 per square foot. The monthly condo fee is $515 which comes out to 75.74 cents per square foot per month.
It really is a perch over Penn Quarter!
631 D St NW – Unit 1234 – MLS #DC2052500 – Redfin Listing (including photos)
Open Streets Taking Over 7th St NW On Sat, June 4
DC’s Open Streets initiative is taking over 7th St NW from Pennsylvania Ave NW to Florida Ave NW shutting down the street to all vehicular traffic from 9 am to 3 pm. Buses will be detoured and food delivery services will not be able to use 7th St. We’ll be out and about inline skating to take in the sights. We clipped the flyer delivered to residences downtown in this post for your handy reference or check out the website for more information. (Click on each image to enlarge the view.)
Shakespeare Theatre Company Live Performances Are Back! (610 F St NW)
We are delighted to let readers know that the Shakespeare Theatre Company resumed live performances and classes this year at their two theater locations. Their offerings include plays, ballet, and educational classes (youth and adult). In the drama department, the 2021-2022 season has four plays left as follows:
- The Merchant of Venice – last performance on Sunday, April 24
- Our Town – May 12 to June 11
- Red Velvet – June 16 to July 11
- Much Ado About Nothing – postponed until next season
The full schedule can be found here.