Swingers Crazy Golf to make official debut in United States this summer
The U.K.’s well-known entertainment establishment will launch in Washington, D.C., and New York City this year, with more U.S. locations to come following the closure of a $20M follow-on funding round.
Swingers, the U.K.’s premier crazy golf venue, announced today its official expansion into the United States following its unprecedented success with two large-scale locations in London, U.K.
It also announced a recent $20M raised in follow-on funding from Cain International. The financing will support a robust opening pipeline in the U.S., to follow the D.C. and New York City locations. Crazy golf, as coined by Swingers, is an exciting version of mini golf that combines gourmet street food, meticulously hand-crafted cocktails, a theatrical setting and a live DJ to create an incredible social experience for guests. Swingers will open its third location in Washington D.C's Dupont Circle on June 11th, with its fourth location coming shortly after in New York City’s Flatiron District.
Tucked beneath the bustling streets of D.C., guests of Swingers Dupont Circle will be transported to a world of verdant, undulating crazy golf courses featuring a 1920s English golf clubhouse, cocktail bars, gourmet street food vendors and the warmest of welcomes. Swingers Dupont Circle will feature immersive and multi-sensory, whimsical elements providing guests over 21 with a theatrical and high-end entertainment experience to enjoy with friends, family and colleagues. Tickets for the D.C. location are on sale now for $19-24 a person with packages available upon request. Please click here to purchase tickets.
“Swingers is a one-of-a-kind experience offering guests a new take on the classic game of mini-golf with high-end street food, amazing cocktails and elaborate interior decor like you’ve never seen before,” said CEO and co-founder Matt Grech-Smith. “What started out as a five-month pop-up in a London warehouse in 2014 has since grown into two permanent venues in London, U.K and an exciting development pipeline to come. Our expansion to the States was a natural next chapter. We’re thrilled to put a stake in the ground in two of the U.S.’s most influential cities known for their electric nightlife, diverse culture and prominent hospitality industry.”
“As we look forward to a post-pandemic economy, we are confident that Swingers will benefit from pent-up demand for new and engaging ways to socialize,” said Nick Franklin, Cain International Head of Private Equity. “It is our belief that businesses in well-located cities that seamlessly deliver safe, high-quality, hospitality-driven experiences are the future of entertainment and we’re excited to support Swingers’ growth and expansion into the U.S.”
Swingers has aligned with notable local talent to bring guests a unique food and beverage experience tailored to each location. The Swingers Dupont Circle location has partnered with well-known D.C. hospitality group KNEAD Hospitality And Design to build out an exceptional all-day concept. Additionally, Swingers Dupont Circle will partner with local D.C. DJs to provide music throughout the week.
In response to COVID-19 restrictions, Swingers will continue to follow CDC guidelines to ensure the health and safety for all Swingers’ patrons and staff.
