About
Located in downtown Des Moines, this venue offers a social miniature golf experience with three distinct 9-hole courses featuring interactive and themed challenges. The atmosphere is family-friendly during the day and transitions to an adults-only (21+) bar after 6 PM. A full bar and an arcade complement the putting experience.
Features & Amenities
Customer Reviews
Tonight was my husband's first time coming to the fat putter! It is such a fun place! There are 3 different courses, tons of arcade games, little brain buster games throughout the 3 different courses. The bar tender was the absolute best! He used to work at another locally owned restaurant, we are excited to see he was bartending! The drinks we had were excellent! Definitely recommended the 🍹 The Fat Putter 🏌️♂️⛳ 🍹 The Golf of Mexico 🇲🇽 🍹 The Blue Birdie 🐦 It was a wonderful date night and the perfect night to go because it was slower due to it be East side night at the fair!
Super fun place!! Very laid back and attracts a diverse crowd which I love being surrounded by. I went with my friend and we had a blast!! Each course is color coded and our favorite were definitely the blue courses. The staff were welcoming to us. My only complaint is I wish there was a second floor of courses!! I didn’t want to stop! Also, there are lockers to keep your stuff in but no pad locks so bring your own if you plan on using one for your own liability.
My husband and I went for our first time. It was very welcoming and laid back. The staff was very friendly. I loved all three courses. They all were themed and fun!!! We went after 6pm so it was 21 and over. We both had drinks. I had the Fat Putter and it was good. Very open and not crowded. Definitely worth going!!
Business Information
Address
713 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Hours
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Technology for the game indoors.