6 Ideas For A Grown-Up Birthday Celebration
As an adult, you pretty much get just one day a year to be the center of attention, so you'd better take advantage of it. If you don't want a bunch of people crammed into your apartment and have grown tired of downing shots at the neighborhood bar, consider one of these options, all of which offer fun atmosphere and plenty of things to do so everyone in your group can have a good time. This video was made with Ezvid Wikimaker.
6 Ways to Have a Fun Adult Birthday Party
| Venue | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Punch Bowl Social | Locations throughout the U.S. | Punch, food, and entertainment options like karaoke, foosball, bowling, classic video games, life-size Scrabble, and more |
| BATL - Backyard Axe Throwing League | More than a dozen locations in the U.S. and Canada | Indoor axe throwing along with food and drinks, with coaches to teach you proper throwing technique |
| Roosters | Multiple spots across OH, KY, IN, and WV | Wings, pizza, and other party favorites, and of course a selection of adult beverages |
| Ground Kontrol | Portland, OR | Arcade and bar with a huge selection of classic arcade games and pinball machines |
| Pacific Beach AleHouse | San Diego, CA | Brewery and restaurant with craft beer, farm-to-table menu selections, and ocean views |
| The Painted Pin | Atlanta, GA | Upscale boutique bar and bowling alley with skee-ball, shuffleboard, darts, and other fun activities |
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| Distillery | Location | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| District Distilling Company | Washington, D.C. | Uses traditional techniques and wild-foraged ingredients to produce vodka, gin, whiskey, and other liquor products |
| Bier Distillery | Comstock Park, Michigan | Makes a bourbon aged in a charred American white oak barrel, plus red and white wines, absinthe, and amaro |
| Tommyrotter Distillery | Buffalo, New York | Distills, bottles, labels, and packages all of its products on a 2,700-square-foot production floor |
| Corgi Spirits | Jersey City, New Jersey | Inspired by British liquor-making traditions, with products including Earl Grey, Pembroke, and Barrel Rested gins |
| FEW Spirits | Evanston, Illinois | Produces handcrafted, small-batch liquors using high-quality aged grains |
| Driftless Glen | Baraboo, Wisconsin | Has peat, bogs, an aquifer, and sandy soil perfect for growing grains, and offers libations such as moonshine and a 5-year reserve brandy |
| Woodinville Whiskey | Woodinville, Washington | Brings the time-honored traditions of bourbon production into a more artisanal environment |
| Alchemy Distillery | Arcata, California | Sources freshly harvested grains from area farmers, and uses day-old bagels to make a clear whiskey |
| Black Button Distilling | Rochester, New York | Creates gins made from lilac and loganberry, as well as a vodka distilled from corn |
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Items to Help You Upgrade Your Home Bar
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In Depth
If you are an adult, coming up with an original and entertaining birthday party idea can be challenging. Unlike children's parties, there are not as many options for grown ups to choose from when it comes to finding a way to celebrate their special day. Listed in no particular order, the following are some places to host a mature birthday gathering.
Up first at #1, Punch Bowl Social is a venue inspired by the Victorian-era tradition of gathering around a bowl of punch. This company's goal is to encourage human interaction by facilitating access to group activities such as karaoke and games. With 20 locations across the United States, this restaurant and game hall is a great place to bring your family and friends together.
Punch Bowl Social's many locations offer a variety of entertainment options such as bowling, karaoke, virtual reality, old-school arcade games and more. The venue also provides table games such as ping-pong, foosball, Scrabble and Jenga. The kitchen serves crowd favorites like burgers, tacos and nachos while the bar provides craft cocktails and milkshakes to enjoy while showing off your shuffleboard skills.
Punch Bowl Social's many locations offer a variety of entertainment options such as bowling, karaoke, virtual reality, old-school arcade games and more.
Up next at #2, BATL is the world's first urban venue for indoor axe throwing. This company's guiding principle is to show people the power of being good to each other by using the axe as a tool to build community. This is a safe, fun and engaging activity that will make for some great photos and memories to look back on.
In 2006, CEO Matt Wilson founded BATL in his backyard. At first, it was just a personal passion he discovered while at a cottage. Today, nearly 2 million people have experienced the thrill of axe throwing at BATL's many locations. Axe throwing is an adult birthday party idea that works for women and men of all ages, no matter their skill or fitness level.
At #3 on our list, Roosters is a popular, casual setting to host your next grown-up birthday celebration. Roosters has party rooms available in many locations across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia. Guests can enjoy a fun, casual atmosphere with music, televisions, warm food and plenty of tables that can be pushed together.
Roosters has party rooms available in many locations across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia.
Bob and Corrine Frick first opened Roosters in 1988. Their mission is to provide a friendly, easygoing atmosphere for their guests to enjoy. Roosters is famous for their chicken wings, which can be ordered either boneless or bone-in. Their catering and party menu has something for everyone including pizzas, soups, salads, subs and appetizers.
Up next at #4, Ground Kontrol is a classic arcade located in Portland, Oregon. This vintage-inspired venue preserves and celebrates the "golden age" of video games by operating over 100 classic video games and 40 pinball machines with original cabinets, gameplay and quarter slots. For a nostalgic themed birthday celebration, invite your friends and immerse yourselves in the electric glow of years gone by.
Ground Kontrol's food and beverage menu includes snacks, hot dogs, tacos, sandwiches, nachos, pizzas and desserts. Most of their menu items can be made vegan or gluten free. All ages are welcome at Ground Kontrol from noon to 5pm daily, but only those who are over the age of 21 are allowed after 5pm, so consider this if you are planning to have younger guests attend your celebration.
All ages are welcome at Ground Kontrol from noon to 5pm daily, but only those who are over the age of 21 are allowed after 5pm, so consider this if you are planning to have younger guests attend your celebration.
At #5 on our list, PB Ale House is widely known in San Diego for its award-winning brewery. This pub offers seasonal craft beers and cocktails paired with a menu that features dishes made from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Located in the heart of Pacific Beach along the boardwalk, PB Ale House is a great venue for a grown up, relaxed birthday gathering.
PB Ale House is inspired by the Southern California lifestyle. Guests can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with rooftop sunset views, and a full suite of craft beer selections brewed onsite by an award-winning brewer. The restaurant offers two bars that can be reserved to accommodate up to 60 or 125 guests. Customized menu options are available to suit dietary requirements or personal tastes.
Lastly, at #6, The Painted Pin is an upscale boutique bar, bowling and entertainment venue located in the heart of Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. The Painted Pin offers several options for parties. The semi-private event space includes 8 bowling lanes and a lounge-style seating area as well as booths equipped with flat-screen televisions.
The semi-private event space includes 8 bowling lanes and a lounge-style seating area as well as booths equipped with flat-screen televisions.
The onsite restaurant serves shareable small plates, wood fired pizzas, tacos, sliders, sandwiches and salads. The beverage menu offers signature and classic cocktails, local craft beer and artisanal wines by the glass. In addition to the private event space, The Painted Pin has an indoor courtyard with games such as basketball, Jenga, ping-pong and more.
