When an invitation landed in my inbox for the Grand VIP Opening Party of Five Iron Golf London, I was super excited. What an incredible way to experience this massive new hotspot for the ultimate night out with friends or a unique date night. Here is exactly what it’s like to celebrate the grand launch at London's biggest virtual golf venue, and why it needs to be top of your London bucket list.
The Vibe: High Energy, Modern, and Party Ready
Located right at the iconic Broadgate Circle (literally moments from Liverpool Street Station), walking into Five Iron Golf feels like stepping into a premium entertainment lounge. The 6,900-square-foot interior is beautifully designed, vibrant, and absolutely buzzing with energy.
The hospitality was exceptional from second you walk through the door. Because it was the grand opening, the atmosphere felt even more special, hosted by Tom Green and Tom Price from the Golf Is Ruining My Life podcast. While traditional golf can sometimes feel a bit exclusive, the vibe here is a perfect mix of sophisticated and relaxed fun, making it ideal for a memorable celebration.
The Big Secret: It's Way More Than Just Golf
Let's talk about the experience. If you think you need to be a pro golfer to enjoy this place, think again! While golf is at the heart of the venue it also features 8 state of the art Trackman simulator bays with over 400 iconic courses and complimentary Callaway clubs the technology does so much more.
The Virtual Fairway: For the golf fans, you can play the world's best courses with pinpoint accuracy.
The Multi-Sport Arena: This completely stole the show for non golfers! You can instantly switch the screens to challenge your mates at football penalties, free kicks, clay pigeon shooting, zombie dodgeball, bowling, basketball, and hockey.
Food & Drinks: Beyond the games, the venue boasts a brilliant full service bar and restaurant. We enjoyed complimentary cocktails and delicious crowd pleasing bar bites throughout the night.
The Reality: Fun Over Intimidation
One important thing to note if you're a complete beginner there is zero judgment here. You don't get the stuffy, traditional golf dress codes or rules. Instead of feeling intimidated by the sport, you get a world class social environment designed purely for laughter, friendly competition, and great drinks. It turns a standard night out into an absolute game changer of an evening.
👑 THE SHAZ SCORE
🏌️♂️ Entertainment - 9/10: The Trackman technology is top-tier, and being able to switch from golf to football penalties and zombie dodgeball keeps the night incredibly fun.
🍹 Food & Drinks - 9/10: A fantastic selection of creative cocktails and delicious, easy-to-eat bar bites that are perfect for fueling a competitive group night out.
✨ Vibe - 9/10: High-energy, modern, and completely inclusive. It feels upscale and vibrant without being overly stuffy.
📍 Location - 10/10: Perfect Broadgate Circle location right next to Liverpool Street Station, making it incredibly easy for everyone to get to.
❤️ Would I return? - Absolutely. It is the perfect new London hotspot for a group birthday, a work night out, or a lively date night.
⭐ FINAL SHAZ SCORE: 9/10 ⛳️
