A brand new adventure golf centre could be opening in Bristol, spear-headed by none other than Welsh footballer Gareth Bale. The Wales captain has turned his hand to a new busines venture recently - opening a similar venue in Cardiff.
Although it is still early days for the business the Real Madrd winger must be confident about his new venture as the first branch of his new golfing business Par 59, has not even opened yet. Built in an underground venue on St Mary's Street in the Welsh capital it is due to open this week (Friday, March 18).
If plans for a Bristol venue are accepted it would make it the second venue for Bale and his business partners. The new Bristol bar will be based by the Harbourside next to Lane 7.
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It will act as an indoor adventure golf course, but also have a license for the sale of alcohol, recorded music and late-night refreshments. The Cardiff venue boasts two golf courses, and is described as an adult's only venue.
As well as mini-golf it boasts premium drinks and a stylish amosphere in at attempt to bring a level of sophistication to a pursuit many people associate with a family day out. The food menu features burgers and butter milk chickenm dishes as well as a wide collection of starters or "plates" for those looking to graze with a drink in their hand between rounds of mini-golf.
The name Par 59 comes from the world of elite golf where only a few have ever achieved this elusive score.
A premises license application was submitted to Bristol City Council on February 25 by True Swing Bristol Limited. The new company was only incorporated on January 5, 2022, and was set up by Gareth Bale alongside James Humphrys, Nicholas Saunders and Peter Cro.
The application has proposed opening hours from 10am until 12.30am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays the venue hopes to be open until 01.30am.
The premise at Unit 3B, Building 11, Millennium Promenade, will have licensable activities such as the sale of alcohol, recorded music and late-night refreshments should it be approved by the council.
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Anyone looking to make a representation to the application has until March 28, 2022, to do so. Although few details have been proposed for the opening of the venue in Bristol, it is likely to be similar to the over the border.
The first-ever Par 59 venue will open in Cardiff on Friday, March 18. The official website says: "Par 59 brings the competitive world of golf to Cardiff city centre. Inspired by elite performance, our underground venue is custom designed to bring people together.
"It’s home to a premium bar, independent kitchen, space for laid-back, casual dining, and two custom-designed mini-golf courses boasting 9 holes each. Located in the heart of St Mary Street, Cardiff, Par 59 is the perfect place to socialise, relax, and feed your competitive edge."
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