BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A popular destination for fresh food, flavorful drinks and family-friendly fun is leveling up with a 12,000-square-foot addition set to open this weekend in Northampton County.
Twisted Tees, a sports bar and entertainment destination featuring multi-sport simulators, pool tables, yard games, elevated pub fare, a full bar and more, will more than double in size when a new addition opens on Friday on the lower level of The Outlets at Wind Creek Bethlehem, co-owner Kyle Randell told 69 News.
Randell and his partner, AJ Mitchell, opened Twisted Tees 2.5 years ago in a renovated, nearly 10,000-square-foot space that previously housed a location of women’s fashion retailer Charming Charlie.
Twisted Tees’ expansion will occupy a newly formed space – totaling around 12,000 square feet – that previously housed three smaller retail units.
It will bring more ways to play, relax and have fun with a realistic, 18-hole miniature golf course; larger and more private simulator spaces; a second bar and dining area; and a live entertainment area.
Additionally, the expansion will feature a new digital jukebox, and a new arcade – featuring around a dozen games – will debut within the next few weeks, Randell said.
“It’s been a long buildout, and I’m excited to finally see people in the space enjoying it,” Randell told 69 News on Thursday. “That’s going to be the final reward.”
For its soft opening weekend, Twisted Tees expansion will operate 4-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Going forward, hours for the Twisted Tees expansion will mirror those of Twisted Tees’ original space, Randell said.
“We’re super excited to be growing,” Randell said.
“Our original space will retain that fun, clubhouse feel, and it will feature an interior connection to our new space, which will have a really cool, outdoorsy feel with natural-looking greens throughout.”
Randell and Mitchell are no strangers to the local business scene.
The pair also operates two other businesses on The Outlets’ lower level: Angry Jack’s Axe Throwing Club, offering guided axe throwing sessions for individuals of all skill levels, and Sweet Revenge, a shop offering coffee, baked goods, ice cream and other treats.
A Twisted Tees expansion will hold a soft opening on Friday at 77 Wind Creek Blvd. in Bethlehem.
Additionally, the duo also owns and operates Ranch City Brewing, a nearly year-old craft brewery offering a wide array of hand-crafted beer and food, at the Simon Silk Mill in Easton.
“With this expansion, we’re looking to make Twisted Tees even more of a family-friendly destination for great fun, food and drinks,” Randell said.
“It’s our goal to offer great fun, food and drinks, and mini golf especially is just a super fun activity for the whole family. Parents could bring their kids here to let loose year-round, including in the winter when there’s not much to do and in the summer on a rainy day.”
The mini-golf course will feature putting greens, faux sand traps, raised greens resembling rolling hills and various colors of turf made to look like a real golf course, Randell said.
A few select obstacles will create additional challenges.
“We’re designing more of a natural kind of course, but since we’re partnering with Ranch City Brewing, some of the features will be slightly ranch-themed,” Randell said.
The expansion will feature an interior connection to Twisted Tees’ original space, making for one, large cohesive space.
The simulator bays – currently situated alongside a wall that will be opened to the addition – will be repositioned in the new space, Randell said.
The TruGolf simulators feature cutting-edge, immersive technology, allowing guests to tee-off from a large library of the world’s best golf courses and receive meaningful feedback on every shot.
Individuals also can choose to play other popular sports such as baseball, hockey, soccer and dodgeball.
The Twisted Tees expansion also will feature a second bar, with seating for around 12 guests, along with additional dining tables for around 30 guests, Randell said.
Twisted Tees offers Ranch City beers along with craft cocktails, wines and pub fare.
Food menu highlights include starters and sides such as baked wings, “Twisted Nachos,” fried mozzarella and loaded potato scoops; flatbreads such as Buffalo chicken, meat lovers and “Honey Blue Blue” (arugula, blueberry, feta, ricotta, honey and caramelized onion); and “Dirty Dogs” and sandwiches such as a “Chip Shot Cheesesteak,” “Par-fect Burger” and “Mac Caddy” dog (topped with beer mac and cheese).
Twisted Tees’ opened over two years ago in its original space on The Outlets at Wind Creek Bethlehem’s lower level.
In the next few weeks, Twisted Tees also plans to add electronic dart boards and two more pool tables (for a total of four), Randell said.
A grand opening for the expansion will be held sometime in July, Randell added.
For the latest Twisted Tees updates, follow the business’ pages on Facebook and Instagram. Info: playtwisted.com.
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