The Ballantyne Hotel Announces Fall 2025 Opening Of Dunbar Social By TopgolfⓇ Swing Suite

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07/25/2025 by

The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte is thrilled to announce Dunbar Social by Topgolf Swing Suite – a renowned gaming simulator, entertainment, and dining destination featuring the signature immersive TopgolfⓇ virtual fairway, along with non-golf games such as zombie dodgeball, hockey, football, carnival classics, and more, offering fun for everyone. Slated to open in late September 2025, Dunbar Social will be the first TopgolfⓇ Swing Suite within a North Carolina hotel and will be located near Gallery Restaurant and Stream Park. Perfect for both business and leisure, the new venue will welcome hotel guests and residents alike, offering an unparalleled experience for corporate meetings and retreats, private practice sessions, VIP entertaining, bachelor and bachelorette celebrations, birthdays, significant milestones, as well as custom events.

Dunbar Social will have five advanced simulator bays, each able to accommodate up to 10 people and complemented by plush, comfortable lounge seating, HDTVs, and personalized food and beverage service. Visitors will have the option to bring their clubs or use clubs provided by the space. Dunbar Social will feature both indoor and outdoor entertainment areas. The 9,200-square-foot interior will have a total of 116 seats available, including a lounge area with seating for seven and an indoor bar with nine seats. The outside scenic terrace will provide 36 seating options overall, including a stylish bar top with seven seats. Collectively, the venue can host groups of up to 100 individuals. Guests will enjoy locally-inspired, chef-driven culinary delights such as homemade pizzas and shareable bites. The full bar will feature signature craft cocktails, along with an extensive, dedicated tequila list. Zero proof options will be available as well.

"We are thrilled to introduce Dunbar Social, an exciting addition to The Ballantyne's already exceptional dining and event spaces. This vibrant new venue will offer a dynamic experience with interactive games, a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, and expansive indoor and outdoor spaces in The Bowl at Ballantyne™," said Christophe Le Chatton, General Manager of The Ballantyne. "Whether you're gathering with friends, hosting an event, or simply unwinding, Dunbar Social will be the perfect destination for unforgettable moments."

"We are proud to team with The Ballantyne to provide a new kind of interactive social experience that will entertain visitors of all ages and skill levels in the Charlotte, NC market," said Jason Fierro, Chief Operating Officer of Full Swing. "Powered by industry-leading Full Swing simulators, games are designed for both non-golfers and golfers alike so everyone can have a great time."

Dunbar Social will be open on Sundays through Thursdays from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm and on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 am. For group bookings, please call (704) 248-4020 or email sales@theballantyne.com.

For more information, please visit: https://www.theballantynehotel.com/