Massive pickleball and gaming facility opening soon at Camp North End
Tipsy Pickle, a new food-meets-sport space with six pickleball courts, opens Saturday, Feb. 22, at Camp North End.
Why it matters: Charlotte, like much of the nation, is working to keep up with the demand for pickleball courts. Plus, there's a growing appetite for places to play, hang out and grab a bite or a drink, too.
What to expect: Tipsy Pickle's 35,000-square-foot space holds more than 930 people total (roughly 150 outside) across its two floors. It includes:
Six pickleball courts — four indoor and two outdoor.
Two TrackMan golf simulators on the second level.
Three bars — two indoor and one outdoor.
31 TVs.
Four pool tables.
Seven classic arcade games.
Shuffleboard.
Darts
A private event space.
Dig in: The Tex-Mex-inspired menu has everything from tacos, quesadillas, and burritos to burgers, wraps, and pizza. Plus, nachos, guacamole and queso, of course.
There are also vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus a kid's menu.
Drinks include Giddy Goat coffee, cocktails on draft, beer and wine.
How it works: You can book a court two weeks in advance.
A pickleball court reservation costs $20 per hour Monday-Friday from 7am-5pm. It costs $40 per hour Monday-Friday from 5pm until close and all day Saturday and Sunday. You can bring your own paddles and balls or rent one for $5 per paddle (your rental includes pickleballs). You can also buy a paddle (prices vary). A court reservation accommodates eight people. Reach out to their events team if you have a larger party.
A golf simulator reservation costs $45 per hour Monday-Friday from 7am-5pm. It costs $65 per hour Monday-Friday from 5pm until close and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Pool tables cost $15 per hour. Shuffleboard, darts and arcade games are free.
Context: This is the first collaboration for Charlotte entrepreneurs Mike Salzarulo, the co-founder of Protagonist, and Tanner Brooks, the co-founder of Hopp.
The growth of pickleball's recreational side appealed to Brooks and Salzarulo, the co-owners told Axios in a 2024 interview.
Stop by: Tipsy Pickle is at 201 Camp Road.
It's open Monday-Thursday 7am until 10pm, Friday-Saturday 7am until 11pm and Sunday 7am until 9pm.
It's age 21-and-up after 9pm.
Camp North End has ample parking.
Take a look around.
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