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 7 am-5 pm. It costs $40 per hour Monday-Friday from 5 pm 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 7 am-5 pm. It costs $65 per hour Monday-Friday from 5 pm 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 through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
It's age 21-and-up after 9 pm.
Camp North End has ample parking.
Source: https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/02/20/tipsy-pickle-pickleball-camp-north-end-charlotte