St Louis Escape
4.5(1,220)4.5 out of 5 stars, 1220 reviews St. Louis, MO
About St Louis Escape
St Louis Escape offers a highly-rated, unique blacklight miniature golf experience with creative puzzles and stunning visuals, coupled with a retro pinball arcade. It provides a challenging yet fun activity for families with older children and teens, often preferred over competitors for its distinct atmosphere and value.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Birthday celebrations for older children or teens.Family outings with teens and adults looking for a unique and challenging activity.A cold or rainy day activity.Those who enjoy retro arcade games and blacklight aesthetics.Anyone looking for a mini golf experience that stands out from typical courses.
Why families love it
- Miniature golf course features creative puzzles to shoot balls through, offering a challenging and unique experience.
- Black light visuals are stunning, enhancing the themed environment (e.g., nostalgic murals).
- Retro mini golf is highly regarded, with one reviewer calling it the 'best mini golf we have ever been too' and another ranking it second only to a Las Vegas attraction.
- Good music selection and nostalgic murals contribute to an immersive atmosphere.
- Pinball machines are available, providing an additional entertainment option (kids spent $10 in 30 minutes).
- Staff were friendly and accommodating once inside, even extending escape room time.
Insider tips
- Book your mini golf round in advance and consider opting for an early time (e.g., 12:15 PM) to avoid crowds.
- Allow extra time for arrival, as doors may be locked initially even for bookings; be prepared for a potentially delayed entry.
- Be prepared for many stairs (narrow and steep) to reach the mini golf area, which can be challenging, especially in wet weather.
- Consider a 30-minute buffer between activities (e.g., escape room and mini golf) to allow time for arcade games or breaks.
- If stairs are an issue for anyone in your party, this venue might present a significant challenge.
- If doing an escape room, friendly staff might allow extra time if no one is booked immediately after.
Good to know before you go
- Weekend afternoons or later in the day if you prefer a less crowded experience.
- If any family members have mobility issues or difficulty with numerous steep stairs.
- If you have very young children (toddlers/preschoolers) who might not enjoy or be able to navigate the course/stairs.
- Numerous stairs to access the mini golf course, described as 'a lot of stairs', 'nightmare', 'very narrow and steep', especially when wet.
- Initial arrival experience can be confusing and frustrating, with doors locked even for booked appointments and staff not acknowledging waiting guests.
- Crowds
- Quiet and less crowded during early times (e.g., 12:15 PM on a Saturday).
- Value
- Reviews indicate a 'much better price' than competitor Putt Shack, suggesting good value for the unique experience offered. No specific pricing was mentioned, but parents found the cost reasonable for the entertainment provided (e.g., family of 4 did escape room and mini golf, plus $10 in pinball).
- Food
- Not explicitly mentioned. Review 5 indicated children spending ~$10 in the pinball room, suggesting arcade-style snacks/drinks might be available for purchase there, but no details on outside food/drink policy.
- Accessibility
- Significant accessibility concern due to 'a lot of stairs' which are described as 'narrow and steep' to access the mini golf.
- Safety
- Area felt safe according to one reviewer.
What parents say
"We came here for a birthday celebration and it was awesome. In my opinion, this was maybe the second best miniature golf course I've been on, with the first being Twilight Zone in Las Vegas. It has a wonderful assortment of creative puzzles for you to shoot your ball through and the black light visuals are stunning. I didn't do the escape rooms, so I can't speak to those, but this place is awesome for a chill night of recreation."
3 months ago
"We (2 adults & 2 teens) had a great time today at the retro mini golf course. One thing to know, is there is a lot of stairs to get to the mini golf. Best mini golf we have ever been too. We will definitely be back."
4 months ago
"On a cold Saturday, we decided to check this place out. There is pay parking nearby and it is conveniently off the highway. It's next to residential buildings and the Soulard market. I felt safe in this area. We booked a round of mini golf the day before and opted for an early time - 12:15. We were only the second group playing, at the time and it was nice. There's a ton of pinball machines where which we will need to check out on a different visit. The course overall is challenging and very unique. We had a blast and took nearly an hour. By the time we left, there were a ton of people coming "
3 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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