{"id":222702,"date":"2026-06-18T22:56:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T22:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/222702\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T22:56:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T22:56:11","slug":"lehigh-valley-entertainment-and-dining-venue-expands-with-mini-golf-arcade-and-2nd-bar-bethlehem-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/222702\/","title":{"rendered":"Lehigh Valley entertainment and dining venue expands with mini golf, arcade and 2nd bar | Bethlehem Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2013 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"twisted tees 25.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1948\" height=\"1064\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6a3466f885c17.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"109\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                    Ryan Kneller<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s fashion retailer Charming Charlie.<\/p>\n<p>Twisted Tees\u2019 expansion will occupy a newly formed space \u2013 totaling around 12,000 square feet \u2013 that previously housed three smaller retail units.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the expansion will feature a new digital jukebox, and a new arcade \u2013 featuring around a dozen games \u2013 will debut within the next few weeks, Randell said.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"twisted tees 19.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"2017\" height=\"1027\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6a3466e704490.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"102\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                    Ryan Kneller<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s been a long buildout, and I\u2019m excited to finally see people in the space enjoying it,&#8221; Randell told 69 News on Thursday. \u201cThat\u2019s going to be the final reward.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Going forward, hours for the Twisted Tees expansion will mirror those of Twisted Tees\u2019 original space, Randell said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re super excited to be growing,\u201d Randell said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Randell and Mitchell are no strangers to the local business scene.<\/p>\n<p>The pair also operates two other businesses on The Outlets\u2019 lower level: Angry Jack\u2019s Axe Throwing Club, offering guided axe throwing sessions for individuals of all skill levels, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfmz.com\/features\/eat-sip-shop\/new-orleans-inspired-sweet-spot-serving-up-local-ice-cream-beignets-and-more-in-bethlehem\/article_ff3f1120-80bc-4399-8255-f184ad99d50f.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sweet Revenge<\/a>, a shop offering coffee, baked goods, ice cream and other treats.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"twisted tees 29.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1982\" height=\"1046\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6a34670428137.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"106\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A Twisted Tees expansion will hold a soft opening on Friday at 77 Wind Creek Blvd. in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n<p>                                    Ryan Kneller<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the duo also owns and operates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfmz.com\/features\/eat-sip-shop\/great-beer-good-vibes-new-lehigh-valley-craft-brewery-set-to-open-next-week\/article_8d00c8b5-59b8-4479-a34a-48655e703ee8.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ranch City Brewing<\/a>, a nearly year-old craft brewery offering a wide array of hand-crafted beer and food, at the Simon Silk Mill in Easton.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith this expansion, we\u2019re looking to make Twisted Tees even more of a family-friendly destination for great fun, food and drinks,\u201d Randell said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s 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\u2019s not much to do and in the summer on a rainy day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>A few select obstacles will create additional challenges.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"twisted tees 30.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"2022\" height=\"1025\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6a346706e7628.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"101\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                    Ryan Kneller<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re designing more of a natural kind of course, but since we\u2019re partnering with Ranch City Brewing, some of the features will be slightly ranch-themed,\u201d Randell said.<\/p>\n<p>The expansion will feature an interior connection to Twisted Tees\u2019 original space, making for one, large cohesive space.<\/p>\n<p>The simulator bays \u2013 currently situated alongside a wall that will be opened to the addition \u2013 will be repositioned in the new space, Randell said.<\/p>\n<p>The TruGolf simulators feature cutting-edge, immersive technology, allowing guests to tee-off from a large library of the world\u2019s best golf courses and receive meaningful feedback on every shot.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals also can choose to play other popular sports such as baseball, hockey, soccer and dodgeball.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"twisted tees 35.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1981\" height=\"1046\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6a3467149154e.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"106\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                    Ryan Kneller<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Twisted Tees offers Ranch City beers along with craft cocktails, wines and pub fare.<\/p>\n<p>Food menu highlights include starters and sides such as baked wings, \u201cTwisted Nachos,\u201d fried mozzarella and loaded potato scoops; flatbreads such as Buffalo chicken, meat lovers and \u201cHoney Blue Blue\u201d (arugula, blueberry, feta, ricotta, honey and caramelized onion); and \u201cDirty Dogs\u201d and sandwiches such as a \u201cChip Shot Cheesesteak,\u201d \u201cPar-fect Burger\u201d and \u201cMac Caddy\u201d dog (topped with beer mac and cheese).<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"twisted tees 14.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1247\" height=\"1663\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/69c734c31e75f.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"267\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Twisted Tees&#8217; opened over two years ago in its original space on The Outlets at Wind Creek Bethlehem&#8217;s lower level.<\/p>\n<p>                                    Twisted Tees<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>A grand opening for the expansion will be held sometime in July, Randell added.<\/p>\n<p>For the latest Twisted Tees updates, follow the business\u2019 pages on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/playtwisted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/playtwistedtees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram<\/a>. Info: <a href=\"https:\/\/playtwisted.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">playtwisted.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>                            <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2013 A popular destination for fresh food, flavorful drinks and family-friendly fun is leveling up with&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":222703,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[68768,96867,68769,96873,4662,153,155,154,1611,96872,91876,1515,96869,96868,13322,772,5158,96871,68767,6560,157,21260,434,28,96870,11868],"class_list":["post-222702","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-bethlehem","tag-aj-mitchell","tag-amusement-arcades","tag-angry-jacks-axe-throwing-club","tag-bar-bethlehem","tag-baseball","tag-bethlehem","tag-bethlehem-headlines","tag-bethlehem-news","tag-buffalo","tag-charming-charlie","tag-fashion-retailer","tag-food","tag-food-menu","tag-franchises","tag-fresh-food","tag-golf","tag-hockey","tag-immersive-technology","tag-kyle-randell","tag-lehigh","tag-lehigh-valley","tag-nachos","tag-northampton-county","tag-pennsylvania","tag-simon-silk-mill","tag-soccer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222702","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=222702"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222702\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/222703"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=222702"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=222702"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=222702"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}