Why Junkyard Golf Club is Shoreditch’s top Valentine’s pick

Junkyard Golf Club’s Radioactive Love cocktail and Paradise or Poison shots bring a boozy twist to your Valentine’s night in Shoreditch <i>(Image: Holly Brencher)</i>
Junkyard Golf Club’s Radioactive Love cocktail and Paradise or Poison shots bring a boozy twist to your Valentine’s night in Shoreditch (Image: Holly Brencher)
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If you’re looking for a Valentine’s celebration that’s anything but clichéd, Junkyard Golf Club is the place to be.

I went on a Saturday evening to the Shoreditch venue and played the ‘Gary’ course—and it was an absolute blast.

From the moment we walked in, the vibe was electric.

Junkyard Golf Club’s merch corner is as quirky as the experience itself! Grab some gear and take the vibes homeJunkyard Golf Club’s merch corner is as quirky as the experience itself! Grab some gear and take the vibes home (Image: Holly Brencher) The neon lights, the music, and the overall energy made the whole place feel like a party.

We kicked things off with the special Valentine’s drinks—the Radioactive Love cocktail and the Paradise or Poison shots.

Cocktails, crazy golf, and neon lights make for the ultimate Shoreditch night outCocktails, crazy golf, and neon lights make for the ultimate Shoreditch night out (Image: Holly Brencher) The cocktail was dangerously good, and the shots added a fun twist to the night.

One was sweet, and the other had a spicy kick, so obviously, we had to try both.

The ‘Gary’ course was just the right mix of crazy and challenging.

 The mini-golf courses at Junkyard Golf Club are a full-on UV explosion—a feast for the eyes and the perfect Instagram moment! The mini-golf courses at Junkyard Golf Club are a full-on UV explosion—a feast for the eyes and the perfect Instagram moment! (Image: Holly Brencher) Every hole had something unexpected, making sure there was never a dull moment.

The Shoreditch venue now has old-school gaming machines, which was such a cool addition.

Between rounds of mini-golf, challenge your date to some retro gaming for extra funBetween rounds of mini-golf, challenge your date to some retro gaming for extra fun (Image: Holly Brencher) After golf, we spent ages playing on them, making the whole night even more fun.

One of the best things about Junkyard Golf Club is that it’s actually affordable.

So many Valentine’s events and date nights can get expensive, but this felt like such good value for money.

he Junkyard Golf Club photobooth is the perfect spot to capture those wild and wacky memoriesThe Junkyard Golf Club photobooth is the perfect spot to capture those wild and wacky memories (Image: Holly Brencher) Between the mini-golf, the drinks, and the games, it was the perfect night out without breaking the bank.

It was such a fun and easygoing experience—zero stress, just pure entertainment.

Whether you're on a date, with mates, or just looking for something different to do, Junkyard Golf Club delivers every time.

And I might even enter their Craziest Dater of 2025 competition.

Because, let’s be honest, we’ve all got at least one wild dating story to share.

If you’re looking for a date night that’s fun, affordable, and totally unique, this is it.

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