In the News

Punch Bowl Social opened in Denver in November 2012 with bowling, karaoke, a scratch kitchen and a serious cocktail bar under one roof. Today there are 11 locations across the country, with Raleigh, North Carolina, on the way. This page collects our news and press coverage.

Media inquiries: marketing@punchbowlsocial.com

Latest news

• FSR Magazine: Punch Bowl Social and Pinstripes to Launch Holiday Programming (Nov 2026)
• Yahoo Life: Punch Bowl Social and Pinstripes to Launch Holiday Programming (Nov 2026). Syndicated from FSR
• KPBS San Diego: First Taste Holiday @ Punch Bowl Social (Nov 2026)
• DiningOut Dallas: This Week in Dallas' Restaurant News: Tin Star Returns, Chef John Tesar Makes Moves, and Chefs for Farmers Kicks Off (Fall 2026)
• Raleigh Magazine: Exclusive First Look at Punch Bowl Social Raleigh (Oct 2026)

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In the news

National

• FSR Magazine: Punch Bowl Social: The Next Big 'Eatertainment' Chain (Oct 2017)

Arlington, VA

• Washingtonian: A Massive "Millennial Oriented" Playground, Diner, and Bar Is Opening in Ballston (Nov 2018)

Atlanta, GA

• FOX 5 Atlanta: Sneak Peek: Punch Bowl Social arrives at The Battery (Mar 2018)
• Ballpark Digest: Punch Bowl Social Joins The Battery Atlanta (Jan 2017)

Austin, TX

• Austin Chronicle: First Look: Punch Bowl Social (Aug 2014)

Chicago, IL

• UrbanDaddy: 30,000-Square-Feet of Lobster Fries, Gin and Virtual Reality Dragon-Slaying (Mar 2018)

Dallas, TX

• Nation's Restaurant News: Punch Bowl expands social experience to Dallas (Jun 2019)
• CultureMap Dallas: Punch Bowl Social restaurant in Deep Ellum lets the fun and games begin (May 2019)

Denver, CO

• Westword: Photos: Opening night at Punch Bowl - Social Food & Drink (Nov 2012). The original Punch Bowl Social, on opening night

Indianapolis, IN

• Indianapolis Monthly: Punch Bowl Social Preview (Sep 2016)
• WRTV: Punch Bowl Social opens in Indianapolis with food, games (Sep 2016)

Minneapolis (St. Louis Park), MN

• Mpls.St.Paul Magazine: Sneak Peek: Punch Bowl Social (Nov 2016)

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

• Fontana Herald News: Punch Bowl Social will open large new restaurant, entertainment center in Victoria Gardens (May 2017)

San Diego, CA

• San Diego Magazine: First Look: Punch Bowl Social (Jun 2018)
• 10News San Diego: 'Punch Bowl Social' entertainment complex opens (Jun 2018)

Company announcements

• PR Newswire: Punch Bowl Social Announces Metro Washington, D.C. Expansion (Dec 2016)
• PR Newswire: Punch Bowl Social Announces New Chicago Location (Dec 2016)
• PR Newswire: Punch Bowl Social Chooses Rancho Cucamonga for 2017 Expansion (Dec 2016)

Fact sheet

• Founded: November 2012, at First and Broadway in Denver's Baker neighborhood
• Locations: 11: Arlington, VA; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Indianapolis, IN; Minneapolis (St. Louis Park), MN; Portland, OR; Rancho Cucamonga, CA; and San Diego, CA
• Coming soon: Raleigh, NC, at Raleigh Iron Works, anticipated in early 2027
• What's inside: bowling, private karaoke rooms, arcade games, bocce at select locations, a scratch kitchen and craft cocktails
• Private events: groups from 10 to 1,200 guests, depending on the location
• Leadership: Robert Cornog Jr., Executive Chairman
• Family of brands: Pinstripes, a chef-driven, from-scratch kitchen paired with bowling and bocce

Media contact

For interviews, photos and logos, email marketing@punchbowlsocial.com.

Download the media kit (logos and photos).