Pickleball isn’t going wherever — the racquet sport continues to attain with Houstonians. The most recent participant on town’s crowded court docket, Drop Pictures HTX, stands out for one large cause: it’s fully indoors.
Opening June 21, Drop Pictures HTX is the brainchild of hospitality veterans Roveen Abante (Conservatory Galleria, Duchess), Chase Lovullo (Conservatory Galleria), and Shawn Outlaw.
“We didn’t simply wish to open a bar,” co-founder Roveen Abante stated in a press release. “We constructed an area the place individuals join, whether or not they’re taking part in or not. There’s one thing for everybody right here.”
Drop Pictures HTX is marking its grand opening on June 21 from 12-11 pm, providing all-day open play for $5 together with $5 food and drinks specials. Reside DJs and giveaways will add to the expertise.
Patrons can absorb the A/C whereas slapping balls throughout one of many six professional-grade indoor courts. Off the court docket, friends can have interaction in pleasant competitions of skee-ball, ping pong, arcade basketball, and cornhole within the second-floor lounge. 9 screens make up one wall within the mezzanine, excellent for catching the newest sport, or may be expanded into one 195-inch tv.
Clutch Metropolis Kitchen will maintain the gamers’ urge for food at bay with pizzas, sandwiches, and acai bowls. For hydration, an indoor/outside full bar could have 10 signature pickleball-themed cocktails, mocktails, and recent juices crafted from native fruits and veggies.
“Some venues lean into critical competitors, we lean into enjoyable,” added co-founder Shawn Outlaw. “We’re the one indoor pickleball facility contained in the Loop with a full bar, kitchen, lounge, and patio. However greater than that, we’re the one one which appears like your new favourite neighborhood hangout, even in case you by no means contact a paddle.”
Occasions like Glow-in-the-Darkish Fridays, Tacos and Tequila Saturdays, and Pancakes and Pickball mornings add a twist to the everyday pickleball match. Convey the youngsters—the venue is family-friendly till 10pm.
“We created Drop Pictures HTX as a result of we fell in love with a sport that brings generations collectively,” Outlaw stated. “From our 10-year-olds to our 65-year-old mother and father, pickleball is for everybody. And so is that this area.”
Drop Pictures HTX is positioned at 2520 Airline Drive, Constructing A, Suite 100. It’s open Monday by way of Thursday from 12-11pm, Friday from 12 pm-12 am, and Saturday and Sunday from 11 am-11 pm.
