Parties

Party FAQ

Questions about birthday parties at Golden Hour Social, by topic.

Packages & Pricing

What packages do you have?

  • Bowl & Play ($249): 1hr bowling + 1hr room, pizza
  • All-Access ($399): Bowling + Game Yard, 2hr room, host
  • Gold Party ($499): 3hr room, escape room, cake, goodie bags

Every package covers 10 guests. Prices are before tax, which is added at checkout.

Which package should I pick?

All-Access is the one most hosts pick. The packages page, linked below, compares all three side by side.

How many guests can I have?

Each package covers 10 guests, the guest of honor included. Each extra guest is $20, any age. Up to 30 guests book online; a bigger group is planned with our events team (see the events page below).

What ages are the parties for?

Any age. Most are kids 5 to 12, and grown-up birthdays and milestone parties use the same packages. In the Game Yard, The Locksmith’s Study is 8 and up, Smart Darts is 10 and up.

Do adults bowl and play too?

Yes. Adults are welcome on the lanes and in the Game Yard.

Food & Drink

Is food included?

Each package card lists its food. More pizza can be added when you book, and its price is confirmed then. The food & drink page has the details.

Can I bring a cake?

Yes, cake and cupcakes are welcome. Let the team know ahead. Other outside food and drinks aren’t allowed.

Can the adults order drinks?

Yes. There’s a full bar, 21 and over with ID. The adult who booked is responsible for their group.

Can you handle allergies?

Tell the team about any allergy when you book, and your party host will have it on the day. Our kitchen is not nut-free or allergen-free, so we can’t promise zero cross-contact. Gluten-free crust and dairy-free cheese are available for pizza, and the bakery can leave out an allergen from a cake, with 7 days’ notice. A guest with a severe allergy is welcome to bring their own food.

On the Day

When should we arrive?

The host checks in at the front desk 15 minutes before the start time. Guests can arrive from the start time, and a party host takes everyone to the room. Shoes are included: guests get their sizes at the front desk.

What does the party host do?

Setup, food service and cleanup, so you don’t have to. The party host runs the party; an adult from your group stays on site to supervise the kids.

Is our room private?

Yes, your room is yours, with a door that closes, a food table, a gift table and a screen. The lanes and the Game Yard are shared with other guests, apart from the time your party has reserved on them.

Can I decorate?

Balloons, banners and table decorations are welcome. No confetti or glitter, and no tape or tacks on the walls: your host will put banners up. A premium decorations add-on is available.

Who needs to stay?

Guests under 14 need an adult (18 or older) with them. At a kids’ party, the adult who booked or another adult from the group stays for the whole party.

Booking & Payment

How do I book?

Pick a package, date and time in the booking form, which shows live open times. Or plan it by text with Reese.

How far ahead do I book?

At least 3 days ahead, and up to a year out. Weekends fill first.

What's the deposit?

20% of the party total, paid in the booking form to hold the date. The balance is paid at the venue on the day.

What if I need to cancel?

The deposit is fully refundable 14 or more days before the party. Closer than that it isn’t refundable, but the party can be moved once.

Can I change my party?

  • Date or time: one free change with at least 7 days’ notice, subject to what’s open
  • Guests: add them any time we have room; reduce the count until 7 days before
  • Package: change it up to 7 days before, at the price difference

Make changes on your party page or by text with Reese. A change is quoted first, and nothing changes until you say yes. The guest count and food are final 3 days before.

How do invites and RSVPs work?

After you book, your party page makes an invite. You send it, each guest RSVPs from their own link, and the page shows who’s coming.

Groups & Events

Do you host camps, schools and teams?

Yes. Groups and camps are weekday visits for 20 to 150 guests, and a team season party suits a youth sports team. Both are planned with our events team, not in the birthday booking form.

Do you do corporate events?

Yes: team challenges, client nights, the Supper Club, holiday parties and full buyouts. Tell us about it on the events page, linked below, and the events team plans it with you.

More

Compare party packages side by side, see food & drink, or plan a group or corporate event on the events page.