Royal Pickle Club, which bills itself as “Australia’s first integrated pickleball bar, dining, and entertainment venue”, opens its doors this week in Carrum Downs, near Melbourne, Australia.

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The venue combines the sport of pickleball with a full-service bar and dining experience.

Guests can reserve courts, participate in leagues and join as members while enjoying food and drinks in a vibrant, social setting.

“With pickleball's rising popularity among groups throughout Australia, we are eager to bring our first entertainment venue concept to the pickleball community,” said Jess Woodcock, venue manager of Royal Pickle Club.

“Royal Pickle Club is more than just a pickleball venue. We are creating a destination where the excitement of sport meets the comfort of a great meal and a fun social environment.”