Trade the traditional holiday gathering for indoor golf, creative cocktails, friendly competition, and a celebration your entire team can enjoy.
The holiday season is approaching, and with it comes the annual challenge of planning a company party that people genuinely look forward to attending. While traditional dinners and banquet rooms have their place, many businesses are looking for something more engaging that brings employees together in a relaxed, entertaining environment. After a year of meetings, deadlines, and demanding schedules, your team deserves an opportunity to celebrate in a way that feels less like another work obligation and more like a night out.
At The Local Drive, we’re putting a different spin on the traditional holiday gathering. With two unique locations in the Denver metro area, TrackMan golf simulators, creative cocktail menus, and versatile event spaces, we offer an experience that combines entertainment, friendly competition, and the kind of social atmosphere that makes a celebration memorable.
Less Small Talk, More Friendly Competition
The most successful holiday parties create opportunities for people to interact naturally, and a little friendly competition can go a long way toward bringing everyone together. Instead of spending the evening seated around a table, coworkers can challenge each other to a closest-to-the-pin contest, discover hidden golfing talents, or share a few laughs over shots that don’t quite go according to plan.
TrackMan brings more to the experience than simply hitting golf balls into a screen. Its advanced simulator technology offers realistic virtual golf courses, detailed shot tracking, and a variety of interactive games designed to make golf entertaining for a wide range of skill levels. For something a little different, Scrapyard takes players into an arcade-style virtual junkyard, where accurately placed golf shots trigger explosions, chain reactions, and colorful challenges that reward strategy as much as skill. Along with several other games and challenges, it adds another layer of entertainment to the simulator bays and gives coworkers opportunities to compete, cheer each other on, and share a few laughs regardless of their golfing experience.
One of the biggest advantages of hosting an event at The Local Drive is that golf experience isn’t a requirement. Our TrackMan simulators accommodate players of varying skill levels, allowing seasoned golfers and complete beginners to participate in the same activities. House golf clubs are available, so guests don’t need to bring their own equipment to enjoy the experience. This creates an approachable environment where employees can have fun without feeling pressured to perform, while the interactive nature of the games encourages conversations and connections that might not happen during a traditional company gathering.
With Colorado’s unpredictable fall and winter weather, indoor golf also eliminates concerns about cold temperatures, early sunsets, and changing forecasts. Your team can enjoy the excitement of the game in a comfortable environment, regardless of what the season has planned outside.
Two Locations, Two Unique Experiences
Every company has its own personality, and finding the right venue can make all the difference in creating a successful event. The Local Drive offers two distinctive locations, each combining golf, cocktails, and social entertainment while providing a different atmosphere for your holiday celebration.
The Local Drive RiNo: Where Golf Meets Denver Nightlife
Located in Denver’s vibrant RiNo neighborhood, The Local Drive RiNo delivers an energetic combination of indoor golf and nightlife that makes it an appealing destination for corporate celebrations. With 5,100 square feet of private event space and an occupancy of up to 144 guests, the venue provides an inviting setting for businesses looking to bring their teams together outside the office.
The atmosphere blends the excitement of TrackMan golf with a creative cocktail program and the social energy that defines the RiNo neighborhood. The current Mulligan Motel cocktail menu brings a playful, vacation-inspired personality to the bar, offering guests another reason to settle in and enjoy the evening. Between rounds on the simulators, coworkers can explore the cocktail menu, enjoy conversations at the bar, and take in the lively atmosphere.
From casual golf challenges to virtual rounds that bring out everyone’s competitive side, the simulators offer a variety of ways to keep the group entertained. For companies seeking a holiday celebration that feels more like a night out in Denver than a formal corporate function, RiNo offers a refreshing change of pace.
The Local Drive Hangar: Big Space, Bigger Possibilities
Located inside the historic hangar at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora, The Local Drive Hangar offers a distinctive setting for holiday parties, corporate gatherings, and large-scale celebrations. With an impressive 10,000 square feet of indoor golf space, excluding the second level, the venue provides an expansive environment designed to accommodate a wide variety of events.
The building’s original 20-foot-tall hangar doors open to an 8,500-square-foot patio with sweeping views of the Rocky Mountains, creating a remarkable architectural feature that reflects the history and character of the space. Inside, guests can explore 12 TrackMan golf simulator bays, two bars featuring premium cocktails with an emphasis on local spirits, three regulation pool tables, arcade games, and cornhole. The spacious mezzanine adds another dimension to the venue, providing additional options for hosting groups and organizing activities.
Beyond the golf simulators, The Hangar’s variety of games gives guests plenty of opportunities to enjoy a little friendly competition throughout the evening. Coworkers can challenge each other to a game of eight-ball on one of the regulation pool tables, team up for a round of cornhole, or explore the arcade between golf sessions. These activities offer a familiar, approachable way for guests to participate, especially those who may not be interested in picking up a golf club. With different games taking place throughout the venue, the atmosphere stays lively without requiring everyone to participate in the same activity at the same time.
The Hangar also offers flexible event configurations that can accommodate everything from smaller celebrations in the private VIP room to larger gatherings utilizing the mezzanine or the entire venue. This versatility allows businesses to create an event that fits their group size and preferred atmosphere while giving guests the freedom to move between activities, socialize, and enjoy the evening at their own pace.
Raise a Glass to a Different Kind of Celebration
While golf and entertainment provide the foundation for an exciting event, the atmosphere surrounding those activities is equally important. A successful holiday party gives employees an opportunity to unwind, enjoy meaningful conversations, and spend time together without the structure of their usual workday.
At The Local Drive, the cocktail experience is an essential part of that atmosphere, with each location offering its own distinctive menu. At RiNo, the Mulligan Motel menu brings a playful approach to the cocktail experience, complementing the venue’s energetic nightlife personality. Guests can explore the menu between golf challenges, enjoy a drink with coworkers, or simply relax while watching the competition unfold.
At The Hangar, the signature cocktail lineup offers a wide range of flavors and styles. Guests looking for a whiskey-forward option can enjoy Smokin With the Reverend, a smoked Old Fashioned featuring Elijah Craig Bourbon, smoked orange bitters, smoked honey, and cherry wood smoke. For something lighter, Purple Reign combines açaí liqueur, butterfly-pea-infused gin, and Luxardo maraschino cherry liqueur, while the Cold Brew Martini blends vodka, nitro cold brew, and Frangelico. The menu also includes refreshing nonalcoholic options such as Purple Paradise and the Pomegranate Nojito, giving guests additional choices throughout the evening.
With creative cocktails, familiar favorites, and nonalcoholic selections, The Local Drive offers opportunities for guests to relax and socialize between activities. The combination of entertainment and hospitality creates a setting where the evening can develop naturally, allowing employees to reconnect with coworkers from other departments and enjoy conversations that extend beyond their everyday responsibilities.
Give Your Team Something to Talk About on Monday
A company holiday party represents more than an annual tradition. It’s an opportunity to recognize the people who contribute to your business, celebrate shared accomplishments, and strengthen the relationships that make a workplace successful. Choosing an interactive venue can help create those connections by encouraging employees to engage with one another outside their usual professional roles.
At The Local Drive, the shared experience becomes part of the celebration. Coworkers who rarely interact during the workday might find themselves competing in a golf challenge, while managers and employees can connect over a game of pool or a conversation at the bar. A friendly competition might reveal an unexpected talent, spark a new workplace rivalry, or simply give everyone a story to share when they return to the office. These informal moments often become the memories people carry with them long after the event has ended.
By offering a variety of activities in one location, The Local Drive makes it easier for businesses to bring together employees with different interests and personalities. The result is a celebration that feels welcoming, engaging, and genuinely enjoyable for the entire team.
Get Ahead of the Holiday Rush
Although October may seem early to begin planning a December celebration, holiday calendars can fill quickly as businesses finalize their end-of-year events. Starting the planning process now provides greater flexibility when selecting a date, determining the appropriate space, and organizing an experience that accommodates your group.
Both The Local Drive RiNo and The Local Drive Hangar offer distinctive environments for corporate holiday parties, team celebrations, and private gatherings. From smaller groups looking for an entertaining evening together to larger organizations planning a full-scale celebration, our locations provide the space, activities, and atmosphere to make the occasion memorable.
This holiday season, consider giving your team an experience that goes beyond the traditional company dinner. With indoor golf, creative cocktails, friendly competition, and plenty of opportunities to connect, The Local Drive offers a fresh approach to celebrating the people who make your business successful.
Ready to plan a holiday party your team will actually look forward to attending? Contact The Local Drive RiNo or The Local Drive Hangar at Stanley Marketplace to explore private event options and begin planning your celebration.