Puttshack - Boston

You walk into what feels like mini golf's slick older sibling - all neon lighting and digital scoreboards that track your ball automatically. The courses here aren't your typical windmill-and-clown affairs; they're sleek, modern obstacles with sensors that know exactly where your ball lands and keep score without you lifting a finger. The cocktails are surprisingly decent (the espresso martini actually tastes like someone cares), and the food goes well beyond typical activity venue fare - think loaded fries and proper burgers that you'll actually want to finish. Groups of mates dominate the weekend slots, but it works for dates too if you both enjoy a bit of competitive banter. Book ahead though; walk-ins on Friday nights are basically impossible.