Drew Brees to open Pickle N Pins Entertainment Venue in Metairie

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback and pickleball enthusiast Drew Brees is opening his next business venture, Pickle N Pins in Metairie, this fall. It will have a full bar, restaurant, and entertainment venue that will feature five pickleball courts, duckpin bowling, darts, two padel courts, axe throwing, cornhole, and other activities. It's also a versatile space that can host various occasions, like a corporate team-building event or special celebrations.

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The family-friendly, entertainment facility will replace Surge Adventure Park, which was opened by Brees and his business partner Darren Balsamo.

Brees said in a news release, “Pickle N Pins is truly one of a kind, nothing like this exists in the country and we are excited to bring it to Metairie first. This will be the go-to destination for parties, events, get togethers, or just a fun night out. And for people who love pickleball or padel, it will be next level with leagues, tournaments, and open play.”

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We are thrilled to bring a venue to the Metairie area where we can provide adults with a unique and fun space to hang out, enjoy our amenities, full bar, and restaurant” said founder and co-owner Darren Balsamo.

Brees also established NOLA Pickle Fest in 2023, which returns next month, August 7th-11th, at the Morial Convention Center. The festival-style event featured 25 courts, food, live music and celebrity exhibition matches with Drew Brees, John McEnroe and MLP pickleball players, Irina Tereschenko and Thomas Wilson. Proceeds from Pickle Fest benefit the Brees Dream Foundation.

To learn more about Pickles N Pin and the latest updates, visit Pickle N Pins on Facebook.