Flatstick Pub opens largest location in Woodinville schoolhouse

Flatstick Pub opens its sixth location Oct. 16-18 in Woodinville’s restored Old Woodinville School, with a mini golf course built into the second floor. The new site is the company’s largest yet and adds a bigger kitchen, more games and space for events.

Why it matters: - Flatstick Pub is bringing a new use to a restored 1909 schoolhouse that sits at the center of Woodinville’s Schoolhouse District. - The new location is Flatstick’s largest to date, signaling the company’s steady expansion across Washington. - The site adds another draw for Woodinville’s entertainment and dining mix, with games, beer and event space under one roof.

What happened: - Flatstick Pub opens its Woodinville location during opening weekend from Friday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 18. - The grand opening is set for Saturday, Oct. 17, with a ceremonial first putt at noon. - The pub fills the restored Old Woodinville School at 13205 NE 175th St. in Woodinville. - Flatstick is the anchor tenant in the Schoolhouse District. - The Woodinville location is Flatstick Pub’s sixth location.

The details: - The Old Woodinville School opened in 1909 and was Woodinville’s first brick school. - The building later served as City Hall before its restoration. - Flatstick built a links-style mini golf course into the building’s entire second floor rather than placing a course on top of the floor. - Co-founder and CEO Andy Largent said the course is closer to a putting course than traditional mini golf, with longer, free-flowing holes. - The Woodinville kitchen is larger than any other Flatstick location. - The company is developing a Woodinville-specific menu that starts with smash burgers and stacked sandwiches. - Flatstick serves Washington beer from independent breweries, with more than 30 taps. - The location also offers Duffleboard™, shuffleboard, darts and a golf simulator. - The venue can host private events from 10 guests up to full buyouts of 500. - Weeknights include league play and trivia. - Parking is free with validation in the Schoolhouse District parking garages. - Current hours are posted at Flatstick Pub Woodinville.

Between the lines: - Flatstick is using the historic building itself as part of the experience, instead of covering over the schoolhouse’s original character. - Largent said the company wanted guests to “play through” the building’s history, not hide it. - The opening weekend giveaway ties the launch to local sports fandom, with tickets to the Seahawks, Kraken or Sounders. - The company’s gradual expansion suggests a measured growth strategy rather than rapid scaling.

What’s next: - Guests who play any game during opening weekend will be entered into a drawing for Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Kraken or Seattle Sounders FC tickets. - Winners must be 18 or older, and the drawing will be held Monday, Oct. 19. - Weekend game programming will include college football, NHL, MLS and NFL viewing. - Flatstick will keep testing menu items and the course concept at its largest location.

The bottom line: - Flatstick Pub is betting that a historic setting, local beer and interactive games can make Woodinville a destination, not just another taproom.