home Plan Your Little Rock Golf Trip in 60 Seconds River Market nightlife, affordable Ozark-edge golf, and genuine Southern charm
Little Rock is the capital-city golf trip that nobody has on their radar. The courses are solid and absurdly affordable, the River Market district has legitimate nightlife and restaurants, and the overall cost of the trip is among the lowest in the region. The Arkansas River setting adds character, and the proximity to Hot Springs (60 min) means you can add a day trip for variety. A budget-conscious group's dream.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Little Rock — curated for groups.
4 coursesSpring, Fall LIT (10 min drive)50-200k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 12-18
$350-$1100/night
West Little Rock / Chenal area
pool hot tub game room fire pit large yard
house Sleeps 10-16
$300-$900/night
Downtown / River Market / SoMa district
walkable to River Market Arkansas River views parking updated finishes
Dining
Doe's Eat Place $$$ steakhouse Arkansas steakhouse legend since 1941 — massive porterhouses cooked in a converted house. Bring your appetite and your group.
Whole Hog Cafe $ bbq Little Rock BBQ with seven sauce options and solid smoked meats — multiple locations and reliably group-friendly
The Pantry $$$ farm-to-table European-Czech inspired farm-to-table in SoMa — creative seasonal menu that's become Little Rock's best fine dining
Taqueria El Palenque $ mexican Authentic Mexican in a strip mall — the real deal with street tacos, birria, and cheap margaritas
Nightlife
The Library Kitchen + Lounge Late Night cocktail Little Rock's best cocktail bar with craft drinks, exposed brick, and a speakeasy atmosphere in River Market
Flyway Brewing brewpub River Market craft brewery with a big taproom, rooftop patio, and rotating food trucks
White Water Tavern Late Night dive Little Rock music institution with live bands, cheap beer, and a covered patio — the real Arkansas experience
Stickyz Rock 'n' Roll Chicken Shack Late Night sports bar Live music, cold beer, and Southern fried chicken in River Market — the group hang spot for a casual night
Activities River Market Bar Crawl brewery half day $25-$60/pp
Walk the River Market district hitting breweries, cocktail bars, and music venues along the Arkansas River
Big Rock Fun Park go karts 2-3 hours $25-$50/pp
Go-karts, mini golf, and arcade games — competitive group activity that doesn't take itself too seriously
Pinnacle Mountain State Park hiking 2-3 hours $0-$5/pp
Short but steep summit hike with panoramic Arkansas River valley views — great morning warm-up before golf
Oaklawn Racing Casino (Hot Springs Day Trip) casino full day $20-$100/pp
60-min drive to Hot Springs for Oaklawn casino, Bathhouse Row, and a different golf course — solid day trip add-on
