July 20, 2025

ROAR Entertainment Center Opens in Rock Hill

News Summary

Rock Hill has introduced a family-friendly entertainment option with the opening of the ROAR Entertainment Center. Located on W White St., ROAR features mini-golf, an arcade, bowling, and a dining area. With happy hour promotions and child-friendly deals, it aims to cater to local families. Originally established in Winston Salem, the center is part of the ongoing redevelopment of The Thread, enhancing recreational offerings for the community.

Rock Hill welcomed a new family-friendly entertainment option with the opening of the ROAR Entertainment Center, which commenced operations in February 2025. Located at 220 W White St., Rock Hill, SC, ROAR aims to provide a recreational hub that caters primarily to families and children.

ROAR Entertainment Center is the second location of its kind, having been originally established in Winston Salem in 2022. It offers a variety of activities and attractions including a mini-golf course, a full arcade with over 20 game options, a bowling alley featuring eight lanes, and a dining area serving an array of food and beverage items. The venue employs fewer than 10 staff members, aiming to ensure a cozy and personalized atmosphere for every guest.

During weekdays, ROAR tends to be quieter, with peak attendance noted during weekends. The center implements a daily happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, where patrons can enjoy half-priced items such as appetizers, bowling, and mini-golf. Additionally, the venue has a family-centric promotion that allows children to eat for free with the purchase of one adult entrée, a deal that many have found appealing given the venue’s focus on accommodating families.

Among the popular menu items is the ‘tot’chos, which are tater-tot nachos priced at $18, offering a generous portion that can feed a family of three. Other available food options include salads, cauliflower bites, brick oven pizzas, and smash burgers, while the bar features craft cocktails like the campfire martini and spicy strawberry margarita.

Patrons can also enjoy an arcade, which includes classic games like air hockey and the popular Dance Dance Revolution. A cashless payment system is available for added convenience. For those looking for a keepsake, a photo booth at the game’s entrance offers printed photo options for $7.

ROAR’s management is committed to establishing a fun and safe environment for local families and students. As part of the community’s ongoing redevelopment efforts, ROAR is located within The Thread, which is undergoing significant renovations. Historically, The Thread was a textile factory known as the Bleachery, operational until its closure in 1998. The current redevelopment project is estimated at $100 million and aims to transform the old textile mill into a mixed-use area incorporating retail, office spaces, and apartments.

In conjunction with ROAR, another family-friendly establishment, Sully’s Steamers, a bagel sandwich shop, is set to open in The Thread later this spring. The renovations are part of a broader development vision in Rock Hill known as Knowledge Park, which also encompasses the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center. Feedback from community surveys indicated a strong demand for recreational and dining options for families, prompting the enhancement of The Thread.

By providing a fun and engaging atmosphere, ROAR Entertainment Center is striving to become a staple for entertainment in Rock Hill. The continued progress of The Thread reflects the city’s dedication to improving recreational offerings for its residents and visitors.

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