Golf superstar Tiger Woods and entertainment icon Justin Timberlake have teamed up to open T-Squared Social, a 22,000 square foot luxury bar and restaurant in Manhattan in New York City.
Opened on September 20, 2023, T-Squared Social, situated between Bryant Park and Grand Central Station at 7 East 42nd Street, is fashioned for sports fans who want a luxurious ambiance that transcends your traditional sports bar.
Woods and self-proclaimed golf fanatic Timberlake are partnering with NEXUS Luxury Collection and 8AM Golf in the venture.
The sprawling T-Squared Social sits within the grand lobby of the Emigrant Savings Bank building, one of the United States’ oldest banks.
Even if you don’t know a golf ball from a bowling ball, Woods and Timberlake have provided a multi-faceted variety of activities, cuisine and drinks in the spacious restaurant with 24-foot open ceilings. T-Squared Social has four state-of-the-art Full Swing Simulators, four duckpin bowling lanes, 38 high-definition screens for television viewing and New York City’s largest flat-screen 200-inch T.V.
Woods said the idea for T-Squared Social originated during a round of golf with Timberlake in the Bahamas.
“Justin and I thought it would be cool to create a place that combines our favorite things and brings together people to just have a great time,” Woods said in a media release. “We always knew we wanted to do something together, and NEXUS gave us the platform to bring our idea to life.”
Timberlake commented: “We knew a concept like T-Squared Social would thrive in New York. It’s a beautiful space that transcends the typical sports bar experience. You can go to be entertained without sacrificing quality or comfort. We’re excited to be partnering with 8AM Golf on this incredible opportunity right in the heart of one of the greatest cities in the world.”
Designed by NYC-based design studio ForrestPerkins, a focal point is the stunning 32-foot green-tiled and marble bar anchoring the restaurant. Additional dining and viewing areas include multiple low- and high-top tables; a variety of plush lounge areas; and reservations-only luxury “Box Seats” featuring 11 four-top tables in front of a 200-inch, high- definition screen (the largest single screen in NYC!). A nod to the historic building, a 12-seat “Vault” room is available for private dining and events.
Personal touches from Tiger and Timberlake envelop the space, including large-format glossy photographs of Tiger on the golf course and Justin in concert. Adorning the walls are customized golf bags inscribed with their names and a selection of branded- merchandise and coasters etched with their signatures.
The innovative beverage menu offers bespoke craft cocktails; inventive, from-scratch non- alcoholic mocktails; draft domestic and international beers; and a vast selection of local and international wines. A robust selection of canned options — with and without spirits – will be available for easy sipping.
T-Squared Social has four separate dining areas with an extensive menu includes an elevated take on the classics, such as flatbreads, sandwiches and salads; small and large shareable plates; and an abundant raw bar. A cursory glance at the menu reveals selections like a Hot Burrata Flatbread, Salmon Reuben Sandwich and Madison Avenue Grass-Fed Beef Burger.
Tiger and Justin have given us so many amazing times on the course and stage and now they’ve partnered to give us more fun times in their new generation, high-end, sports inspired restaurant/bar in the heart of Manhattan.
