The Upper Court FAQ
Answers before you play, eat, drink or plan an event.
Quick answers for pickleball court access, memberships, bar hours, private events, catering, parking, and The Upper Court venue in Union County.
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Courts, booking and memberships
What kinds of corporate events does The Upper Court host?+
The Upper Court hosts corporate team-building events, client entertainment, holiday parties, sales kickoffs, offsites, fundraisers, and full-venue buyouts. Events can include indoor pickleball downstairs, full A/V, a full bar, customized catering from New Jersey caterer partners, and additional games or activations.
Where is The Upper Court located?+
The Upper Court is the second-floor event space and sports bar at PickleRage Union County, 900 North Avenue, Plainfield NJ 07062. It's about 30 minutes from Newark, 45 minutes from Midtown Manhattan, and easily reached from Westfield, Scotch Plains, Cranford, Edison, and the rest of Union and Somerset Counties.
How many guests can The Upper Court accommodate?+
The Upper Court's second-floor event space can accommodate 500+ guests, with total facility capacity up to 600 depending on the event format. The space includes club-style social areas with fireplace, 10+ flat-screen TVs, a full bar, and access to the 18 indoor courts downstairs.
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Hours, location and amenities
Does The Upper Court have a kitchen?+
An in-house kitchen is launching soon. The small-plates menu preview includes wings, sliders, flatbread, salads, shareables, and event-friendly bar food. Breakfast and cocktail menus are being added, and private events can still use curated New Jersey catering partners.
What is on the events calendar?+
The Upper Court hosts watch parties, leagues, trivia, and rotating programming alongside the indoor pickleball courts downstairs. Check the calendar for current events, or join us for open bar hours.
Can I just come in to eat, drink, or play?+
Yes. The Upper Court's bar and lounge are open to the public, and the pickleball courts downstairs at PickleRage Union County are available for walk-ins, reservations, and memberships. Membership is optional.
Is parking free? How do I get to The Upper Court?+
Free on-site parking. We're at 900 North Avenue in Plainfield, close to I-78, the Garden State Parkway, Route 22, and the NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line — central to Union County and easy from Somerset, Middlesex, and Essex.
Private Events
Groups, catering and event planning
What types of events can The Upper Court host?+
The Upper Court hosts corporate events, team-building, sales kickoffs, client entertainment, holiday parties, fundraisers, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and full-venue buyouts for small private groups and 500+ guest event formats.
What is included in a private event at The Upper Court?+
Packages can include reserved second-floor event space, full bar service, food packages, catering support, A/V, 10+ flat-screen TVs, fireplace lounges, and optional pickleball on 18 indoor courts downstairs.
Does The Upper Court have an in-house kitchen?+
An in-house kitchen is launching soon. Today, food and beverage runs through The Upper Court's full bar, an adjacent juice and smoothie bar, and a food menu preview, bar packages, and catering support for larger event formats.
Can beginners play pickleball at a corporate event?+
Yes. Pickleball is easy to learn and runs well for mixed-skill corporate audiences. Add optional instruction to bring first-time players up to speed in minutes.
What can non-pickleball guests do during an event?+
Guests can enjoy the full bar, fireplace lounges, watch parties on 10+ TVs, the juice and smoothie bar, and the social club-style space overlooking the courts. Additional games and activations are launching in 2026.
Is there parking for events?+
Yes. Free on-site parking at 900 North Avenue, Plainfield NJ.
Can The Upper Court accommodate dietary restrictions?+
Yes. Share dietary needs during planning and the events team will coordinate with caterer partners for allergen-friendly, vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal, or other dietary requirements.
How do I book a private event at The Upper Court?+
Submit the event inquiry form with your preferred date, guest count, event type, and must-haves. The events team will follow up with space, catering, court, and package options.
Still deciding?
Start with the date and group size.
For events, the inquiry form is the fastest path. For pickleball, book online or walk in based on court availability.