LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - There is a new place to have some fun in Louisville. Dave & Buster’s opened on Monday at Mall St. Matthews off Shelbyville Road.
Before you go in for all the fun, there is a “house policy” you should know about.
There is only one entrance to Dave & Buster’s, and that is from the outside of the mall. It’s where people used to enter Forever 21.
There is no access to the mall once you go inside Dave & Buster’s.
Many in Louisville are familiar with an age restriction policy in place at the mall. An incident from 2015, when hundreds of kids ran through Mall St. Matthews, prompted mall management there and at Oxmoor Center to enforce a Parental Guidance Required (PGR) policy.
People 17 and under must be accompanied at all times by a parent or supervising adult age 21 or older after 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
But Dave & Buster’s policy is stricter than the PGR policy.
According to Dave & Buster’s website, people under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian who is 25 years or older with a max of six people per guardian.
“Really I think it’s because of the nature of the business,” St. Matthews Police Chief Barry Wilkerson said. “It is adult oriented but, at the same time they want families to come in also. I think they have established a little more stringent guidelines for that.”
Police want to remind people that the mall, movie theater, and Dave & Buster’s are not places where you can drop off your kids and leave.
"It's not a baby sitter for people,” Wilkerson said. “The policies they do have in place obviously help us tremendously in keeping smaller children from running around."
Dave & Buster’s is open as late as midnight and 1 a.m. -- much later than the mall hours.
St. Matthews police said they already patrol the area because of all the entertainment businesses in this part of town.
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The article, dated February 4, 2019, highlights the opening of Dave & Buster's in Louisville, specifically at Mall St. Matthews off Shelbyville Road. The article delves into the "house policy" of Dave & Buster's, emphasizing that there is only one entrance, located on the outside of the mall, and once inside, there is no access to the mall itself.
One crucial aspect mentioned is the age restriction policy, drawing a comparison between Dave & Buster's and the existing Parental Guidance Required (PGR) policy at the mall. The PGR policy dictates that individuals aged 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult age 21 or older after 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. However, Dave & Buster's has a stricter policy, requiring individuals under 18 to be accompanied by a guardian who is 25 years or older, with a maximum of six people per guardian.
St. Matthews Police Chief Barry Wilkerson provides insight into the rationale behind Dave & Buster's stringent guidelines, noting the adult-oriented nature of the business while still welcoming families. The article emphasizes that Dave & Buster's is not a babysitting service, and the policies in place aim to prevent unsupervised children from causing disruptions.
Additionally, the article mentions the operating hours of Dave & Buster's, which extend much later than the mall hours, closing as late as midnight and 1 a.m. The St. Matthews police are proactive in patrolling the area due to the concentration of entertainment businesses, including the mall, movie theater, and now Dave & Buster's, to ensure a safe environment and discourage the practice of dropping off kids without supervision.
In summary, this article provides insights into the opening of Dave & Buster's in Louisville, highlighting its unique entrance, strict age restriction policy, and the rationale behind such policies to balance an adult-oriented atmosphere with a family-friendly environment. The St. Matthews police play a crucial role in ensuring the enforcement of these policies and maintaining overall safety in the entertainment district.
Some stores may have additional guidelines – please contact your location for more information. Persons under the age of 18 or 21 (varies by location) may only enter the premises with a guardian who is at least 25 years of age. Each guardian may bring no more than 6 underage persons into the premises.
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If you just want to eat you could get in and out in about 45 min. (Unless it's super busy). But if you're planning on playing games you could be there for hours.
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