Sip and play at Racket Yard in Makati

Can a game day start with a slow sip of coffee? At Racket Yard in Makati, the answer is a resounding yes.

This space merges the high energy of tennis and pickleball with the intentional calm of café culture. While the courts are built for "movement and energy," the café is built for the "slow down." The team behind the concept envisioned a destination where community and sport naturally collide.

“Racket Yard was inspired by the idea of creating a space where sport, lifestyle, and community naturally come together. From the start, we envisioned it as more than just a place to play, but a destination where people can spend time, recharge, and enjoy the experience as a whole," Racket Yard said.

What’s brewing at Racket Yard

Their menu features artisanal matcha, hojicha, and specialty espresso, with prices ranging from P185 to P255. For those seeking a unique twist, their signature matcha and hojicha lattes come in an array of elevated flavors like Biscoff, coconut, mango, strawberry, and Yakult.

They also offer Yakult-based drinks in flavors like green apple, honeydew, passionfruit, and more.

For their coffee-based drinks—priced between P145 and P225—they have classics like the americano, cafe latte, mocha, vanilla, and signatures like pistachio, tiramisu, ube, and more.

Court rates, practice packages

Racket Yard's Practice Court is equipped with automated ball machines for tennis and pickleball, allowing players to train solo and maintain consistent drills without the need for a partner. The setup caters to beginners building fundamentals as well as experienced players refining technique.

Court rentals are available starting at P450 for 30 minutes or P650 to P750 for a full hour of play. Packages are also being offered, starting at P3,400 for five one-hour court rentals, P6,800 for 10 one-hour rentals, and P12,000 for 20 one-hour rentals.

You can also hire a coach for tennis and pickleball for P500 per hour per person.