An experiential dining and entertainment concept in Fort Worth has closed: Pinstripes, the fun venue that combined bistro, bowling, bocce, and private event space, has closed its only DFW location at the Shops at Clearfork.
The Fort Worth closure was one of 10 that closed across the U.S., according to a Pinstripes spokesperson, on September 8 — the same day that the company filed for bankruptcy.
Pinstripes was founded in Chicago in 2005 by CEO Dale Schwartz as a novel concept that would offer people an alternative way to combine fun with food and wine, while connecting with others in the community.
The Fort Worth location — a two-story, 30,000-square-foot complex at 5001 Trailhead Bend Way — opened in April 2018, part of a wave of openings at the then-newly opened shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in southwest Fort Worth off the Chisholm Trail Parkway.
In addition to 12 bowling lanes, Pinstripes had six indoor and outdoor bocce courts, a large patio with fire pits and Adirondack chairs, banquet spaces, an indoor-outdoor terrace, and a bistro and bar.
The menu focused on Italian-American food, with dishes such as Italian jambalaya, salmon, sea bass, filet mignon, pizza, flatbreads, and pasta, ranging in price from $20 to $30. The bar poured wine, craft beer, and cocktails, and an event space accommodated 20 to 600 guests for corporate events, private parties, and wine dinners.
Money problems
The concept went public in January 2024, but was subsequently delisted from the NYSE in March 2025. Their biggest lender, Oaktree Capital Management, took over as majority owner after the concept’s declining sales and rising debt, but promptly sold them “for a fraction of the face amount of its debt” to Silverview Credit Partners.
On September 8, Pinstripes filed for bankruptcy.
A statement from the company said that “With the support of our senior secured lenders, Pinstripes Holdings, Inc. and certain affiliates (the “Company”) filed voluntary chapter 11 petitions, pursuant to which we will seek to run a Court-approved marketing and sale process. In connection therewith, we have a committed buyer for our continuing locations, and we will continue to market our assets as a going concern to maximize value.”
“This decision was made to strengthen our financial foundation by reducing liabilities – including closing certain locations – to ensure business continuity and to position the Company for long-term success and growth.”
“During this process, which we intend to move through as quickly as possible, the Company will continue to operate as usual, serving our customers, working with our partners and supporting our team members. Any gift cards or event deposits will be honored at continuing locations, and we are confident this step will allow us to emerge stronger and better positioned to serve guests and stakeholders in the future.”