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Junkyard Golf vs Topgolf:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Topgolf had more branded searches than Junkyard Golf among activity bars in the United Kingdom. Topgolf had about 60,500 branded searches, while Junkyard Golf had 14,800. Topgolf made up 36.7% of all activity bar searches we track, and Junkyard Golf accounted for 9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about activity bars, Junkyard Golf appeared in one of the three answers and Topgolf in none.

Among activity bars in the United Kingdom in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Topgolf, about 4 searches for every 1 for Junkyard Golf

Topgolf 60.5K searchesJunkyard Golf 14.8K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Junkyard Golf, mentioned in 1 of 3 answers, Topgolf in 0

Junkyard Golf in 1 of 3Topgolf in 0 of 3

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Top activity bars in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Junkyard Golf was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Topgolf did not appear in any of the three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Flight Club1st
  2. Puttshack2nd
  3. Boom Battle Bar3rd
  4. Junkyard Golf3rd
  5. Swingers5th
  6. Topgolf–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Puttshack3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Boom Battle Bar2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Flight Club2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Junkyard Golf1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Swingers1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Topgolf0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers

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3 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best activity bars in the UK?”

    1. 1Flight Club
    2. 2Boom Battle Bar
    3. 3Puttshack

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Where can I play crazy golf with drinks in the UK?”

    1. 1Junkyard Golf
    2. 2Swingers
    3. 3Puttshack

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best places for a fun night out with games in the UK?”

    1. 1Flight Club
    2. 2Puttshack
    3. 3Boom Battle Bar

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “crazy golf”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “activity bar”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 23, 2026.

Is Junkyard Golf or Topgolf more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Junkyard Golf and Topgolf by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six activity bar brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.

Junkyard Golf and Topgolf among activity bars in the United Kingdom, by month

Share of searches by month for Topgolf, Junkyard Golf. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthBoom Battle BarTopgolfPuttshackJunkyard GolfSwingersFlight Club
Oct 202532.8%39.9%12%12%2.4%0.87%
Nov 202536.2%36.2%13.3%10.9%2.6%0.76%
Dec 202538.1%38.1%11.4%9.3%2.3%0.8%
Jan 202636.2%36.2%13.2%10.8%2.6%0.96%
Feb 202633.2%33.2%14.9%14.9%3%0.85%
Mar 202632.1%39.2%11.8%11.8%4.3%0.85%
Apr 202629.5%44.2%10.8%10.8%4%0.63%
May 202628.8%43.1%12.9%10.5%3.8%0.76%
Jun 202632.2%39.3%11.8%11.8%4.3%0.65%
Jul 202628.6%42.7%12.8%10.5%4.7%0.75%
Aug 202624.9%45.5%13.6%11.2%4.1%0.8%
Sep 202636.7%36.7%13.5%9%3.3%0.97%

How has the Junkyard Golf and Topgolf comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for United Kingdom activity bars in September 2026?

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, Boom Battle Bar overtook Topgolf to become the leader among activity bars in the United Kingdom, with 36.7% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Topgolf lost share of searches among activity bars in the United Kingdom, from 45.5% to 36.7%.

  3. In September 2026, Junkyard Golf lost share of searches among activity bars in the United Kingdom, from 11.2% to 9%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Junkyard Golf’s and Topgolf’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Junkyard Golf

1 branded search term

  • junkyard golf

Topgolf

1 branded search term

  • topgolf

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