New sports bar and restaurant in Pleasanton brings stadium experience to the Tri-Valley
INTRODUCTION
Interactive sports simulators, a menu elevated by fine-dining chefs and a hidden luxury suite that opens via a sliding Heisman trophy — these are just some of the features inside Pleasanton’s new restaurant and event venue: Pivot Craft Kitchen and Sports Bar.
Creation Networks designed, engineered, and installed a comprehensive Crestron NVX-powered AV system for Pivot Craft Kitchen and Sports Bar at 5121 Hopyard Road in Pleasanton, California. This 11,000-square-foot venue brings a true stadium experience to the Tri-Valley with luxury VIP/Box Suites, expansive dining areas, patio, Topgolf simulators, and multiple high-energy viewing zones. Our team delivered a robust, scalable audiovisual infrastructure that supports seamless multi-source video distribution, immersive audio, intuitive control, and reliable operation for daily sports viewing and private events.
PROJECT NAME
PIVOT Craft Kitchn & Sports Bar
LOCATION
Pleasanton, CA
SIZE
11,000 SF
CHALLENGE
Pivot aimed to recreate the excitement of a live sports stadium in a restaurant and event space. Key requirements included:
- Hundreds of displays across dining, patio, VIP suites, and simulators with flawless 4K video switching and distribution.
- Zone-controlled audio for background music, game sound, and announcements without bleed or distortion.
- Intuitive control for staff to manage TVs, sources, and zones from iPads or touch screens.
- Reliable performance in a high-traffic environment with varying room types (indoor dining, outdoor patio, private luxury suites).
- Future-proof infrastructure for ongoing expansion and integration with sports simulators and event AV needs.
THE SOLUTION
Creation Networks provided complete AV design, engineering, programming, and installation for the VIP/Box Suites, Dining Room/Patio, and TopGolf virtual golf suites. Leveraging Crestron DM NVX as the backbone for networked AV distribution, we created a unified system that delivers ultra-low latency 4K video across the entire venue. Custom programming, professional speaker layouts, and premium displays ensure every seat — and every golf bay — offers an optimal viewing and listening experience.
The TopGolf virtual golf suites received dedicated integration, including high-brightness displays, precise audio reinforcement, camera systems for swing analysis, and seamless switching between live sports broadcasts, simulator gameplay, and instructional content.
THE TECHNOLOGY
Core Video Distribution – Crestron NVX
- DM-NVX-D20 4K60 Network AV Decoders (23 in VIP + 25 in Dining/Patio) for scalable, high-performance video over IP.
- DM-NVX-E30 encoders supporting 4K60 4:4:4 HDR.
- HD-TXC-4KZ-101 / HD-RXC-4KZ-101 DM Lite transmitters and receivers for reliable HDMI extension.
- HD-WP-4K-401-C 4K multi-window video processors in VIP suites.
Displays & Mounting
- Sharp NEC commercial displays: 43", 55", 65", and 75" models throughout dining and suites.
- Sharp NEC E988 98" Ultra High Definition displays (4 units) in premium viewing areas.
- SunBriteTV Veranda SB-V-55-4KHDR-BL outdoor 4K HDR TVs (5 units) for the patio.
- Professional mounts from Chief, Peerless-AV, including tilt, flat, portrait, back-to-back, and ceiling solutions.
Audio Systems – QSC & Biamp
- QSC ceiling and surface speakers (AD-C6T, AD-S6T, AD-C.SUB) with subwoofers for powerful, even coverage in dining and patio.
- Biamp Tesira platform with TCM-X and TCM-XEX beamtracking ceiling microphones in VIP suites for superior conferencing and voice lift.
- JBL Control series ceiling speakers and subs for additional zones.
Control & User Interface
- Crestron TS-1070 and TSW-1070 10.1" touch screens.
- Apple iPads (10th Gen) with Crestron App for mobile staff control.
- Lightware universal USB-C switchers and Taurus bundles for seamless guest device integration.
Additional Infrastructure
- Extensive Liberty Cat6A shielded cabling and plenum speaker wire.
- Aver CAM520 Pro3 conference cameras in suites.
- Full rack infrastructure, power conditioning, and structural support (Unistrut) for reliable long-term performance.
RESULTS
Pivot Craft Kitchen and Sports Bar now delivers a best-in-class stadium-like experience that delights sports fans, corporate groups, and families. Guests enjoy:
- Crystal-clear 4K video on dozens of synchronized displays with instant source switching.
- Immersive, zone-controlled audio that brings games to life indoors and outdoors.
- Luxury VIP suites with professional-grade AV, beamtracking mics, and multi-window processing.
- Simple, reliable control via touch screens and iPads, reducing staff workload.
- Durable outdoor-rated displays and weather-ready audio for the patio.
The system supports both casual dining and high-profile events, helping Pivot stand out as a premier destination in the Tri-Valley.
“Creation Networks delivered an outstanding AV system that perfectly captures the stadium energy we wanted. The Crestron NVX backbone and overall integration have been flawless.” – Pivot Craft Kitchen & Sports Bar Leadership - Jim McDonnell
NEXT STEPS
Creation Networks is a leading Bay Area audiovisual systems integrator specializing in hospitality, sports venues, restaurants, and entertainment spaces. With expertise in Crestron NVX, QSC, Biamp, Sharp NEC, and more, we deliver turnkey AV solutions backed by expert programming and ongoing support.
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Project completed 2026 – 5121 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, CA
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