Melody Lanes

Not my first time coming here and no matter what I usually have a good time. Not sure if it’s just this time but every time someone would roll a bowling ball, it would keep rolling to the side.. I believed the lanes weren’t oiled. Therefore it wasn’t that fun since most of the time our bowling ball would just roll to the side, hitting no pins. Also, almost every time it was someone else’s turn and the pins would reset it would always never happen aka we would always have to ask the staff to fix it and it happened for almost every turn which was really annoying. Other than that we still tried to make the most of it despite of it. There was a mini arcade too.

Shocked by all the good reviews this place is a rip off. First of all, they are insanely expensive for average lanes. For two people on a Saturday night for ONE HOUR of bowling and shoes cost $82! Insane - $41 per person. We waited about 30 minutes at 930 PM. The lanes have no friction and the ball slides all over the place, which doesn't make it fun when your ball is constantly sliding to the side or in the gutter. Decent ball selection and good music playing. The food bar is fairly priced, but not very good. Staff weren't very friendly, everyone just seemed so rough around the edges. The place was pretty dirty, carpet looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in years. They had cardboard boxes at the entrance to help soak up the rain... Charging 2 people $82 for an hour of bowling, you should be able to buy a doormat lol. They had a pretty decent arcade area but I would not return. So many better, cheaper options.

Tremendous experience. Had the game of a lifetime (not, not a 300,) and was treated to absolutely stellar service. Malcom, the bartender, took care of us and made sure the pitchers were filled to the brim. The people at this alley make the difference

Standard no frills, old school bowling alley. Good time and solid arcade options. Full bar with good drinks but pretty pricey in my opinion.

I went today with a wheelchair users and they didn't have the metal bowling ramps but these plastic kid bowling ramps which for my friend wasn't a very comfortable experience using them. I would like to know when the metal bowling ramps will be purchased for use or are these kid like plastic ramps the only ramps your place will be using from now on? I've attached the type of ramp that was used

There was only one staff member and he was extremely rude. I have not been there in over 10 years so I was looking forward to it. I came in and it was the most unwelcome hello I got and when I started to ask questions about the price he started to ask if I was part of the spectrum and if I need a counselor. I was beyond outrage and my friend and I were beyond disgusted with his attitude. I don’t recommend anyone to come here please use your money elsewhere if u want to bowl.

Terrible experience at this bowling alley. I arrived around 11 PM — well before closing time — and even though their Google hours say open until 12 AM, they had already shut down. The excuse? “No one showed up for the last 3 hours.” That’s not how business works. If your posted hours of operation say you're open, then stay open. This is false information, and it led to a completely wasted trip. Even worse, the employee at the front — Charlie — was incredibly rude and unprofessional. No apology, no explanation, just attitude. If this is the kind of customer service they think is okay, that’s a real problem. People rely on accurate information and respectful service. If you're looking for a reliable bowling alley that respects your time and treats customers right, sadly, this isn’t it. Very disappointing.

This place was great. The staff was on point and kept the place clean. They definitely follow the covid guide lines. The lane seating area are separated. The setup for bowling is easy and clear. They also have an arcade and snack area. The bathrooms were very clean. And they have lots of sanitizer station to ensure we stay safe. The lanes were well taken care of. I had a great time. So did my daughter. Definitely going back when we have a chance.

I went here with a group on a Friday night and it was a fun time. They played a mix of 80s Pop and RnB and that definitely set the vibe. We ordered pizza and wings. The pizza is 12in and $15 for cheese and $16.50 for pepperoni. The pizza is pretty small (almost child size) and thin crust. If bringing a group you will for sure need multiple pies. The wings were our favorite. Nice amount of batter and great seasoning. There is no ranch, but there was blue cheese. I'm a ranch gal, but the blue cheese was fine. The wings come as 6 and they're about $10. The management is pretty nice and it wasn't a hassle trying to make a resy. You'll need to call to make a reservation (it can't be done online). This place is good for big groups and small groups. You will need to make a deposit to reserve the lanes. There's a maximum of 6 people per lane. There's also a bar in the center of the establishment if ya just want to hang out and not bowl. It definitely was a fun experience :)

This bowling alley has been here for years! It's a neighborhood staple. The staff are all friendly and extremely welcoming. The prices are very affordable for both bowling and food. If you're with a group like we were, they have platters to order with a mix of wings, mozzarella sticks, and fries.

Although it was hard to get ahold of the right person to reserve a couple lanes on a Saturday night on the phone - I determined to have my birthday here! After calling 3 days straight the right person was working to put me in their system. The lady I spoke to on the phone was a character, has definitely worked here for decades - super kind and funny. We waited maybe 15-20 minutes for our lanes to be ready. Names and system were easy to navigate. Had a blast here and was able to bring cakes/cupcakes to celebrate! Would definitely recommend having a birthday here.

Ehh, I would skip this spot. First of all, they are insanely expensive for average lanes. For two people on a Saturday night for ONE HOUR of bowling and shoes cost $82! Insane - $41 per person. We waited about 30 minutes at 930 PM. The lanes have no friction and the ball slides all over the place, which doesn't make it fun when your ball is constantly sliding to the side or in the gutter. Decent ball selection and good music playing. The food bar is fairly priced, but not very good. Staff weren't very friendly, everyone just seemed so rough around the edges. The place was pretty dirty, carpet looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in years. They had cardboard boxes at the entrance to help soak up the rain... Charging 2 people $82 for an hour of bowling, you should be able to buy a doormat lol. They had a pretty decent arcade area but I would not return. So many better, cheaper options.

Grew up in the neighborhood hadn't been in years. Very last minute. Place is a bit updated from when I was younger. They search your bags when you get in and made a big deal about us having water bottles. There was two kids with us. You can only get bottled drinks at the vending machine which sucks cause they give an attitude when you need change. The guy was on his phone when we were trying to pay for a lane and going back and forth with another co worker. Lack of customer service. The place was clean and they have security which made me feel like i was in a club/ bar lol Nobody came with menus or anything we figured there was food when we went to the vending machine. It was kind of dirty back there like rice on the counter while two workers were just like hanging out and chatting. My husband and brother in law got beers. Music was great! Old school and new school. Don't think we would come back. Has so much more potential

Majority of the staff is nice enough but majorly lacking in professional customer service experience. It was a little hard to bowl because the lane we were at felt a little unpredictable. Possibly needed maintenance because our bowling balls were coming back very oily. This can be an indicator that the lane has been heavily used for the day. Had an aggressive interaction with cleaning staff member - I tried to use the bathroom but was yelled at because I didn't realize it was closed because the floor had just been cleaned. I thought it was precautionary for people to walk slower because it was wet. Nevertheless, the place seems like a fun spot with arcade, food and bar onsite. For covid bar was closed - and they couldn't offer water unfortunately. Reminder to bring your own

Melody Lanes Bowling is usually so fun. What a great place for a group of teens to go on a Saturday. We live in the area and are repeat customers. The place is clean and safe. Bowling is fun. But tonight was awful because employee Miss M decided she didn't like us. Why? Was it that we're teens? Our race? Those were the only two things that did not sync with those she let ahead of us (repeatedly for over an hour.) We patiently waited our turn; we are clean and polite; we have money.... Maybe it was that she had a little power or hates her job or .... Who knows? No one was waiting but us. The others didn't have reservations; she didn't have a list she was working from; there was no bowling league going on... We just weren't welcome. So we left without bowling. Really disappointed Melody Lanes would hire such a person to represent them. One star since we didn't get to bowl and were treated terribly.

Serves it purpose as a bowling alley in a good location. 70 ish dollars for a hour of bowling and two pairs of shoes. Was not crowded around 8pm. Cocktails were only $12 but could be better. Stick with the beers. I think they could really amp this place up with better food service and drinks. Would love to see that in the future.

Randomly decided to go here on a Friday night around 8pm, it's been in the neighborhood since I was a child and I haven't been inside in many years. It's very old school. No frills. At all. But if you come during their "specials" you end up having fun for less $$. Drinks were ok. We had 2 cocktails each. The Melody Monsoon with vodka. They were ok but mostly juice, for $10 each. The lanes are small and tight... but they have mini games on the screen that make bowling fun. We had the lane for 1hour. Played one game the usual way and then played the Mini games a few times before our time ran out. A server came to the table and plopped down a menu with snack options: hot dogs, burgers, wings, pretzel bites, nachos etc. We ordered pretzel bites which were ok. Run of the mill frozen pretzel bites. They don't automatically give you cheese with it you have to order it separately. You cannot order bar drinks from the lane, only snack counter items are brought to you at the lane. The music is ok once you get on the lanes. But at the bar there's no music and the bartender for the night was a lady who mumbled to herself very audibly and just seemed to be going through the motions. She was just making drinks, not tending bar. But hey, I wasn't trying to sit there and be besties with her anyway. Overall, we had fun. But we tend to make the best of everything. I do think it was annoying and unfair that I paid $72 for two people for 1 hour: $60 for the lane, $6 each for bowling shoes. But there were specials advertised for groups of 4 or more for $31hr after 7pm on Fri-Sunday. Guess we should've asked another couple to double date with us. Would I come back? Sure, maybe. If I'm ever close by and looking for something to do but only during their "specials." If even.

Ok place to grab a bite and bowl a few frames. Nothing spectacular here except for the arcade room! Arcade room is amazing and I didn't get to experience it. Hot Wings are pretty good here as well. The big drawback here was how the bartender was pouring "half drink" and charging full price .. awful. If you weren't buying one of their special cocktails you were going to get ripped off..

Mixed feelings about this place. The environment was nice for sure but the staff was trying to force us to close our tab which we were not a big fan of at all. It was 5 of us so we didn't want to close the tab too early because we kept wanting to order more. If it was solely up to me, we would have not left a tip at all, it definitely felt racial.

Listen! It gets the job. If you're looking for a lavishing but modern bowling alley keep searching cause this isnt it. If you need assistance there is no one around to answer. At $45/hr I think it's reasonable but I have no idea. I had fun. Theres a full bar and food you can order.

looked for a nice place to go with my friend for the weekend and came across this location. when I say club feel.. I MEAN CLUB FEEL. I almost for a second forgot that I was in a bowling alley. lets start with the lady that checks the shoes. she has a little attitude on her. but she tried to tame it when dealing with me. she let me know that it would be a little wait but I was ok with that being that I was determined to bowl that Saturday night. the place was really packed so packed you had to make sure that no one would bump into you because they were really drunk and trying to juggle jugs in there hands while walking.. (kinda made me laugh). when it was finally ready for me and my friend to go to our lanes PEOPLE WAS STILL SITTING THERE!! we had to say um this is our lane and they politely moved but left a BIG NASTY MESS.. (yay us). so I went to that same lady that checks the shoes and let her know that we needed someone to clean the area for us.. she said ill send someone in a push off way. I said ok and no one came. me and my friend had waited for the lane to open up and it took foreverrrrrrrrrrr. I walked back to her to let her know that we needed assistance and he finally came to clean up the spot so yeah.. do better!

A friend had a birthday gathering here, and we had a great time on a Saturday night. The music was interesting. For an hour, there were so many songs that None of us had ever heard. And we listen to a wide variety of music. They have music videos on wide screens. Melody Lanes has food that you can order. Nothing to write home and tell anyone about, but decent. The staff was friendly. The bowling lanes were well maintained, with slick lanes. However, the overall look of the place could use some updating. For the first time in my life, I won a game of bowling. Lastly, they had an hourly rate on a Saturday, which is rare. Maybe I'll come back one day.

My teenage son and I showed up and suddenly there were two goons there demanding to search my bags. I opened it up and there was just a couple of small bottles of water and I didn't hear them at first but they told me that I could not bring the water in. It was a 90-degree day and water is a human necessity, not an option. It's not like I was trying to bring in a case of beer. I asked why I could not bring in the water and they did not answer me. Then I looked at the prices and it was $60 an hour for a Saturday evening. Bad enough you want to treat your bowling alley like a nightclub but now you're charging prices like one and you're treating your customers like terrorists. The plus-sized blonde lady cashier was really nasty to me when I disputed the prices and complained about the rude bouncers (or whatever you call them), and she made it clear to me that she did not care to have me as a customer, so I took my business to Funfest in Mill Basin which charges only $40 an hour. In short, Melody Lanes lost a once-loyal long-time customer by overcharging but mainly by being petty about water and using unnecessary muscle to try to intimidate me. If I was willing to pay nearly $70 including shoes, they could've let a couple of bottles of water through and maybe I would've even paid for food if I was in a really good mood. Avoid!

God this place sucks. The staff here couldn't be more incompetent and rude. Worst service around. Except for the sweet lady who's always behind the bar. She's awesome.

There's nothing special about this bowling alley. There's nothing wrong with it but there's nothing great about it either. There are some reviews that speak negatively about the lady at the counter, I enjoyed her. She was eating some bomb smelling Mexican food and I said wow that smells good and she gave me the menu and told me if I live in the area it's a great place to order from. I think if ur nice to her, she'll be nice to you. She then started talking about Trump to which I politely excused myself but she is pleasant . Overall, it's a cool spot. I would come back with family like my younger siblings. I wouldn't say that I would come if I wanted an adult night out with the crew.

A nice, local and convenient bowling alley to get to for when you don't want to spend too much money (ladies bowl half off on Tuesdays). The staff is helpful and accommodating and always seem in a good mood. Lanes and bathroom are always kept clean. They have arcade games in the back from those who want to take a break from playing and have a kitchen when you work up an appetite. Additionally, they have a bar to make your bar experience more lively. Always a good time here!

Straightforward neighborhood type place. Nothing special, but covers all the basics. Good place to come for fun bowling times.

$17 per person and only 2 games. It was fun but only lasted an hour maybe two . The place was nice and there was an arcade.

I like really like this bowling alley. It's slightly tucked away and gives you a great neighborhood hangout spot vibe. It's s lot larger than I expected it to be with about 2 dozen or so lanes. The equipment and devices aren't the most modern but they work well for all intents and purposes. The lanes aren't too overcrowded and accommodate groups well. There's a pretty decent bar centrally located in the venue as well as a concessions counter for snacks and small meals as well. There's also an arcade for the kids or kid in you. I don't go bowling all that often and when I do, I don't recall paying but I feel like it was a little expensive but this New York so I assume it's normal. I paid about $65 in total for an hour with 2 people including shoe rental.

Why oh why haven't they changed with the times- I'm not going to go into detail but - As others have mentioned, sadly it may be time for new help The 'elder' employees are not happy people! The woman at the front end-wow. Her political views and language/feelings about certain people are not welcoming to many! She makes things very clear The bar-well legend or not, if one wants to survive these days post covid you need to be ready and attract a more diverse crowd Just saying-the bar is a huge money maker for a bowling alley and if it takes forever and a day to get a cocktail, somethings off They do a good job so is distancing but overall new life needs to be thrown into this establishment Fast

Been here pre-pandemic and had a decent time, however, now their staff picks and chooses who follows COVID guidelines. We had waters (because the bar had no ice for cocktails) and my friend was told to lift his mask up after forgetting to put it back up after drinking. When I asked why a man and woman a few lanes down were able to bowl (and walk around the entire place) completely maskless, one of the staff members said, "I know them" as though COVID is transmitted through popularity and not proximity. Through the remainder of our time bowling, a group of teenagers next to us went mask free and unscathed. Needless to say, the regulations there felt a bit targeted. Disappointed. I'll be sticking to The Gutter.

This is a horrible bowling alley for competitive bowlers. Their lanes are always sticky and dirty, to the point where people end up falling on the lanes because their shoes get stuck. My bowling ball was damaged near the finger grips, which can affect the way that the ball is held. I brought it to the pro shop owner to see if they would repair the damages and was greatly disappointed. The pro shop owner was incredibly rude and condescending. He claimed that I was being ridiculous because my ball was only "slightly damaged" and said that he can't fix it. He said that since it is the lane that caused the damage it is the custodian's issue not his to fix. So, you have a pro shop owner that doesn't fix ball damages, and you have a bowling alley that doesn't fix their lanes. Ended up using a house ball to finish my game so I wouldn't damage my ball any further. Waste of money to bowl here.

The bartender is the best . The bar is super cool. Built in the 60s kept all original.

This is my neighborhood bowling alley; it hasn't changed much since I've been a child, not sure if that's a positive or negative. It's not very fancy, but has a bar, bowling, and some decent specials. Late night unlimited bowling, Tuesday ladies night (ladies Bowl for free with a paying companion), and Monday through Friday is a kids special from 5-7 for $16. Don't expect anything fancy here, it's pretty standard and a bit old fashioned. The front staff was very courteous, but I do remember back in the days when that wasn't the case. One negative is they don't provide bowling shoes for the small kids, and it made them feel left out. I've bowled many places and never saw that before.

The employees at Melody Lanes are extremely rude, unprofessional and unpleasant. I've never felt more disrespected by a business. My family, friends and I will not be supporting this business.

I grew up in the neighborhood, and have been to Melody and Maple Lanes all throughout my childhood. It's interesting to see all of the new faces showing up here, since it's a cheap outing for the gentrifiers to go to. Am I resentful? Maybe a bit, but I didn't mind their company. We came on a busy Saturday night without reservation (not sure if they do any) for 2 lanes for 2 hours. We waited about an hour and had some beer in the meantime. The bar-man was cute, reminding me of an old-time grandpa moonlighting as a train bartender. The lady at the front was rough, screaming names and having no chill when dealing with patrons. She was a no bull-shit kind of gal. The four of us paid $22 each for shoes/the 2 hours on the lane. The balls were mostly old, from my childhood, but still useable. I did notice that a lot of the balls were too small/wide to handle though, leaving us with 4 of the tiny orange balls with large fingers holes. The workers were patient with us, even though we had more than a few balls stuck in the gutter. This is a standard, cheap place to bowl, but the air inside did get stuffy and make me nauseous. They need to do something about circulation in there, and the equipment was a bit outdated. Average average average. P.S. The food ladies were great though - super helpful and kind!

I wouldn't even give this place half a star. I booked 3 lanes a month in advance for my 7 year old bday. When I paid and took my party to the lanes , the lanes were filthy and dirty. There was popcorn in front of the lane and spilled juice everywhere on the floor. When I told them about it they said they will send someone. My daughter the birthday girl was a size 12. When I went to get her shoes they told me they didn't carry her size. They only carry size one and up which was a lie because my niece was wearing a size 12. I couldn't believe the way I was treated. They told me have her wear whatever shoes she had on. Which were booties and my other niece had to bowl with crocks on. The people they got working here lack customer service skills and we're very unprofessional and unaccomadating. Why not ask me before hand what size I need for my party ? Why not check to see if your giving your paid customer clean lanes?? They need to close this piece of junk down . Then the so called manager walked by swinging cash in her hand asking me to leave . Really ??? After they messed up. I have my whole family there 2 cakes, 2 babies, 6 kids,l. How dear they do that? Really horrible experience. I don't recommend this place to anybody. Please take your money somewhere where they actually value and care about their customers. It's not that hard to run a bowling alley. Just have clean lanes and available shoes !!!!!! Dummies !!!!!!!

Your classic 90s bowling alley. Hasn't changed a bit. Didn't try any of the food but the Long Island iced teas are strong. Saturday nights are filled with teenagers so if you're looking for a different vibe, I'd pick another night. Overall we had a great time.

One star is gratuitous at best. As many other reviewers have mentioned, the mean old lady is no joke. For some reason this establishment needs 90 minutes to do a "shift change." They literally lock the door to keep out paying customers! Waiting 90 minutes wouldn't be so bad if the bar was open, but alas that too is closed while they "change shifts," something that ever other business on the planet does within a few minutes. After our nearly two-hour wait we show up to bowl but we notice the bar is still closed. The nasty old woman every other reviewer mentions ignores me for a ridiculously long time despite the fact that I'm the only one vying for her attention. When she finally decides to bless me with her attention she simply tells us that the bar will open. When, we ask? She did not like this question one bit. She looks at us blankly wondering why we are here bothering her at all. And finally she informs us, as though it were common knowledge to all sentient beings, that the man who runs the bar is also the bowling alley mechanic! So once he gets done working on whatever he's working on he will come back to the bar. Needless to say we decided that this bowling alley is not for us. I cannot imagine handing money over to this woman who seems to literally hate customers. How on earth they have come up with a shift change that takes nearly two hours is mystery I will probably never understand.

Pros: -Easy to get to, especially from my Downtown Brooklyn apartment. Five-minute walk from the 36th St R train stop. -No frills and judgement-free, which is exactly how a bowling alley should be. Any person would fit in here. -Bowling was just fine for total amateurs like myself. Pretty sure most skill levels would be satisfied. Cons: -Customer Service - unfortunately the employees here are quite rude to their patrons, making customers feel as if we are an inconvenience to them. Lots of waiting for someone to assist and also for bar drinks - this was not helped by the fact that at least one employee was mindlessly scrolling through her cell phone behind the counter. At least the lane attendants were helpful and friendly when needed. -Loudspeaker - any time the bartender needed ice or a bus boy, they would announce it through a speaker system that the whole bowling alley can hear. This was loud, shrill, and frankly just unnerving to listen to, especially since it happened every 5-10 minutes. Please, find a normal way to communicate. Overall: The pros matter more than the cons to the overall bowling experience, so we'll be back again. One suggestion - this place has a lot of money-saving specials which we unfortunately could not take advantage of given the time of day we were there. Next time we'll do more research.

Food was really good service was a bit slow but it was good. Staff was friendly had tor have a reservation but they still let us eat

Wow. Yeah, didn't even make it in the door and the woman who is featured in many a review here managed to make such a bad impression that I'll be taking my party elsewhere. Called to ask about their group rate. She tells me it's $90/hour for 10+ people, shoes included. Okay, great, totally fair price. I ask what happens if we have fewer than 10. She says it's then $100/hour and we have to pay for shoes. I express my confusion with this, as to my mind, it's fewer people, so less work for them. She snaps at me, saying "What's confusing?!" and then reiterates the terms. I simply restate the terms, to make sure I understand correctly and try to politely explain that I find it confusing because to me fewer people is less work, etc. "Fine, see you then. Goodbye." And she hangs up on me. Once I had a chance to think about it, I suppose their business model is to make their money on drinks, so getting more people in makes sense. Which is FINE, and a simple fact you could just tell me. And then perhaps not hang up on a potential customer. A little baffled that they're still in business.

I visited this bowling alley with my children Sunday afternoon and honestly had a nice time. I did notice something which disturbed me and frankly made me angry. I watched these Jewish kids who looked like they had special needs come in with what looked like their dads or maybe caretakers I don't really know. I overheard they didn't have a reservation so watched them just go to the arcades located at the back of the bowling alley away from everyone. From the moment they walked in, the person at the counter was hostile and rude to them. Eventually, he threw them out of the bowling alley into the cold. I asked the dads what was going on, and one of them remarked to me, that they now needed to wait an hour in the cold for their access a ride and weren't sure what to do with their kids. I was appalled, would it really have hurt to let them stay in the back and play arcades, socially distanced from everyone (there was literally no one else even near the arcades besides them). I think as a community, it is important to respect people with special needs and while up until now I have had good experience with Melody Lanes, I do not think I can continue to support this business in good conscience. ~Marcus

I have been coming since i was wee lass, authentic Brooklyn vibes all the way and yummy ass food son

Melody Lanes is a community favorite here in Sunset Park. I recently came one. Friday evening around 7PM, and shockingly there was no wait. The prices are pretty decent and they have tons of food and drink (alcoholic too) options to choose from! I would definitely come again with more people! They're open until 3 AM too for all of the night owls haha

I visited this bowling alley with another adult and a toddler. Unfortunately this alley is not kid/toddler friendly. There is no adaptive equipments for toddlers to bowl and the smallest bowling ball weighs 8 pounds! Otherwise, the lighting was great and pretty. There was music videos showing on large screens. Nice food and drinks options.

So I love bowling and it's been a while so this was a great evening regardless. This bowling alley brought me back to the good old days of bowling between the color scheme, the music and even just the atmosphere. They are cheap in cost and Fridays have back to back games free for 3 hours for a group of 3 people or more. So it isn't bad. They have typically fast food items for sell and great bar with friendly and heavy on liquor bartender. The lady at the front was nice and engaging. The machine are a bit old school so sometimes balls get stuck more often then not. Additionally, when you get strikes/turkey machine wasn't representing all numbers/total correctly. Regardless it's a low budget way to have a great Friday night.

Fun place, we ended up here because lane 8 in bay ridge ended up being in a military base lol. Anyways so glad we ended up here because it's a short drive from bay ridge and even on Friday at 4pm the place was crowded but they had a lane for us! The people were kind, the shoes were comfy and kinda stylish haha, and we ended up buying 2 games which lasted us about an hour. Lots of fun, will definitely be back!

This place needs new staff. Place was jammed packed people smoking weed in the entrance. The security guard a bit rude. The lady at the front desk was rude, you ask her a question and she will catch an attitude. bar needs help!! Tables full of liquor empty cups all over the place, not a good environment for big groups or family.

++ - Bartender is great + - The unlimited two hours is a great deal - - It's high school hangout/birthday party central - Mostly cash only, nearest ATM is McDonalds down the street - Don't get the food unless absolutely necessary

Worst bartender very understaffed And unsanitary. Waited an hr to get a drink and had to order fires. Was ordered to throw out food from outside

I don't no how to rate this place really, it's not in great condition (like, at all) and the service is not friendly but it's the only bowling in the area, so it does the trick. Deals on weeknights, for example ladies night Tuesday (2 for 1 bowling). This is when me and friends have come, and it's usually no problem to get a lane right away. I recently tried to go on a Saturday at 8 and there was a 2 hour wait, impossible to find parking within a 10 block vicinity so needless to say I'll stick to my weeknights!

This establishment is an absolute nightmare. I came here once, it was bearable only because of what I paid that day. This time around it was much more crowded and they were very understaffed. The kitchen area was soooo crowded and there was one woman taking the orders, making the food and ringing people up. If you paid by credit card, she had to go up front to charge your card which delayed her orders even more. She was super pissed and I didn't blame her. Then she was delayed by another 45 mins because they had to replace the oil in the fryer. It took and hour and a half for me to get my curly fries and chicken wings. The kitchen was Hells Kitchen and I don't mean the Manhattan neighborhood! She wore the same gloves she used to touch the money and serve all the different food. SO if you had a hot dog, you most likely had marinara sauce on it from her glove. She placed the utensils she was using to cook underneath the grill, where I'm pretty sure mice and roaches resided! The countertop was full of grease and no one bothered to clean it. Finally, we get our food and go to our assigned lanes for 3 hrs - we started at midnight. Two hours in, they tell us we need to move to the other side for the last hour because they're closing out that section. We decided we've had enough bowling went to turn our shoes in. The lady up front asked why we didn't move over to the other lanes, I said it's alright, we're done and plus they should have been aware we would be there for 3 hrs considering we DID pay for it. She had the nerve to walk away and mumble "That's stupid". I told her what's stupid is moving us when you knew we'd be there for 3 hours and what's also stupid is how unprofessional you are for saying that as if I didn't hear you. She stood shut. I will never return here.

On a Sunday afternoon, it was $6.50 per game. I brought my equipment and saved money on shoe rental (no car insurance pun here - I've officially overused it). The scoring machine setup is peculiar because the consoles are difficult to use. It took me and friends 15 minutes to figure out how to determine to change players' names (instead of being PLAYER1 and PLAYER2) and reset the pinsetters (no local button on the side of the ball return). If you are not familiar with the system, it will be difficult for you too (not intuitive). I did appreciate the animated - scoring system. At times you would see some 'creepy gas face' depending how many pins you knocked down. You have to experience it for yourself. This bowling alley has a very old school feel. Equipped with 20+ lanes (26 maybe - I was on the left side) and both a snackbar and a fully stocked alcohol bar, I would bowl here again. Should I be apprehensive that you have to be "buzzed in"? What am I entering, a penitentiary? IFHTP 1

I came here on a Saturday, waited an hour and 15 minutes for a lane. Decided to grab a drink to kill time. There is only one bartender who is verrry old. I really wanted to like the old bartender but he was very slow with the service. This place needs at least 2 young bartenders during the weekends. We paid for an hour to bowl, 20-25 minutes of that hour was lost due to us waiting for the bartender to make our simple drinks (vodka soda and cranberry + vodka). Did I also mention that they have this really good drink menu with blended drinks that look appetizing but they don't serve. When I asked for a drink from that menu the bartender told me he has nothing on that menu. So basically just order a beer or a well drink. Place needs a major upgrade from the appearance to the staff. Will not be returning here.

Look.....take this place for what it is!!! A retro bowling alley and i love it!!! It was my first time going a month ago and i had a blast! It was a saturday night and of course it was a little busy but we made sure to go later in the day around 10pm. While waiting for a lane, we ventured into the bar and thats where we met pete!..ah man...pete is the man!!! And makes the best drinks this side of brooklyn! I was so slammed after having one of his specials and of course i had to have another(in purple please!). We get to our lane and at that time cosmic bowling(they turn off the lights with the exception of the light effects.) started and we had a fantastic time bowling. The music is good, its 80s and 90s music videos. Drink prices were good, we got a pitcher of beer for about 9 or 10, pete special was 10 bucks too. We didn't really eat, aside from the funnel cake and that was delicious. When we did eat there was this taco truck outside of the bowling alley and that must have been the best tacos ive ever had(got the name! Tacos el bronco truck! Fantastic!) If your looking for a posh bowling alley where there is a dress code and is more of a night club than a bowling alley, this is not the place for you but if your looking for a great time with friends and family and a very entertaining bartender than this is the place to go! Wepa!!!

Came there 3 times. Last time was definitely my last. The whole place needs a makeover, starting from their EXTREMELY rude and obnoxious staff to the their poor lane and ball conditions. The "lady" at the front desk either needs to get laid or fired ASAP! I don't think she was ever taught how to talk to people, not to mention customers. And the little leprechaun bartender also has a huge attitude problem. It seems like none of them ever smiles and they all feed off that energy.