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August 2025 by Lauren Hunter
This was me and my boyfriend’s first time coming here, we are looking for a regular spot to visit on our days off after moving to Hopewell. The first game was fun, the guy working gave me pointers and was really helpful. The second game was paused midway through because our balls were stuck in the machine behind the pins, after we asked for help we were told to not use light balls anymore and to increase our ball weight. I use 6lb balls because I bowl for fun, im not a pro, I’m not used to heavy weight on my wrist and hands. We go bowling less than once a month so I’ve never been to a bowling alley thats told me I’m no longer allowed to use the lightweight balls that THEY PROVIDE—if I’m not allowed to use them, then why are they up there for use? After my boyfriend decided to increase ball weight help follow their requests we seemed to be doing good and no issues with our lane so after our second game we went ahead and bought a third game. Halfway through our third game, the guy comes up and tells us we have to take turns with the woman he has set up next to us. I wasn’t sure if this was just bowling etiquette that I wasn’t aware of—there were no signs indicating that we had to take turns, there was no intro when we started—like I said I’m not a pro we just go bowling every few months for fun. I had tried to speak to the woman next to us during our second game since we were sitting in the same lane booth but she had her headphones in and didn’t hear me or just ignored me so I assumed she didn’t want to be bothered and was just enjoying her own time. Fine by me I was just there to have fun with my boyfriend. So halfway through the third game we are moving marginally slower, waiting for this woman to throw her ball when she is not even paying attention to us or when we are throwing. I am now having to track my throws and like are we throwing one ball each time or are we taking both of our 2 turns at the same time then giving the other person a chance? I couldn’t tell and the woman wasnt even looking at us so I didn’t bother to ask because I was shut down the first time I tried to talk to her. I was looking around us and no one else was taking turns, there were tiny children bowling on slides, old people and young people all bowling beside each other at the same time, why did we suddenly have to take turns? My fun had been completely sucked out and I wanted to leave but my boyfriend said we only have 3 turns left let’s just finish. Ok fine, but then another man who was working there decided it was a good time to bombard me with bowling advice and when I told thanks I’ll try that he said just watch her (the woman next to us) and watch her and watch how she does it. Afterwards he goes and talks to her and I hear she is in a bowling league. Ah, ok, bingo 👍 If this woman is a professional bowler, why set her up next to us? Why not set her up on an empty lane? Or have special practice nights just for pros? Or have separate lanes set up for pros? I did not come here to watch professional bowling, I came here to drink a few beers and throw a ball down a lane and hopefully knock some pins down while enjoying some quality time with my boyfriend on a date. I have no interest in watching this woman who also had no interest in talking to us. I was there for fun thats it, i didn’t appreciate the micromanaging from employees to customers. Just have a sign with all your rules. And when I spend $50 on games and beers I don’t expect to have to adjust my experience just because you’re specially catering to your beloved pros. Next time I’ll just take the trip to uptown alley or some other commercial establishment because at least there I know that they’ll cater to the average Joe customers and the pros separately.
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July 2025 by Quinton Miles
This is a small site for bowling with 12 or 14 lanes. So if you come in with multiple big parties, you will be limited. Depending on the day, staff will be limited as well.
Outside of that it is well-maintained establishment and very clean. Variety of ball sizes. Gives off the back in the day vibe.
Great place if local. Is apart of the kids bowl free program so be sure to sign up if you have young people.
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June 2025 by Robert Zevgolis
Great facility. Very affordable. Staff is very friendly.
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June 2025 by Jim Ellis
Great old school bowling alley and good menu.
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March 2025 by nicole lightfoot
It is an older bowling alley and a bit smaller than I realized but who cares! I enjoyed it, the staff was really nice. I went for a kids birthday party and the kids loved it. I'm not a big bowler but if I wanted to go again, I would rather go here. I think it's just got this mom and pop vibe and it's locally owned.
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January 2025 by Lucas Sloan
Just be open when you say you are!
Holy shit, this is my third time trying this place. THEY ARE ALWAYS CLOSED! Literally tried to take my family out yesterday and ya’ll didn’t bother to update your hours, again… Hopewell deserves better. This city deserves someone that’s gonna stay open. I’ll go to the next town over I guess
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November 2024 by Nate Flener
Great local place for bowling the worker was super nice and helpful
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October 2024 by Paisano Robinson
Got a great deal on a 91 Mitsubishi vr4 gt3000.Everyone here was awesome..10 out of 10 stars for me!
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September 2024 by Oliver Ragland
I LIKE TO BOWL
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July 2024 by T. Jenkins
My family had a lovely time bowling. They were about to close within 30 minutes, but the staff kept the place open for my family. It was about 9 of us. We had an absolute ball. It was just my family in the entire place. That was very nice of the staff to do that for us. They sell food, snacks and drinks. Including alcoholic beverages. Everything was provided there. It's a great place to go bowling. Great place to have a bowling party. I would definitely recommend this establishment.
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July 2024 by Amy Breeding
Great staff and very friendly. Had a pleasant experience. Highly recommend
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June 2024 by Joseph Gay III
Update as of June 20th 2024:
My kids really wanted to try this place out again, while I had my reservations. We came back and it was open. We bowled one game as it was just too many people in my family for one round. They have automatic bowling barriers where they can go up or down depending on the bowler. You gotta let them know up front before you start bowling and after you've entered in all the bowlers. The bowl was good, the food was good too. Great experience this time. The gentleman working that day did his thing as best he could with taking the food orders and new bowlers. It's a small establishment so be sure you call first to make sure if you're going to have a large group they have the space for you.
June 1st:
Waited til 1:16 pm and still not open on a Saturday. We brought the kids and everything. It's almost a 30 minute drive for us.
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June 2024 by Stephen Smith
Friendly staff
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February 2024 by Nate Loves food
Good atmosphere and the customer service was great! Will be going back.
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January 2024 by Anthony Lupica
Great place. Friendly staff. Super helpful. Very reasonable prices. We drive an extra 20 minutes to go here versus the closer AMF.
