I purchased the Yelp Deal -- $10 for $20 -- and for two games and four pairs of shes still owed $28...a little bit pricey. However, the games were fun, we were able to use bumpers on certain players' turns, and it was a great way to cool off on a hot July day. Customer service was not stellar but did not get in the way of us enjoying the games.
Review Source:As far as bowling alleys in the area, every other one is much, much better. When one finds themselves in a bowling alley, one accepts that there will be an immediate urge afterwards to coat themselves in antibacterial soap. However, this place made me feel like I needed to wear the biohazard suits from E.T. in order to not be infected with some sort of disease or virus. I'll admit that I'm not the best bowler, or at least most serious bowler; however I do take it seriously enough to bring my own ball and shoes. Having used both in this establishment, I feel like I should ignite them to kill any SARS or Ebola that might remain on either. Needless to say, the ball return machines were falling apart, the controls were decrepit, and management likes to put "Out of Order" signs nearly on everything. Again, when one goes bowling one accepts that customer service might not be ALL that great. Stelton Lanes defines customer service by the one employee on the clock being completely rude, judgmental, and snide in a way that some bowling alleys call pull off as charming in a dive bar sort of way. This place just sucks. Flat out sucks. I'd rather put my hand in the ball return or drop a bowling ball on my foot or lick the bottom of a bowling shoe then come back here. Seriously.
Review Source:Yes, it is divey, and yes, it is a little hood. But guess what? It's a bowling alley, nobody said it has to be shiny and glamorous like Lucky Strike or Brunswick Zone.
For what it is, Stelton Lanes serves its purpose. The main reason we came here is because I ended up getting a Yelp offer for $20 to spend. I kept the voucher on my iPhone, and when we got here the dude was a little bit of a weirdo. He seemed to have an issue with the fact that I was showing the voucher on my phone, clearly he hadn't dealt with this very often. Moreover, his attitude and behaviorisms were just strange, but like I said, you can't expect much more from a bowling alley. In the end he turned out alright because he took the voucher and even ended up helping us save a little $$ by telling us to wait until 10:00 for the $10 per person unlimited bowling (only 20 minute wait for us, and it included shoe rentals!).
The bowling itself was as expected. We bowled a few rounds, grabbed a pitcher of beer, and had a great time with a group of good friends. All in all, a good experience at a bowling alley that understands what it is and doesn't try to go crazy to impress people. Though I gotta say, it started feeling like there was a conspiracy against me cause I kept getting 9s (though thats probably just because of the way I bowl lol)!
I went here for bowling with friends Friday night and was pleasantly surprised. Â The place was decent, the music was not bad and they had a full bar which a nice drink is always good while you are bowling with friends. Â My only complaint is that they need to step up the food selection a bit as they do not have many options.
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