AMF Altamonte Lanes

Seems like the food counter hasnt been cleaned or updated since they built the place… luckily we just got beer and some pretzles.

I had the WORST experience on 3÷28÷15. Went to bowl on this day to celebrate a family members birthday. They had a special of $ 18.95 per person for the entire night. Upon paying $ 60 for 3 of us, as we’re asking for our shoe sizes they tell us they don’t have our size. They then try to fit us into sizes way too small or sizes way too big. To uncomplicate the situation I ask for a refund back for my husband and I. They then try to talk us out if it, telling us we could wait until shoes become available (as if we’re really going to spend our money on time not being used) the second suggestion was for us to play with our regular shoes on but «JUST BE SAFE». I decline and ask for a refund. After this happens I was with a group of family and friends, 2 of those friends come in with pizza, at this moment they are told they cannot bring food from outside so they leave. I watch as the manager «Larry» approached the 2 guys and says, «really? Really?» Before going in about they have to leave because they can’t eat that there. (It wasn’t what he said but how he said it.) I minded my business simply because the rules are the rules. But what happens after is a total and complete disaster. I am standing with a couple of my friends and family when «Larry» approaches us, and right off says, «this is the second time I have to come over to this group. First about the food now about the shoes. You guys cannot bowl without shoes. I’ve told you guys…» At this moment he’s looking at me. And I interrupt letting him know «you guys» are too many people. He was not talking to me because I wasn’t bowling nor eating food from outside. He kept moving his hands around at one point one of his hands coming too close to my face. At that point I let him have it. He was rude, disrespectful and was directing a group of people when he should have been directing it at one or 2 people. He came up one of my friends who is deaf, who paid to play and was not given shoes because they had none and yelled at him for not wearing shoes. Like what the ??? When they were packed and wanted the money it was ok to bowl without shoes now suddenly it’s not??? I reminded him that alot of the people in the group were bowling without the proper shoes because him «Larry» and his staff took their money despite not having the proper gear for them and then authorized them to play. I then told him I’d be more than happy to leave before 1am which was the time I paid for granted he provided a refund. Since he was threatening to close down the lanes if the people who paid him to play continued to bowl without shoes (which he did not provide them with). (I paid for my daughter to bowl and she had bowling shoes that were too tight for her.)
I think he was trying to steal people’s money!!!
He might’ve wanted to close early and was looking for a way to make people leave. Anyway, he outright refused to refund my money. And refused to provide me with a supervisor /​corporates number. He had no tact, no customer service, he was very theatrical moving his neck from side to side, using a lot of hand movements that could’ve accidentally touched us and was very unprofessional. He wanted to be a manager when it came to eating outside food or drinks but not when he was taken money from people without having the proper gear for them, telling them it was ok to play without shoes and then telling them they were to refrain from playing without shoes after they’d spend their money. Then being sarcastic and an instigator by saying «you can spend $ 400 on bowling but can’t afford our pizza?» He failed to understand their pizza was overpriced and nasty. He then said, we technically HAVE to eat at their facility if we were to play there. Did I mention that I had to pick up my 5 year old who was in tears because of this entire ordeal and walk out? She later told me that guy made her upset. Totally ruined my night. I know I’ll NEVER be going there again. It was messy, disorganized, management is not well trained. If you don’t have shoes for everyone and you want everyone to follow the rules and play with bowling shoes you shouldn’t take their money and then tell them it’s ok to play without them. Ridiculous. Blah.

I’m about to show my age here, but I’ve been going to Altamonte Lanes since they opened. Egads. That’s a long time.
Altamonte Lanes has been a mainstay for me my entire life. My father and mother bowled here and they got me involved in a league with my brother over thirty years ago. Then things were different and the technology has changed, but the fun of bowling is always an awesome function for birthdays, when it is raining and if you just want to get away from the chatter of office.
The lanes have been updated over the years and they still serve some of the best chili dogs and fries I know even if now I need Pepcid to make it through the evening. The shoe rentals are fair and they keep them clean. The house balls are all solid but if you have your own shoes and ball you’ll save yourself some money.
There are plenty of leagues to join or even do the midnight bowling. They have bumpers for the kids so they always hit a pin.
⁵⁄₅ stars. Well worth the visit.

Checked this out earlier today and they had unlimited bowling between 1−6pm including shoes for $ 10per person. The interior and bowling system is a little dated compared to some I’ve seen but overall we had fun! Horrible drink prices though so don’t plan on having a couple beers!

I have the summer pass, my husband and I went in on Tuesday 5:15 p.m. and went inside to enjoy bowling. With only one lane in use we was turned away. Told they had a full house. It league night and the have out guest. Drove by an hour later, the parking lot was ¼ full.

Exactly what you want out of your neighborhood bowling alley: working lanes and clean facilities. $ 16/​person for 2 hours of bowling including shoes.
Definitely beats sitting in a movie :)

Godawful food. So gross! the pizza tasted like paste & cardboard.

Ended up here on a Sunday afternoon looking for something different to do. Like most people mentioned previously this is not a high tech bowling alley. Everything was basically in working order. Our lane had couple issues with the pins not being reset or the balls getting stuck, but nothing major. The bowling alley was clean and had friendly people working. Some employees were maybe just a tad too friendly. One waitress came to see if we were OK and ended up sticking around for about 15 mins talking about her children. I appreciate friendly service, but it became one of those awkward moments when you run out of things to say to the server, but she still sticks around. It cost us about $ 30.00 for two people for two hours and this included shoes. They also have a decent snack bar and a full bar. However, when my husband tried to go into the bar they told him it wasn’t open, but they could get him a drink if he wanted. So I guess the bar hours are different than the bowling alley hours.

We ended up here on a Saturday night because there were no movies we wanted to watch at the time we were at AMC. Kind if pricey, $ 16 for 2 hours of unlimited play and included shoes. We just wanted to play a couple games but paying for the individual games was almost the same price as the unlimited option.
Scoreboard was dated but no issues using it. One thing I found odd is where they stored the bowling balls. They were on racks facing the alleys, as you walked searching for the right size you felt like you were interrupting groups playing. I almost ran into a couple people trying to get back to my lane.
We did end up having a great time and enjoyed a couple hours of bowling here.

During a recent Friday I took my younger son to bowl a few games. I haven’t been here since he was much younger and it had been a popular kids’ birthday party venue.
Anyway, early on a Friday afternoon, it was $ 4.99 per game and $ 4.99 for shoes. So even with $ 5 per person coupon I had downloaded, it was $ 20 for about 40 minutes of activity (we bowled 2 games each)…ouch!!! They don’t advertise their rates online, but you would think that early on Friday afternoon would be non-​prime rates.
Of course the economy is hard on businesses like this, and it was staffed by two very young employees. Someone bowling near us had slipped on the lane and he came crashing down on the floor, his head hitting hard. He was quite disoriented and the employees were grossly unprepared for how to assess and handle the situation. They kids were nice enough, but just didn’t seem to understand the seriousness of the situation and the exposure the business could face.
The only other comment on the business is that it has the usual trashy people hanging around, not bowling, not eating, just hanging around and making you feel a bit unsafe.
Anyway, hopefully their will be some investment in updating the lanes and to make it a more affordable and inviting experience.

Come here for a cheap afternoon during the week. Games are $ 1.28 each. Shoe rental is around $ 4.
«Specialty» beers (aka Sam Adams) can get kind of pricey so stick to the bud, bud light, miller light, etc.
As previous reviewers said, this is not a high tech alley. However everything works and the alley is pretty clean.
If you are lucky, you can have the whole place to yourself.

The few times I’ve been here I’ve had a good time. Usually seems not very busy, ever. Quick service to get setup, but everything is antiquated. The scoring machines are pretty old and seems like everything about three place is getting old. Not a bad thing if your still having fun, just saying is all.
theres only one thing I didn’t like about this place and thats the bar. Its in a separate room and service tends to be at a turtles pace.

A good place to bowl with a old style atmosphere this is one of few bowling places that remain that has not been updated to the 21 st century with there equipment. fun to bowl on weekends with special events but if u are not part of a league it can get expensive.