Gainesville Bowling Center

This place has been here forever and had a big makeover, arcades when you walk in– then to midnight bowling. Brought the big kids– teenagers and we all had a ball. It’s Bowling!!! All had the munchies so got tons of fries– really good and the girls recommended burgers at 11pm since pizza was old… so we got burgers and they were hand made and quite good. I just went to the counter but found the team very friendly, not bitching about serving– wanted to sell food and we ate it had played 2 games for the 4 of us and stayed till closing. Still a good favorite and reminded me of 24 years ago and no complaints here. I was not served at my table but didn’t expect it– so I was a happy camper. Boys had a blast– they suck at bowling but fun!!!

I don’t know what all the complaints are about but every time I have been here the service is good. I remember when this place was a lot worse but here recently it has made a comeback as a place to hangout. The prices are fair especially for two hour game play and the laser tag can be fun even for the little ones. I definitely recommend that you visit a few times because just like any place there are good and bad employees.

I’m going to be nice® and give them 2 stars considering all factors, but I agree with comments and tips: customer service is non-​existent. Although the young employee at the arcade area did greet my bro and I goodbye – only as we were leaving. That was a surprise since we didn’t receive any acknowledgement prior to this.
And what the heck about not informing customers that outside shoes aren’t allowed. Well, they are «accepted,» but you’re still going to get charged. Yeah. I’d like to know this please! There are posted signs, but I was distracted as I entered, it’s just plain courtesy to let customers know these things.
Parking was plentiful since the lot wasn’t jammed pack with folks wanting to bowl here. Overall, if you won’t mind the shabbiness of this place and severe lack of customer service, then their Wednesday bowling deal ($ 1.99 per game) is perfect for ya. But I’m not hating too much on this place since Gainesville is a pretty small city in itself. The bowling center has been around for as long as I’ve, well, lived. Lol. There are always other bowling places in Buford or Cumming as the nearest ones.

So much bad with this place I don’t know where to begin.
I’ve been there 3 times over the last month and it only gets worse. It seems the more money you spend the worse you get treated, from the ‘staff’ at the front desk all the way down to trying to get a beer from the ‘lounge’.
The bowling alley is horribly dated. There is a pro shop, if you could call it that, but the guy who runs it is never there, and no one will help you with anything from the pro shop or anywhere else for that matter
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The food in the snack bar is sub-​par at best, and of course over priced, if you are ever able to get anyone to take your order that is. I ordered ‘Mamma’s Fries’, seeing a picture of them on the menu. Turned out they were out of half the toppings, which they told me after I’d paid and went to pick them up. The amount was nowhere near what was shown in the picture, no refund or discount, or even an ‘i’m sorry’ was ever offered. Again, felt like I was bothering them.
The bar is half shut down. It looks like they were thinking of a remodel or renovation, but quit soon after it was started. There isn’t a bar stool that doesn’t have a rip and have stuffing coming out of the cushions. Oh, and they only have beer and wine. If your center is this bad you at least need to have hard alcohol!
I’ve even had the pleasure * sarcasm* of speaking with the owner. After voicing just one of my many concerns about his center he told me that he would run the bowling alley the way he wants and basically to go to his competitor if I didn’t like it.
I unfortunately have a league I have to finish for a friend, but once it is over I will never spend another dime in this horrible excuse for a bowling center, and I would URGE anyone who is looking for a league or even a night out with the family to take the time to go elsewhere. Even the owner will tell you that!