Billy Hardwick’s All Star Lanes

Never gone anywhere else for bowling cause this place is pretty comfortable! The people that work there are very friendly, the lanes are in good shape, and they have lots of snack, beverage, and beer options. The pricing varies between weekdays and weekends, but you can usually get a good deal if you come with a large group of people. It’s not a brand new bowling place, and the bowling balls are definitely a little run down. The crowd that comes here is very eclectic. You have families with little kids coming in, bowling leagues of all ages, and young adults looking to have a good time. I definitely recommend the place.

We’re from the Midwest and really missed bowling, so we were happy to find this place. If you go before 6, it’s only $ 6.50/person including shoes. We had 4 people and finished 1.5 games in that time. This is a cute little bowling alley, nothing fancy. My one recommendation would be to eat before or bring some snacks with you instead of getting food there. The food is what you would expect from bowling alley food, not great. But I waited at the counter for 10 minutes before the person behind there even acknowledged me. I don’t mind waiting but I was so confused I thought they might be closed. The portions are small but overall it’s inexpensive if you don’t mind the inattentive service at the snack counter. We’ll be back! Would love to try one of their cosmic nights.

Great spot to take the kids bowling– old establishment, but clean and friendly staff. Plenty of lanes, usually a good crowd there, but always space .the usual snack bar with hot dogs and liquid cheese yum.

This place used to be great, now not so much. The workers are uptight. I know it can get busy on the weekend, but that is why lane reservation should be allowed. It’s also quite expensive (like $ 14 per person) to bowl on the weekend. Last time I was there, their card readers weren’t working, which I wasn’t told until after I’d ordered and received drinks at the bar. They said oh, there’s an ATM… with a $ 3 charge. Not everyone can be a league bowler, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be treated well when they come to have fun.

We had a blast here last night with a group of friends playing during cosmic bowling. This is a great place to go since it is so hot outside right now. The front desk staff here was great especially jay he took care of us and helped us booked some lanes in advance… and I would do this if you are going at night on a weekend. The place is clean although the bathrooms could use a little work but that just comes with bowling alley really. The food here just ok nothing special, their pizza is decent. They do have a bar but had to wait in lines several times during the night to get beer only one bartender maybe get an extra for the weekend. But, overall we love this place best bowling in the area.

Always have fun with the cosmic bowling. The staff is genuinely nice and helpful. Cheap pitchers and a full bar. Good place to go when it’s really cold or really hot out.

I’ve frequented this location plenty of times with friends for fun. I finally bowled for my first time. This location is always nice and fun and the service is always great. You’re sure to have fun. The food isn’t bad either… and they carry Coke Zero. Winning.

Decent place to bowl but it’s kinda tight if all the lanes are full.
One business practice that I think I bad… if you join your party in the middle of the bowling session you will still be charged full price even though that they don’t give you the full time.
Food selection is good and prepared in a timely fashion. They even have a message that pops up on the screen when your food is ready.

Came here recently, and it’s awesome to see Billy Hardwick’s legacy living on with a fantastic renovation that his business has recently undergone. If you didn’t have a birthday party here as a child, you really missed out — so make sure your child does! Staff is attentive, facility is usually pretty clean, and the snack bar! Aside from taking a little bit of time, the snack bar is fantastic! My life was forever changed when I saw someone scooping Rotel dip into a quesadilla! Prices are reasonable, and really, who doesn’t love bowling?!

I have only been to a couple of bowling places in my life. It is a nice place. It has been around for a long time. It feels old inside. But that doesn’t really matter. You are there to bowl. I would recommend the place. Go and have fun!

This bowling and entertainment center is undergoing a renovation, and with the signs of construction outside, I was wondering if they were open, but they are and what a friendly wonderful place!
From the minute I walked in you are made to feel welcomed, and as I learned, it is a family owned business, not one of those franchised alleys. The prices were incredible and by the number of birthday parties being held there (both child and adult) you can tell they know how to make you feel special.
Can’t wait to go back, and for the prices they charge, it won’t break your budget.

these lanes are great and I don’t know about peak hours but at 12:30 on a Saturday we paid $ 18 for 2 people including shoes, and played 6 full games. You cannot beat that price!!! Staff was friendly, place was clean, food was decent, beer was a little stale but whatever. On a hot Memphis day this is a great fun inexpensive way to kill a few hours and spend some quality time with friends or hell, hang out by yourself. It’s a little older so don’t expect the frills of newer expensive bowling alleys but if you’re going to eat drink and play and not pretend your out at a club, this is a great spot!

I’m giving it 5 stars because I mean how nice can a bowling place really be?
It’s an old a$$ place. It’s not fancy, it’s not new and sparkly inside. It’s rundown with 80s all over it BUT it is what it is.
They have a FULL BAR! I think that’s why I’m giving them 5 stars and they seemed to have decent food although I didn’t have any. The women’s bathroom smelled like Christmas which made me feel cozy. At around 7ish the blue lights came on and the lanes are glow in the darkish. Decent music too. I would go back here again.

This is a very nice bowling spot. I came here on a Saturday night and everything was kool. They have pitcher beers ranging from $ 8-​$ 11. You can call ahead and reserve a lane for friends. The staff is helpful and friendly and the people who go there are kool also.

Wings and beer. Great place to bowl as well.

For their 30^th anniversary update: Nice updated bowling lanes, with new signage, newer computers, tables, equipment, and lockers.
Would not recommend on the weekends. The bowlers in our group paid $ 12 for shoes and two cosmic bowling games. I was charged ten dollars just to *watch* my friends bowl. I can understand not wanting loitering at your bowling alley, but a 35-​year-​old woman with a shoulder injury as part of a large, paying, reserved group? I was the only one in our group not bowling. No apologies were made, no future credit, no nothing, even after speaking with the owner. I understand keeping riff-​raff out who aren’t going to eat or bowl, but this is a bit ridiculous. To top it off, the young boy taking money at the door had absolutely no social skills and could not explain the policy, nor was a sign with this pricing posted at the door, nor was this information passed along to our group’s birthday girl when she made the reservation. I hope this is not the policy on weekdays as well. It makes me wonder, would they charge the moms of a kids’ birthday party guest $ 10 to enter as well?
(take a deep breath)
All that aside, the cosmic effects are nice and made for nice photos, and the lockers and bathrooms function fine. They did run out of lighter weight bowling balls late on a Saturday evening– our group of ladies ended up with a bunch of twelve to fifteen pound balls, and we encountered countless other people scanning all of the racks for a lighter ball as well. We were informed that six pound balls are available for kids behind the desk. The computer was not functioning or scoring spares and strikes properly, so everyone’s scores were incomplete. They sent someone over to work on them, but they didn’t fix anything, unfortunately. My drink from the bar was nice and strong, and the bartender was super busy but still managed to have a smile on her face, which was appreciated.
Not a great experience, though I’ve had nothing but great times at Billy Hardwick’s place in the past. I grew up in this bowling alley, even had my own birthdays here, and I am sad to see the way it has changed.

Centrally located, clean, reasonably priced, nice staff, multiple food options, full bar, by far our favorite bowling alley in Memphis…

This has to be the cleanest bowling alley I have ever been in. Perhaps that’s because where I come from people chain smoke, drink whiskey out of jugs in brown paper bags and wear lots of denim and leather while knocking out a few strikes. Good luck getting out of that scenario without smelling like an ashtray. Regardless, it was something we put up with once a year for the obligatory «Dude! We gotta go bowling!» outing.
I would actually come to this place more often– I’m not joining a league, I just said more often than once a year. The common areas and lanes are clean, spacious, there’s well kept tables with attached swivel chairs for your teams and both the liquor and snack bar seem to be pretty well stocked. They’ve even got a few options for the vegetarians, who knew? I saw all ages here tonight as well– couples, leagues, a few children’s parties and families. The prices for games and shoe rental are pretty reasonable and the shoes are clean– bonus. Now don’t get silly and head up in there without your socks, they aren’t that clean.

The bowling shoes were comfy… which is something that doesn’t happen often.
Lots of lanes and a decent price.
While it is bowling alley food they offer lots of different options… and BEER!
You don’t have to stop bowling to wait for your food either. Give them your lane number and when it’s ready it comes up on your board.
I can’t remember how to keep score so it’s nice to have the computer do it for me.
A fun evening with family or friends.

Nice place. Nice atmosphere. Cheap prices. The food is… well, its bowling alley food. Private bar area. And its not ghetto.