I am new(ish) to the area and have been bouncing from place to place. Stopped in at Arlington today so I could get my new ball drilled. I've had some work done at a couple other pro shops in the area and have not really been impressed. Arlington has Carl. I have no idea how long Carl has been drilling, but I am guessing we are into decades. He is polite, funny, and very thorough. Carl will get all of my drilling work from here on. After drilling, I grabbed a lane to test the ball and fit. Ok, so if you are looking for digital displays, the latest scoring system or hipster-trendy fun, this place is not for you. Technically, it's dated. But it's clean and the staff were very friendly. The lanes have a lot of seating area, and not the staggered, cram too many tables into each lane area seating that is becoming too common now. It's old school, "sit back and chat while your buddy takes a turn" seating. I get the feeling that helicopter parents and exuberant "scream for every strike" types are not really the norm here. That's all good in my book. This is an alley in the spirit of the Dude or Uncle Buck. The equipment is a little on the rickety side, but it works. The decor is old, but not failing. Aside from the automatic scoring system, this is what bowling used to be. No ego. No hype. Shut up and bowl, Donny. read more

This place was hopping on a Saturday afternoon. Plenty of lanes, but they were all filled for bowling leagues. My son and I went here for some billiard action. The tables were in really good shape. No divots, wrinkled felt, or anything. The tables felt was smooth and the balls glided easily around the table. We played several games and had a good time. The place started to get full with broccoli heads, but overall, the general audience were middle-aged grownups having a bowling-good time. read more

This was my first time at this alley and I was impressed. The atmosphere was great the spacing of the lanes made it simple and efficient. I had a great experience and hope to go here more often. read more

Fun place to bowl with plenty of parking and a ton of lanes at a reasonable price. Due to the size of the location, it's easily able to accommodate tournaments as well as large parties without feeling too crowded or being too loud. There is a good selection of balls available at a wide variety of weights and I found the overall facility and lanes to be well maintained with modern equipment. There's also a game room available as well with plenty of pool tables in the back. read more

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This bowling alley holds some very nostalgic memories for me from back in the day. I've never not had a good time here! Great place to get bowling. read more

Loud, bad service, bartender didn't know how to make a drink on the menu. Will not return

Great atmosphere! Cost was not too bad compared to others around the area. Bowling keyboard does seem to stick when putting names in and changing to the next game. Many pool tables and a bar and seating area as well. read more

Came in for a last minute game with my wife and son staff was super helpful courtesy and to the point although we only spent about an hour we had some really good time together and will definitely be returning read more

Tony G. and the whole staff at Arlington Lanes are awesome! Consistently friendly, knowledgable, and helpful. Great Pro Shop. Everyone on staff does a great job at their jobs and makes you feel good about being a customer. Very reasonable game and rental rates, and they serve up great Bowling Alley Pizza!! We come here regularly with friends and would recommend to all!! read more

We had our oldest son's birthday party here in February. He had 25 kids from his class attending that day. There was also a HS bowling tournament here the same day (which we did not know about until the day of). It was super chaotic in there that Saturday but you would never know it with the staff. They handled everything flawlessly. They communicated via text during the party to let me know when the pizzas were coming out and the whole afternoon was smooth. Great experience for my son and for us. Keep up the great work! read more

Fun place. Great staff. Always accommodating when larger crowds come in. Been on a league there for a couple of years now.

The guy at the desk was rude. They made my friend pay for a 4th player that didn't even exist, otherwise we wouldn't of been able to play. Terrible communication, terrible service, scummy people read more

Been here before and it's always been clean. The guys at the counter are always nice and helpful.

My daughter and I had a great morning bowling! Mike and the staff create a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. I recommend Arlington Lanes for enjoying time with family and friends and sharpening your skills on the hardwood! See you there! Regards! read more

my teen and a couple of friends went there this morning at 11 am to bowl and there was several issues - first the person said that they don't take cards? then they said for one game for 3 people was 60 dollars then he said 20 and they paid it - because they are kids!!??? Then the person giving the shoes made an inappropriate comment to a teen girl - what a creep. First and last time at this sleezy dump. read more

Classic old school bowling alley with solid food and a full bar. Definitely was a fun time!

Best bowling alley around!!! It isn't too crowded during the day ever, and the prices are affordable ($2.50 a game before 5 pm, $3 shoe rental)! The food is bowling alley food, not fancy or anything but REALLY hits the spot. Employees are chill and atmosphere is wonderful. Great for a few hours of entertainment with friends, family, or a date! Pro tip- once you start the game go into the menu and click option 3 (my lane my way, or something like that), and you can change the theme of the scoreboard :) read more

They're service was trash. The staff has sarcasm & stand off ish service. they're rude.

Bowling lanes shouldn't take too much to impress but this place is a whole lot better than Eskape. $1 bowling on Mondays and $1 bowling on Sunday 8pm-close. Although Eskape has $1 bowling Sun-Wed? 9pm-close, I would rather go to Arlington lanes. Lanes are much better and oiled like it should be. Staff is very nice and accommodating. Honestly, I've always went to Eskape since it's closer but I refuse to go now because the management staff really only cares for the money. Trust me, you'll have a better bowling experience at Arlington Lanes. read more

Arlington Lanes - 40 lanes - Bowling Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

Came here for several years now until an interaction today lost my support for this establishment. someone cut us in line and when we stepped up instead the man very rudely asks us to get in line. After explaining we were waiting, he rolled his eyes and puffed. The employee then tells us the gentleman was in fact first. Simple misunderstanding right? But no, the employee not only defended the rude customer but also cut us off short telling us he'll get to us just as rudely as the other man. We left immediately feeling disrespected and we won't be back again. read more

Rolled into this place on Monday morning -- front desk was super helpful getting my son & I setup with shoes, ball ramp and bumpers. Everything was as expected -- will be back for another game for sure read more

So great to have Arlington Lanes in the neighborhood. They have ample parking, a place to play pool, a party room, the facility is very clean and well maintained. It's a perfect spot for the family, couples, or singles to participate in our favorite past time, bowling! The price to bowl and rent your shoes is reasonable as well. We bowled three games plus shoe rentals for two came out to 24 dollars and it was the weekend too. A good deal in my opinion. read more

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Went with a group of friends and had a blast! $10 per person for an hour of bowling is a great deal! The only thing I don't like about this place is that it has an outdated vibe. If they were to update the interior a little I'd probably go there more often! read more

Arlington Lanes - Bowling Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

I went here with my boyfriend. After a couple games of bowling we decided to get a beer at the bar and wait to play a game of pool. There was a man there who said he was on a bowling league, and I told him that's cool, I really suck at bowling. He then said he bet I would be good at sucking something else... To sum it up, this was the most awkward, creepy, and disrespectful experience. The bartender, his friends, and the security guard were defending him. I think the very least they could do is refund our money from the day, and kick that guy out. We finished our beer and left right away. I can assure you that I will never step foot back in a place that is okay with promoting that sort of environment. read more

The only bowling alley I know. Arlington Lanes is by far the "best" bowling alley around. I have been coming here since I was a child for various birthdays, media events, and casual bowling. I'm not familiar with other bowling alleys in the area but Arlington Lanes is a guaranteed good time. They have 40 some lanes, pool tables, bar, arcade, and a decent food menu. If you are in for some casual games then Arlington Lanes won't let you down. read more

Worth the visit. Tony, the bar manager is great! One of a kind! Great drinks and great atmosphere! Grab the family and friend and come on by! read more

Sunday fun day $1 games from 8pm to close! Having the Monday blues? Take out the blues with $1 bowling on Mondays with a small selection of draft beer very reasonably priced. The customer service here blows the rest of the competitors out by a long shot! I have been bowling at Arlington Lanes for a little over a year now and by far the best place to bowl. As far as the service goes it's great service hands down but the lanes can sometimes be a hit or a miss every now and then. But if you're a decent bowler then adjusting to the lane shouldn't be a problem. You wanna catch a sports game or feel like shooting pool? Look no further there is a small bar and pool hall that is also part of Arlington Lanes that is great to hang out at to kill some time and catch a sports game (Football, hockey, basketball etc...) Overall the great service and the great pricing on Sunday nights and all day Monday far out weighs the hit or miss lanes or small selection of draft beers so if you're looking for a place to bowl look no further this is the place to be! read more

Nice staff, food is made by hand from scratch so the staff tells me, and you can tell, sometimes. I was sure glad I opted to eat here, the cheese pizza was great, chicken Cesar salad I ordered came without the chicken at first but I went up, came back and sat down and it was back on there, so good job. Curly fries tasted odd. The guac and chips for only 3.50 was a small small cup and many many chips, I would pay about double for a real size scoop of guac, and it was good though, could not really tell if it was fresh which leads me to believe it is not. I am rounding up since my team won in the regional qualifier to go to Vegas, good vibes. Namaste. Not sure how many pool tables they have total since when I was here they had about 15. read more

I am a regular bowler. I have my own equipment. So I don't know if their shoes/balls are good or not. I went there twice. Looks like the lanes have been well maintenance. Also there are many pools tables and a little bar area. read more

This is just a decent place for regular bowlers and locals. Nice and clean. A bit outdated but still good clean fun at Arlington lanes. Love their special. A solid 4 stars. read more

We hosted a company party here, and everyone had a great time! The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The buffet was set up on time, and was fresh and delicious. Tortilla chips are homemade and addicting, the chicken and Italian beef was tender and tasty, and they accommodated our request for veggie trays. All attendees were surprised at the quality of food from a bowling alley chef! The facilities are a little dated, but the overall experience was outstanding. read more

Just called and they said they had plenty of lanes open. So 6 of us headed out and 5 min later , FRED, said there was s 30-60 min wait. Automatic response? And there were lanes open but needed them as a "buffer". At least acknowledge it could change. Fred should learn people skills. read more

$1 games on Sunday from 8-close? Yes. $1 games all day on Monday? Yes. Better customer service and cheaper rates at all other times than the grossly overpriced Eskape? Yes. Able to accommodate smaller leagues and work cooperatively with religious organizations? Yes. Well-oiled lanes that have a consistent pattern each day? Yes. I think I've found my new bowling spot. read more

This place is horrible. We attended the New Year's Eve bash and what a disappointment. They were extremely rude ans snippy with everyone. They never ordered the items in their flyer for the kids. There were no desserts. You had 'll ess then 30 minutes to grab your food and soda. We took the pitcher of soda to the table and the women screamed at us. The DJ was the worst ever! He only played mash ups and half of the music was from the 1950's...and not the good music the truly obscure. The bathrooms wwere filthy...took a pic wish I could post it. The walk ways were not shoveled so people were slipping all over. for amount of money it cost you could go place have more fun and be treated better. NEVER WILL GO BACK AGAIN AND WILL WARN EVERYONE NOT TO GO THERE! read more

This place is great! With great prices & a friendly staff. I go with friends & also use the pool tables or just with my family for some bowling. Recommend! read more

Very nice alley. The bar staff is awesome, especially Pam. The food is amazing for the venue, kudos to the chef. I have been to many bowling alleys this is by far one of the nicest and friendliest places I've been to... read more

If you are looking for a good old fashioned bowling alley, this is your place. It's not fancy at all - just a regular old bowling alley. They have good specials at different times during the week, specifically we like the dollar games on Sunday morning. They also participate in the Kids Bowl Free program during the summer, so check that out if you have kids. The service has always been friendly, the lanes function well and they are kid-friendly. read more

Decent place with nice staffs. A good place for old friends to spend sometime together

This place get's only 2 star's, One for their pool tables, and the other for simply bowling. The reason that i dislike and like this place is due to how close it is to my house as it would take only 5 minutes to get there. The main reason i dislike this place is due to the fact that they take "reservations" making you feel lied to when you arrive with your group of friends to see only have the lanes are taken yet you and your friends are forced to wait an hour or so just to play a few games. What's more is that if your with a big group and decide to play a friendly team game, make sure your careful when switching team members as they will shut your lane down if they find you traded lanes with your friends even though you and your friends PRE-PAID, and are in the same party. read more

14 people with kids, charged per game and stopped our lanes before 2 games finish. Garbage service, bad communication, and they don't care for customer service. read more