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    Manor Lanes

    Manor Lanes

    4.7
    (63 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    This place is for having a good time and throwing strikes with friends. Stayed pretty late. Had a…read moreblast despite the flavored tobacco smells and the babies at the bar at 11:30 p.m. This place is pretty rad. 5 out of five, would return. Great music.

    A few weeks ago, we had a birthday party for my husband here. He randomly wanted a bowling party,…read moreand neither of us have been for a long time. We ended up having a fantastic time, and I was really happy with how the party went. The man who booked it for us, I think the owner, was really nice and helpful and in the booking process. I was extra happy when, after I picked a package and gave him a number of people, he allowed me to only pay for the food of the people not bowling despite the package being a set price for food, bowling, and shoes. I expected to pay a flat rate for all, despite my parents not wanting to bowl, so I thought it was kind that he didn't have me pay for them for bowling. The party went off without a hitch! Everyone got shoes and they put us in a couple lanes on the side of the alley so it was more private. They also dimmed the lights so we got to have midnight bowling. Our food package included pizza, wings, salad, and pop. I also added on some nachos and fries, and I was able to have a tab at the bar for pitchers of beer. Speaking of the beer, they had a wide selection of them available for pitchers, including many local and some hard cider! The food was set up right behind the lanes for us so we didn't even need to leave them to eat. I wouldn't expect a bowling alley to have really good food, but we all loved it and my family, often picky about wings, were raving about them. Overall, the experience was lots of fun, prices very reasonable, and friendly and helpful staff. Best part - the 90s playlist they had playing throughout, giving us the most fun nostalgia boost!! If you are looking to have a great time for a party, I recommend!!

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    Cherry Laurel Lanes

    Cherry Laurel Lanes

    4.6
    (5 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    Nice, clean family run business BUT every time we go we get attitude from a male behind the…read morecounter. He always acts annoyed, has 0 customer service, and hobbles around miserable because he has a bad back. I get it. I do too. 2 herniated discs yet I worked in customer service for years and never treated customers with attitude and be condescending. As soon as we walked in he said, "Yeah. Can't bowl for long, folks. League bowling tonight." No "How are you? Welcome! What can I help you with." He was quickly corrected by a woman and then he said begrudgingly, "Oh...we already oiled the lanes. I forgot. You can stay." Nice. Then we had a machine that wouldn't reset our names and scores because it was acting wonky. My husband went up. He told him, "Hit reset." So...we did. 3x. No dice. So I went up. He then threw up his hands exasperated, clearly annoyed, and said very loudly & slowly, "HIT RESET" as if I was deaf, dumb, and 4. I said, "I did. THREE TIMES." God forbid you come over and actually HELP even though he wasn't busy at all. You're in pain? Delegate. Take off or man up. Don't be a tool... ​​​

    It's bowling. It's every Wednesday night for - at some moments - too many weeks. But it breaks up…read morethe week nicely. Do some bowling Wednesday , work two more days and boom it's the weekend. But as much as bowling helps move the week along. It has also taught me to control my temper and not kick, scream profanity or get into fights and throw things. It's bowling. It's a league that is named after a close friend of my neighbor who was also a person that many people on the league knew. My teammates are each a story in themselves. Representing Buffalo. The best neighbors anyone could ever hope for. We laugh - we have a few drinks- I try to bowl, I don't understand the handicap thing and i support my team with more enthusiasm then number of pins I knock down. So if it's only bowling why is it five stars? Simple - cosmetically- the facility is in the process of being upgraded with a focus around the bar area. Sue has brought her touch that in time will work it's way everywhere that it can with out interfering with the fact that it's bowling. It's not the IMAX not a roller coaster. You don't wear it on your face or have to plug it in. It's bowling. But the food. As the name of the business changed so did the cook, so did the menu, and so did the opportunity to try some very tasty staples along with some excellent variations of fan favorites. The fried Bologna is simple but done right. Like it's supposed to be. Quesadillas are enough for everyone to get a piece - and they are not only large but good. Everything always tastes fresh. It's a total mind melt when you realize that this is coming from a bowling alley. Had a Ruben. Home run. I mean really good. There are these house made chips- they are great. Thin but not drowning in oil- try the barbecue ones. The wings are a consistent solid 10 outta 10. My teammates and I have done our fair share of sauces but we keep coming back to the sweet chili. Wings are cooked right - sized right and sauced right. Other flavors have always been good but the sweet chili is the one we agree on the most as the best. The menu says DINE in for the after 9pm deal but I have seen people picking them up so I think you can call on and get the deal. It's bowling. It's great people. It's a bar. It's some really good food. The bowling alley has recently changed hands and with a kitchen like that, bowling is a lot more fun. There's wood floor and rental shoes and oil and all those things that make bowling, bowling. Try the food.

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    The wing deal is a no brainer. Sweet chili or Cajun wet medium. Excellent. I think you can call it in.
    The wing deal is a no brainer. Sweet chili or Cajun wet medium. Excellent. I think you can call it in.
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    Hanes Mike Pro Shop

    Hanes Mike Pro Shop

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    great pro shop well worth the trip ball he drilled is great very knowledgeable thanks mikeread more

    Wife and I drove from Toronto to see Mike to get "fitted" for balls (hmmm... there is no way this…read moreis going to sound good so I am just going to continue). We are not professional bowlers by any means, but decided to get our own balls and shoes for the four times a year we currently play (with plans to increase that). Mike will push you to a heavier ball than you have in mind stating that once the holes are drilled to your span and comfort, you will be able to maintain a heavier ball and in addition, heavier balls will knock the pins around more. He pushed me into a 15 pounder; drilled the holes and off I went to the attached lanes. I'm 6'5" 210lbs and he was not even entertaining a lighter ball. Couldn't throw the ball to save my life. I guess I had become accustomed to throwing a 10 pounder without putting my thumb in the ball and imparting mass spin. Went bowling a couple of times afterwards and still just didn't feel right. Many months later, I went back to get a 10 pounder and Mike was appalled at my new decision and I had to fight tooth and nail to get him to do it. I wanted to impart mass spin with my thumb in the ball. Mike told me it would not happen and sure enough after the drilling and testing on their lanes, it was horrible (gee, I guess 30 year pro shop Mike knew what he was talking about). I then grabbed my 15 pounder and it felt great. Like a new ball. Form felt good. Bowled a 175 (as I said, I'm no pro). I guess not bowling for a bit made me forget my bad form with the alleys 10 punder. I wish I had bowled a game with my 15 pounder before insisting Mike drill me a 10 pounder. Summary... Mike knows what he is talking about. Great friendly individual. Definitely does not try to oversell. Will spend time to ensure you are happy. Kirk

    Better Off Bowling - social_clubs - Updated July 2026

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