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3.0 (425 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Classy
Casual
Loud
Good for kids

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Spacious bowling area with TVs galore
Karen S.

Here for a team building event and the food was very good! The vegetarians and carnivores both expressed their satisfaction with the meal (Cole slaw, hummus (high marks!) and veg platters, grilled corn, rice, fruit-melons, pineapples, oranges); Mac salad, Hawaiian sweet rolls, pulled pork, teriyaki chicken, spring rolls with sweet chili sauce. An array of beverages and bar drink tickets. The servers provided take out boxes for the leftovers. The bar staff were super chill. The front desk staff were great with the bowling shoe rentals. I think I saw an ice cream display near the video game section, and there were several families with their young children enjoying the activities. The bowling was fun! The seating and tables were spacious; and the bar tables also served as bowling ball racks. The TVs were showing all sorts of baseball games, music videos, and animal pics. Something for everyone;) Adjacent to us was a large private room where an association was holding their meeting. Great soundproofing, I think, as we didn't hear their speakers; so I'm assuming they didn't hear our bowling cheers. There's another large bowling area on the other side of the bar. Probably a popular spot for tournaments. Restrooms were bright and clean, there was never a wait/line. I didn't play games so no rewards earned, but I did take a few pics... enjoy!

"yours truly"
Vanisa K.

This was my first time at this Big Al's location and the experience was what I expected. Very busy on a Friday night! Our group had a few lanes booked (online) and we ordered some food and drinks. I liked the online ordering feature, since it allows us to add items to our tab without having to call someone over physically. If you order an alcoholic beverage, a staff member comes to your table to check your ID before handing you the drink. I had the Yours Truly beverage on their "signature cocktails" list and it tasted a little bit watered down - while the liquor is a Truly + vodka, I wish it had less of a seltzer water taste. The arcade games on the opposite side of the building were pretty standard and enjoyable. We spent $30 on credits and it lasted us about an hour. A good mix of single-player and multiplayer gaming options. The ambiance of the entire space was family-friendly and loud. Your typical arcade vibes!

Even toddler sized games!
Lori C.

A bit pricey? Yes! Fun for the WHOLE family? YES! Games for all ages, from toddlers to overgrown adults. Great snacks, bar with huge TV's., fantastic bowling set up, billiards and shuffleboards. We come early so it's not too crowded and usually clean, at least the woman's restroom, apparently the boys not so much... This grandma and grandpa love bringing their grandkids and will be back.

Katie H.

We came here in the middle of the day to find something for the kids to do. They had a blast. This place is huge and has so many options and activities to keep the kids entertained. It has a lot of fun games! The place was clean, even the bathrooms, and it had good music playing and lots of room. Never felt too crowded. The bartender was fantastic and went out of her way to make just skinny margaritas that were just to our liking! We also ended up getting food. I got the quesadilla and it was super yummy. The kids got Mac n cheese and pizzas, and my sister a salad. No one has any complaints. We will visit again!

Personal pizza. The Bigfoot.
Jennifer L.

This review is just for the restaurant. The booths were big and comfortable and they had a number of screens playing a bunch of different games. The service started off good but then my server went home and I had to hunt for whoever took over for him. It took forever to get a refill and even longer to get the check. The food was meh. I question if the personal pizza is actually the size they say it is. It wasn't cut all the way through and there was hardly any sauce.

Tiffany S.

The employees are very friendly The food was very good My granddaughter loved the bowling alley and the gaming room

Traditional Margarita
Vianca P.

Our first encounter with the cashier up front was flat out horrible. His attitude exuded annoyance with us. But, Alyssa (sorry if I misspelled) totally turned that around for us. After explaining what was less than a welcoming experience upon entry, she spoke with management and offered us a free appetizer. So we had the Southwest Eggrolls and they were very filling. Alley wasn't too busy (we went on a Friday afternoon) and music was fun and upbeat. Sports on the tvs at the end of the lane so you could see MLB games. Our server was great and she definitely turned the experience around for us.

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Ask the Community - Big Al's

Can u bring your own birthday candles and light them there?

Yes! We typically don't allow outside food, but we do make an exception for cake or cupcakes if you are celebrating with us! Feel free to bring that in, candles are ok too.

How would I DM this business if requested by a manager? Hi John, this is a public comment I believe. I have emailed in to the company when this first happened and I did not…

Hey Lex, this works great. If you could provide your best contact info I will pass song to one of my managers there in Vancouver and have them reach out to you. Thanks so much!

How many Ping Pong tables are there at Big Al? Would there be enough tables for a Ping Pong Meet Up? (at least 3-4) Thanks

Hi Ann -- we have two (2) Ping Pong tables in our BoardRoom… so not the 3-4 you're looking for. However, there's also two pool tables, two shuffleboard tables, wall scrabble, two JENGA sets, Connect4Hoops, English Pub-style darts, and more. Perhaps… Read more

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Not only was bowling free for fathers, you also got a game pass card good for any game in the arcade.

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