Hit this spot during a bar/lounge crawl in downtown during the holidays. Super fun spot! This review is solely based off of the atmosphere and drinks since we didn't stop for food or bowling this time around. Huge bar with a great outdoor space as well. Our server was super friendly. She made a great chai smoked old fashioned. Smoky, a bit on the sweet side, but very flavorful. We'll come back and spend more time here next round with some food and bowling. read more

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I ordered the fried chicken sandwich with fries and and a cocktail. Both were absolutely delicious! However, I did not get a picture because my server spilled my water glass onto the table and inadvertently knocked off my toasted bun top. So, I ate the fries while the restaurant remade my chicken sandwich. The manager ended up giving me my food for free because I got wet too. The vibe around 11 pm on a Saturday night was extremely fun and live. I had a great time. read more

Bourbon Bowl - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

We had a wonderful time. The wait was a 2 hour wait for a lane ‍ but in the meantime we snacked on some nachos filled with meat cheese and dip and some drinks. Boy did time fly . Everyone was pleasant. We met a lovely couple traveling in from Oregon. The food was delicious . The bartender made me another drink called trouble maker I believe that's why I bowled 2 gutter balls . We enjoyed ourselves. At the end of it all . If you just want to go out for the spur of the moment go here. It was fun and I won both games read more

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The product of deep pockets and focus groups. The place is actually nice outside and inside too. Outdoor vibes season is coming up, and Bourbon Bowl does fairly well with it. Service is solid. Menu is decent. The food is alright, maybe a bit lacking. I wasn't too impressed with their chicken tenders, but I think their focus lies more on drinks and entertainment. Overall, it's alright. read more

This was my first time visiting and I'll totally be back again. I visited on a Friday night around 10pm and had no problem getting a lane to bowl on. We got our shoes, were given menus and told they would check on us in 5 minutes to see if we wanted to order. Service was super fast and the old fashion was amazing, I'd go back just for That. We ordered a pretzel and the pork belly and the pretzel was delicious with and without the mustard and cheese. The pork belly had a great taste but was too soft for my liking. I was expecting more fried pork this was more pan fried, still very tender, great sauce but I wanted it to be crispy for some texture. The tangy cabbage slaw definitely helped. Overall I really enjoyed myself and will be back read more

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Let's start by saying that the food is mediocre at best. And the price we all paid is egregious. We, a party of four on a Saturday at 5:45, waited 30 minutes for our server, only to be said we DIDN'T HAVE A SERVER. We were sat randomly and apparently no one was told. We had several people sat after us meet their server and get drinks before we had even started. I ordered the Poke Bowl with a protein of salmon (of which there is not an up charge listed, but was $12 for an add-on) and a side of fries. IT WAS $33.23. $5 for fries. And, for living in North Carolina, it was $3.50 for a sweet tea. The server we ended up going to was a lovely girl, and that's the only positive experience. This was awful. Maybe others will have a better experience, but we surely didn't. read more

We indulged in the shrimp roll and the black bean burger, and they were absolutely delicious! Plus, we couldn't get enough of their unique cocktails--especially the espresso and ginger old fashioned! A perfect twist on a classic! But that's not all! They even have a bowling alley, making it the perfect spot for a fun night out. And let's not forget about their cool bar vibe The service could have been better--our server disappeared on us for a bit. read more

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Good food, drinks, and a functioning bowling alley all under one roof. Had their poutine and black bean burger, poutine was excellent. The chives add that little bit of variety to the overall taste which makes the whole dish that much more satisfying. The black bean burger was a little on the mushy side for texture, which is more of an issue black bean burgers have in general rather than a reflection on Bourbon Bowl. The tomato and jalapeño avocado crema come together to make a great tasting vegetarian option for this burger. Topped it off with one of their old fashioned cocktails. They have a couple different creative twists, and while they're a little pricier at $15 a pop they are very well done, served in a quality glass with ice balls. Would definitely recommend. Only downside was service was just ok. Server disappeared for a long while and I almost didn't order the old fashioned because of it. Also at one point staff opened the utility closet next to my table and proceeded to fill a mop bucket 6 feet away from my table which is not particularly pleasant or good ambience. This was a weekday night and they were not particularly busy. Overall other than the service which I'd chalk up to an occasional hiccup I'd recommend this place for anyone looking for a good casual social setting in downtown Greensboro. read more

Bourbon Bowl - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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This weekend was my third visit to Bourbon Bowl. It's a very neat concept and I really want to like it, but it's been average to slightly above-average each visit. My first visit was just for drinks as part of a bar crawl night with friends, and we had a good experience at the outdoor patio for a few cocktails and beers. That visit made me want to come back. My second visit was focused on bowling as the primary plan, though we got an appetizer (street corn dip - decent) and drinks that night as well. That was a mid-week visit so we were able to get drinks and a bowling lane quickly without a wait, and was overall enjoyable. This weekend (on a Saturday night), we went specifically wanting to have dinner and bowl. It was extremely busy, with a 90-100 minute wait for a bowling lane, and a 20-25 minute wait for a table to eat. It's January so it's chilly, but I was disappointed to see the entire outdoor patio going unused, while a bunch of outdoor heaters were lined up inside by the bowling alleys. With the use of heaters, they could have greatly decompressed the inside. We ended up going to the bar to get a cocktail while waiting for a table, and once we squeezed into the crowded bar and ordered, I was disappointed that it took nearly 15 minutes to get 3 cocktails. In fact, by the time we had ordered and paid, we got the text message that our table was now ready for dinner. Granted, they were good cocktails, but I can't fathom how a downtown bar can run that slowly. As dinner goes - Food was good. Our group had the French Dip sandwich, the Caribbean Pasta, and the Inferno burger. We also got the Gutter Ball Nachos as an appetizer. The chili on the nachos was interesting since it contained beans and was fairly sweet, but it was overall good. The burger was ordered well done but came out much closer to medium (so I'd be skeptical that ordering medium is going to come very undercooked.) That said, food was overall good with resoundingly positive reviews from the table. Now for the negatives - They charge a 3.92% card surcharge on all tickets, something which irritates me and that I think should be built into the cost of items since most customers will pay with a card. It's deceptive to not display this information until you get your check at the end of the meal. It should at least be openly disclosed on the menu, if not baked into the pricing. I was also surprised to see a note on the receipt that they force a 20% gratuity on all tabs after 11pm, which seems like an odd choice. I somewhat understand (but don't like) forced gratuity on large parties, but it's not like the workload of the server suddenly changes at 11pm. That feels like a way to take advantage of people near the end of the night after they've had a few drinks, and again is not disclosed upfront. Timing worked well that our bowling lane was ready shortly after dinner. Space is limited and this is a Saturday night, but I still think $45 is pretty steep for an hour of bowling, especially to throw on required shoes at $4/pair above that. As for the bowling experience - It was decent, but we found the software to be buggy and skipped bowlers or frames multiple times for no apparent reason. Also, the lanes did not seem properly waxed and it was difficult to get a good spin on the ball because they gripped so much. While the large leather couches were neat, those combined with the large tables made space limited and led to a lot of awkward shuffling past each other to take turns bowling. They could use more space. In summary - A very busy space which is better in the warmer months when the outside patio is open. Decent but slow bar. Good food. Deceptive pricing practices. Decent but expensive bowling. It's a good option for an occasional stop, but not something I would frequent or base my whole night around. read more

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I haven't been to Bourbon Bowl since they first came to Greensboro and I'm not sure why! I finally stopped by recently and will definitely be back. I'm also honestly not sure why it isn't more crowded here. First and foremost, the decor inside is beautiful and funky/cool. The bar is huge with any type of bourbon or liquor one could ask for. Straight back you'll find the bowling lanes which is a unique and fun concept. The patio is also huge and beautiful, and mainly well lit with the exception of a portion that's pretty dark, which we happen to be sat in. Truthfully that's the only reason I'm giving 4/5 stars. I think this area could use a little TLC, especially in comparison to the rest of the patio! It has a lot of potential. They have nightly specials and the night I came it was $12 burgers. I had the Black and Bleu burger which was delicious! The onion jam is outstanding. The staff is friendly and our waitress was very attentive and great! In a world full of fancier (and pricier!) restaurants in downtown GSO, I'm excited to add BB to my rotation of more affordable options. You can usually find parking off Lewis but there's a parking lot at the end of that street that's safe to park in (albeit with a cost). Highly recommend! read more

Bourbon Bowl - Beautiful and spacious patio - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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This is the only place I come for nachos! The service and food is always good, drinks are good, atmosphere is good. What more can you ask for!? read more

Bourbon Bowl - My favorite nachos of all time! - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

We stopped by on a Saturday night around 8:45pm. There was plenty of seating available in the dining area and the bar area. We chose to sit at the bar. I ordered a Rum Punch and thought it was a bit on the sour end. My husband got Blackberry Smash and the bartender asked if he preferred more sour vs sweet and he went with the sweet side. He thought it was good. We did see the small bowling area they had, but all lanes were full. read more

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Great place to hang out with friends or with that special someone. They offer a great variety of mixed drinks and food menus. The bartender we met was very friendly and knowledgeable about what was offered. They also have a bowling alley in the back of the restaurant where customers were having a blast. I will def check that out on my next visit. The outside area is relaxing with falls and plenty of seating. Parking can be challenging in this area but it's worth the hassle to come here. read more

Bourbon Bowl - Outdoor Seating - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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I have been to Bourbon Bowl since it opened a few years ago. Every time I come I order the Brisket Mac and Cheese. It's so good and flavorful! You must try it! We ordered two appetizers today. The Pork Belly and Deviled Eggs. The Pork Belly was amazing but the deviled eggs were "Okay". They rotate the flavors of the deviled eggs weekly. I may try them again next time. The Espresso Old Fashioned was amazing! Definitely worth coming here just to order one. Perfectly balanced and delicious. The service was really good today for a Sunday afternoon but I have been here on a Friday night where the service was a bit slower. I have never bowled here. But overall I definitely recommend this place! read more

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Great atmosphere and friendly staff- Rachel rocks! Food was delicious, great outdoor dining. Highly recommend! read more

Bourbon Bowl - Bar, dining area - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

First time here for a Saturday afternoon lunch. The lanes are first come, first served with a text message wait list. Was told it would be about 45 min for a lane so we got our food. It came up early so we got re-added to the list for when we finished and the transition was smooth. The bowling area is a bit cramped especially with children in the party, would like to see a little more space between the table and sofas. Overall- was a good atmosphere, amazing food, and pleasant service. read more

Bourbon Bowl - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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I went here not expecting the food to be this good! I was honestly shocked! The service was amazing, the tuna was super fresh, and the steak was cooked to absolute perfection The outdoor space was such a vibe -- relaxing and so pretty. I'll definitely be back! read more

Bourbon Bowl - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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We came here with our family and boy was it fun! Quite the gem in downtown! We did an hour of bowling, prices are very reasonable. We got an order of cheese curds and boy did you get your moneys worth in that, big ole bowl of them too! They had great tunes playing the whole time and people were having a great time bowling while we were eating at the same time. I look forward to coming back here next time we visit, so much fun! read more

Bourbon Bowl - Bar area - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

I ordered salmon with asparagus, pasta salad, and street corn (at the front door). While waiting for my order, I also purchased a drink at the bar. When my food arrived, I ate the pasta salad at the bar, finished my drink, and then left. When I returned home, I realized there was hair on my plate and the Salmon was undercooked. I requested to be refunded and to have my food remade due the safety concerns. I was told I could receive 1 or the other. If you decide to eat Salmon here, please specify how you want your Salmon and make sure to check your food thoroughly before leaving. read more

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Super great place located in downtown Greensboro. Plenty of seating inside and out. Fast friendly service. Fully stocked bar for any drink you can think of. Menu has many appetizer options for your delight. Great for large groups. A must if your in Greensboro For a great time. read more

Bourbon Bowl - Bourbon Bowl - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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Some friends and I celebrated a birthday here this past weekend and had a blast! We had the most wonderful server who helped us hang up balloons and a banner. They were kind and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. It was a perfect Saturday afternoon, not too busy - we were able to get a table and an alley right away. The bowling games were a lot of fun, besides the traditional scoring. The Ginger Old-Fashioned and Sirloin Salad (with house made Honey Mustard) were de-li-cious! There's also a bar and an outdoor patio for any vibe you're looking for. read more

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Nice place to meet up with friends and bowl or just have drinks and something to eat. Plenty of room at the huge bar. We sat at the bar and got great service. read more

Bourbon Bowl - Cup of chili - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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One of my favorite bars in downtown Greensboro they always have quality drinks! Their bowling alley is also one of the best in town, I just wish you could make reservations ahead of time but also it's understandable for their business model. The bartenders are quick, very informative and it's always been great service every time I've been there. I love their new outdoor seating area and they have this big metal sign right above the bowling lanes that's pretty neat! Great place to check out and to bowl or to just hang out with some friends! read more

While I didn't take advantage of the bowling, this spot had a fun, lively ambiance! The pretzel was fantastic- I enjoyed the thin flaky salt garnish a lot. My drink was good, but nothing extraordinary. Service was quick despite how busy it was. read more

Bourbon Bowl - Cucumber gin cocktail - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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Bourbon Bowl has yet to disappoint! I love going there for their pasta dish but even more so lately because they have incorporated Trivia night and well let's just say the competitive spirit comes out LOL! I typically sit at the bar and the bartenders are AWESOME! They know exactly what to do and even when you aren't sure, just tell them what you are thinking and they can make it for you! Lastly the ambience is pretty chill and laid back and while I love the littles, I appreciate the adult feel for those after hours of you know what I mean. Not to mention, when you are not sitting at the bar and are bowling, you have the option to be free and not cautious of what you are saying because little ears might hear (or maybe I'm just cautious). Definitely a repeat customer here! read more

Bourbon Bowl - Rum Punch - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

While the food and service were both terrific here, it was the portion sizes here that left a lasting impression for me. I got a salad that was served in a gigantic bowl, and while I ate it over the course of the couple hours my group was at Bourbon Bowl, I easily could have saved some and taken it home for lunch the next day. Outside of the salad, the buffalo tater tots were fantastic, and the tacos-turned-quesadillas looked yummy as well. Our server was great--very friendly and attentive throughout the evening. I'd certainly return again, and would love to bowl here the next time I'm in town! read more

Bourbon Bowl - Strawberry Salad with grilled chicken - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

I love this place!! Food is good! Great customer service! It's Halloween and loud in here. Enjoying the vibe! Enjoyed veggie tacos once again, fries on side. They have the best fries. Might even bowl next time read more

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This is a cute bowling place located in the center of Greensboro. It has a look of the mid to late 1900s that give you nostalgic vibes. The first thing you see the seating area and bar, but further back is the 3 bowling alleys. There is also a cute outdoor seating area as well for the warmer days. The bowling is ok priced, slightly more expensive than your average bowling alleys. The bowling alley are also smaller than your normal bowling alleys so keep that in mind when you are throwing. The food and drink though are delicious. They have your standard burger and food joint food, but are all well made. Price point for the food is pretty good. I had ordered a salad from the place and it was way bigger than I expected. The service is great. Our server checks in on you periodically, and makes sure your food is served in a timely manner. Definitely recommend this place for a good time with friends. read more

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Menu offers a variety of flavorful options from something heavy to shareable. Went here for a late lunch with one of close friends and we had a fun dining experience. read more

Bourbon Bowl - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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just now New Nadia was absolutely an awful server. Can I even call her a server when she barely served us ? I had to ask for drinks, we had to ask her to clear plates, she would ask us if we need anything and walk away before we could answer. She is really holding back your business. It's a cute spot but hard to overcome how horrible she was. There was no one even there, maybe because of how horrible Nadia is? Perhaps? Not sure but you should reconsider her as an employee. Oh I forgot to mention the prices were wrong on the menu and we brought this to our attention and she basically said oh well. read more

Bourbon Bowl - No one present yet service was so bad. - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

We had been here once before but it had been over a year so we tried it again. The overall environment of the place is pretty cool with a big bar, somewhat industrial theming and the few bowling lanes. We were seated outside on the patio which was nice but as it got darker more "characters" were walking by and it became slightly uncomfortable. Our waiter was initially attentive but once our food was ordered we waited a long time despite them not being extremely busy. Once the food came I had to ask multiple times for a glass of water, my fiancee's salad came without dressing and we waited 10 plus minutes to get that resolved. After all of that he was clearing dishes we were not finished with and never brought the check and we eventually had to flag down another staff member to bring our check. Overall, the service was subpar. The food however I was pleasantly surprised by. When thinking about a restaurant like this I generally expect the environment to be the draw and the food to be good enough to get by. However, I enjoyed my meal and found the sandwich to be we'll seasoned and delicious. In regards to drinks they had an extensive cocktail and beer list and their bourbon selection was expansive. For the bourbon pours I didn't find them to be severely price gouging for the allocated stuff but did find them to be slightly higher than what I would like to pay. read more

Bourbon Bowl - Steak and Cheese Sub and Sweet Potato Tots - Bowling Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Okay food and drink, but extremely slow service. I recently visited the Bourbon Bowl early on a Friday (around 5:30pm). I opted for the goat cheese balls app, and they were tasty. I also ordered the blackberry cocktail, which was strong and delicious. However, there were significant delays in food and drink reaching out table. We noticed that even simple draft beers were taking 15+ mins to get to us, in spite of there being around four bartenders who didn't seem to be actively pouring/mixing. I chose the pimento cheese grilled cheese and the sweet potato tots. I was very happy with this option as a vegetarian and would get it again. Ultimately, we ended up waiting for a long time to get our checks and there were errors on two of the four checks for my group. We were upfront how we wanted to split the checks and that wasn't the issue with either. Our server was friendly, but unfortunately the speed of service is what really missed the mark. Our group of eight came ready to eat/drink and ended up having empty/no glasses for a large part of our visit. I was happy with the quality of food/drink for the price paid, though. read more

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I have been here a few times, and the service has been slow a couple times. The service was great today. We got the pork belly and deviled eggs as starters. The pork belly was good! The deviled eggs (southwestern style) were just okay. Not bad, but just not great. The Mac and cheese brisket was delicious!! I also ordered an espresso old fashioned which was amazing!! I didn't get any garnish with my drink and had to ask for cherries though. Side note, love the decor here. read more

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Food was a sold seven and we liked the atmosphere. Server was friendly but needed time management. He was really slow between visits to the table . read more

I LOVE an espresso martini and this one did not disappoint!! I added a bit of cream and boy oh boy she's perfect. We also enjoyed the cheese curds and buffalo chicken tots. The cheese curds were cooked to perfection served with marinara and ranch dressing. The tots are actually larger than bite sized and packed with flavor. The chicken, buffalo sauce and blue cheese is all baked inside the tot... and as someone who doesn't like blue cheese... it was phenomenal!! We got it with ranch dipping sauce on the side and were so pleased. The way these flavors work together and the chill, fun environment are a winning combination! read more

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I have visited Bourbon Bowl twice for company outings. The food, drinks, and service was great both times.

Alright, the service is fast. We were seated promptly, indoors on a Saturday early evening. The server, she was absolutely delightful. They axed my fried goat cheese balls, they axed my chicken quesadilla, they axed my shrimp plate but the ribs are solid! The drinks are okay at best, which seems to be the trend at Bourbon Bowl. There are just much better places to grab drinks. They've dumbed their menu down to typical bar food (apps, salads, burgers and a few entrees). Solid choice for safe eaters that want apps and burgers! read more

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This review is for the bowling part of this cool place! We had already eaten or we might have been tempted by the variety on their menu. The place is huge. We passed a long bar and dining area to get to the bowling. Here's the catch to the bowling...it's expensive. Probably because they only have six lanes. $45 an hour, and shoes were $4 each. For that amount, with just the two of us, we were able to bowl two and a third games. If we were going to eat here too, I would definitely do it before or after bowling, cause you wouldn't want to waste expensive bowling time eating. There are long couches at the lanes, so you can have as many bowlers as you want for that price, you just won't get to bowl as much. We had a nice Server who brought a bourbon for Husband and I had a Red Wine that had been aged in a bourbon barrel that I really liked. Our Server even picked up on the part about it being my birthday weekend away and he brought a big piece of moist delicious chocolate cake. Much appreciated! Husband fortunately caught that we were charged for a bottle of wine instead of a glass, which was corrected. Most fun part about the bowling here is they take three funny pictures of you, then do jib jab type cartoons between frames. Hysterical! read more

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I had an amazing time last night at Bourbon Bowl. I've been wanting to come here forever and finally got the chance to do so. I decided not to bowl and dine outside instead and I had a lovely experience. My waitress took a while to take my order and to apologize, she gave me a free bowling coupon for the next time I come! I was extremely pleased with this and I applaud her for her excellent customer service. I ended up ordering the fried pickles as a starter and the hot honey chicken sandwich as my entrée. Both were outstanding! My boyfriend ordered the nachos and I couldn't stop asking for some. I forgot the name of my drink but it was absolutely amazing as well. I will be returning tomorrow to redeem my free bowling session! read more

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After going to an event that was not fun, I was determined to make the most of my evening. Insert Bourbon Bowl. Against the name, I got one of their signature rum cocktails and was not disappointed. My husband did get bourbon in his drink, so not all was lost. We got the pork belly appetizer. It was so much better than the food I just ate at my event. I feel like the restaurant is trying to do too much, to be honest. I get that's it's bowling + bar + seating for food, but it's not really cohesive. The bar area was nice, and our bartender was stellar. The bar is really long, and it was a struggle to get their attention when they were at the other end. Overall, I'd return. read more