My favorite part of my week to go bowling and get some practice in plus the owner is the nicest guy…read moreyou met and always there to help out if you got any questions about anything

Great old fashioned family run bowling alley. The place is small but well maintained with lots of…read moreold bowling memorabilia and machines -- a ball polisher!! The owner was very nice and full of info about the history. Looks like it fills up quick, so you might want to call first. We went on a rainy weekend day and hardly anyone else was there. What luck! Sit in the throne and be king of the lanes!

Walking in feels like accidentally time-traveling into a casino that lost a fight with an arcade…read more Low ceilings? Check. Old carpeting? Absolutely. Dim lighting? You bet--literally. I don't know how to describe it except to say: it's a casino. Plot twist: it's not two levels. It's three. Like a casino lasagna. Every floor is more machines, more blinking lights, and more moments of "wait... where am I?" Yes, you use coins--as it should be. None of this "unlimited play" nonsense. You put in $20, get a pile of coins, and suddenly every game feels meaningful. Even the 80s games cost coins, which honestly just adds to the thrill. Did I expect nostalgia to be free? No. And I respect that. Prize strategy tip: if you want to win big, slot machines are your friends. This place knows what it's doing. Skill, luck, commitment. A journey. We came searching for a game called something like Dragon King? King Dragon? Royal Lizard? Not sure. We never found it. The casino consumed us first. Bonus points: there's free pizza during breaks, which I only discovered because I accidentally started applying for a job there. Competitive wages, paid breaks, flexible schedules. Suddenly the casino is offering real benefits. Final verdict: chaotic, nostalgic, coin-fueled joy. Five stars. No notes. Would I go back? Yes. I think the casino chose me.

Funspot is an absolute blast. So many games and so many memories packed into one place. They've got…read moreeverything--from old consoles and classic arcade games to new stuff that keeps it fresh. Super easy to get tokens too ($20 gets you 110, which lasts a while since old-school games are just 1 token and newer ones run 2-4). I had a great time on Burgertime and pinball--though I wish they had the Addams Family, Millionaire was still a fun one. Beyond the arcade, they've got indoor mini golf, bowling, and even a tavern, so there's something for everyone, kids and adults alike. This place is fantastic and I'll definitely be back. Pro tip: make sure to head across the street to 603 Sweets after--perfect way to end the day.

Lanes are bone dry. More of a family fun center. If you want to actually practice bowling be…read moreprepared to take a lot of straight shots. They oil 2-3x week max.

My husband and I haven't bowled in a long time, so we decided to check out Gametime. The place…read moreitself is great. They offer ten pin and candlepin bowling, arcade and axe throwing. We played candlepin, which was a lot of fun. Our fun was short lived when we were done bowling. It costs $30 an hour for candlepin. After bowling for an hour, we went to the counter to check out. (You can't "stop the clock" yourself at the lane). There are separate counters for the bowling area and arcade area. There was only 1 girl working both counters. I actually didn't see anyone else working in the whole place. That said, we waited approximately 15 minutes for the girl to finish waiting on a family at the arcade counter before coming over to the bowling counter to check us out. We were charged $38.50; $30 for bowling and $8.50 to stand around waiting to cash out!

Someone put something in my drink one night while I was here. Later when I went back I asked if I…read morecould keep it close to me by my seat because I was uncomfortable leaving it unattended. The staff was extremely rude and inconsiderate when I asked for the accommodation. I understand maintaining guidelines for the establishment, but they should be flexible and care about their customers saftey and comfortability. It's a great place to bowl and has a good atmosphere just wish they would have handled this differently.

Legit bowling alley! Coming from Massachusetts--where there are very few *good* bowling alleys,…read morethis place is my go-to for both casual/fun bowling as well as fun leagues. Everyone is friendly there and the prices are great compared to Boston. No gimmicks, no BS.

Opens late but great experience! I love bowling highly…read morerecommend! Lakeside Lanes Manchester NH

It's a fun little place. If you didn't know, it's candlestick bowling, which is really weird if…read moreyou've only done regular bowling. It's still fun and honestly is a lot nicer on your shoulders because you don't have to sling a 16-pound ball. But we went on a weekday and there were a few people there. Everyone really got along with everyone else. Yeah, the don't have food, but in case you missed it: this is a bowling alley. They have alleys and they have bowling balls, which is the important part. Yeah, it's not new and shiny. But is anyone actually building bowling alleys any more? It's a decent place if you want to try out some candlepin bowling.

Owner does a great job on PA. Equipment is well kept. Kids had a great time... Would certianly…read morereturn and recommend. Some web sites seem to inaccurately reflect distance from Compton, NH. Can not go as "the crow flys".

What do you do when it rains on vacation? Go bowling. Review is only for indoor activities. We have…read moresmall children so we were not able to play laser tag, but it looked like a good set up. The bowling isn't necessarily candle pin. It seemed more like skee ball with bowling pins. So the lanes are small which is hard to see from pictures. $25 for 30 minutes of bowling which our kids really loved. The owner seemed very accommodating and a said he would be expanding indoors next year.

New owners post Covid are doing a lot to make it a destination location and expanding. The pizza…read moreis surprisingly good, definitely an option we forget about. The food ordering area is more of just a bar area that gets a little rowdy families are vest served to stay in the bowling portion Honestly in a lot of ways this place is like a time capsule, operating and living like life was in the 80s and 90s. Parties available at a good value, we have probably been to 5 parties in the past 5 years.

Great food. Just order your burger medium well if you don't want blazing pink. (Medium gets you raw…read morepink all but the crust).

My wife and I have yet to have a bad time at the alley. Staff has always been on point, Lucas in…read morethe proshop is great. Only negative experience I had was a grandfather letting his grandson have his soda past the no food or drink line and it spilling all over the floor. But its part of the charm of a bowling alley. Looking forward to my next visit.

We love it there, old fashion design and reasonably inexpensive. There is a restaurant but it was…read moreopen when we were done bowling.

Zap! Zap! Pow! Pow! Click! Click! Clank! Clank! Beep! Beeeep! Do you like arcade games? If yes,…read moreSmitty's GameLAB is a great establishment that is loaded with arcade games -- lots & lots of them. Yep, whack-a-mole is on-site -- plus, that game where you sit on a small, stationary motorcycle & do things like lean & turn on it, etc. You know the one...yep, it's on-site too. VROOOM!!! Skee-Ball + the claw machine will leave you wanting more & more tries! GameLAB is connected to Smitty's legendary dine-in movie theater -- where you can feast on an entire chicken dinner while watching one of today's top flicks. The atmosphere at GameLAB is electric & loud (like, very loud -- so fyi, if you hate noise). Flashing lights, kids running amuck & the sound of laughter will surround your being. GameLAB has bowling! A restaurant! A big ole bar! And prizes! We ordered wings & beer & a buffalo chicken wrap w/ fries -- all of which were comforting & executed to dining satisfaction. I ate all of my fries. Oops, burp. I didn't try a slice, but their pizza looked amazing too -- the pie had favorable elements on it like cheese & a crust. Iconic. Waitstaff was friendly. I liked them. They were juggling a lot but checked in with us frequently. That was kind.

GameLab is a great place to go for a date, family get together, or to hangout with friends. Bowling…read moreis fun, the bar has ample options along with several TVs for sports, and a good size arcade. Check out their happy hour and deals on their website. Have always been happy with their service - definitely check it out!!