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    Bowl & Barrel

    3.7 (284 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Erin D.

    Hosted a bowling event with my alumni association; was very easy to communicate with bowl & barrel, the food was great, we had the spinach dip, pretzel and a few pizzas, our host Anastasia was very attentive and wonderful! Also the general manager David is very kind as well. Great ambiance very family friendly for a Sunday afternoon and they had all of the various football games on! Would definitely recommend for large parties, date nights or just hanging out with friends

    Evelyn L.

    Such a boujee upscale bowling alley. We came here at noon on a Thursday and paid $21 for an hour for two people which was a pretty good deal (shoes included). We had a lot of fun. Loved the experience!!

    Charneice B.

    I came for a birthday bowling party, and it was fun! It was family friendly, although the kiddos next to us, the parents really paid them no mind and let them jump on the furniture and let them be loud and rambunctious. Other than that, we had to find a waiter to take our order and when it was time to leave we had to find the same waiter to get our tickets to check out. I got fries and an Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned was NOICE!!!! I would have loved another one. The fries, meh, they weren't nothing to write home about, nor were they hot. But it's fine. The environment was clean, bathrooms were clean. I would definitely go back if they happen to have an adult night.

    Rachel O.

    Horrible experience last Friday when we came out for my sister's birthday. We had to switch lanes 3 times because the first was broken and then they overbooked another lane. I had to go into the Men's restroom because the woman's was a disaster (both my mom and myself had told staff previously). We had to walk to the bar every time to order things, even sodas and waters. I had asked if they were training trying to give them the benefit of the doubt but they said no. Everyone was just standing around. They perceive to be an upscale bowling alley but they do not treat it as such. It's way too expensive to spend the money on the service and treatment you get here. Honestly will take a lot to want to come back.

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    A O.

    Celebration for a 50th birthday The food options are vast and delicious the best are the empanadas and the sliders along with the stuffed mushrooms ‍. Love the lighting for bowling not so much for photos . But the lanes are well spaced for large parties. Service was good my only concern is servers should ask all celebration attendees if they would like something to drink. And food should stay covered. I highly recommend setting up an event.

    Zo M.

    Christmas day and most things were closed. Bowl & Barrel was open and we have wanted to go here for a while. This place has a cool bowling vibe with a bar and servers who come by for a limited menu. We were able to play 3 bowling games in 54 minutes. The team comes by to ask if you want more time, and we asked for 2 30-minute slots. This visit satisfied my curiosity. The staff wasn't overly pleasant.They seemed ready to get the next customers in. Parking: challenging Can park down the street in covered area in garage . Menu: limited only had pretzels and burgers today Customer service: fair For a 1st visit they didn't make an effort to make us wish to return Fun : definitely. Loved the way the lanes were set up and comfortable sitting . We had a good time playing . Not sure will return.

    LYNCHBURG SOUR
    Markiesa B.

    While in town visiting I came across this spot for happy hour deals and they didn't disappoint. I got there around 315 and got me a Lynchburg sour and lemon drop martini for $3 as well as two burger sliders for $3. Place wasn't crowded and the bartender was helpful and attentive. The drinks were not weak either. If I bowled I probably would've gave it a 5 star but I was just enjoying happy hour. If I ever come back to Houston again this will be the first stop.

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    Abby S.

    Showed up at 3:10pm on a Wednesday to bowl for an hour with my husband. They told us we could only play until 4pm which I knew but would still charge us for a full hour. I said that was no problem but they tried to charge us $56. I showed the guy the advertisement and he said we had to have children with us for that offer. I told him it doesn't say anywhere on the advertisement or the website that we can't bowl for that price without children. The guy was so rude and just kept saying the advertisement was wrong and wouldn't honor the offer on the website. Terrible customer service and false advertising. Definitely won't be going back. Emailed management as mentioned below and a week later and still no reply! Really terrible customer service when they can't even follow up with a customer they have asked to reach out.

    She asked us to move while putting our shoes back on to get the area setup for a reservation. There are plenty of lanes open
    Sher R.

    We had a Valentine's Playdate here with the kids. The guy at the front overcharged us, to begin with after I asked why was it $132 for six ppl to bowl, $40 was refunded. Everyone makes mistakes, no big deal. No issues with the food at all, I ordered at the bar and left my card for the tab. The game ended, and while putting on our shoes the lady from the bar with the paid shirt came and told us to move to one of the sitting areas because there was a reservation and they needed the area. The picture below shows how empty the place is at the moment, she's asking us to move to finish putting our shoes on.

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    Great service, delicious food and fun experience. family friendly I highly recommend this place!

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    Jose was great, and they have the best chicken Caesar salads. Very light and refreshing. thank you!

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    Dont go here if you actually like bowling, the pins are on strings and the lane feels poorly oiled. The food was good

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    Ask the Community - Bowl & Barrel

    What is the age requirement after 9 pm?

    I don't believe their is a age restriction for any part of the day

    Can we order food from General Public next door since they share one kitchen?

    Older kids welcome?

    We allow kids of all ages. In the evening time after 7pm small children need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Do they play music? If so, what genre do they mostly play?

    Yes, they play music. It's a mix, but mainly current pop songs.

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    The bowling alley is not slick like a normal alley and the pins are hung on strings also unlike a normal bowling alley.

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