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    Bowlero Durham

    3.1 (35 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    Andrea L.

    Came on a Sunday night and it was busier than I expected! We were a group of 7 and were able to get lanes next to each other. The lanes were all very clean and plenty of bowling balls were available to choose from. They had music playing with only some of the screens working. We ended up bowling for I total of around two hours and had a great time!

    DON C.

    Fun spot to bowl. While in the Chapel Hill/Durham area, my family and I came to this Bowlero, which was a couple of doors down the hotel where we were staying. The atmosphere was very nice. Great customer service and the staff were very helpful. The vibe is open, with lots of cool lighting. It's huge and offers bowling, a few arcade games, food and beverages. Looks as though they have actually done some upgrades to the place like such as bowling areas with TVs, cool lighting and updated arcade games. This is a plus as to comparing this location on the outside. The building on the outside is a bit dated. In fact, we actually thought it was closed, judging from the appearance off the highway until we saw cars parked in the back of the building. Nevertheless, we had a ball. The whole family enjoyed a couple of games, good food, and drinks. Just like Bowlero locations around the DMV (Washington, DC area), it can get a little pricey bowling here especially on weekends but they offer a lot of promotional offers and Groupons that are much better during non-peak hours. Overall, fun spot, good for kids, groups and bday parties too.

    Mary W.

    Fun and hip spot in Durham for a friend or work bowling outing. What really stood out to me was how friendly the staff was, especially the young lady at the front desk. She was super accommodating. We had a group of 6 and made reservations last month but had to reschedule due to illness. The process to do so was extremely easy (handled through corporate). Our lane was ready upon arrival. I loved the vibe here and that you could order via QR code and have food delivered to your lane. Service was quick aside from ordering a beer, and it taking quite a while. I went to retrieve it from the bar and was told that the alcoholic beverage orders don't go through due to state law. There's a nice variety of bar-like food and beer/cocktails. I'm giving 4 stars vs 5 because I felt it could be a bit cleaner here, the sanitary rating was a little low for my liking, and the food was just okay. Also (not factored into my rating) but if you are coming from Chapel Hill and turning left into the parking lot, be prepared to wait a while for traffic. Otherwise it's in a great location! I'd go back here!

    This place recently went through a change in appearance. They traded the booths for tables that are right in the middle of two lanes. This means that if you are coming here for date night or with a small group, you will be sharing a table with strangers in the other lane. Both of your parties sharing a table. The booths were further apart which gave you more distance with the other people but this just forces you to be close together. Also came here in the evening and the lights on half of the place are on??? Ugh, such a disappointment honestly. Everyone is so close together and it kills the vibe smh

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    This place is as bad as it gets and would not recommend to anyone. Unsanitary and poor service.

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