Not much of a bowler, but I appreciate a good roll once in a while. Had a family outing and eight of us had to share a lane. It was a busy night apparently, but the lane next to us was empty for the duration of the time we were there. Interesting, but whatever. My cousin, who competes in local competitions, said the lanes are kind of whack as the pins go down a bit too easily and reward the crappier players. Not sure what he meant by that, but I did bowl better than my usual average of 65. Prices are decent and we took advantage of the 3-game special where the third game is half-off. Balls are in pretty decent shape and they have small to X large for everyone. Pro tip: there's a pretty good bar in here, sort of a hidden spot for locals here. If the usual popular sports bars are too crowded when a big game is on, I usually just come here. Lots of beer on tap, the screens are pretty large, and their burgers and fries are pretty good. Their cocktails are pretty solid as well. Happy rolling! read more

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I'm incredibly disappointed with Bowlero's refund policy. My father-in-law was hospitalized, and despite our willingness to provide documentation, they refused to offer a refund. They only allowed us to reschedule. While we ultimately were able to reschedule, the lack of flexibility made for a very poor experience. The experience itself was just okay, but what really stood out was the inappropriate music videos playing on most of the screens. We had young children in our group, and the content was just bad - made me very uncomfortable being there. This is supposed to be a family-friendly place, not a nightclub. I wouldn't recommend coming here. Overall, Bowlero left a bad taste. read more

Bowlero is a pretty dated bowling alley but you can tell they tried to modernize it a bit. We were there for a holiday party and overall had a great time. The food was better then I expected. The pizzas were a thumbs down but the wings, salad and mozerella sticks were all quite good. The server who was our main contact was good. The manager on duty was very nice and helped me get a heavier ball from the back for my other half. My one complaint would be the gal behind the bar could have been friendlier. There was plenty of parking in their lot. They are located behind Islands and across the street from Panda Inn. read more

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My first time at this Bowlero. It was cool with nice modern decor. We had a family New Year's Eve gathering here so it was fun. We bowled, laughed, and ate. We had wings, sliders, pizza, salad, egg rolls, etc. The food was just ok. Nothing to brag about it was basic. They gave us hats and whistles and a glass of champagne from the manager. We got alcoholic drinks that were included in our package but some of them were not good. The manager was very nice and helpful. Easy parking in front of the place. read more

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We brought our son for his first bowling experience, and he loved it so much we bought the Summer Pass! The staff was incredibly accommodating and friendly, and the arcade has some fun games. We will definitely be back. read more

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Ugh...why is it so hard to find a good bowling place that isn't a total rip off? Outrageously priced: shoe rentals are around $6-7 a person, and games are around $12. The arcade prices are high, too. It takes the fun out of it for kids who just want to play without it being a $200 bill. The food is what you would expect, bistro prices with microwave-worthy food. read more

I hadn't been bowling in years and was really looking forward to getting back into it. I came on the Sunday before President's Day with a group of 5, and the entire process, even before getting to Bowlero was horrible. I tried calling to reserve a lane, but no one picked up at the front desk. So we go there as a walk-in group and put our names on the waitlist, waited almost three hours. Apparently there was a bowling league and two birthdays going on, which would have been nice to know about when signing up on the waitlist, or when I asked them if they had an estimate of how long it would take. To make matters worse, there were multiple lanes whose groups had left and been unoccupied for over an hour (non-league/birthday lanes). When notifying the staff (maybe the manager as she was wearing red) and to make sure they were aware of these, she kept brushing me off paid no attention and told me to rely on the waitlist site for any information. Luckily about half an hour later I checked back in with another staff member about the same lane that had been unoccupied, and he went ahead and had the lane cleaned up and ready for our group. Once we finally started playing, we ran into issues several times with our pins getting knocked down without throwing the ball, or pins taking long to get restocked or just not getting restocked at all. I wish the staff was more attentive and resolved these in a quick manner given that we had paid for two hours, and these issues were taking up our playing time (we barely got to play two games and had to wait for almost every turn for the pins). Thinking about our experience, we probably could have gone to the Arcadia location given that it's not that far from this one and had a better overall experience. read more

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Nice, small ally I think there's only like 32 lanes and 1/2 are string pins but staff is friendly and arcade was decent always love a pin ball machine and they had more games then West Covina ally so I liked it read more

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We had our company holiday party there and the team had a blast. The food spread included 2 kinds of wings, pizza, and salad, and mozzarella sticks. Food was just average. We had a full bar with lots of cocktails to choose from. Definitely a good time for all read more

We came by to use the Groupon I bought for a two hour game which includes rental shoes. Unfortunately my friend's shoulder was hurting so we skipped the game and hung out at the bar. They serve a few beers on draft which was my choice and they had Blue Moon with the added orange slice for decor. Since they have an arcade I bought a ten dollar credit and we had a fun time playing various games for that amount of money. read more

First time I tried this Bowlero in Pasadena and I was actually impressed. I had a good time here and I didn't bowl but it was still a nice atmosphere and they had good food and a bar if you wanted to grab drinks instead of bowling. They actually had a really nice decent small but good arcade for the kids to play with really good games that was fun! I tried the wings and some fries and it was fresh, hot, and good ! No complaints whatsoever for me. However, the restrooms were very filthy and should have been monitored for cleaning! The customer service was good our server was actually overly attentive the entire time! Food came out fast and everything we asked. It is security outside and throughout the establishment, but they were really chill and nice. I do recommend this Bowlero, it is smaller than the other one in Arcadia but it's nice! read more

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Thought I do an updated review since I recently returned back to Bowlero Pasadena for bowling with some co-workers after work. Now that school is out, their hours of operation have changed. They open earlier now compared to 4:00 PM when school was still in. This bowling alley has 32 lanes with non-stringed pins and a longer approach which I prefer over stringed pins and a shorter approach. They have a snack and drink bar, good size game area, some lounge space, and even a VIP area which I'm not 100% sure what that is all about. I used two Groupon vouchers... 2 hours of bowling + shoe rental for 4 people and 2 people, respectively, which is a great deal. I asked if it was okay to have 3 people per lane so both lanes have an even number of people since we had a total of 6 people. The gentleman behind the counter was kind to allow it. Thank you sir! We got lanes 31 and 32 which aren't my favorite lanes since they are closest to the wall. However, we were away from the rest of the other bowlers which sometimes is nice. We did have some lane issues where the pin rack wouldn't come back up on lane 32. We had to wait for at least 10 to 15 mins for someone to finally fix it. Staff was nice enough to add more time to our lanes. Thank you! We did order some food from the snack bar. Staff was friendly. We got nachos with chicken, chicken tenders with fries, and crispy cauliflower. Water to drink. Food was decent. Nachos was the favorite! Overall bowling experience was good. However, it was a tad warm in here even though the fan was on. They may want to look into turning on the AC if they have it. I would return here to bowl over Bowlero Arcadia (they have stringed pins and a shorter approach which I don't care for at all). One more thing, the lanes here were very tough... oil pattern was rigid... you gotta be precise in your release and roll. Towards the end, I finally figured it out after 8 games... hit the 2nd arrow! LOL read more

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If you have the summer bowling pass, avoid coming to this location on a weekend. I came here with a friend on a Saturday afternoon and had put ourselves on the waitlist around 3 PM. We were finally called up around 3:58 PM. There was a couple ahead of us with the same bowling pass, but then by the time the employee swiped their pass to redeem their games, it turned 4 PM, which is technically when we aren't allowed to redeem our games on Saturdays. When we overheard, we asked him and the manager if it's possible for our games to be honored still since we were waiting for over a hour for a lane and our two games would most likely take less than 30 minutes to finish. However, they both kind of stared at us and just didn't really try to help us. I acknowledge that compared to other Bowlero locations, this one has less lanes in general, so it can get packed pretty fast. That's why I'd say to just avoid coming here unless you come here on a random weekday when everyone else is at work/school. It is also an older facility compared to many of the other Bowlero locations, so sometimes not all the pins will reset completely. I've bowled here in the past, and usually every game I'll have to reset the pins multiple times. read more

Pretty much a mixed bag. All of the staff was very nice and helpful, it was the follow through that's the problem. Ordered food at the bar, which tasted good except for my double cheeseburger which was completely undercooked. They didn't charge me, but so much for my dinner... While continuing our wait for our lane (the estimates aren't anything set in stone) a couple arcade games did the digital equivalent of taking our money. The staff was nice and put credits on the card. We also played pool, but the table was missing multiple balls. Are customers actually stealing billiard balls? Eh, we're just killing time. Now, on to the main event: the bowling. The lanes themselves are slick, which isn't a problem once you're used to that. The problem was the take-off area was also slick, so you slide in your roll more than usual. Moreover, the BIGGEST problems are the TV projections that are your line of sight as you bowl. I don't say this like I'm on the PBA tour or anything. That I roll my own is as serious as I go - I'm barely above average, whatever that means. But even if you're not looking at the screens, any change in that area will distract and catch your eye. So yeah, you're not here to really bowl, it's just screwing around. And maybe 95% of people visiting don't care. It's just that those of us who like bowling (and don't need the constant distractions) should look elsewhere. Taken in sum, it was OK. I bet this place cleans up for birthdays and company parties. read more

If you have the choice to go to this one or the one in Arcadia , go to one in the Arcadia mall DO NOT COME TO THIS LOCATION . Employees are so rude and give attitude whenever you ask for anything. Our ball got stuck a couple of times and they took forever to come and fix it , we had to request for help several times until they finally came to assist. So disappointing , the service here ruined our family outing , management needs to really have a training on customer service for the employees here. They suck !!!! read more

I came on a busy Saturday with reservations for 7 people. A few people came late, but they were able to accommodate the time change without hassle. Somewhat a weird issue, but while some were bowling the pins would reset on its own and it messed up the scoring. We just went with the flow of it though. For food we had pizza, nachos and the sampler platter with towers of beer....the ultimate junk food (aka delicious food) heaven. We ordered at the counter because we weren't sure if there was someone to take our orders. When our reservations were over they asked us to move to their other tables in the establishment. I really liked that they were polite about it and not rude about having to leave the lanes. While our group made our way over they also had tables waiting for us. read more

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Hosted our first group social outing at Bowlero and it was a hit! My husband made the reservations online and had excellent dealings with a rep over the phone. I wish I had her name, but whoever handles large party reservations...she needs a raise. We had to a couple people to our reservation and she made the changes without complaint. She made the entire process, from reserving, to handling payments, to the actual event, very easy. We had a reservation on a Friday evening for 25 plus people with 4 lanes to ourselves. The front desk staff greeted us with smiles and were visibly prepared to take our shoe rental information. The shoes were all clean which was a big plus. They even had my husband's size 12 shoe on hand. Our large party reservation included unlimited chicken strips, fries, and pizza. In addition to the food and drinks, we have friendly and attentive servers. They were gracious when approached with questions and were on top of asking if we'd like more of any item they saw was running low. Our lanes were conveniently located directly in front of the bar, making it easy to leave the lane to order drinks without holding up the games. Once our reservation time was done, several people from our group stayed a little longer to chat and have a few more drinks. Everyone had a blast and we were grateful for an extremely positive experience at Bowlero. In addition to our reserved night. I had to go back the next day. Out of excitement for the evening, I forgot my debit card at the bar and didn't realize it until the next morning. Luckily when I called to confirm my card was still there, I was told they would hold it for me at the front desk and I can come at any time to retrieve it. Upon arrival I was asked for my ID to confirm authentication, which I appreciate. In a few minutes I had my card back and was on my way. Another pleasant and very helpful staff on shift. **Plenty of parking in the plaza lot. Clean space. Good music. Not overly crowded like other locations. Reasonably priced packages. Highly recommend for large group functions. read more

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Compared to other bowlero, this one is better d/t it having actual stand alone pins. Other bowleros have strings attached to the pins leading to weird pin action. As somebody that enjoys bowling a lot, it is nice that this location has real pins. I also enjoy participating in the unlimted bowling that they have at nights. It is somehting I take advantage of as somebody who has his own bowling shoes, it is a great deal! read more

What an upgrade of a bowling alley. I love the idea of what Bowlero has done for bowling. Keep it up!

Mark the Manager was absolutely incredible! I recently celebrated my birthday here with my family. Mark was beyond gracious with accommodated my family. We had some issues with the bumpers on our lane because I have young kids. He immediately moved us to another lane and went above and beyond in making my birthday a special one! Thanks Mark! Really appreciate you!!! read more

After bowling here in leagues when it was Bahama Lanes under Active West, it was fun to return. The house has changed so much since then but the area is not too bad. We tried West Covina lanes and the place looks really bad. We were told this place was changing to string pins, no thanks. I got my nostalgic bowling in for now and I am good. Great service and the desk was quick to respond to issues. Too bad people have no bowling respect for others on the approach, read more

Ben welcomed us kindly and provided great customer service. My family enjoys bowling here and we will come back soon. It gets pretty busy on the weekends. It's such a great activity for families. Thank you Bowlero! read more

Our server at the lanes was amazing above and beyond. Kept making sure we're good and if we needed anything we come here often and it's the first time we had someone serving us with such great services. His name is Kevin and we asked for so many things not once did he get frustrated lol I know any person would at this point. Thank you for being so patient with us and our kids. Made our experience so much more happening with his calm approach and attentiveness. Highly recommend. We specifically focus on service more than the actual food and environment and he was great! Thank you Kevin you deserve a raise just for dealing with customers like us lol and being so patient and attentive. Also Steve I believe he is a manager was great as well! Thank you guys for handling the situation well. read more

Fun place for the family, bowling and games, a full bar and food. Fully recommended. I haven't actually tried the food just yet, but I will, and since the vibe of this place is good, the food will taste good too. read more

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Awesome service, clean and organized. Steve was very attentive. The kids had a great time! read more

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Staff was super nice and attentive - even while their bar's POS was giving them issues. Will definitely be going again!

The high cost, poorly maintained bowling lanes, and watered-down drinks make it hard to justify coming here. If they invested just a bit in upkeep, it might be worth returning. Our lane was dirty, and the monitor looked like something from the 80s--fuzzy, with spinning lines, dim, and stuck in black and white. read more

After being shafted by the corporate "guest services" team, I received a call from one of the managers from the Pasadena location named Marc. Marc spoke to me like a normal person and not another manager just trying to descalate a customer. I was overwhelmed with the solution that Marc was able to come by to make things right. Marc did an incredible job with our recent bowling outing. I received so much positive feedback from my attendees about how smoothly everything ran and how much fun everyone had. Specifically, I really appreciate Marc remembering little facts about our conversations and his friendly and efficient service with my colleagues and myself. Marc's dedication truly made a difference and ensured everyone had a memorable and enjoyable time. The beef sliders are life! read more

They have false advertisement. A group of us went bowling here and noticed a sign saying get 3 games and the third is half price. We had finished our second game and decided that since the 3rd was half off we might as well play another. When we went to pay they said sorry, thats only for purchasing upfront. I explained how that was never told to us and how the sign does not say you must pay upfront. I asked to speak with the manager. The manager Mark looked at me and said, "sorry we cant give it to you". I showed him the sign and how it didnt say anything about buying upfront and he looked at it and said, "yea, sorry, the advertising here is kind of misleading. You should call corporate and complain and maybe you'll help other people from doing the same thing you did". Then proceeded to say he cant discount. What a scam. I should've walked out and not paid them a penny but I decided to pay and no longer return. Your manager Mark could have handled this situation a lot different and possibly saved a negative review and future business. You guys really need to do something about false advertising. I will attach a picture to this review of the false and misleading advertisement. read more

Bowlero Pasadena - False and misleading advertisement that they do not honor. - Bowling Near Me - Pasadena, California

It's super expensive all for them to have 90% of the bowling alley empty and to place a group literally right next to each other. Makes no sense. And no there wasn't a part coming because we bowled for two hours and it stared that way. Bad service too. read more

Marc! He was an absolute gem ! A wonderful experience for a friend birthday and I can't reccomend his service and this location enough. Will be coming back to see him again! read more

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Staff friendly and easy free parking lot They have good Groupon deals If paying cash/card, can also do online reservations ahead of time Facilities were clean and the alley was well maintained. Waiter was fast and friendly. Loaded nachos were solid. Would come again read more

Always have a great time at Bowlero! We come here as a family pretty regularly. We enjoy bowling, and the arcade is a super fun addition to do before or after your game. We've played pool there as well, and love that it's an option. The food and drinks are good and we usually get some while we're there. It's not a cheap outing though, and can set you back a pretty penny if you want a little bit of everything. If you're with a group of friends, and paying for yourself, I'm sure it's not bad - but as a parent taking your family, it can be enough to turn this into more of a "treat" and less of a regular outing. The service is also quite iffy. The front desk and managment have always been friendly and helpful, but the bartender and wait staff always seem overwhelmed and understaffed - which can result in Long waits on your food and drinks. Overall, a great place for a family outing, but I'd definitely recommend taking advantage of a Groupon, or prepare to shell out a few hundred bucks on a night out. read more

Stopped in for a quick drink. Nobody addressed us or served us! The bar should be better. It should be fun. 5:45, Thursday! read more

I have been so lucky enough to been helped by one of your amazing associates Brynn!! Every single time I go to your location and I see her she always comforts my boyfriend and I with such a friendly smile. We go often for the unlimited bowling. She always had a great attitude no matter how complicated questions can get from when I would take my friends there. I have been needing to give a review for a while since we have been going there. (it's been months, sorry Brynn) But she truly deserves a raise AND a bonus. Brynn has always made our day. Thank you girl! I hope this makes your day as much as you have been so helpful and kind to us! Best employee there:) read more

Bowlero in Pasadena is where your inner bowling champion and your thirst for fun collide in a glorious spectacle of neon lights and overpriced nachos. Walking into this haven of strikes and spares feels like stepping into a retro gaming paradise--if your childhood dreams involved knocking down some pins while sipping cocktails that are fancier than your average dinner. Seriously, what's not to love? Let's talk about the bowling. It's a blast! The lanes are impeccably maintained, just waiting for you to unleash your best Bruce Wayne bowling moves (or, you know, just trying not to throw the ball into the gutter). The atmosphere is vibrant and energetic, which makes each frame feel like a party. Just be prepared to get a few side-eyes from the next lane over when you celebrate that spare like you just won the lottery. And oh, the drinks! Bowlero's bar is stocked with a delightful array of cocktails that go way beyond the usual beer and wine selection. From creative concoctions like the "Bowler's Bliss" to your run-of-the-mill "Can I get a vodka soda, please?" you're bound to find something that tickles your fancy while you're in between wicked bowling moves. Now, let's not forget the food. While nobody's expecting Michelin-level cuisine at a bowling alley, Bowlero raises the bar just enough to make you question if you should actually be dining here instead of just slinging frozen pizzas at home. The loaded nachos? Totally worth the calories. The sliders? You might want to order an extra round because they go down way too easy. But let's be real, the standout stars of this show are the staff. They're friendly, attentive, and somehow manage to balance the chaos of a bustling bowling alley with the grace of a ballerina. Need a drink refill? They're on it. Want a lane change after your disastrous first game? No problem! Their enthusiasm is infectious, making your bowling experience that much more enjoyable. All in all, Bowlero in Pasadena isn't just a place to bowl; it's an experience. Whether you're a pro or just someone who likes to unroll a pair of rental shoes for Instagram clout, you'll have a good time. So grab your squad, channel your inner sportscaster, and prepare for an evening of fun, food, and maybe a few embarrassing gutter balls. After all, the only thing better than bowling is bowling with a cocktail in hand--cheers! read more

I decided to bring my kids here on Wednesday because games are half off, but huge mistake. First off, half of the games don't even give you points and the other games that have prizes are completely empty. Let's also talk about all of the dirty hands in the building. They have FOAM HAND SANITIZER in the restroom soap dispensers, not hand soap. Even my 7 year old realized that. So everyone is "washing" their hands with hand sanitizer. We had to go into the men's restroom to properly wash our hands and only one of their soap dispensers actually had soap. Overall, the staff was friendly and helpful, but we will stick to the Arcadia location. read more

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COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask. All customers are not expected to wear a mask. Some of the staff also wears gloves. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is open and available with no limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was here in this establishment yesterday, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They currently don't have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is pretty big since they share the lot with several other establishments. Parking shouldn't be an issue here. Parking spots are also pretty big. Drink & establishment: I ordered a large watermelon marg. My 4 friends and I finished the entire drink in two games. It was awesome. Super fruity and refreshing. The bowling alley itself was very nice, clean, and well maintained. Staff: The staff here are very friendly, courteous, and kind. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum. read more

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Had my daughter's 30th birthday party at Bowlero! It was a fantastic success! I cannot recommend this establishment enough! Ryah paid so much attention to detail to ensure that my daughter and her friends were well taken care of! Thank you so much Bowlero! read more

Good time. Wish staff walked around a bit more, people that bowl don't clean up after themselves leaving the staff to do. My shoes were ripping and falling apart but still had a blast. Pizza wouldn't recommend it's cheese then they add to it, very bland no pepper or Parmesan either read more

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