Sensory overload and I'm loving it!!!! Sights, sounds, feels, smells........it's got it all!…read more Bowlero is a great time for all. This was my first time at a Bowlero. Though there are a few options out there for multi-experience venue's, I was pretty impressed with my first visit to Bowlero. Upon entering, we quickly got set up with shoes and a lane for the evening's bowling festivities. We were a group of 6 for a work event. Some call it "team building". I call it getting out and having some drinks, food and fun. I guess their both correct, but my sounds more awesomer. (--- It's a word!) As we waited for the rest of our group to arrive, we walked over to the bar and ordered a couple of drinks. Easy enough. Once we were all there, we saddled up with some sweet clown shoes, grabbed our balls tightly and let it fly! We played 2 games in total. With 6 people, that took roughly 90 minutes or so. There is a very handy touch screen POS system at each lane. We were able to order food and drinks throughout our games. There was one downside to the POS for ordering. Unless we were doing it incorrectly, we needed to order and invoice each individual order. By the end of the night, we had about 5 individual receipts to tally up for expenses. I'm not certain if there is a way to keep a card or tab open, but we did not readily figure out how. We did have chicken nachos and wings (ordered traditional, got boneless). Both were as good as expected. Would I go back? Totally. Whether you're going as a couple or larger group, Bowlero has a lot to offer. They did have a variety of video games as well, however we didn't venture over there. Friends, work or family, you're guaranteed to have a good time at Bowlero. And if you don't, well, I have a feeling that it's you and not Bowlero.

First of all, I called during the day to confirm the pricing and times for unlimited bowling. They…read moretold me the special unlimited spring break pricing ended at 6 and then the regular unlimited pricing starts after that. However, when I got here at 6:15 the person told me I would need to wait until 8 o'clock for the unlimited bowling. On top of it there were about 30 lanes open and they told us we would have to wait 45 minutes for a lane. The person that told us all this was Madison and she was not helpful or considerate in anyway. Then we started bowling and not one single server had come to our table to ask us how is it going or if we needed anything. Also, on a Friday night there shouldn't be one bartender . I went to get a refill on a Sprite and it took 10 minutes. I just wanted to walk behind the bar and make it myself. I do not recommend this place for bowling as it's VERY expensive and no one wants to help you out and makes you wait for everything .

Good times. Fun little bar. Service is ok, so Stones they…read moreare overwhelmed. Come ready to have fun and just enjoy what's going on around you.

Best bowling alley in McHenry County HANDS DOWN. Family owned since it opened. The current owners,…read moreJim & John (father-son) are awesome. The lanes are constantly maintained & well oiled. Old school feel, (which is how a bowling alley should feel!) cheap beer (8$ pitchers!). Leagues are great and have a family feel to them. Open bowling one time per week (the day changes) $10 all you can bowl from 5-10. John does lessons and also runs the pro shop. Long story short, place is the best!!!

It was really fun with a ton of old fashioned arcade games it also has a section where you can play…read moreair hockey and it has 2 floors fulls of games, it's really affordable and it makes you feel really happy as soon as you walk in.

This place is perfect for gaming aficionados who grew up in the late 70s and 80s. The nostalgia…read morethat hits you when you hear the sounds from all the games and the telltale "game over" music that cues you to enter your initials after a good round. Every time I felt excited to see a game and start playing, I would look over my shoulder to see another classic. I took photos of the ones that brought back strong memories of playing with my cousin at the bowling alley or the 7-Eleven, at the camp grounds and at the hotels, and even at the casinos when our parents were hitting the slots. $20 unlimited gaming is a steal for what you get here. I have no complaints. There are bathrooms in the back as well as a coat rack. There is plenty of space to feel comfortable taking your time. While there is no food, there are drinks available and they allow in and out privileges with your wristband. My wish would be that they find 720, the skateboarding game... Paperboy, and Crazy Taxi, and add them to the lineup. Also a few more shooters from the 90s, as those were quarter guzzlers that we could never finish with real money. I've been here twice and will be back again soon!

Went here for a brunch as a group and had a wonderful experience! I really like how spacious the…read morevenue is here, with plenty of space to move around and casually hangout. From what I saw, it looked like Pinstripes could easily accommodate several large gatherings happening at the same time without feeling too noisy or crowded. Even with a good number of people enjoying different events at the same time, service was still quick and friendly. The food here was also delicious. All the different fruits and vegetables that I tried here were fresh and colorful, and I really appreciate the extra effort they put into good presentation throughout the buffet. This gave me the feeling of enjoying a nice brunch on a more luxury line of a cruise boat. In particular, the carved meats and various stations like the waffle, omelet, and chocolate fountain stations really stood out. Not only were the items here delicious, but it really gave this brunch a more premium feel and was great for fun pictures with all the customization options available. Overall, great event space with a great brunch option available. I'd like to return here another day to try some of the activity options and try more of their dining options.

This is a very unique venue and one of a kind chain. They offer bowling and bocce ball. But this is…read morealso a banquet hall. I attended for a wedding reception. The food was amazing! I wish I could recall all of the dishes but there were so many. Appetizers were served by people walking around with trays. The same with wine and beer. So classy! If you wanted a drink all you had to to was ask and they would get if for you. This is not typical at 100+ people receptions. This place is a class act from top to bottom. Any special event would be perfect here. And just going there for the heck of it works too! Great place!

Huntley Bowl-Hi Lanes is a quaint 12-lane bowling alley with a bar, gaming area, and a pro shop…read more Don't let the humble exterior fool you, it is a dive inside, but it is not without its modern elements, including digital scoring and in-lane bumpers. The best part of this alley is the in-house pizza, which I would've taken a picture of, but everyone ate it so quickly. I love this place, it's for lovers of bowling who want to feel the nostalgia of a local bowling alley. The rates are pretty good too, $20 for 2 hours, with shoes! Will definitely be back, but make sure you call ahead to see the wait times... those lanes fill fast!

AMAZING. I love the staff and every drink is poured right, very cheap and very good. Good prices…read morefor bowling

Not a cheap spot to host a party or special celebration, but this is one of the spots I'd choose to…read morehost because of the total offering here. That is, this spot has an enormous amount of parking, is located near tons of other food and shopping experiences people can visit beforehand, there is everything from bowling to arcade to laser tag available, and the food selection is a bit better than going for the cheaper venues. One of the differentiators for me is the quality of the arcade games -- that is these are high quality, newer, and larger than what you'll see at most venues -- with the next closest comparison being more upscale bowling alleys. These are well maintained and having all of these available in a single venue is convenient for a memorable event experience. Also, having a wide variety of different food and activity options helps to provide larger groups with a variety of things to do, many picture experiences, and the flexibility of different people arriving at different times, as there is more than enough staff to accommodate a surge of attendees.

I went to Main Event Hoffman Estates to attend a birthday party for a friend. As soon as I entered…read morethere was a line of 15 children snaking out of the bathrooms. Our party was at the bowling lanes. The lanes are available per hour. While bowling our group ordered some food. The food was standard for a bowling alley. Not great but not the worst. The entire time we were there were very loud announcements for birthday parties that were going on. After bowling, we went and played in the arcade. The prices were incredibly high. For a loud and unruly atmosphere, I will not be returning to Main Event Hoffman Estates!

Liberty lanes are clean and well maintained. The bathrooms are clean as well. Nice bar area,…read morealthough some beers are a tad pricey. Yuengling is 6.75 a bottle. The lanes and approaches are clean as well. The seating area is okay unless you're bowling on a 5 man team. Then it's a bit crowded. Scoring is easy once you learn how the scoring table works. The people that work there are very nice and professional. They have a senior discount which really makes it affordable. I know lane conditions change, but there is a shot out there. Usually between 10 and 15, but if you get it outside of 7, it ain't coming back. Whether you bowl in a league or just there to practice and have fun, Liberty Lanes are very cool and are so much better than any Bowlero center.

Liberty lanes is an old school bowling alley that is a hidden gem. The prices are great, the…read moreworkers are awesome and the drinks are amazing! We discovered this gem when trying to reserve a lane at a chain name location but was full for the night. Did we luck out! The place was not too crowded and we had an amazing time. We've been back over a dozen times in the last 6 months.

King-Pin Lanes is an extremely dated, run-down and old-fashioned bowling alley in the suburb of Fox…read moreRiver Grove, Illinois. We stopped here with my family because they wanted to play some bowling and had heard this place was good (they're very competitive bowlers). This place is run-down PERIOD. Water damage on the ceiling, scratched up lanes and balls, and no computers (you keep the score with a piece of paper). The main positive was the staff, who was only one woman. She was very friendly and accommodating. They do have a SMALL bar, but not many options -- mostly sodas and chips. We did enjoy playing pool after our bowling matches, which is only $1 to play. We eventually left because there's a musty/smoky smell and we felt a little bit like we were bothering the worker -- they're clearly short-staffed. My opinion? This place is a cute time capsule to old-school bowling, but past its prime for sure.

I absolute love King Pin lanes. Please ignore the idiots like down there who don't appreciate the…read moreold school. This place has CHEAP bowling and CHEAP beer. Yes you keep your score on a piece of paper. Oh no! Life without computers, get over it.

They elderly guy that works here is super sweet! He's such a breath of fresh air with his humor &…read morecustomer service! Love this place for a mid day bowl. Some nights are crowed of course! Great place & nice people!

Went here on a Friday night and the place was pretty dead. Was hoping to find some of the locals…read moreenjoying a night of bowling but there was only a group of 3 other people playing. They left before us so when we left at 11:00 PM there wasn't a single soul in there. Aside from that, it's a pretty basic bowling alley. Automatic scoring is nice, no cosmic bowling or anything. Beer prices were standard and staff was nice and helpful but all in all a pretty underwhelming experience.

We came for the $1 wings, worth It. This is the homemade ranch you could drink by the gallon, good…read morebuffalo, Asian zing was just okay. Lived for the cheese curds, so good and light, melts in your mouth. Vibes are immaculate, everyone is nice, good music. Service a little slow outside.

Went to see Local H here for a sold out show. First time at Sideouts. The bartenders were so…read morefriendly and genuine, plus there were plenty of spots to grab a drink without waiting forever. The people/customers at Sideouts were also so polite, which I think says a lot about a place and who it attracts. Met a few good people that night!