I love a good bowling outting and couldn't wait to try this location. When I arrived I parked in the lot. I walked in and was greeted. They assigned us our lane. Neilani was our server, and she was great. We had drinks of vodka martini and a henny martini drink. For food we had: penne vodka with shrimp chicken quasadillas The penne was good but it had too much garnish. We had so much fun bowling and playing the arcade games. All in all, it was a good time! read more

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My friend and I were at camp and ordered our food about 35 minutes before we had to leave. We waited the entire time, but our food still wasn't ready. With only about a minute left before we had to go, we went to the counter and politely explained that we wanted a refund since we never received our food in time. Instead of helping us or offering a refund, the employee brushed us off and handed us to-go boxes. That completely missed the point--we didn't have time to take the food with us, which is why we asked for our money back. There was no apology, no attempt to make things right, and no real customer service. It was a very frustrating experience, and I was really disappointed with how the situation was handled. read more

I had a good time went I went to Circle Bowl & Entertainment to celebrate a friend of mine's 40th birthday. Her husband reserved two lanes for ten people and we had two hours of bowling shenanigans! I really enjoyed the bowling lanes. They had plenty of balls per lane (no going around searching for one that suits your needs) and there was also plenty of space for all of us to sit and enjoy our food and drinks. Also, the bowling shoes were very cute looking! When we first arrived our lanes weren't ready yet, so we went into the restaurant to order food and drinks. By the time we ordered our lanes were ready and our waiter easily moved our order to our lane numbers so our food and drinks were delivered promptly. The waiters and waitresses that helped us throughout the whole evening were super kind and super attentive. Even on a crowded Saturday night. The drinks were good, and as to be expected the food was bowling alley food but that's not really what you are coming for. We all had a great night at a super fun bowling alley! read more

If your looking for a fun night. Check out Circle Lanes. Bonus they have delicious food, ice cream bar and coffee shop. Staff is friendly and place clean. read more

Circle Bowl & Entertainment - Ice cream and coffee! - Bowling Near Me - Ledgewood, New Jersey

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Every time we go back to Jersey we go bowling with our entire family. They accommodate everyone. They remodeled so it super nice inside and the bar area is great. We never really order food but everyone we were with bought stuff. They didn't complain. I mean it is bar/bowling alley food. We just love going here and the fact we can bring the entire family extended and all and still get great service is amazing. We went on a Friday night too. I will say it's a bit pricey and they charge hourly which in Cali they do not. They do have an arcade and it's fun for the littles. All in all it's a spot we love going to with our big family!! read more

Great place for family fun. We had a blast with family and friends. There's something for everyone. Friendly servers and decent food. It's a bit loud but that's to be expected. There's tons of parking which is always a plus. read more

Fun for everyone! Old school bowling updated with upscale full bar and restaurant. Large modern arcade and laser tag area. Lots of updated lanes with the newest technology. There's also even a private bowling room with lanes for private parties. The restaurant has plenty of food to choose from. Lots of options like boneless wings , French fries , tacos and Shrimp Po boys. Very friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely be back for some more family fun bowling and are arcade. read more

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Really cool bowling alley! Definitely make reservations online. Luckily we were able to reserve a lane at the time we wanted, but there were a ton of groups waiting. One group said they had been waiting for two hours!! Pros: updated, TVs/projectors everywhere, clean, bar and restaurant with wait service at your lane/table, arcade, friendly people. Cons: food isn't great, pricey to reserve lanes, super close to the people next to you. If you go with a group and reserve one lane, you're very close to the people in the lane next to you with the way the seating is set up. Overall, great place and will definitely be back! read more

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Awesome place for the family We enjoyed the laser tag area and had a blast . The place was packed and we couldn't bowl, but we made the best of it . The gaming area was also very fun for my kiddo. We had a great time read more

Awesome bowling alley with a very impressive arcade, laser tag and restaurant! Be sure to reserve your time slot ahead of time for some fun bowling (you can do it online). Have to wait? Don't fret, enjoy some video games. Looking to have a party? Great private party room. Food? Restaurant has some good burgers...and a full bar! ENJOY! read more

We were here for our corporate holiday party. we had a VIP room having 4 separate lanes from rest. we had food drink everything catered and it was one fun full event. coming to this center, they have approx. 20 lanes for bowling. The entire facility is modern, clean and family-friendly! Besides bowling, other quality activities you can enjoy here include rock climbing, a laser tag arena, full arcade containing video, skill and crane games, plus a gorgeous restaurant and bar. they also offer food while bowling. Come here with your family, colleagues, kids, friends. It has something for everyone. the ultimate place to have a party in Northern New Jersey. read more

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Here's the deal : admittedly it's been a while since I went bowling. So my germ laden smokey type of atmosphere was stuck in my head. NOT THIS PLACE... wow! The atmosphere was vibrant the place was clean! They had a nice full bar section. A large game room! Laser tag! They had table service with full menu options as well. Big screen TV at the end of the lanes !! Fun place to go with friends or a date . Even have a VIP room for parties read more

Circle Bowl & Entertainment - people playing a bowling game - Bowling Near Me - Ledgewood, New Jersey

I made a reservation for an adult party of 20 for 4 lanes. I didn't have headcount until much closer to the day and they were very flexible. It was easy to get in contact with someone from the booking department too. The adult party came with 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, large cheese pizzas for each lane, 1 drink ticket per guest, $5 game card per guest, unlimited soft drinks, and a cake! It came out to about $42 pp, and everyone had a great time! It was not much more to book the party instead of just having everyone rent shoes and book the lanes individually. And it is discounted if you pay in cash! Thanks for making my birthday special! read more

I really enjoyed this place! I've been looking for a Dave and busters type place over here and I found it! I love that the arcade is reasonably priced and then you also have the option to go bowling and play laser tag as well. Environment was very clean and chill. My boyfriend and I LOVVVVED the connect four game. We played that game for 20 min straight just trying to beat one another. read more

Customer service was horrible the two young ladies at the front desk were so rude! I came here one Saturday and because no lanes were available, I understood it was a weekend and would put my name on a list the employee said I couldn't because the list is long enough, I had my kids play for an hour and then we ate at the bar which that food was disappointing, salty all the way around read more

160+ for two hour of bowling on Mother's Day, seriously? Can't see the marks on the lanes because they have the lights effectively off. Good luck! read more

Ended up going here with a group for special occasion and we booked a VIP room. This section which is located at the end of the bowling alley has a private lanes it's on a little bar and two our joy we found out you can hook up to Spotify and play your own playlist in the section I wish we had a lot of fun with. The staff was extremely attentive in the server came by frequently, as this was a group of adults and we were enjoying libations. The food was solid for a bowling alley and overall we had a wonderful time. The only negative if you care enough about this from a bowling standpoint, the pins in the VIP section are all attach the strings which does affect how they fall as opposed to the main lanes, which have the normal racking system. As definitely one of the more fun things to do in this area and would recommend it for someone looking for an activity to do with a group and wanting to do something that's a tad more upscale than the normal day today. read more

We came with the family today to "Circle Day", a carnival event put on by Circle Lanes. What a great event - there were carnival games, a bouncy house, music, and characters like Scooby Doo and Spongebob. The kids had a great time, and I hope they decide to make it an annual event. After it got too hot running around outside, we headed inside the alley and were really surprised by how good it looks. The renovations were great! May be fewer lanes now, but the bar/restaurant space is nice and there is a pretty big arcade for the kids. Definitely not your typical old school bowling alley anymore. Saw signs that they have laser tag as well. We played for a while in the arcade and had a great time. I would say that we'd be back to bowl, but unfortunately it may not be right away. One fatal flaw for us (with a new baby) - no changing tables in the restrooms. It's really surprising at a place that caters to families and was just redone. EDITED after business comment: Great to know that there is a family restroom. We didn't see it looking around for a while. Will definitely come back to try out some bowling - thanks! read more

Circle Bowl & Entertainment - Scooby Doo at "Circle Day" outside the lanes. Missing from the picture is my son, who got scared and ran away :) - Bowling Near Me - Ledgewood, New Jersey

Came across this Gem because after lunch wanted to surprise the kids with some Saturday FUN. The place was awesome, it wasn't to crowded and the kids had an amazing time. We had used a Groupon deal and got our money's worth. My son is 4years old and got a chance to play some laser tag which was fun. We didn't get a chance to bowl because we were exhausted from all the arcade play but we will definitely be return to play. read more

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Circle lanes is one the last bowling alleys in the area, I also feel like their prices might reflect that. The place is clean though and the lanes are well maintained. The equipment is fairly up to date. I don't think I've ever been to a bowling alley with fancier equipment then what they had. There selection of bowling balls was adequate enough to suit my needs. I have very large hands and my fingers will not fit in your run of the mill ball, although I do realize I should probably just put out the cash for my own ball. I thought the price per game was a little high, it was $4.00 bucks a person and there were no laser lights! I think we all expect them to jazz it up at least a little. I can't comment on shoe rentals because I have my own bowling shoes but I think it was between 2 and 4. They also have a little bar and a pizzeria attached so you can get drinks or food, kind of nice to go out with a few people. The only thing that you should know is that this place is cash only. Can put a real dent in your night not knowing that going in. read more

Circle Bowl & Entertainment - Bowling Near Me - Ledgewood, New Jersey

We had not been here in a while. Came today... crowded...had to wait 45 min for a lane. Ok we will do the arcade first. Most of my son's favorite games were turned off. They are filming something. Why do that during business hours? The arcade is very crowded. Too many machines in too small a place. No room for people. As I said at least half the machines were turned off. Very disappointed. Won't be coming back anytime soon. read more

Decent bowling alley with a full bar & live music on Friday nights. Full arcade to keep the kids busy. Lanes are in good condition. Separate party rooms in the back. Price on a weekend - insane $40 an hour for a lane. If your game is ending when the hour is up - you are sh*t out of luck. My neighbors enjoyed the pizza. read more

So fun, and cool, you can play laser tag, bowl,have birthday parties, and eat. Laser tag is pretty cool but there's one thing I don't like, friendly fire (you might think that is a good thing but it is not, see that means you can shoot your own teammates), bowling there is so fun. read more

This was the worst customer service in my life. No one tells you they prioritize online reservations so if you come in person you will wait at least 2 hours. Dont come here ! read more

Great bowling alley with tons to offer. The bartenders are great and attentive. Great knowledge of all the local brews on tap. Food was good. Had the pulled pork sliders. Overall a great crowd and atmosphere. read more

DO NOT buy their online gift card. It's a scam. I purchased $200 in gift cards that could not be used to reserve lanes. They said it can only be used onsite to pay for bowling. I went three times and all three times, there were 1.5-2 hour waits. So if they won't allow use of prepaid gift cards to reserve lanes, why sell them?!??!!! The only way you can use them is if you're willing to wait 2 hours! read more

the worst lanes I have ever been to, first of all when you call the lanes on the phone recording it states $30.00 dollars an hour when you get there it's $45.00 they lie, I have to put them on the spot to get it for $30.00 an hour plus they charge an arm an a leg for shoes I understand for adults but, 5 yr old shoes the price is out of hand ridiculous now the lane where you bowl is dark you can't even see where your bowling crazy. and as for the food unbelievably pricey. if they don't straight there act out they will lose customers for sure oh, and they make you pay up front the only bowling alley around that does that terrible way to do business and they put a timer on your game and if your bowling with children they make out like a bandit and you don't complete your games. read more

Did I just have fun bowling? Passaic bowling alley circa 1999, Friday nights during high School is probably the last time I remember having fun bowling. I was extremely impressed with facilities, the variety of activities, the service, and their mission to stay out of the type-casting a bowling alley snack bars.The Dude wasn't sitting at the Bar sadly. No nachos with the orange cheese sauce here buddy (don't be discouraged I just didn't come across it on the menu but maybe they have it). Iordered assaulted caramel apple milkshake through a waiter while sitting find a somewhat loungie bench at my sign lane. It look like the shakes with that popular so they were out of the items to execute this apple pie beverage those sorts. Instead my waiter suggested I try the s'mores shake and what a brilliant suggestion this was. This was easily one of the best milkshakes I've ever had. I'm not sure what type of ice cream they used but it did taste like it had a touch of Kahlua in there. I confirmed it was not a dirty shake they just have the flavor profile formula to elevate the shakes. Not sure if I mentioned they also have bowling at this place. Once you check in at the front your hostess brings you to your lane and assists you in setting up your game on the touch screen. You can play traditional bowling or an angry birds version that provides a little more entertainment and graphic on the screen which is cool because the kids get more than one game at a time. They were so fully engaged in bowling that there was no major push to head over to the arcade which had a very steady flow of happy guests in and out. For the little ones or horrific bowlers like me, they have the bumper guards which we've all seen before. They also have these ball ramps that help kids that are not able to carry the heavy ball or control the throw. You simply just sit the ball in this slide or ramp and give it a push and it goes flying down the lane. They have Big Ed's Tap House on prem which looks to be a popular spot here. Along with a vip sect., Snack bar, arcade, party room, and plenty of seating. Lots of moving parts here. To be clear I've hung out at Lucky strikes and I've also spent some time at that oddly placed Total recall-ish bowling lounge in Port authority. Both were cool but I enjoyed this place much more. the only thing that I could have changed about the experience is a little better variety of music but I do understand demographics so Lil Uzi vert was not a part of their playlist....neither were Will Smith's clean raps. The Order: Choco Shake Black & White Shake S'mores Shake Wings Mozza Sticks Large Pie - queso grande Root Beers *Our lane mates ordered some sort of buffalo'd potato wedges with cheese that looked damn good. Nxt time. Verdict: Service Menu Food Facilities Value All Good imo!!!! Tips: reserve your preferred lane. Tip your waiter/waitress handsomely. This crew is really best in class. read more

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Y'all idk how this be getting 3 stars reviews this is the best bowling alley I have ever been to the arcade is amazing the place is clean and there food is not to bad either read more

Love the feel of the place when you walk in. There is an arcade for the kids in the back. Milk shakes are amazing. Service is good. Our severe was kind. We were asked to move as a party was coming in soon and they gave use an extra 30min to Dowling and a few gift cards for the kids to play in the arcade. So we were well compensated to move our big party of 8. But the food was good and the game was fun we had such a great time we spent 2 hours playing and laughing with our family. I did think it was more pricey then some other bowling alleys in the area but the atmosphere and the food is much better here. So worth the little bit more especially if you loved to eat and play. read more

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When I walked in, they took my temperature, which was nice because it was a little extra safety. When I was bowling I wasn't exactly sure how they cleaned the bowling balls. The food was okay as well. The pizza was sub par and the crust was pre made out of a package. The quesadilla was just okay as well, nothing more to say about that. But the wings were pretty good. I am not a blue cheese person, but the barbecue wings and the blue cheese were delicious. read more

They see me bowlin'... they hatin'! Reach down and grab your balls everyone because Circle Bowl and Entertainment offers up nights full of pleasure and partying with a full bar setup, menu items, arcade entertainment, and a recently finished interior. Offering about 20 lanes of bowling, clean new balls of all sizes to choose from, a fairly simple computer program to enter in your goofy names, as well as bar & food options to hang out for the night, Circle Bowl can be a good hangout for you & your friends. The computer does offer a little sass when you miss pins which adds to the entertainment and if you need a little break from the lanes for a bit, you can occupy your time at the arcade in between games. The arcade area is fully loaded with new game options, so far all fully functional, keeping the bright lights alive and giving kids a secondary option to just bowling alone. Plus, they offer a private party room, though I'm not sure what the prices on that may run with food and lanes. They also have a small rock wall and a Laser Tag area near the arcade. The laser tag room didn't look very big from the outside, but the attendee said it could handle 20 people at a time comfortably. Finally the bar area is a great feature to have, with some general beer options to choose from but no major selections on liquor cocktails available yet. Hopefully they do a facelift on the outside soon to match the interior. As you pull, it's hard to expect what they have to offer from the outside. It's time they knock down a few of those walls and show off the beauty that hides within! read more

Circle Bowl & Entertainment - Clean lanes. - Bowling Near Me - Ledgewood, New Jersey

Nice place to hang out! And have birthday parties!! Looks nicer inside than outside lol

All I have to say about this place is this: On a Sunday, $55 an hour, with a 1.5 hour minimum. So, for 2 people to bowl for 1/5 hours (with shoes) is over $92.....THAT IS INSANE! There's another alley not far away that would charge $5.75/per person/per game and only $5 each for shoes. If you played 3 games in 1.5 hours, it would only cost $35. What does this alley think is so special about their establishment to deserve a $60 markup? Even they dont know....they were puzzled when I asked that question. Please avoid (boycott) this rip off alley until they adjust their prices to industry standard. NOT ACCEPTABLE! read more

Called them before I came to see if a reservation was needed. The said no, come on in. I was on the wait list 2 hours! Rude counter girls! Won't be back. Never got a lane. read more

This place is the bomb! It is alot of fun! This place is great for families, couples and anyone who likes to have a blast. It's not just about bowling they have a great Brew Pub here with all sorts of IPA's and different types of specialty drinks, they also have a great arcade with carnival games, video games, an awesome rock climbing wall and laser tag! read more

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Love this place! This is the mecca Of entertainment in Ledgewood New Jersey! Circle lanes now has Big Ed's taphouse which is a joy to go to. They have a wonderful selection of draft beers and mixed drinks. BTW the food here is Awesome too and the service is great! Everyone of every age can have a great time at this place. It's not all about bowling here! They have an AWESOME arcade, with every game You can imagine, rock climbing and laser tag too! They Also have a private party Room that has 5 private lanes, a pool table and a private bar! This is the place to go when you are in the area. Great fun for all! I love it here! read more

Had my sons 9th birthday here the party pro Paula was amazing she made my sons party great . The food was good we had sliders , fries , croissant sandwich platter and pizza . Bowling , laser tag and arcade what more could a kid ask for . Thank you to the amazing staff. Booking online was very easy . read more

Horrible service. If you don't have a reservation, avoid this place. When I arrived, they gave me an estimate of 1h wait. Two hours later, guess what? They still have no clue of how long it will take and it's up to you to stay (for maybe another 2, 3, 4h??) or leave. Extremely disrespectful. They should just inform that they're fully booked and let you go elsewhere, but instead they prefer to leave it in the air and make you wait here forever. I tried to leave a formal complaint, but no manager showed up to deal with the situation. Disappointing. read more

This bowling alley is fantastic! Not only is it a bowling alley, but also an entertainment center- with a great bar, restaurant, and ice cream stand! I was so pleasantly surprised! Definitely recommend for a family or for a night out with friends! I cannot say enough about the professional and friendly staff! Toni, the manager goes above and beyond to make sure all her guests are happy! Toni also makes sure her staff is appreciated and happy! Definitely worth a trip! read more