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    Classic Bowl

    3.7 (144 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    Lane and seating area when bowling
    Oscar R.

    Great atmosphere, friendly staff and clean facility over all. Highly recommend you visit. They have open bowling and leagues available. I've been bowling here for 15+ years and enjoy it. Best part is the bar and gaming area. The bartender Deirdre "Dee" is very friendly and makes great drinks besides the usual cocktails. Love her martinis, mix drinks, Bloody Mary and special "Sonia" drink. Don't miss out and visit this place!

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    Howard L.

    I haven't gone bowling in well over a decade, possibly even two. Dropping in here though to take advantage of their weekday senior rate was a blast. And it was about time to just see what bowling felt like again. Classic Bowl has been around for a long time and is a well maintained and well deserved popular 38-lane bowling venue in this area. I know of a couple of guys that bowl regularly in leagues here and they speak highly of the venue. The weekday senior rate (age 65+) is $4.50 per game from 9am - 5pm Mon -Fri. The regular game rate is $6.50. There are no practice throws, and every extra frame will cost you $0.75 per frame. I checked out all the rules as it's been a long time for me. Rina was the friendly and informative staffer at the desk and she is well known to the regulars and vice versa here. Eons ago I bowled in a work league and we practically bowled 1/2 game just as free practice, but none of that now! The wife and I found out our 48 year old balls still work and knock pins over lol! That is, when they are aimed properly! No more scorekeeping either (and I know that dates me) as you just punch in the bowlers' lineup on the keypad and go. Great place, and I was very happy with hitting the lanes here.

    Full service bar and nice open layout
    Mark W.

    Great place to bowl league or practice. The food at Boba Burger is amazing and all the staff are friendly including the bartender and counter staff.

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    Thanks to the gentleman at the front desk for making my grandson's first bowling experience great! My husband and I hadn't been to a bowling alley in over 30 years. He clearly explained entering names on the score keeper and asked my grandson if he would like a green or blue ball. Obviously we used bumpers for him and for 3 frames he was doing pretty good! Then the gentleman brought over the green dinosaur thingy to help him with the ball. Grandpa actually lost! Thank you for such positive attitude and energy! We will be coming back many times in the future.

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    Food is great, service is kind and the atmosphere is very chill. No problems parking, bar on site. Pro shop open daily.

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    6 months ago

    Food is amazing at the burger spot here and Ropa behind the bar will keep the drinks coming! Great spot to bowl, hangout, drink.

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    6 days ago

    Ashley at the counter is so nice She helped me with a situation I had. she went above and beyond.

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    2 months ago

    We hosted a birthday bowling party here recently and the staff were very accepting and welcoming. Recommended.

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    The most fun, casual and chill night out. Food is solid and Allison provided amazing service. Our crew had the best time. We're coming back!

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    Bartender Dee makes the best drinks. Fast and polite service. Love going when she's there. Nothing better than a good drink when bowling.

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    1 year ago

    Great service by the bar keep Deirdre, great convo and love the energy. Wonderful quick service. Makes bowling nights fun.

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    Dee has always been a great bartender for our Friday night league. Always happy and cheerful.

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    Didra is a great employee always friendly and a great bartender. Always very attentive and helpful.

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    Anytime you're at classic bowl stop by the bar for the best service in the house from deirdre, the absolute best

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    deidre is best bartender hands down! pleasant and speedy! we never have to wait in long lines when shes working!

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    Rina was the friendly and informative staffer at the desk and she is well known to the regulars and vice versa here.

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