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Came here on a Saturday evening for a birthday party. We had four lanes booked out and I'd recommend a maximum of six players per lane, although they do support more than that. Rental shoes are quite stretched out here. I actually sized down nearly 2 full sizes (usually wear a 7.5, ended up using 6's) to fit snugly. The bowling balls are set up from ~8lbs to ~15lbs in order. I couldn't really tell, but it seemed like the smaller balls also tended to have smaller finger holes on average. There are some "game" options to bowl with that ultimately boil down to 1 bowl x 5 frames, 2 bowls x 5 frames, and 2 bowls x 10 frames. Kids may enjoy the Angry Birds game, which is 2 bowls x 5 frames but if you hit all of the birds, you'll effectively get a "strike" (at least, I think that's how it works). For serious bowlers, I'd suggest the "Pro Stats" setup which will give you mph, % of strikes, and things like that. You can put in your e-mail to get your scorecard or even set up using an app, which are great modern options. The people who weren't as good bowlers ended up trying to go for high speed bowls toward the end of the night (25.7mph was the winner if you're curious). We had a few incidents where someone bowled during a reset, usually because we were playing a minigame where we expected two rolls but actually ended up being counted as a strike due to whatever game gimmick was going on. During those times, it took the staff about 5-10 minutes to respond and clear the lane. Lane 20 was also really wrong in the sensors. We called it the charity lane because if you guttered a ball, it would give you between 3-6 points randomly. So, not all of the lanes are perfect. There's also a little arcade here, and some coin operated basketball games. Cool that you can order bar food and beer from the attached restaurant. Overall, a generally positive experience with one lane out of four that was a bit glitchy.
Decent bowling alley for family fun. Older facility with prices to match making it a decent no frills value. A fair amount of lanes that you pay by the hour. Casual g un for a wide variety of ages. Much like other alleys you operate the lane yourself. Once you get your shoes you're basically on your own. Sometimes the lane was glitchy. We tried to call for service but after waiting a while we just reset the lane and skipped turns to keep playing. Service was minimally present and minimal level of interaction. The food was ok. The pizza was pretty good. I wouldn't get chips and queso again. The queso was watery reminiscent of school cafeteria queso. The salsa was also bland.
Old school style bowling lanes, great for kids birthday party & friends gathering. There's a mini arcade in the bowling lane, some of the games work, some doesn't. Restroom could use a little work with restocking papers.
I pass by this bowling alley often and have always wondered what it's like inside. On a Monday evening, around 5:30, we decided to check it out with some friends. At first, we had the place to ourselves, but by 6:30, it was packed with what seemed like professional bowlers! The lady who gave us our shoes was super friendly and joked with us as we struggled to find the right size--it took three tries because the sizes weren't true to fit. Despite that minor hiccup, we had a great time! Honestly, I think I prefer this type of simple, traditional bowling alley compared to the big, fancy ones. Although I didn't eat or drink, the bar seemed lively, and people appeared to be enjoying themselves.
If you're looking for an old-school bowling alley with food and drinks, then Del Mar is the place to go ! It's so refreshing to go to a place that has touches of the classic place it used to be. It's definitely been updated but it still has a lot of the charm of an old school bowling alley. Parking: There's plenty of parking but on a Saturday night the lot (and the lanes) were quite full. Bowling: Their bowling shoes have seen better days (at least my 6.5s had) bur everything else was great. They have updated screens with a variety of bowling games to add some flair to the classic. They have plenty of ball weight options as well. There are also plenty of screens around the lanes and they did play some sports channels for people interested in that. You can book time in 30 min increments which is perfect for adding an extra game Other things: - they do have a full bar and restaurant with its own seating, but they bring things to your lane as well. - there is a small arcade area - they sell bowling socks if you forget yours
It's been a hot minute since I've been bowling...maybe 10 years? I basically grew up in a bowling alley as a kid cause my parents were in bowling leagues. Mostly played arcades (like The Simpsons game lol) and made friends with other league kids. My dad still is and is up there winning league championships 4x in a row with his team. Am I good? Ehh. Lol. My sister is better. I was a little rusty but went from 106 and improved each game. 151 was my highest game. Could be better with more practice. We tried to go here as planned a few days after the crazy storm/tornado and found that it was closed, especially since this area was hit badly and still had no power. A lot of Centerpoint trucks were parked all over the lot. We paid for 1.5 hours and were gifted an extra hour while in the middle of our games. I happen to know people. I don't really remember what pricing was for bowling cause we usually go to AMF, but this seemed steep. I'm sure the cost would be comparable if divided by a group. There was only two of us, so we got to take our time and fit in 5 games. Short break going to the bar to order drinks. I had the Austin Eastciders pineapple on draft. We took our drinks back to our lane. We didn't try the food since we were going out to dinner after. I love how organized this bowling alley is. There's a closed off bar area for food and drinks, a pro shop, and an arcade area. Restrooms are clean, as well. Bowling balls are organized by weight with the least starting from the left side of the bowling alley. Our lane was glitchy and didn't restart, so we asked to move over to another lane which wasn't an issue. We didn't want to be close to a lane with young teens, no offense. The seating is comfy like booth seating, and the floors are checkered which gave a diner, retro vibe. Much more comfortable than plastic seats at most bowling alleys. I prefer real bowling lanes than synthetic lanes. It was a little distracting when the screens came down that aired the same shows as the TVs and when the lights turned off with colorful lasers flashing on the floor. I follow the lane arrows on where to throw, and I felt like I had to concentrate more. Overall, we had so much fun and will definitely be back especially since this is the closest to us that's a legit bowling alley with great, friendly staff. Coming here was so nostalgic of my childhood.
We have been coming to this place off and on for ba few years, the staff is friendly and the food from Brass Money is good from the perspective its a bowling alley. Over the last year they have been making upgrades, for instance if you download the app "OpenLane" you can book lanes and advance and avoid wait times during peek hours. Its a great family owned business. The pro shop inside is one of the best in the area.
We came here for a celebration with the kiddos. Bowling was fun. The margaritas were okay. We ended up giving the bartender detail instructions on how to make our margaritas and it was a little better. The Pac-Man machine took our $20 and the manager only refunded us $11. The air hockey machine took our $1 as well. We didn't complain we just knew not to put our money in anymore games.
We were able to make reservations for an event on Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30pm. We're glad we did because when we came in, there was a wait. With the event, we got 2 lanes for 2 hours, 2 pizzas and 2 starters and unlimited refills on drinks. I thought the pricing was reasonable, about $36 per person (8 of us). It was a fun night. The pizza isn't the best pizza in the world, but was okay for bowling alley food. Service was good. We had someone check in on us and give us refills. Bowling shoes came with the reservation and all the employees were kind. Side note: bathroom was a bit gross...
To be honest, I didn't have high expectations for this place because of its location. I expected it to be a dilapidated bowling alley and I'm happy to say my expectations were exceeded. The establishment is very clean and they have hand sanitizers everywhere. We had the most fun on a Friday night that we've had in a while. Come before 7pm on a Friday so you don't have to wait for a lane. Optimum cost efficiency would be to bring a group of 6. The restaurant that it's connected to has good deals on food and drinks. We ordered a pitcher of Corona for $20.
Had a fun night of sisterly bonding with my sorority sisters for a fun night of bowling. The event was well organized and coordinated with the staff at Del Mar. Our lanes were reserved upon arrival, we were able to grab our shoes and select our bowling ball. Once we began bowling the beverages and food began being served. It was very organized and streamlined. Everyone had a great time. This was a great place to come with a large group. It still had a very intimate feel but didn't feel too crowded. You have a bar area if you want adult beverages as well.
This was a cute bowling alley and I had fun here. It is a bit pricy for two people, seems that they charge by the hour and shoes and included for up to 6 people? So definitely a better spot for groups, maybe not so much for two! Their pizza was surprisingly not bad for a bowling spot. I'm glad they kept the crust in the thinner slice, and it came out hot and melty. Not bad at all! read more
2 months ago
A nice ride back, just enjoying a good cheeseburger. I really am not good at bowling, but I have five friends with me about the environment. I saw Serio bowlers reset the lanes; they were in good shape and working well. And the balls provide were good tootonnes if parking read more
Haven't bowled in ages and wanted to go somewhere that had the "old school bowling vibe." This place checked all the boxes. Pay by the hour for the lane and honestly really affordable prices. Cool lights and music going Friday- Saturday after 6pm. They also have a bar and restaurant inside which is very fast service and overall good quality for being in a bowling alley- including pitchers of beer. Their appetizers were not bad, and the burgers and fries decent! They will bring it right out to your lane! read more
Came here on a Saturday evening for a birthday party. We had four lanes booked out and I'd recommend a maximum of six players per lane, although they do support more than that. Rental shoes are quite stretched out here. I actually sized down nearly 2 full sizes (usually wear a 7.5, ended up using 6's) to fit snugly. The bowling balls are set up from ~8lbs to ~15lbs in order. I couldn't really tell, but it seemed like the smaller balls also tended to have smaller finger holes on average. There are some "game" options to bowl with that ultimately boil down to 1 bowl x 5 frames, 2 bowls x 5 frames, and 2 bowls x 10 frames. Kids may enjoy the Angry Birds game, which is 2 bowls x 5 frames but if you hit all of the birds, you'll effectively get a "strike" (at least, I think that's how it works). For serious bowlers, I'd suggest the "Pro Stats" setup which will give you mph, % of strikes, and things like that. You can put in your e-mail to get your scorecard or even set up using an app, which are great modern options. The people who weren't as good bowlers ended up trying to go for high speed bowls toward the end of the night (25.7mph was the winner if you're curious). We had a few incidents where someone bowled during a reset, usually because we were playing a minigame where we expected two rolls but actually ended up being counted as a strike due to whatever game gimmick was going on. During those times, it took the staff about 5-10 minutes to respond and clear the lane. Lane 20 was also really wrong in the sensors. We called it the charity lane because if you guttered a ball, it would give you between 3-6 points randomly. So, not all of the lanes are perfect. There's also a little arcade here, and some coin operated basketball games. Cool that you can order bar food and beer from the attached restaurant. Overall, a generally positive experience with one lane out of four that was a bit glitchy. read more
1 year ago
Decent bowling alley for family fun. Older facility with prices to match making it a decent no frills value. A fair amount of lanes that you pay by the hour. Casual g un for a wide variety of ages. Much like other alleys you operate the lane yourself. Once you get your shoes you're basically on your own. Sometimes the lane was glitchy. We tried to call for service but after waiting a while we just reset the lane and skipped turns to keep playing. Service was minimally present and minimal level of interaction. The food was ok. The pizza was pretty good. I wouldn't get chips and queso again. The queso was watery reminiscent of school cafeteria queso. The salsa was also bland. read more
9 months ago
Old school style bowling lanes, great for kids birthday party & friends gathering. There's a mini arcade in the bowling lane, some of the games work, some doesn't. Restroom could use a little work with restocking papers. read more
I pass by this bowling alley often and have always wondered what it's like inside. On a Monday evening, around 5:30, we decided to check it out with some friends. At first, we had the place to ourselves, but by 6:30, it was packed with what seemed like professional bowlers! The lady who gave us our shoes was super friendly and joked with us as we struggled to find the right size--it took three tries because the sizes weren't true to fit. Despite that minor hiccup, we had a great time! Honestly, I think I prefer this type of simple, traditional bowling alley compared to the big, fancy ones. Although I didn't eat or drink, the bar seemed lively, and people appeared to be enjoying themselves. read more
If you're looking for an old-school bowling alley with food and drinks, then Del Mar is the place to go ! It's so refreshing to go to a place that has touches of the classic place it used to be. It's definitely been updated but it still has a lot of the charm of an old school bowling alley. Parking: There's plenty of parking but on a Saturday night the lot (and the lanes) were quite full. Bowling: Their bowling shoes have seen better days (at least my 6.5s had) bur everything else was great. They have updated screens with a variety of bowling games to add some flair to the classic. They have plenty of ball weight options as well. There are also plenty of screens around the lanes and they did play some sports channels for people interested in that. You can book time in 30 min increments which is perfect for adding an extra game Other things: - they do have a full bar and restaurant with its own seating, but they bring things to your lane as well. - there is a small arcade area - they sell bowling socks if you forget yours read more
2 years ago
It's been a hot minute since I've been bowling...maybe 10 years? I basically grew up in a bowling alley as a kid cause my parents were in bowling leagues. Mostly played arcades (like The Simpsons game lol) and made friends with other league kids. My dad still is and is up there winning league championships 4x in a row with his team. Am I good? Ehh. Lol. My sister is better. I was a little rusty but went from 106 and improved each game. 151 was my highest game. Could be better with more practice. We tried to go here as planned a few days after the crazy storm/tornado and found that it was closed, especially since this area was hit badly and still had no power. A lot of Centerpoint trucks were parked all over the lot. We paid for 1.5 hours and were gifted an extra hour while in the middle of our games. I happen to know people. I don't really remember what pricing was for bowling cause we usually go to AMF, but this seemed steep. I'm sure the cost would be comparable if divided by a group. There was only two of us, so we got to take our time and fit in 5 games. Short break going to the bar to order drinks. I had the Austin Eastciders pineapple on draft. We took our drinks back to our lane. We didn't try the food since we were going out to dinner after. I love how organized this bowling alley is. There's a closed off bar area for food and drinks, a pro shop, and an arcade area. Restrooms are clean, as well. Bowling balls are organized by weight with the least starting from the left side of the bowling alley. Our lane was glitchy and didn't restart, so we asked to move over to another lane which wasn't an issue. We didn't want to be close to a lane with young teens, no offense. The seating is comfy like booth seating, and the floors are checkered which gave a diner, retro vibe. Much more comfortable than plastic seats at most bowling alleys. I prefer real bowling lanes than synthetic lanes. It was a little distracting when the screens came down that aired the same shows as the TVs and when the lights turned off with colorful lasers flashing on the floor. I follow the lane arrows on where to throw, and I felt like I had to concentrate more. Overall, we had so much fun and will definitely be back especially since this is the closest to us that's a legit bowling alley with great, friendly staff. Coming here was so nostalgic of my childhood. read more
1 year ago
We have been coming to this place off and on for ba few years, the staff is friendly and the food from Brass Money is good from the perspective its a bowling alley. Over the last year they have been making upgrades, for instance if you download the app "OpenLane" you can book lanes and advance and avoid wait times during peek hours. Its a great family owned business. The pro shop inside is one of the best in the area. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
We came here for a celebration with the kiddos. Bowling was fun. The margaritas were okay. We ended up giving the bartender detail instructions on how to make our margaritas and it was a little better. The Pac-Man machine took our $20 and the manager only refunded us $11. The air hockey machine took our $1 as well. We didn't complain we just knew not to put our money in anymore games. read more
We were able to make reservations for an event on Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30pm. We're glad we did because when we came in, there was a wait. With the event, we got 2 lanes for 2 hours, 2 pizzas and 2 starters and unlimited refills on drinks. I thought the pricing was reasonable, about $36 per person (8 of us). It was a fun night. The pizza isn't the best pizza in the world, but was okay for bowling alley food. Service was good. We had someone check in on us and give us refills. Bowling shoes came with the reservation and all the employees were kind. Side note: bathroom was a bit gross... read more
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To be honest, I didn't have high expectations for this place because of its location. I expected it to be a dilapidated bowling alley and I'm happy to say my expectations were exceeded. The establishment is very clean and they have hand sanitizers everywhere. We had the most fun on a Friday night that we've had in a while. Come before 7pm on a Friday so you don't have to wait for a lane. Optimum cost efficiency would be to bring a group of 6. The restaurant that it's connected to has good deals on food and drinks. We ordered a pitcher of Corona for $20. read more
Had a fun night of sisterly bonding with my sorority sisters for a fun night of bowling. The event was well organized and coordinated with the staff at Del Mar. Our lanes were reserved upon arrival, we were able to grab our shoes and select our bowling ball. Once we began bowling the beverages and food began being served. It was very organized and streamlined. Everyone had a great time. This was a great place to come with a large group. It still had a very intimate feel but didn't feel too crowded. You have a bar area if you want adult beverages as well. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Came here on a Saturday, should've known there would be a wait. Just a heads up, you can call and get on a waitlist. Returned on Sunday instead, they opened at 9a and agent usually busy Sunday morning. For 1 adult and 1 child for 1 hour including shoes was around $43 +change, kinda pricey but I haven't been bowling in awhile so I have nothing to compare prices to. Had our lane set to bumpers for my niece, had to change lanes twice because the bumpers wouldn't pop up properly, such a hassle. Employee there told us she couldn't keep going out to the lane to pull the bumpers up,I would've complained but she offered to restart our hour since we waisted so much time moving and waiting for help. Overall a clean bowling alley, decent if you just want a lil bowling time for fun. read more
5 years ago
2 years ago
Great night for an employee team building. I took my staff for a night of bowling and pizza. The place was very accommodating and the price for an event with 2 hours of bowling, 2 pizzas and apps, along with unlimited fountain drinks beat all the others by a mile($250). The staff was very helpful and made sure to do all they could to make our visit pleasant. We got there around 6 and I must say things got packed around 7. Make sure you stop in and play a game or two. read more
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This bowling Alley wasn't far from where I ate lunch. I dropped in for a few games. They offer $40 for 1 hour which is good because you can play like 4-5 games. I love the classic old school diner look and feel it of their seats, booths and barstools. I rolled a few strikes and did my thang . They have really good airbrush artwork on their walls and in the arcade that's cute. This is a family friendly bowling Alley. read more
4 years ago
6 years ago
I love this bowling alley. It's the perfect size for intimate gatherings! I prefer the modular seating to the tables usually found in bowling alleys. They buy-an-hour-get-a-free-hour special is the best value for your money! read more
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8 years ago
This place is the best. Great food, amazing bar, affordable pricing, and well oiled lanes! This is great for serious bowlers and for people who just want to drink and hang out. couldn't recommend Del Mar Lanes anymore! read more
3 years ago
This was cleanest most organized bowling alley I've ever been to. The seating for the lanes was comfy. The balls were organized by weight. The bar was ample with many good offerings. We had tons of fun. read more
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3020 Mangum Rd
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