Not much of a bowler, but I appreciate a good roll once in a while. Had a family outing and eight…read moreof 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!

Bowlero is a pretty dated bowling alley but you can tell they tried to modernize it a bit. We were…read morethere 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.

I would have called this place a hidden gem by its unassuming facade from the street.... Until I…read morecame inside and saw how busy it was! The word is definitely out lol. The staff were very friendly. You definitely feel the 80s/90s nostalgia with the games and decor. They have pinball, video games, driving games.... Including all of the classics like Pac-Man and donkey kong. A/C was definitely on, so it's a great place to best the heat. Plenty of hand sanitizer bottles available and the bathroom was clean. There are also a small selections of snacks and drinks available for sale.

Neon Retro Arcade is an Old Town/Old Pasadena must…read more It's a kid friendly hub, but just as fun for adults if not more. Open daily from Noon til 10pm, 7 days a week. Everything is set to free play with a paid admission fee. You can do hourly pay or a set price for all day play. There's probably about 60 different arcade style games ranging in many decades including 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s favorites. Pinball, Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat, Marvel Vs Capcom (my jam), Super Smash Bros, Basketball Pro, Pac Man, NFL Blitz, Rampage (arcade game of my youth), Donkey Kong, Tron, The Simpsons and so many others. Soft drinks, great lighting, a spacious layout. Neon Retro offers cool holiday deals and specials, hosts fun events, IG giveaways and keeps the fun going all year long. It's still only $15 for unlimited hourly play or $25 for a day pass. No food is served here other than snacks (think chips and candy), but so many places closeby to eat before or after your Neon Retro Arcade fun!! It's not a barcade like EightyTwo or Player One so it's alcohol free. They're all welcoming and very personable. I do know they have a capacity limit and weekend tend to be the busiest until around 4 or 5 pm. Nights and weekends are definitely lower in foot traffic, but still great energy. I don't make it over too often, but highly recommend experiencing once or thrice. They just had a cool 50% off hourly prices for Bonus Level Loyalty Club members, and yes it's free to be a member :) Local street (meter), paid lot and garage parking available. Gender-neutral restrooms. Great for groups or just you.

My first time at Action Lanes within Midway Plaza in El Monte was through a Yelp event. Glad I was…read moregiven the opportunity to enjoy bowling. Thanks Yelp! I came back on a separate day to offer my patronage and support. Parking is plentiful. Interior has an old school look and feel to it. Quite nostalgic! Very clean and organized, but not super bright. Most house bowling balls were old, dirty, and chipped. I don't use a house ball since I have my own personal bowling ball. They may want to invest in some new balls... just saying. Their bowling games were $9.50 per game that Saturday night. I ended up not bowling. I would love to return to take advantage of their Early Bird Special at $4.75 per game which is a great deal from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM on the weekend. League rate is $5.00 per game which is a steal, too (please note league must be hosted by Action Lanes to qualify). Bowling shoes are $5.00 per pair which isn't bad, but I have my own shoes so I don't need them. Please check out their other rates and promos online. When I was here, I had a wonderful conversation with Caleb. He was working behind the counter. Super friendly and nice young man. He gave me the scoop on which nights have leagues and when it was best to come here for best deals. Thanks Caleb! I didn't want to leave without supporting them. There's a boba shop inside the bowling alley, but they were closed at the time. I ended up buying one A&W Rootbeer from the vending machine. It wasn't a lot, but it was something. Quite a refreshing drink! I love bowling so I'll definitely be back to bowl. Thanks Action Lanes!

Action Lanes is a great place to bowl with friends and family! The staff is friendly and will…read moreanswer any questions you have. They have different set prices all days of the week so be sure to cadvantage of those if you're an avid bowler or want to come here with a group. The food here is actually decent. My husband and I ordered the popcorn chicken to share. As you can see from the photos, the attention to detail was there. From the golden brown color and seasoning on every piece. This was a perfect snack after an hour of bowling. I would order this again! Parking is shared with the other businesses in the plaza. It is large so you won't have to worry about not finding a spot. The business wasn't as busy when we came here during the week. There were a few lanes still open when we arrived. Overall, I recommend this spot. Whether you're a novice or a professional bowler, it's a great place to hang! If it weren't for the Yelp Elite Event held here, I wouldn't have thought to come back. Thanks, Action Lanes! See you again soon!

We just had a 70th birthday celebration last night at Montrose Bowl. Hosted approximately 40…read morepeople and it was a big hit. Robert was our contact person and he was responsive and answered all our questions prior to the event. Michael and Aram worked with us the during the event. They had everything set up when we arrived and helped arrange our desserts. They were super helpful and so nice to our guests. We didn't have them cater food as we were having the event at 7 pm so just had desserts. But we've been to another party there and the catered food was good....typical bowling alley food but good quality. We hosted the bar and they have beer and wine and a variety of sodas. All of our friends had a blast. Everyone bowled and it was a great way to break the ice and have people mingle. Our guests definitely had a great time. If you're looking for a fun and easy way to have a party look no further. It's a tad expensive, but seeing how much fun everyone had it was well worth the money. Thanks Montrose Bowl for a fun celebration.

Celebrated my birthday here with family and I couldn't be happier! I like the straight forward…read morepricing of the venue and how you can mix and match food packages to your needs. Restrooms on the premises, cozy spot with area for bowling and eating. Family friendly atmosphere with option for bumpers or ramps to assist little ones. One staff on the premises during party to answer questions and serve food and solve any bowling malfunctions, but was hands off overall. I had fun and would consider hosting another event here! Cons: if you want to cater from somewhere else they charge you more. Finding nearby parking can be hard sometimes. Response time can be inconsistent.

We held a milestone celebration here for our construction crew, what a great experience!…read more First off all the staff were friendly, helpful and hospitable. This felt like a classic bowling alley- no gimmicks and no silliness. This place features a bar & grill, two pool tables, a fair amount of bowling lanes, and a small arcade. The dining area seating is plenty and the touchscreen displays at the lanes make setting up your games very easy. This place was clean, professional and didn't feel "corporate" if that makes sense. It definitely took me back to when I was a kid, bowling in a league with my uncles, very nostalgic. Our host gave us a quick rundown and rules which was great for anyone who had never been bowling before. Our party was pretty big (I think 30-40 people) but the staff was great in keeping up with our hungry carpenters. The food was good, I definitely rate it better than all bowling alley food I've ever had- but not quite "sit-down-restaurant" quality. That's OK, we were there to bowl and have fun. Everyone had a fantastic time. I highly recommend for group events, parties, dates or family fun. I leave one star off for parking- there is very limited parking and maybe I missed something but it seemed like the closest option was meter parking or up the block, most of our guys parked a block away in a public lot.

Bowling shoes were disgusting. Completely worn down, ill fitting, and looks like they haven't been…read morecleaned or replaced in decades. Not only that but the staff was rude, and were inconsistently enforcing wearing bowling shoes. Other bowlers had regular shoes on, but our party was told to wear their shoes or leave. When pointed out, staff said we were wrong. The lanes were inconsistently oiled, the balls were all chipped and low quality. Music was so loud, could barely hear my friends and I speak. Weird policy of charging credit cards at $50 increments. So a $5 dollar water is a $50 charge with a $45 dollar refund. Weird and strange policy. Added 1 star because the pins weren't held up by strings. Probably won't be back unless major changes are made.

Pretty cool bowling alley/cocktail bar, this place has been around since the late 1920s and the…read moredesign/decor reflect that well. Near the entrance they have a pool table area to the right, just after that there are two separate seating bars. They have about 10 lanes for bowling, children are allowed before 8pm and they're also able to have bumper ramps for kids automatically come up when their turn comes up on the board. The pizza and burgers were pretty good, the bartenders and servers were very attentive. For a bowling alley it may seem small for today's standard since there's just 10 lanes but the bar and seating areas near the lanes are space out well enough that makes this a great spot for groups.

Not my first time here, but it's my first time leaving a review! This is such a cute and fun place…read morefor group events. I came to celebrate a friend's birthday, and we had a great time. The pizza and burgers were really good, and a friend said the calamari was good too. Kids are welcome before 8 PM, and they even provide a bowling assistance ramp and gutter protectors, which makes it so much easier for the little ones to play and actually score! The service was fast, and the bartenders were very nice and attentive. The vibes are cool, fun, and super chill. Definitely a great spot for a birthday or group get-together! Side note: Bowling and food are on separate bills, so just keep that in mind when splitting the check.

I don't go bowling often but the one time I did go with some friends the people there were really…read morenice, and for food at a bowling alley I could proudly say it's pretty good. Not to mention my phone had died and one of the workers actually helped me out and let me use her battery pack. I don't know if I remember right but her name was jessica and the server I had was Ezequiel, great people great place. Would recommend.

Bowlero Arcadia is a popular neon light bowling alley x bar. It's located within a shopping mall…read more It's very huge with multiple lanes and an arcade. This bowling alley is clean with lively atmosphere. It was my first time here. Staff were nice and competent. Prices for the shoes and lanes were reasonable. Finding parking can be challenging on weekends. Overall, I highly recommend this bowling alley.

Huge pros and cons…read more Games here are pricey. We're talking about 80 tokens for 20 bucks, where each game is about 8 to 13 tokens, where all the popular ones are on the higher end. They offer a time-play card for cheap, about 10 dollars for 60 minutes, but you can only play about 18 games, and usually the less popular ones. So yes, pricey, but they offer food for cheaper than most places, even than the mall itself. You can get your kid ice cream here for 1 dollar, yes, 1 freaking dollar! That's what sold me. Food is also cheap; we got a large pepperoni pizza, fries, and an unlimited refill drink for 10 bucks. They got alcoholic drinks at a decent price too. And they currently have a collab with anime shows so you can get special drinks and cups, like from the One Piece collectors edition that keeps selling out quick. You can also get specialty food. They also offer bowling and pool so you can spend a whole day here. My son and I spent 2 hours here, and we had a blast. Expensive, yes, but fun nonetheless.

Lackluster service, disappointing experience, and definitely not what we expected…read more Good job, guys... you've officially lost a customer. I like it better in the good old days when people actually cared!

I love this activity! It is so much fun and a great way to get my steps in. It is also challenging…read more Cheers to the Pasadena Lawn Bowling and Croquet Club.

After being cooped up during the pandemic, I wanted to restart my monthly outings with my mom so…read morelawn bowling seemed to be the best bet for a safe yet fun outing since it's outdoors! We were met by Lee who is the current president and super friendly. He guided us throughout the free lesson giving us tips and encouragement. We started around 10 am and we're done by 11:45. We all had a great time and would surely come again!

This D&B is on the second floor of mall at Santa Anita. The parking space near the entrance is…read moretricky to find, you have to locate the ramp from inner section of the garage. This is a very big D&B, huge dining space with giant bar and rooms for private party. The arcade area was also decent size. They had all the regular games that we usually see in D&Bs. I bought chips for $75 that came additional bonus chips. Most of the games I saw were functional. Staff members were available both in dining area and game floor. I was surprised to see a good number of people in both sections around 10pm on Friday night.

Thank you Gabriel for all you did for our table. We had a wonderful time celebrating our brother…read more We are not used to how amazing the space has transformed. We enjoyed our table separate from the games. We were able to divide and conquer with the kids and then shoving a pizza in our mouth, when we got a chance. Great selections on combinations for big groups. We chose a mix of wings, sliders, flatbreads, and fries.