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    Lucky Strike Somerville

    2.8 (228 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Megarita (watermelon)
    Anna F.

    This place has a fun and not too overwhelmingly large arcade. There's everything from carnival games (ring toss), to classic video games (angry birds), to a surprising video game-ized board game (connect four), and my favorite- basketball shooting games. They also have air hockey, which was the most popular couple game, and some extremely fun car racing and motorcycle racing games- don't miss those! They're not just standard stationary games- they have a bit of a fun ride- experience, with vibrations when you collide with things, and whatnot. Just taking off a star because sometimes games would malfunction and it took a little while to get them fixed, but it usually resulted in a comped game or so, which was cool. I also wouldn't necessarily recommend the watermelon megarita. We barely finished half- way too cloyingly sweet, and I think they may have run out of Jose Cuervo and were using some other, possibly higher alcohol level, tequila. I'd only recommend the megarita for 2 if you really like sweet boozy drinks and you want to make game playing a little harder coordination-wise. No judgment! It's a fun way to spend a Friday night.

    Jenny R.

    Took my 10 and 8 year old here and we had an absolute blast! Lucky Strike Somerville is the perfect mix of fun for kids and chill vibes for adults. The bowling lanes were sleek and modern, and the arcade? Let's just say my kids barely wanted to leave. Tons of games, flashing lights, and nonstop excitement. We grabbed food and drinks in between, and everything came out quick and tasty--bonus points for the friendly staff. It's one of those places that doesn't feel too "kiddy," but still keeps the little ones fully entertained. I loved that we could all enjoy it together without feeling like we were in a typical family zone. Definitely planning a return trip--this time maybe with a few more kids in tow!

    Kevin W.

    This review is only for the restaurant portion since we came to eat and watch Thursday Night Football. The service was super slow. We sat down for maybe a good 15 20 mins before a server even came up to us. After that, we had to go to the bar to get any water refills, she pretty much just didn't check in on us after a while even though we were still eating and finishing our drinks. Foodwise, the menu is a bit limited for entrees but the cheeseburger was good. Hard to say much more about a burger. For drinks we got a tower to share. Was a bit disappointed because it was a bit watered down. A group tried to go bowling, but they had no more availabilities on a Thursday night. highly recommend anyone thats trying to bowl to put your name down early.

    Cheeseburger*
    Marni M.

    Although I had been here a handful of times, I had the most fun during my most recent visit. We initially came to bowl but found out there was a 3 hour wait when we put our names down at 7:30 pm on a Saturday night. While we waited, we grabbed some food and played at the arcade. Due to diet restrictions, we all got our own items. My friends got Crispy Chicken Skewers and Gluten free Margherita pizza while I got their Cheeseburger with a side of salad. Chicken sounded like they had a great crunch and seemed moist. The pizza had a good sauce and cheese on top of a traditional, crumbly, gluten free dough. I thoroughly enjoyed the burger as it was juicy and flavorful on an almost sweet brioche bun. Salad was incredibly bland and could have used a teaspoon more of dressing. Our favorite games were the classic air hockey, basketball shots, and the chicken/duck crossing. Before we knew it, we missed our text for the bowling reservations by 45 minutes. Overall, we had a blast and would like to come again. Talking to other friends, I heard the bowling isn't worthwhile anyways given they're often broken.

    Pinball. All Stern
    Allegra P.

    I like playing pinball and the machines here have decently low replays so you can play for a long time without spending too much. I wish they had pitchers of beer, but the $8 drafts are fine and glasses get cleared rather quickly. No machines have cup holders and all games have 5 balls so everyone is a winner.

    Hoisin Glazed Chicken Wings
    Alice D.

    Subpar food, okay experience for the dining part. I'd honestly give the restaurant a 3 but the arcade a 4 for context on the rest of this review. Came here with a group of 5 on a Friday evening. There weren't that many people in the bar area so getting a booth was pretty easy. Our waiter was nice, but it seemed like he was very new at the job. He ignored me when the group took our order and I had to raise my hand and ask if I could also get food, and then I requested a salad but got fries with my meal instead. This happened to one other person at our table too, so it seems like he didn't understand us despite having repeated our orders back to us without mentioning the salad twice. The food took quite a while to get out, and when it did, it all came out at once ( appetizers plus entrees ). It was a little strange honestly, but we were hungry so we ate up regardless. The nachos were huge, but the entire structure of it wasn't really conducive to a good eating experience despite looking unique. The guac and non cheese/bean toppings were all stacked at the top, making the ratio really off. Also since it was all stacked, things at the bottom got very soggy very quickly. The sandwich was okay, but left something to be desired for being $14. It was small and the flavor was nice, but the bun and overall texture wasn't amazing. It also wasn't that hot either. The fries were okay, not very plentiful though either. The wings were definitely the best part - well cooked ( juicy and well seasoned ) so we were satisfied with that. The mule that I got as well wasn't great - definitely extremely sour, not much flavor other than that. Overall, I would eat somewhere else before coming here. We tried going to the bowling alley first, but they only had 8 lanes and we had to wait 2 hours to get one so we opted for the arcade experience which was much better than the dinner - they have good assortment of games and 600 points ( $56 ) went a long way. We split it amongst 5 people and had points leftover by 2 hours later so I found it to be quite worth it! There aren't many games with 5 slots open ( pretty much one racing game and skeeball were the only things we could do as a full group ) but we still had tons of fun. In the end, the experience was relatively positive but just because of the games. Definitely come out if you're looking for a fun time, but perhaps not for the dining or drinking experience.

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    Very fun night out bowling with friends and playing arcade games!!! Used a groupon for a group of 6 and it was inexpensive.

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    Hi Edward, Thank you for your rating! We hope to see you back soon.

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    Way up on prices, way down on quality and quantity. Steak tips way over-cooked. No flavor at all. 99 is starting to falter.

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    Ask the Community - Lucky Strike Somerville

    Do u pay for cards to play?

    Hi Brian, please call us directly as pricing varies. Have a great day!

    Do they offer candle pin bowling or is it just the regular bowling?

    I only saw regular bowling at the opening event.

    What are the prices for bowling? I have tried calling several times but I cannot get through...ever.

    Hello Marie, for our bowling prices, it is $6 per game per person from open to 6pm. $7 per game per person Sun. - Thurs. after 6pm and $8 per game per person Fri. and Sat. after 6pm. Shoe rental is $4.00 per person. Hope to see you soon! Have a… Read more

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    My wife and I were married on the Henry Longfellow. It was an incredible evening. The family and…read morefriends that joined us, the amazing staff, and our first mate/onboard manager Allison made it a night we will truly never forget. Thank you again to everyone that made that night so perfect! We want to give a special shout out to our event coordinator, Kaitlin. We initially had two separate venues for our wedding. We planned to have just the reception on the Henry Longfellow, while the ceremony takes place in Boston. It was only a month out from our wedding day, when our ceremony venue fell through and we had to scramble to find an alternative solution. During that stressful time, Kaitlin did an amazing job working with us to combine our ceremony and reception on the Henry Longfellow. She was comforting, accommodating, and a joy to work with. We couldn't have planned our wedding without her! The absolute best!!! Sincerely, Brian & Katy

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    This venue is absolutely beautiful. We were struck by both the courtyard, where we had our…read moreceremony, and the theater, where dinner was served. The theater itself is so beautiful that, other than table linens and flowers, we did not decorate it at all because the architecture, marble, and ceiling are so striking. We also used the standard lighting and did not need any extra lights. CMAC gives you a list of approved caterers, so it narrows your options a bit (which was good for us, since we needed a place to start) and will rent tables and chairs to you. We also rented a piano for dinner, and all of these items come out of your deposit. The location is great in that it is close to the T and a parking garage; we walked to a boat near the Cambridgeside Galleria for our coffee and cake, which we would not have been able to do at another location. It was just perfect for us!!! One thing that was absolutely amazing was the event manager. Jeff completely took care of us and helped us by giving suggestions and being really flexible around rehearsal and event times. He even let us lock up items after the wedding and come back the next day for them. He was awesome! THANK YOU, JEFF!

    The College Club of Boston

    The College Club of Boston

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    I can't recommend The College Club of Boston enough. It's a beautiful victorian style building. Old…read morefashioned, but truly iconic. I was staying for 2 nights, my first time in the city. I was very unsure which area to stay in, but I'm so happy I chose CCB because the location is absolutely perfect. Back Bay is very nice and safe. You even have a wonderful park just outside the doorstep to walk around, and the lovely Boston Commons only two blocks away. Check-in/out was one of the most seamless experiences I've had with hotels/airbnbs. I didn't have to check in with anyone, and I received the door code a few days before. They have a lovely dining room for guests with homemade cookies, fruit, coffee and tea. Unfortunately I didn't take advantage of the breakfast, but I'm sure it's great too. CCB is really the perfect mix of a hotel and bed/breakfast. I was unsure about doing the solo room with a shared bathroom, but other than having to wait for the other guest to finish his shower so I could take an urgent bio break, it was no issue at all and I would hands down do it again. I'm pretty sure the other floors have a bathroom if you absolutely need it though. For the location, price, comfort, and amenities, College Club of Boston is a no brainer. I got the please to quickly meet the GM on my way out, and she is super sweet. I even left my airpods in the room, and without hesitation they are shipping them back to me. 5 starts forsure.

    We had our wedding ceremony here. It was absolutely perfect. We had 12 guests total, but the space…read morecould definitely accommodate a considerably larger party. The venue itself was breathtakingly beautiful, clean, and presentable. We requested a charcuterie board, champagne, and fruit platter, and it was stunningly displayed and high quality. There was a great mini-bar. Anna the manager was very responsive and accommodating. I am extremely pleased with our experience and would 100% recommend this venue!

    MIT Faculty Club

    MIT Faculty Club

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    Kendall Square/MIT

    Full disclosure: I have perhaps some undeserved bitterness toward the MIT Faculty Club since my…read morebike was stolen from the rack outside. The club itself was a disappointment. I heard my conference would be held at the MIT Faculty Club and was expecting something luxurious. Instead, the club is on the sixth floor of the Sloan Building and is a collection of function rooms along a hallway. As Cat mentions, the views from the faculty club are amazing. Unlike Cat, I found the food surprisingly delicious. The veggie dishes were my favorite, including a chickpea-and-lentil stuffed tomato and an amazing corn side. MIT also seems to have its own red and white wines, labeled with "MIT 150," which were not particularly good but definitely a kick to drink. The decor could use major improvement. The furniture is what you'd find in a mid-level hotel. The chairs, by the end of multi-hour meetings, provide less-than-optimal ass-cushioning. The AV support for the club was also some of the worst I've experienced: Guys, learn how to use a projector, PowerPoint, and an audio hookup, and you'll solve a lot of your problems. Finally, there is the area security issue. I realize the Faculty Club was not responsible for the theft of my bike, but when I went inside to ask the admins for the number for the MIT Police, they were not surprised by my dilemma and said it happens all the time. If you visit the Faculty Club, be particularly vigilant about your property.

    My husband & I had our wedding reception here in October 2012 and had a wonderful experience! We…read moreworked with Elizabeth and she was amazing to plan with- every little detail was perfect and this place truly is a hidden gem. Our guests loved the food and atmosphere of the club and the city of Boston looked gorgeous through the venue windows during our reception. Elizabeth coordinated all of our vendor arrivals and set-up and made wedding planning a complete breeze. The Faculty Club had recently been updated prior to us getting married here and everything from the carpeting to the decor and furniture looked great and lent itself to a very classic and sophisticated feel. The staff was professional, attentive and all around amazing- I would recommend the MIT Faculty Club to anyone as a wonderful Boston area wedding venue!

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    Rude staff and SCAM. Read the other reviews BY MUSICIANS. I highly DO NOT RECOMMEND this place…read more Good beer is about all. They did not pay a group who had several out of town members and even one from out of the country and asked them to pay full price entry to the show before as well as for drinks. Also charge a ridiculous price to rent the venue after 10p on a weeknight when nobody is there. Pay to play for touring musicians - don't support this place if you care about honorability in music

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