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    3.3 (33 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Austin G.

    Coming from Washington, D.C. where there isn't space for larger play zones, my seven-year-old daughter and I spent two hours at Main Event while visiting Grand Rapids. She loved it! Located inside the Woodland Mall, it's a larger space with bowling, laser tag, and lots of arcade games. Kiosks at the entrance walk you through how to access the games. As first-timers, we signed up for their newsletter on the website to get $20 extra credit. We then spent $58 more dollars on credit that comes on a card that cost $3. (If you plan to return, keep the card.) The arcade space comes with many games from Mario Kart to Twister to claw games with toys and tickets as prizes. The games do NOT dispense physical tickets, but loads points onto your card to be redeemed at a well-stocked store. To maximize points, avoid certain games. The giant claw game in the way back is hard. It only works if one of the ticket rings is fully flat. It costs 17 credits, which is steep compared to the other games. Most games cost 7-8 credits. The store to redeem your points comes with all sorts of brand candy and a few fun ones like jelly beans in "gross" flavors. There are stuffed animals, trinkets, and more. My daughter loved the fart machine, the Fun Dip, and slime.

    I am not a great bowler. I have been struggling to break 100 in bowling my whole life. I go once, maybe twice a year when I've built up the courage to try again. I went with some friends ready to finally break through. The keys for a good bowling performance are low stress and a few drinks. Our server told us he would be back in 5 minutes to get drink orders, and 40 minutes later he was back so naturally I was frustrated. Frustration does not usually help with your bowling performance! We ordered our drinks and it only took an hour and a half to get them... So you can imagine my stress level and frustration are pretty high at this point. 2 games of bowling with no drink. I think this goes without saying but I did not break 100. I hate to blame my performance on something other than myself, but surely the drink I ordered would've helped. It's hard to concentrate on your bowling performance when you're wondering where the heck your drink is. Our compensation was ... a voucher for another game of bowling! I guess I'll be trying to break 100 at another alley. Also an FBI show was playing on all the TVs. Not very kid friendly...

    Nicole R.

    Kids and adults had a blast. Very fun and plenty for all of us to do. I suggest booking bowling ahead to ensure a lane and avoid long wait.

    Holly B.

    My husband and I went after dinner and had a fun time. I am old skool, so I kind of miss getting real tickets and wish there were some old skool arcade games.

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    Jamie V.

    Thanksgiving Tradition- we don't cook, but we eat and drink well and play lots of games! This place was perfect for a Holiday get together. The drinks and food were all well made with a fun presentation. The spaces are clean and spread out. The servers were quick to please, with a smile on their faces!

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    Such a fun place to go! Food is good, bowling has so many options, and all the employees have been so helpful!

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    Widowwy fweakin sick pace. Nommy food and dwinks. Bowled a free hundwed and Widowwy went pwo.

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    good vibes but we had to swipe our cards multiple times for some games to work and the machines were eating our credits

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    great spot for my kids birthday party! party street is full of energy and smiles! the pizza is perfect for the kids!

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    The food was great (you have to get the mozzarella sticks, they were the best I've ever had).

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    AMF Eastbrook Lanes

    AMF Eastbrook Lanes

    3.0(40 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    This was my first time at a bowling alley in many years. I did not know what to expect…read more It was a fun place to bowl with a clean, well-kept atmosphere. The lanes were in good shape and the staff were friendly and helpful (for the most part). Shout out to the bartender/server that came around to take our orders at the lanes. He was very nice and attentive. They also had plenty of food and drink options, which made it easy to hang out for a while. The only downside is that it's a bit pricey, but overall the experience was worth it. Great spot if you're looking for a fun day/night out with friends or family. I don't have anything to compare it to with other bowling alleys in the area. Maybe the prices are on target with other places. I just know that for us to bowl, rent shoes, appetizer, 2 beers, and one soda = about $90.00. We would come here again. I think it was worth it. My kid had a great time!

    Worst service i've ever had. Took forever to get anything, even drinks.Waitress forgot to ring up…read morehalf of the orders, constantly came back to the table to ask what we ordered. Food took a god forsaken amount of time. Would never recommend anybody that i love or care about to come here. I work in 3 days and im getting worried that I'll be late for my shift due to my quesadilla being cooked. On a serious note, it's absolutely pathetic that with 3 tables on one side of the alley being full, that they can't keep up with the amount of food and drinks that were ordered.

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    Woodrows Duckpin - Duckpin bowling alleys

    Woodrows Duckpin

    4.0(25 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    Came in Saturday 1/31/26 around 10pm after a show at the DeVos…read more It's pretty loud with all the bowling and music. But we could still have a conversation. Bar service was great! Very friendly. Drinks were delicious and reasonably priced! Not always the case in GR. We hope to come back and bowl another time!

    Haters will say that duckpin bowling isn't real bowling, but an astute mind will realize: Does it…read moreeven matter? When you've had a drink or two, it's all just throwing balls and knocking things over. Woodrows Duckpin is the only duckpin bowling alley in Grand Rapids, as far as I can tell. It's a great place to get a drink and knock things over. In fact, you should be aware that you can only get things to drink here -- they don't sell any food. But you're welcome to bring in your own food. We opted to just get beverages (sodas for kids, beer and wine for the adults) and eat elsewhere after we played. You can reserve a lane for an hour at a time. An hour of duckpin bowling was more than enough for me and my family! Games go by quickly, and I think we played three games in about 45 minutes, then peaced-out with 15 minutes left on our tab. (But we had our fun and got our money's worth.) Duckpin bowling uses smaller balls that are more lightweight than regular bowling balls, so it's easier for young kids to play. Think skee ball, but on a slightly larger scale. Honestly, I think I prefer duckpin bowling to regular bowling! It feels more laid-back and less serious. There's a nice lounge in Woodrows Duckpin, which is pleasant to sit in when you're not playing, or if you're waiting for your lane to be ready. Woodrows is also attached to the Amway Grand Plaza, so if you're staying at that hotel, it's just a quick jaunt downstairs.

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    Options of different games you can choose. No idea what the differences are - need better instructions.

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    Woody's Press Box

    Woody's Press Box

    2.3(81 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    I have been here two times for drinks after a group meeting - so this is strictly a review on the…read morebar. I had never been to Woody's and my first visit was after their remodel - I must say it is a very pretty space! Large space, very open and a good amount of seating. They would have a lot more if they put tables in the middle, but it's kind of nice and uncluttered as is. Not super loud, pretty low key actually. They have a large liquor selection, a decent amount of drafts, and an okay bottle/ can list. They seem to keep seasonal drafts but some that are all year - they standard. We have only ordered appetizers before, but they were really good. Service has always been quick and very nice. This place is pretty huge - bowling alley, casino area, private event space etc. I haven't seen it in its entirety! The restaurant portion looks very nice and has also been redone. Really pretty renovations! Bathrooms are large and clean. All in all I'm always happy to swing in for a drink but would be interested to stay for dinner!

    Woody's used to be so great, but since Bowlero bought them it's gone down hill. The menu changed…read moredrastically, the service is ridiculously slow, and the atmosphere is no longer that "small sports bar" feel. We got moved after 20 minutes of sitting in the section we always sit, because it was closed (no signage or anything). Then it took another 40 minutes for our food to come.

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    Wengers Bowl - Bowling, liquor, Wenger's!

    Wengers Bowl

    4.2(13 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    Great experience at Wengers this past Saturday! I had emailed earlier in the week (which felt too…read morelast minute, in my opinion) to see if they had open lanes on a Saturday night around 7pm - Tyler got back to me super quick and let me know he would get back to me once he was at the bowling alley, I appreciated the heads up. He called me once he was there and confirmed they could accommodate us - score! Once there we were give three lanes downstairs and Tyler and another employee helped us move tables to accommodate our group and get us rolling. Shoes and beer were quickly and efficiently and it was just the two of them! While we were there they guys were on top of any lane issues we had - much more efficient and quick to respond than a typical HUGE bowling alley. Never waited more than a hot second for a beer, either! Tyler and his employee were super helpful, friendly, and accommodating all evening. Wengers is a smaller bowling alley with only 8 lanes downstairs and 8 lanes upstairs, however, I personally like the smaller venue and vibes. Juke box, vending machines, good beer selection, and they do offer some limited food options. The alley is older but clean and well kept. The screens are no frills and easy to use and navigate. The bathrooms are only one stall and small (and right near some tables... like RIGHT next to them lol) but they are very clean. They do offer rentals for a whole floor for parties or events - that's is pretty cool! They have catering options available, as well. All in all a great experience and I will be keeping them in mind for future nights out, events, and get togethers!

    After a questionable experience at Northfield Lanes (the closest bowling alley to my residence) I…read morewas happily surprised with the quality and service of Wengers! Although a bit in the "ghetto" (if you will) this place is a hidden gem! It's totally vintage chic- with two stories and bars on each floor! I love the retro feel and the fun vibes. My friend, Curtis, and I enjoyed a fun night of bowling upstairs. When we arrived, there was a league of sorts taking place downstairs, but upstairs only had two lanes in use. We loved the retro style ball pulleys, and the lanes were in good shape! I had to search for a second "11 lb" upstairs, but that wasn't a big deal. Our bartender, Nick, was patient with us and our song choice (which pertained mostly of Celine Dion) and gave us great drinks. I wish they had a more diverse liquor selection, but I made do. I was thrilled with the quality and volume of their touch tunes machine! Our bar service was on point and I had a lot of fun bowling at Wengers. Reasonably priced in comparison to other bowling alleys around, which is a total bonus!

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