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Main Event Stafford

2.7 (327 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
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Martha M.

Pizza is surprisingly good, they always have specials and the kids always have a blast.

Terrible service 32 min for one drink and was absolutely terrible. When I told them. They told me "Wow" took the drink and that was that. I just left and didn't say anything. Y'all's bar and bartenders need help.

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Niketa M.

I always have a great time when I visit here. Servers are great, management is great, they even hold an annual event for educators! This is one of my favorite places to take my family and friends. Special recognition to Jovan!

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David B.

Ordered food. Didn't get drinks till 1st round of food came out. Half our family was done eating before some of us got our food (party of 4) . Food wasn't bad, but wasn't great.

Main Event is a fun all-around entertainment spot with something for everyone. The bowling lanes are well-maintained, the arcade has a great mix of classic and new games, and the food is better than expected. Staff were friendly and helpful, keeping things running smoothly even when it got busy. Prices are a bit high, but the overall experience makes it worth a visit for groups or families looking to have a good time. I'd definitely come back and recommend it to friends anytime soon again.

Juliana C.

Stopped by for a quick drink and snack with the boyfriend. Located in a convenient location with plenty of parking and other shops around. My boyfriend and I ordered a fresh strawberry mojito, blue Hawaiian, and loaded fries. I really enjoyed the mojito because it tasted so fresh. The loaded fries were a little too salty but I couldn't stop eating. It was super busy on an early Saturday evening. The bar was packed but the waiters were nice and friendly.

Karen 2.

the bowling was pretty substantial. some of the arcade games out of order. the pool tables were overpriced at $16 per hour to use. the bartender was very slow and rather inattentive.

The rain in Stafford falls mainly on the event
Fox E.

Not to be confused with Maim Event which is when somebody loses a finger here. These places are pretty amazing places to bring your kids, and apparently you can also have adult parties here, which I didn't realize until I saw one going on. In any case it's really great and I was very glad to discover this chain. I've been to the one in Plano, this one, and actually had a kiddie party at one of the other suburban Houston locations recently. They're way more amazing than I ever imagined. Especially for kids.

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Kartanya B.

Main Event is a Nice establishment that accommodates both kids and adults. Visited for a birthday party. They have bowling, laser tag, zip-lining, arcades games, pool tables along with a bar. U will definitely be back with my kids or even a kids free night with friends.

food that was left on the table
Nikki A.

Honestly this whole place has gone wayyyy down hill. They say they're open till midnight. I got there at 945 with my niece to bowl and play games during spring break. They said it will take 30-45 mins for a lane to be open so we played a couple broken down games (skee ball only had one ball, the basketball game didn't work, the VR one just took points and didn't even start) and then they told us the lane was open around 1020pm but we could only play till 11pm. They never told us we had to stop at 11 when we first bought the 2 hour bowling. By the time we got started it was 1030 and barely had time. Also I thought our lane would be atleast cleaned in between and it was not. So gross seeing peoples left over food and drinks. The service is just unacceptable too.

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Christian, Jayden, & LaMyah were all very helpful in ensuring our experience was great with bowling.

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They give no maintenance to their machines, 3 years and they haven't been able to fix the dancing machine.

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Ask the Community - Main Event Stafford

Will you be open 5/18/24?

Yes, we will be open.

Do you guys take cash payments for everything?

Hello Isabella. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us! The following are the forms of payment accepted at all of our locations - Cash, main event gift card, and major credit cards: Visa, discover, Mastercard, and American Express.

How much is it? (For games)

Hello Betsy. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us! Each center is different when it comes to how they set their prices so we would recommend reaching out to the Main Event at our Stafford location and they can provide you with their… 

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3.7(331 reviews)
12.1 mi•Upper Kirby
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The Houston location of Pinstripes has been long gone, but the void it left is still felt. The…read moreconcept was a compelling one: an event space and family destination built around bowling, anchored by an all-you-can-eat weekend brunch. Simple in theory, brilliant in execution, and one that no other venue has successfully replicated since. The space was gorgeous. The ample dining space, dedicated private rooms, and gourmet bowling alleys across the place was a sight to behold. This experience cost a pretty penny, which is partially what doomed them in the first place. As a brunch destination, it was a hot mess, largely due to their staff which had a hard time to keep up with the demand. The waits without reservations were brutal and even ones that arrived with reservations would still have to wait if the seating arrangements weren't done properly. The food itself was solid, featuring premium items like prime rib and mean herb roasted chicken, along with smoked salmon, shrimp cocktails, and even a dessert fondue. Throw in a few pasta + pasta dishes for the kids, along with an omelette station. At $35, this was a good value. The bowling experience was always their best asset. Lane reservations were a cinch, and the bowling balls were always quality. The area was well maintained and had a decent amount of seating for groups. Shoes and socks were always included in the $20 per person/per hour deal, which for River Oaks standards is on par price wise. While they live on in other cities, I do think Pinstripes was onto something in Houston. While it may not have fully materialized into what they envisioned, it did lay enough ground work to see the possibility was there. Here's hoping they find another home in H-Town in the near future.

Nice place to bowl... food is mmmmeyah (so so)!…read more Location: Pinstripes is located in upper Kirby near the color factory. Great thing is that they have a parking garage and Pinstripes validates parking... wooohooo! You just have to ask! Ambiance: This place is cute and happening! There is a large party room, but only one area to bowl. Food: The food was not the best. However, I did hear that they had a good brunch! I can't vouch for it and will say that I probably Never will. The experience I had with their food was more than enough. The parmesan fries were good. Service: The bowling area was packed, so service was also so so! A little slow for our liking! I may return, but not for the food... for the comradery!

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Bowl & Barrel - A delicious pepperoni pizza with a giant pretzel to the side.

Bowl & Barrel

3.7(291 reviews)
9.8 mi•Memorial
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Bougier than your classic bowling alley, Bowl & Barrel was a popular spot on the weekends and was a…read morelot of fun! It was clean and well-maintained. Service was nice and helpful at the front and for food at our table. One can choose to have the side rails or even an aiming device that looks like a little slide for the bowling ball. The technology is really cool, as there are graphics to show how to hit all the balls and replays, and classic graphics of the old days still make their appearance :P The pins are attached to strings, so resetting for each turn is faster. The food selection was better than expected but still just okay-- the pretzel was my favorite: soft, served warm, but not much taste beside straight up salt crystals (but it did come with sharp mustard on the side). The highlight is definitely the gameplay over the food, but they are nice snacks in the meantime. Really liked having hand sanitizer at the table too! Balls and tables and shared with your neighboring lane, and we definitely needed a bigger table just for a few dishes and drinks. The bowling shoes felt nice and didn't look super worn out like they usually do. Instead of those plastic hard chairs, there's an improved cushioned couch, but ours was tearing and the tear was pretty uncomfortable to sit on. Would recommend reserving in advance! Whether for a little party or date for a bit of competition, Bowl & Barrel is a solid spot for bowling. Would go elsewhere after for a real meal though!

(9.22. Reply to Mr. R. Thanks for reaching out. I sent a email per your request)…read more Very cute rustic theme bowling scene. Visiting here after purchasing cookies from Tiff treats, I ordered water with lemon from the bar. The server followed me from the front desk, reached with her BARE HANDS, & long nails to collect lemons and squeezed each lemon and dropped in the cup. "No no I don't want the lemons inside my cup" She toss those in the trash collect two more cups. Reached her BARE DIRTY, unwashed hands and long nails back into the lemon tub to place them on napkins. Do you have any tongue to collect the lemons???? She trash those lemons and got ONE PICK TO STAB TWO LEMONS for two cups of water. Without saying a word. The laziness was pure disturbing. And the attitude as if she was bothered is nasty work. I explained in great deets to my friend. Who NEVER place lemons inside her cups no matter the level of establishment. She squeezed both. I just went without any lemon. For a woman who brings her own flatware. This type of shit turn my stomach & will physically make me ill. (Reminds me of an horrible experience from Cinco Ranch's location, Rouxpour, during the pandemic, which resulted me having a fever of 102.1). I do plan to return on a weekday to partake in their weekly special. $10 p/p for one hour game, shoes included. M-F 11a-4p. Other than that it's $40 per/hr. $6 for shoes. (Extra deets) (My friend Tre and I visit next door at General Public, she shared their HH is 3-6pm on weekdays where they serve drinks for the price of the hour. $3,$4,$5,$6.) That's when I learned they also a shared/ joint operation with the food service for Bowl and Barrel. Which is cool.

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Enjoy beer buckets while bowling with friends.

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Cidercade Houston - Many varieties of ciders

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4.2(552 reviews)
16.6 mi•Warehouse District
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I might just have to do a national barcade tour. We were here on Sunday afternoon, so there were…read morepeople everywhere, but I still had a blast. This place serves food, drinks, and has plenty of games! You can either buy your tickets in person or online beforehand. It's $12 for entry and you can stay as long as you want and come and go with unlimited game access. From what I can tell, some days have specials. Only additional purchases are food and drinks, obviously. They have pizzas, quesadillas, salads, dessert pizzas, and pizza burritos. I tried that last thing because I had never heard of it -- think of it as like a glorified hot pocket. It was delicious! I had a salad to balance things out, and I'll surprised by how hefty it was! Since I had never had their cider before, I decided to do a flight of five. When I placed my order, I was expecting them to give me a tray of five 1 oz pours... But instead, they told me the flight will consist of five 5 oz cups.... WHOA. So I grabbed the first two and had to come back for the rest after I finished. Every single one was delicious, but I really liked the mango habanero and the one with the coconut. Now, the games... I rarely come to a barcade that has TWO Guitar Hero setups. And they had plenty of classic cabinets, air hockey, Mario Kart, shooting games... Claw machines... It was quite epic. By the way, the claw machines did cost extra, and I peeped a party room in the back that had those interactive team floor games! That would be fun to reserve for a special occasion. This place really impressed me. If you enjoy games in a bar setting, I would recommend this spot if you are in the Houston area.

Cidercade is a good option for a big group activity that's (thankfully!) indoors, away from the…read moreHouston heat. I've been there with a group of adults and also with a group of kids, and just note that while it's totally fine (and very fun!) for kids, it's probably better for adults--there's no kid security check-in at the front, and the building is very big, with lots of games. We ordered a pizza from a touchscreen by a food window, and the pizza was actually pretty good, much better than I was expecting at an arcade. The downside was that, in the lunch rush, it took 30-40 minutes for that one pizza to come out, though you could tell they were individually making each item in the big pizza oven. If you want drinks, you separately order those at the front, near where you check in, which is a little odd to have two separate food/drink ordering spots. When we walked in, we paid for a wristband, which gave "free" access to all of the arcade games, except for the claw machines, which required you to buy an extra card.

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