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3.1 (144 reviews)
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All of the dark lanes are the lanes reserved for leagues special is unlimited bowling between 12/5 p m.You are greedy and you make me sick

I was trying to find the good things. Honestly, the only good I found with today's experience was that my kids got to hang out with their friends. Today's monday, october thirteenth two thousand twenty five. This place is running a special.You buy a unlimited play card before noon and you can play unlimited until five. It's supposed to include bowling and laser tag with a ten dollar arcade card. For those that don't read the fine print which I usually do.But for this, I didn't think I would need to. BIG MISTAKE!! THIS PLACE IS A JOKE. we arrived at eleven fifty just in time to get in.For the fifteen dollar unlimited play between noon and five. Unbeknownst to me that there was a six dollar per person charge for bowling shoes. Again, not reading the fine print big mistake on my part learned my lesson. There's also a one hour time limit for bowling lanes, even though they sell it and market it as unlimited bowling between noon and five. The classic greedy bait and switch. They shut our game off during the seventh frame.I then went to ask them why and they explained to me that there was a wait list.And if I wanted to get on it, that it would be roughly an hour until we were able to play again. I requested a manager.He then informed me that because the leagues reserve the other thirty bowling lanes that there was no lanes available for at least another hour. I said they didn't even finish their first game.They're still in the seventh frame well, you got the package deal, right?They only get an hour of time.I said, how is that unlimited then?If it's only an hour of time. I told him he was not worth my time.Anymore walked awayWent to get in line for laser tag, only to find out that there was one person working an area that requires a three person crew. When I asked the one person when the laser tag would be available and she said, "as soon as a manager comes and replaces me.I can start running the laser tag area, which is actually my job.Not running the store" we stood in line for roughly another fifteen minutes.Waiting for somebody to come and man.The laser tag. This place is a breeding ground for greed.It's screams greedy sloppy management with a bait and switch.Mentality, they don't care about truly honoring what they sell.They just want you to get in the door so they can nickel and dime, every penny out of your pocket. If your budget conscious or if you really want to enjoy yourself, do not waste your time coming to the main event in thorton, you'll wish you hadn't.

Oh man! Was not expecting the amazing experience we ended up having. We got the wrist band that included laser tag, bowling and pool. We got a few cocktails and the a party platter with chicken sandwiches, cheeseburgers, fries, fries pickles and Brussels sprouts. Everything was so delicious, I would go there just to eat. We also had the funnel cake fries! The service was great, thank you Pablo! And it wasn't over crowded, so the ambiance was more relaxed.

Sign telling people to wait in bowling line only to be told again to "just sit anywhere and wait".
Jason C.

Made the drive out for veteran's day free meal and 30 minute game card with my daughter. The dining area was closed off with a sign stating to go in bowling line. After waiting there for a few minutes I asked the guy running the register if they were participating in the veteran's day free meal, his response was "o yeah you can just sit anywhere or talk to a server". We sat in the area that looked more like a restaurant instead of a bar, but quickly realized it was probably closed. So then i took my daughter to play games on our own budget. After about 20 minutes of several games being broken and just reducing our credit on our game card we again tried to eat. We sat closer to the bar and were passed by several employees in various colored shirts. I looked around and saw a bunch of people sitting that appeared annoyed and had nothing on their table. Waited about 4 minutes then walked out. Disappointing bizarre experience. This may have been a good night to maybe have a hostess and seat people in the dining room. Let me guess, staff shortages due to post-Covid problems? I'm not seeing a reason to return. I've wasted several dollars on broken video games and management either didn't care enough about veteran's day or couldn't effectively pull off what "big corporate" had in mind. Avoid.

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Andrew S.

They had a ton of lanes and the service was quick. We went with a large group and they easily accommodated us. They have a ton of games within the game of bowling you can play with friends and family. We ordered a couple of pizzas and non alcoholic beer which was quick to be brought out. You will be waited on if you have a lane - you can also order a drink at the bar and bring it to your lane. Stay up to date with their specials by visiting their website for the best deals.

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Danielle R.

We were hesitant in going to Main Event in Thornton after the reviews we read. I am so glad we gave it a shot. We had the most fun night!! The place is huge! Great music, ambiance, and tons for entertainment. Everything was clean and we had wonderful service. Although the mixed drinks were weak, that was the only negative. If you like bowling and fun, definitely check it out.

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Food was good. Game selection was ok. They don't enforce masks so we won't be back until masks aren't required anymore.

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4 years ago

MEGAN Q WAS THE BEST WAITRESS EVER! great service, great food, 10/10. Will definitely come back

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4 years ago

We had an amazing time lots of fun and Elias in the gift shop was an amazing patient person.

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I always enjoy my time at the Summit! Great neighborhood haunt, friendly servers, competent managers. Karaoke Fridays is my favorite!

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4 years ago

Worst food ever wing meat grey , hamburger was awful. Don't eat here, a waste of our time and money .

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6 years ago

Food is decent, terrible service. Arcade and bowling are fun but don't expect much from the restaurant portion.

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It is like a mini Vegas for kids, and a bartender/server Sierra is so accommodating and easy to work with.. highly recommend

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Great food & family fun! Our go to birthday party spot, we always ask for Sierra in the restaurant bar- she takes great care of us all!

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The Summit is a great place to let the kids run off some energy! Sierra at the bar is great and always makes sure we are taken care of.

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Food is great and Meagan R. is fantastic! Always enjoy coming out to The Summit Thornton.

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Awesome! A little pricey on the food, everything we've had has been really good.

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