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The Den - Entrance off the Lobby - Feb 2023

The Den

3.7(3 reviews)
22.9 mi

Came here on a Saturday afternoon with a large group (8 kids & 8 adults). We called ahead to…read morereserve 3 bowling lanes at 11AM, we were there when the doors opened. I wasn't sure what I was expecting but I was very impressed with how clean and new everything looked. They have a LOT in a small space - 2 axe throwing lanes, 4 duck pin bowling lanes, arcade games (mostly claw games, a basketball game, VR, & motorcycle game), an escape room, and a bar. We were the first guests so it was nice to have the place to ourselves. Bowling was fun but it's pretty tight around the lanes - 3 tables set up near them, our group took up the whole space. We were disappointed to see the bar not open, so we had to walk to the bar on the other side of the lobby to get drinks. Since it really isn't an arcade that you can play games and win prizes or tickets, it was a disappointing for our little kids. Especially since there are a lot of claw games and they are hard to win - only 1 out of 8 kids won a prize (and all the adults were trying, too). It's a small space, so when it starts getting busy - it's cramped. Also, I would say it's pretty pricey. Lane rental was expensive for 1 hour, I notice how $$ the axe throwing was, too. Arcade credits are $$, too. We spent $50 within 30 min btw two kids. Not a bad place to check out with kids in the winter to get a break from the cold.

Nice, clean, but the prices are a too high per game and the bar is NEVER open when I go. They also…read moreneed some more games and get some new games. They have had the exact same games since they opened. Change it up, rotate some new games in and out. Ive been a few times and it's a bit stale. The last time I went we the bar was closed as usual and I asked the one staff member if I could bring food in from the restaurant in the hotel. He didn't care if I did, but he had no clue on how I would make that or drinks happen. Basically said it was up to me to make it happen and walk down to the restaurant in the hotel if I wanted anything. It would have been nice if he could have called it in for me and had them bring it over to the Den. Kids get bored very quick. The bowling is just ok. You play 5 frame games, and it's like candle stick bowling. The pins are on strings. They do have ax throwing, that's fun. They didn't really suggest how to play or keep score, but it's still fun throwing an ax. All it all it's and ok place but they could improve it with some more care/attention/customer service.

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The Den - Bar & bowling lanes - Feb 2023

Bar & bowling lanes - Feb 2023

The Den - Bowling lanes - Feb 2023

Bowling lanes - Feb 2023

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Northern Lights Recreation - Buffalo wings

Northern Lights Recreation

2.6(66 reviews)
36.4 mi
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We were from out of town and came here with a relative who lives in Charlevoix, MI. He wanted to…read morego bowling. I did not have a real opinion either way before or after coming here. I think that if you have been to one bowling alley, you have been to them all. Some of the only differences would be the size of the building and the atmosphere of the location. Space was limited here due to COVID BS, so we had to be put on a waiting list, briefly. All parties had to be spaced at every other lane. Staff, while courteous, was very to the point. They probably get tired of putting up with disrespectful youth and drunk amateur bowlers. I get it. The waitress we had should get a raise or at least a promotion of some kind. She was friendly, prompt with doing her job and always looked busy. She told me that if a customer ran out without paying, which happened to her once to the tune of $60, she has to pay out of her own pocket. Sad... All in all, you get what you would expect for a bowling alley at The Northern Lights.

We ordered carry out and what do we find when we get home?! These sorry excuse for chicken wings!…read more All 18 we ordered were this size and I just can't understand how anyone thought this would be appropriate to serve I don't carry what your specials are for the night. Severely disappointed in this place and we'll never do take out from there again.

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Guitar Hero was a highlight for me in this arcade!

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