i find that this bowling centre is really clean. The lightings are dim, but the overall ambience is…read morecool. I like it. The lanes are divided into two sections, where in between it is the restrooms. There are various arcade games available to keep you occupied if you are waiting for your games/lanes. There's also a pool table and an air hockey table around. I'm pretty sure the place will be packed during weekends. From the first few throws, it did felt like the lane isn't as oily anymore. However, since we went there in the evening, it's common for lanes to run dry. It makes no difference to me though. I'm no curler nor spinner. I'm just your average straight ball down the middle guy. So long as i hit the sweet spot, the pins will go down.;) I also find the staff in the Centre are all very polite and genuinely interested in providing you a service. A smile always make my day and they have more than provided that.

I came here about a week ago for a Christmas party and had an amazing time! The laser skirmish was…read moresuper fun, even if I kept getting tagged by children, I fell over during my first turn of bowling (I got laughed at by the entire group) and still came first. The only thing I found kinda weird was the bowling mechanics having the pins on strings, which is something I've never seen before. I would love to come back at some point!

My Dad used to be kind of a pro bowler, and would compete her every Monday night for hours…read more I used to go along sometimes and hang in the creche, play the skill testers and run amok with the other lonely kids. Bowling is an awesome activity, I used to love going during school holidays and for birthday parties, and have been hanging out for ages to go lately! Golden Grove is one of the biggest and oldest bowling centres I've been to around Adelaide, and the place is very open and fun. The lanes are quite easy, have bumpers, are quite well serviced and the technology has been upgrading constantly. There are plenty of balls to choose from, good food, a bar and pro shop. One thing with bowling though, it's not the cheapest.. so take advantage of holiday deals and get a group together. But it's a nice, cool way to spend a few hours in a hot summer.

I remember the first time I bowled as a teenager, it was also the first time I realised that not…read moreevery bowls with the bumpers up. Suddenly my ricochet technique wasn't so hot, and I was getting a record number of gutter balls. Fast forward several years and I'm still a fan of the bumpers, and I love a game every now and again. AMF Bowling Noarlunga is in the big clump of recreational facilities near the Colonnades Shopping Centre. It's got everything you'd expect, a snack bar, arcade games, and of course 10-pin Bowling. You pay per game, per person, and it can get pretty expensive. Especially when you're playing multiple games. This is great for some spur of the moment fun. All you need to bring along are a pair of socks, everything else is provided for you. But that's pretty much like most bowling alleys. The people were friendly, the place was clean, it's just maybe not as big as some other AMFs.

AMF Bowling Colonnades a nice little bowling alley. They have a stock standard cafeteria, around 30…read morelanes and shoe hire available. It's not quite as good as Marion Bowland in terms of food quality and the shoe hire experience, however it is price comparative, and when/if you sign up with their club program, it can be very affordable for a couple of games. They have a small arcade, however they don't really have that many arcade machines and quite a lot of the time, they are packed with people so you can't really use them. The prizes from the tickets are also quite scabby, just like the other AMF centres I have been to, they only have a few good items and even with $8 worth of games, you may be lucky to get a glow in the dark bat or a couple of chocolate bars. They do have unlimited bowling occasionally, however I don't really go bowling enough to take advantage of that deal. If you bowl often though, the price can be very enticing. Be careful of the shoe hire though, the shoes can be very uncomfortable (when compared to Marion Bowland) and can sometimes smell quite sweaty. Also, on two occasions, they gave me the wrong size shoes, even when I told them my size. In terms of the bowling experience, the television display with scores is quite well laid out and easy to operate with the game of bowling. Staff are generally friendly, however don't show a great deal of enthusiasm. Wouldn't recommend the food as much as other bowling alleys though as the hotdogs I have had there tasty a tad overcooked and most of the menu consists of cheap packaged food such as chicken nuggets. In all, a good experience. I do recommend booking though.

I don't think I could ever properly put into words just how much I love this place. I've always…read moreloved bowling and was super disappointed when my local alley closed down, so why not try going here instead? That was one of the best decisions I've ever made. The staff here are very friendly, easy to talk to and have great advice! Since recently I've been coming here weekly and it's always the highlight of my week. I think it's because of the positive atmosphere and the homey, kinda nostalgic bowling alley smell. Don't even get me started about their chips! I don't know what it is about bowling alley food, but it's always so good; no matter what bowling alley you're at! Definitely go here.

From the owner: You'll see why people keep coming back when you experience a game in Bowland.read more

Home of the Mighty Seagulls, and yet another on the laundry list of my old clubs. The Somerton…read moreBowling Club has been a consistent member of the top division in the state for many years now and was in fact the last all male club in the state! A lot has changed down at Gull land over the past 10 years, with not only the advent of lady members (wow), but also radical changes to the club room. Somerton BC is now more of a function centre than a Bowling Club. The central hall is very large, with a very servicable full bar at one end and catering facilities at the other. It is argued by many in the game, that the club has lost its 'club' feeling. I do tend to agree with this, but I have always maintained that a club is its members, and not just the bricks and mortar. Somerton is gifted with some of the nicest bloke in the bowls world. They also have a HUGELY successful night owls program, arguably the best in the state. They run both Tuesday and Thursday nights, and are near to full capacity for each. If you do pop in to the club don't forget to check the 2000-2001 premiership photo in the hallway.....you may see a slightly younger (and thinner) yelper floating around!

So, as my friends and I (being new to bowls) visit all the different bowling clubs to find our…read morefavourites, we hear the name Somerton Bowling Club spoken in whispers. No, not really. I'm being dramatic. But the name's certainly cropped up once or twice. We'd heard good things, learned the club had undergone lots of changes. We were keen to see what all the fuss was about. And to the club's credit, I can say it's great. The lawns are in good condition, the indoor's in even BETTER condition. As usual, you'll meet the friendliest people in the world here. But it's too busy. The Night Owl tournaments are more packed here by half than any of the other clubs I've been to. This might not be such a problem for some, but I tend to hate crowds. And I'm a self-conscious bowler. All those eyes on me inspire the nerves like nothing else.

Oh what fun! Haven't been bowling for more years than I care to remember and it's just like riding…read morea bike.....except it's bowls....anyway, it comes back to you quickly.....like a boomerang, except it's bowls.....and I've never got a boomerang to ever come back.....anyway, back to the bowls.... So, initially nearly run over by a hoon in the car park, then greeted by some 'interesting' characters loitering by the door, I felt I was right back at my teenage years. Felt quite at home. Needless to say there was some trepidation surrounding the shoes. Quite surprising though, the first pair fitted and was actually smell free, newer and cleaner than the ones I was wearing! Can't really complain. Didn't manage to pick a ball to match though, which was a slight disappointment, but I struggled on. Staff members were helpful and friendly and the food was another surprise. Both my bowling partner and I enjoyed hamburgers that were fresh, tasty and well cooked in a home-cooked style with a soft fluffy bun. Very nice. Chips were ok, but I was too full to eat but a few. There are quite a few food and drink options on the menu, but don't expect a quinoa salad or anything too light. But that's ok, it's that kind of place and one needs a certain amount of calories to keep fueled up! We managed to squeeze in a bit of bowling amongst the food and fashion and it was loads of fun! Boy there are some unusual people there, which provides entertainment in itself. The bowling lanes were clear and working efficiently and the automatic scoring screens were easy to read and follow. There are various deals on the website worth checking out, like the M-Th unlimited deal for 19.90/pp. I'd type more except I now have no pain-free muscles left at all. I'll definitely go again before the next 20years are up. Just need to wait til I can walk again.....

I wanted to give it 5 stars because I KICKED ASS AT BOWLING AND I NEVER DO THAT but that's probably…read morenot due to the venue...it's probably because I have MAD SKILLZ (surprisingly)! So I guess we have established that I did REALLY WELL at bowling - a 'work team building event' at which I beat my boss...(maybe not a good career move???) but what about the venue? Well it was surprising clean, tidy and presentable for a bowling alley - i don't know why but I have memories of them being dirty....but not so much here! I also noticed you can play laser skirmish here - ultimate party fun times! The food offerings were very...yellow. By which I mean deep fried but I guess that's what ya get! Junk food and fun family activities go hand in hand...right? I had a quick check of the prices and they seemed kinda expensive if you bring the whole family...but I don't really have any thing to compare it to...plus I didn't have to pay - (thanks word!) so no complaints here!