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    Melody Lanes

    3.1 (263 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Priscilla S.

    This bowling alley has been here for years! It's a neighborhood staple. The staff are all friendly and extremely welcoming. The prices are very affordable for both bowling and food. If you're with a group like we were, they have platters to order with a mix of wings, mozzarella sticks, and fries.

    Katie C.

    Although it was hard to get ahold of the right person to reserve a couple lanes on a Saturday night on the phone - I determined to have my birthday here! After calling 3 days straight the right person was working to put me in their system. The lady I spoke to on the phone was a character, has definitely worked here for decades - super kind and funny. We waited maybe 15-20 minutes for our lanes to be ready. Names and system were easy to navigate. Had a blast here and was able to bring cakes/cupcakes to celebrate! Would definitely recommend having a birthday here.

    Patricia P.

    Majority of the staff is nice enough but majorly lacking in professional customer service experience. It was a little hard to bowl because the lane we were at felt a little unpredictable. Possibly needed maintenance because our bowling balls were coming back very oily. This can be an indicator that the lane has been heavily used for the day. Had an aggressive interaction with cleaning staff member - I tried to use the bathroom but was yelled at because I didn't realize it was closed because the floor had just been cleaned. I thought it was precautionary for people to walk slower because it was wet. Nevertheless, the place seems like a fun spot with arcade, food and bar onsite. For covid bar was closed - and they couldn't offer water unfortunately. Reminder to bring your own

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    Jas C.

    Grew up in the neighborhood hadn't been in years. Very last minute. Place is a bit updated from when I was younger. They search your bags when you get in and made a big deal about us having water bottles. There was two kids with us. You can only get bottled drinks at the vending machine which sucks cause they give an attitude when you need change. The guy was on his phone when we were trying to pay for a lane and going back and forth with another co worker. Lack of customer service. The place was clean and they have security which made me feel like i was in a club/ bar lol Nobody came with menus or anything we figured there was food when we went to the vending machine. It was kind of dirty back there like rice on the counter while two workers were just like hanging out and chatting. My husband and brother in law got beers. Music was great! Old school and new school. Don't think we would come back. Has so much more potential

    Playing a mini game! You have to destroy your opponents castle by knocking down the most pins.
    Cynthia R.

    Randomly decided to go here on a Friday night around 8pm, it's been in the neighborhood since I was a child and I haven't been inside in many years. It's very old school. No frills. At all. But if you come during their "specials" you end up having fun for less $$. Drinks were ok. We had 2 cocktails each. The Melody Monsoon with vodka. They were ok but mostly juice, for $10 each. The lanes are small and tight... but they have mini games on the screen that make bowling fun. We had the lane for 1hour. Played one game the usual way and then played the Mini games a few times before our time ran out. A server came to the table and plopped down a menu with snack options: hot dogs, burgers, wings, pretzel bites, nachos etc. We ordered pretzel bites which were ok. Run of the mill frozen pretzel bites. They don't automatically give you cheese with it you have to order it separately. You cannot order bar drinks from the lane, only snack counter items are brought to you at the lane. The music is ok once you get on the lanes. But at the bar there's no music and the bartender for the night was a lady who mumbled to herself very audibly and just seemed to be going through the motions. She was just making drinks, not tending bar. But hey, I wasn't trying to sit there and be besties with her anyway. Overall, we had fun. But we tend to make the best of everything. I do think it was annoying and unfair that I paid $72 for two people for 1 hour: $60 for the lane, $6 each for bowling shoes. But there were specials advertised for groups of 4 or more for $31hr after 7pm on Fri-Sunday. Guess we should've asked another couple to double date with us. Would I come back? Sure, maybe. If I'm ever close by and looking for something to do but only during their "specials." If even.

    Michael N.

    Ok place to grab a bite and bowl a few frames. Nothing spectacular here except for the arcade room! Arcade room is amazing and I didn't get to experience it. Hot Wings are pretty good here as well. The big drawback here was how the bartender was pouring "half drink" and charging full price .. awful. If you weren't buying one of their special cocktails you were going to get ripped off..

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    I have been coming since i was wee lass, authentic Brooklyn vibes all the way and yummy ass food son

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    The bartender is the best . The bar is super cool. Built in the 60s kept all original.

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    Ask the Community - Melody Lanes

    I saw the pricing to be $45 for one hour, is it $45 per person or is it per family/group for one hour?

    45$ for lane for an hour you can put up to 7 ppl on lane

    Is there space for social distancing ? Mask required? Are there any other safety precautions being taken here?

    We space each group by skipping a lane. So there is space there. And yes we have always taken precautions before this anyway. We have always cleaned the bowling balls and shoes. Constant up keep of bathrooms and building tables, chairs, etc. we take… Read more

    How is this place in terms of covid ? Are there safety measures in place ? Does it get crowded in there ? Enough space to social distance?

    Hello. Yes everyone needs to wear a mask at all times while inside. Waitress service only. We space out groups by skipping a lane in between. Please call to reserve to alleviate long wait time and large gatherings. Thank you

    Other bowling lanes say no one under 21 at a certain time.... is melody lanes like that? we have a group of people mixed ages wanting to come in on a saturday and bowl late... would we be refused service?

    Hello and no we do not have any age restrictions. Thank you.

    How much is per round?

    I believe around $18 but there's a deal if you buy multiple games at one time.

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    Melody Lanes is a bizarre dreamworld that would exist if Twin Peaks had a bowling alley attached to the lodge.

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