We haven't been bowling in maybe 20 years, yet found ourselves here on a Friday afternoon. This was…read moreprobably the best possible location for bowling re-entry, with good lighting, reasonable prices, clear instructions and a fine tap list. The staff were easy-going and handled small glitches like resetting pins and sizing up shoes with no drama at all. They do take reservations, which is probably a good idea if you are set on bowling at a particular time.

This is one of my new favorite places in Iowa City. Especially when the college kids are home on…read morebreak and you can come in and enjoy a place like this with no crowds whatsoever. We were downtown on New Year's Day looking for something entertaining to do; 4 adults and 2 kids under 10. Enter Spare Me. They were open on NY Day when many other businesses weren't. We walked in around 12:30 and got a table smack dab next to the bar. Purchased some tokens and away we went for the next 4 hours. Skee Ball is always my #1, but I love all pinball machines. Suffice it to say, I was entertained. Couple that with a few Sour Cherry Ciders and I didn't want to leave. The venue was extremely clean. Tasty appetizers (they were only serving apps and pizzas while we were there) and pizza, funky holiday cocktail choices and extremely friendly staff. The guy tending bar said he had worked all day/night on NYE and the place was sold out from near open to close. You never would have known they were so busy because the place was immaculately clean. We didn't bowl, but it looked fun and all lanes were booked the whole time we were there. Lanes upstairs and downstairs. Restrooms are located outside the venue and they were pretty messy with no soap (at least the ladies). Parking is really close and free on the weekends. Spare Me offers brunch, so that piqued my interest. We definitely plan to come back. Great choice for groups big or small, date night, birthday, etc.

The workers there are so snobby and stuck up that I won't go there again. The place is great but I…read morewish that the workers were the same. I am very disappointed!

Absolutely horrible service. Rented out what we thought was a place that would have food and…read moredrinks available for purchase for a college graduation party. We were able to get drinks, however we were told when we attempted to order food that the grill was closed. This was at 5 in the afternoon on a Saturday. The reason that we were not able to order food was the owner had shut down the grill for anyone coming in to make food for his child's party. I would think that someone would have informed us that food was not going to be able to be purchase when we contacted the establishment to reserve the half of the business that we did. Or, we could have been told upon arriving. Long story short, we had a 4 hour party that we could not eat at, as the policy of this establishment is to not allow outside food. My suggestion to anyone coming to this establishment is to call ahead prior to arriving and ask if the food area will be open for the duration of your anticipated stay. We made the mistake to not specifically ask this.

This is absolutely not a five-star joint. It's not fancy or shiny or new, it's run down and beat up…read moreand very old. Which is why it makes it so amazing. It's such a throwback to the 50s, maybe 60s? It's a complete time warp. I went on bowling night and got to see the very competitive and very serious nature of bowling league. Again, it seem like such a throwback to me. All the decorations, the carpet, the pinball machines, the paint on the wall, the bar haven't been updated in many many many many many years. It's absolutely amazing! The bar was dank, dark, very old but the drinks were very cheap as well and the bartender was very friendly. It's such an awesome place for it's complete disregard on keeping up with the times. It's authentic. Big fan!

Went here for the first time yesterday. Had a great time with friends. Games are super cheap and…read moreaffordable. This is a hidden gem in Fairfield for sure. It's old school and looks it hasn't had an update since the 1980s so it's unique for sure. There isn't much to do here in Fairfield so I'd recommend bowling here if you're bored 10/10 would bowl a strike again

I bowled a tournament here, and my teammate passed out due to an ongoing medical issue. A worker…read morecame over while she was laying on the floor unconscious and said that we needed to move her because they didn't want to "clean up a mess" in the bowling area, she wasn't even sick or throwing up, just light headed. Not sure why a grown woman needs to be told this, but you should NEVER move someone having a medical crisis and they treated her like an inconvenience.

After being stuck at home for so long due to COVID-19 and the Iowa Derecho, it felt great to get…read moreout and do something. My son was available and we opted to go bowling. After calling to confirm they were open, we decided to return to May City Bowl. It is a big facility with plenty of lanes. There are a few modifications due to COVID and to allow for social distancing. They will put your group on a lane away from other groups. Unless you bring your own ball, you are required to use one of maybe 10 balls that are stationed at that lane. It limits finding a ball that fits your fingers well and the weight of ball you want to use, but is understandable under these conditions. It cost $22 for three games for 2 people including shoe rental. Not a bad entertainment value. We didn't have anything to eat or drink but I know they offer a decent selection from past visits. If your looking for some solid fun in a clean environment that doesn't look down on you if your not a professional, I would recommend May City Bowl.

We met up with another family to go bowling and our kids (and us parents) had a blast here!…read more It was brightly lit, the music was family friendly, the prices were reasonable. We ordered some pizzas a couple pitchers of soda and everyone had an awesome time. We'll be returning in the future!

I have grown up in Iowa City and since I was born, I remember Colonial Bowling Lanes being around…read more I've been to Colonial Bowling Lanes a handful of times in my life and have never had a bad time. Whether bowling or miniature golfing or just meeting friends for a drink and playing on the arcade machines, Colonial Bowling Lanes offers a variety of activities for all ages. They also have a small kitchen inside for guests to order food. Staff is always friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend everyone to check out bowling or miniature golfing at Colonial Bowling Lanes! Good times!!

We had a birthday party for our son the floor manager was extremely unfriendly. We waited at the…read moredesk to get bowling shoes had to go and find her behind ticket counter for prizes. We got our shoes cool she's brings out our pizza and soda sets it down doesn't say s**t and walks away as my wife was gonna ask if we could order a pitcher of a different soda. Went to the bar she's behind it said can I get a pitcher of diet soda doesn't say anything then goes that will be price. This woman obviously needs to find a different place to work at horrible attitude had the demeanor of why are you bothering me but I work at a place that's deals with the public. This place has gone to s**t and I can see why. We will be going to take over in Bettendorf from now on and I suggest the same.

Basically disappointed asked for a refund due to business being closed. Called and left voicemails…read moreand left emails and then finally spoke to someone who said it was refunded and received an email saying refund...waited about 10 days refund did not show up called them up and they said contact bank so waited longer and after 20 days I had to dispute with my bank. Too much energy spent on this so won't be going there at all so first experience without even going there is a

This has been and always will be the best place to bowl in Cedar Rapids! It had been a few years…read moresince I had gone bowling and a group of friends and I decided it was time! I believe they are still the cheapest to bowl in the area and not only that but drinks and food are pretty cheap too!! This is such a great place to bring friends and family!

This bowling alley in Cedar Rapids is very fun to go to. They have light-up bowling after 9pm with…read moremusic which is very awesome. My 13yr old daughter loves this bowling alley also. About every other time I go bowling at this bowling alley, my bowling lane tv screen (which counts points) messes up, but the people working always get it fixed fairly quickly. Good variety of ball sizes to choose from to bowl with. Food selection is good as well. There is a large selection of traditional bowling alley fried foods (fried cheese curds, fried pickles, fried mozzarella cheese sticks, etc...). This bowling alley is adjacent to the sand volleyball courts, which are fun to watch or participate in as well. The Cedar Rapids Sports/Social Club hosts a lot of summer and winter events (including bowling). At this bowling alley, I usually get a pitcher of Big Grove's Arms Race craft beer to drink with friends as we bowl. The atmosphere is classically sophisticated with an air of the 80s. Great Bowling Alley!

Great atmosphere!!! Good food and friendly staff!!! Solid family fun! Clean bathrooms.read more

Excellent pizza. Reminds me of Chicago thin crust. The 15 minute pick up was was great.read more