Right when you walk into the alley it's definitely a blast from the past. The walls are still padded with this old school carpet that looks like it hasn't been cleaned for at least a couple of decades, the design of the fluorescent lightning reminds me of the same lights I used to stare at back in the 80s, the computers look like they're no more powerful than a palm pilot, and the arcade are filled with games that were popular when Michael Jackson was still talking about the man in the mirror. Even with all of these throwback issues, I still find Paddock Bowl as one of my favorite bowling alleys in the area. There are a fair amount of leagues that are going on every season of the year, so for bowlers that are looking to be a part of some fun leagues, or for bowlers who have thought about getting back into a league, this is a great place to start. No bowling alley would be complete without a diner, and a bar, and this one has both. The restaurant has both Asian cuisine, as well as burgers and fries for those who are just looking for junkier food. The bar is typically the one place where there always seems to be people in there even though there aren't necessarily people bowling. The bartenders are friendly, and they have an okay selection of alcohol, although I have still sad they no longer carry Collins mix anymore, but luckily that's one of the few they don't carry. The alley has even recently opened up their own bowler's shop, although the owner isn't always there, so it's not opened consistently like some other alleys, it's still nice to have access to a shop there for some simpler issues, but for more major tasks the shop owner has to take the ball(s) to his other shop at another bowling alley since he's typically not a regular at Paddock Bowl. Like I said, it's nice to have one there, but if you were planning to get fitted, or need help with your ball there may be better places to go for that. Though being old does have its charms, the downfall to this is that the lanes are also very dated. The lanes themselves aren't too bad, and seems to be maintained well. The issue is generally with the ball return which sometimes would return your ball smeared in gunk. The way the ball return are also positioned, compared to the possibility that the floors in the alley are not 100% leveled, sometimes the ball return will only return balls to one side of the rail, so if the balls get piled up on that one side, it tends to pop the ball off the rails sometimes and onto the floor because there's not enough space for it to stay on the rack when there's more and more balls being pushed out of the ball return. Make sure to watch your feet if there are too many balls on the rail of the ball return as this happens pretty often. All things considered, even though the alley is old, it sure has been maintained very well. Overall it is a great alley, and short of actual upgrade of equipment, there's probably nothing else that much better that the owners of the alley could do to improve the atmosphere too much. read more

$31 for 2 kids to bowl 2 games on a Thursday afternoon!?!? Feel like I got cheated. Unfortunately, when I asked the older, grumpy toothless fellow why so expensive he said "it's bowling see ya later". You will not see me later again. I will take my business elsewhere. read more

Went back on a Sunday and had a far better experience. Those evenings they have a deal of $5 cover charge and $1 everything else, including bowling and shoes, probably one of the best deals in the area. The lady who helped me this time was way more friendly and personable than the old gentleman last time I came, and she put me on a lane that was better conditioned when she saw I was carrying my own equipment. They attract a more balanced mixed casual/serious audience than other houses in the area, and it really is a great spot for practice. Will be back soon. read more

I took a bowling class at DVC a few years ago and it looked old and needed work... and it hasn't changed. They did change the lanes but everything else is about the same. It's clean but feels like you stepped back in time. They have Sunday and Monday dollar days. $5 cover charge and you get $1 games, shoes, sodas or beers from 9 to close. Wednesdays and Thursdays, it's $2.75 per game 9 to close. read more

I took my daughter and her friend for bowling yesterday and had a blast! The prices are decent and the place is rarely crowded. My only complaint is with the cafe. The service sucked. I was the only one in there and the two workers didn't acknowledge me for a good 5 mins. One was reading email and the other was texting. I ordered two drinks and some fries. One drink was a root beer and the other the was a cherry Pepsi. He fills the root beer up and then grabs the other cup and starts filling it with root beer so I said I wanted cherry Pepsi. ...he doesn't dump it out, but proceeds to just fill the other half with the Pepsi! Wtf? I told him I didn't want a mixed soda...he then says... that's what you ordered. Seriously? He changes it. I pay and he gets annoyed when I don't tip him. Give better service and I tip....plus I wasn't dining in so I don't have to tip. Great bowling alley, crap cafe (well food was good, just get rid of those people in the cafe) read more

Nice place to take the kids to but $32.00 to bowl 3 games with my Son is really steep in my book. I don't know if all bowling alley's charge that much but I will be looking at prices much more closely before bowling again. read more

Met up with friends here for cosmic bowling on a Friday night. Probably the worst bowling alley in the area. Prices are the cheapest in town, but only by about $5-10 for all night bowling. The bowling alley itself is very run down, and the computer systems very outdated. The old man (who has been mentioned in other reviews) is the reason I will never come back. I believe he runs/owns? the place. He controls all music played during cosmic bowling and nothing he played is anything I would have expected or wanted to hear in this environment. Ranging from sad Phil Collins to a very depressing Alice and Chains mashup. When we, politely I might add, asked the man to switch the music to something a little more upbeat he was extremely rude, explaining he would play whatever he liked and if we had a specific song he might play it. Not helpful. The old man then watched us endlessly all night long as if we were doing something wrong. This confused me until the end of the night when I was returning my shoes and he accused me of pouring alcohol into my drink when I had gone to the bathroom and underage drinking. It took me letting him smell my drink to get him off my case and at the end of the night mind you. Understandable situation, but it was handled in the most inappropriate and RUDEST of ways. I was left almost fuming from the amount of disrespect this man had for his guests. The music and outdated look of the place brings in a weird crowd as well. Mostly older unhappy looking people (though this might just be from the music) and families. If you're looking for a fun night of cosmic bowling with friends, this is not the place for you. I will never be back. read more

Love this place, love the bar. It is one of my favorite local joints. Cheap bowling, cheap strong drinks. We nicknamed the bartender "Paddy" because he's got a thick Irish accent and well the place is called Paddock's, why not. read more

I liked this place. But when I first walked in the guy at the front desk gave me an evil glare when it was 10:15pm and they closed at 11:00pm. But then after we finished a game within 15-20 minutes they gave us a deal to bowl again for only $5 dollars a person! DOPE! After that they told us all of the deals and that we should come back on one dollar bowling night. I believe it's Monday or Tuesday. But I'm not quite sure. I will sure come back. But I will only give 3 stars because of the slight racial look they gave me when I first walked through the door. I am half black half white and I think they thought I would be trouble. But I most definitely am not. Oh we'll. read more

This place is very family friendly. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the prices are reasonable. We called a few days ago to reserve a lane with bumpers. I took my daughter today with four friends (7 and 8 year olds) for her birthday. Despite being very busy, the staff set us up with bumpers, small shoes and balls, and even put "Happy Birthday Mary" up on my daughter's screen. She was thrilled the and the kids had a blast! read more

Decent fries, pitcher of root beer and bowling on a Saturday afternoon. I likely.

I must say this place is old school lol. Meaning by that, it as like a atari look. But good place for a family get together and prices are good! read more

Small bowling alley, but fun when you are with the right people. $15 unlimited bowling after 9:00pm cant beat that.

We had an absolutely incredible time here for my son's 3rd birthday. All the staff was fantastic helping us get everyone input in the computer and things going. The room was perfect size and great food options for the kids, they had a choice at the time of the party what they wanted to eat which is perfect for picky kids. We had four lanes and they put our kids name up on the tv at our lanes which was very special. We could have food from their restaurant or have some in the party room. Everyone was having a great time especially the kids which is the best thing. To end the party each kid was given a bowling voucher for their next visit also which they were all excited for! The total payment was perfect also and the adults that got other alcohol beverages said that it was a great price as well. We will definitely be back and share our experience with others! read more

If you want to try something fun with little kids then this place should work out for you. We went there mid-morning on a Tuesday with little kids. The staff was friendly and the place was generally clean. It was a bit stuffy and old but overally OK and fun for kids. read more

What I like about bowling here is that it was pretty cheap. I went on a Sunday and there was no one there. Which was a plus. My only negative is the place was really old. Everything was old I guess that hoe they stay cheap. read more

I wish there was a state of the art bowling alley around here like the one in king pin at the end with stadium seats and lasers, but there isnt. So Paddock bowl is ok also. There is a bar and video games and i think air hocky as well as a little diner. The staff is helpful and it is a nice place to bowl. if you go there late on saturday you will be bombarded by 14 year olds, but what would you expect i guess. The next closest bowling alley is on monument and that area is a little iffy if you ask me. Plus if you get bored bowling you can walk across the parkinglot and go to the card room. There is also a great mexican food place across the streat as well as a 7-11. They dont take credit card or atm's, its cash only, but they have one of those machines that charges you a fee so bring money. read more

Carpeted walls, a bar that smells of alcoholism, friendly staff, and no crowds...East Bay's best bowling alley.

Customer Service SUCKS!! They are so rude, and, they are only nice to regulars! $18.00 for a kid game and shes? I will keep going back to Delta. And update your place! read more

What I like about this place, is that every time I want to go bowling with my friends, they always have a lane I can get. I been going here since I was in middle school. Is not the best looking bowling alley but the people are always pretty cool there. read more

We had the best time bowling last night! Very friendly staff and the place was very clean.

Came here to practice with my friend and his family today and these lanes were pretty good. Shot 10 board all day with strikes all day. I learned a few tips from Hank if any regulars go here they should know who he is. Beautiful bowling alley in my opinion because the place is original! The lanes, the whole place brings back the 70's. I'm 19, but this place makes me feel like I'm in a REAL bowling alley. read more

dvc has classes here. worth going here and an easy A

Cool little bowling alley - no frills, but not super busy either - great to play a couple games

Kidsbowlfree.com. Yay!!!! This bowling alley has everything you need. There is a bar, cafe, and you can rent the party room for birthdays. There is an arcade with a pool table too. It's pretty small but I always find a lane open when I come to bowl. read more

My favorite bowling ally near my hometown. It's old school and quaint. Not as many lanes as most bowling allies but plenty of character. I love the bar and the restaurant connected as well. Both are always strewn with locals who rave about their home away from home. The food here is some of the better food you can get at a bowling ally in the east bay and the drinks are cheap and to the point. Often times you'll even see people from the casino across the street coming in for a quick drink because they get that much more value drinking here than in the casino itself. All in all it's a step back into time that never disappoints for me. read more

Old bowling alley in the middle of nowhere with a jenky computer system for entere scores and names. The techno lights are a little distracting after a while, but this place rocks because they give you free socks if you forgot to bring a pair like I did. Plus a pitcher of beer is $10! read more

A sweet place to hang. Paddock is filled with super cool staff dedicated to you having a good time. Bowling alleys are nearly all throwbacks - including this one - but that's what makes it cool. Check out the dart shop when its open and tell Mike the barkeep to pour you a cold one! read more

Been waiting for a lane for almost an hour, so they're basically forcing us to do "Celestial Thunder" bowling at 10 pm. It seems like every time we check on the timing, the grumpy old guy tells us it's going to be 15-20 minutes more. Have watched at least 4 other groups come in and get lanes right away. We could've been done playing by now. UNLESS YOU'RE A REGULAR, DON'T BOTHER COMING HERE!!!! *Update-We walked out* read more

Have enjoyed bringing the family and my staff here for quite sometime, and they have a free bowling program in the summer for kids. Had a not so good experience today with the kids program; when we were done and checking out we were charged full price for our bowling because our game started at 5:01, and the program runs 9am-5pm. Not the money that bothers be but the principle of the 1 minute. As a business owner I understand policies, but I also understand customer service. We were the only bowlers bowling at the time we left and I don't think the amount of revenue made off of my 3 kids and I for two games of bowling was worth loosing my future business. Perhaps I am overreacting but 1 minute...... really? read more

I bring my kids here in the summer because it is relatively close and they participate in the Kids Bowl Free program. The alley is clean and there are 20 lanes so we almost never have to wait. This would be a good review except for the extremely unfriendly, border line rude, staff at the front desk. One morning I came w my kids and had the lane continually malfunction. We patiently and courteously asked for help, each time to be met with curt remarks by the gentleman at the desk. After our two games I went to pay for the bowling shoe rental, thinking it might be comped for all our trouble. It was not only NOT comped, but I was scolded for using my debit card instead of cash for my $8 purchase. Unbelievable. If you come to Pacheco Bowl this summer, be prepared to take a couple of deep breaths before dealing with these guys...:) read more

Personally, I like the alley, it's reliable, and a good size. On the other hand there's an employee there that belongs in the ground. For some reason he always gives me the stink eye (I think there's another review talking about the same guy.) Avoid this prehistoric old fart, because he contradicts anything you say. He actually got mad at me because I "didn't know how to untie my shoelaces" which is ludacris. The only thing keeping me from hurling myself over the counter at him was that I didn't want to get kicked out and/or banned from the place. All in all this is a solid alley if you like old time bowling. it's got some strange attributes like a jewelry store and a cafe that's open every day except Sunday when you need a reservation to eat. Don't expect high class bowling or food but it's a good place to kill time. read more

I am very upset with paddock bowl. I wanted to treat my wife on her birthday. I took her to dinner and a movie. We plan on going to paddock bowl from the very beginning and knew they closed at 12:00am on Mondays so I knew we could do a movie and dinner first. Well after our movie it was about 10:50pm and went start to paddock. We walk through the front door at about 10:00 and asked if they were closing seeing as no one was I there other then a workers friends(I'm guessing). But the worker said no that the Dorr was locked but someone walked out of it so it was unlocked. I'm very upset that we didn't get to bowl seeing as they decided to close early when there website says 12:00am read more

great place to bowl, lanes are clean and well maintained. Always a good price for a good time

Not Family Friendly...not Teen friendly. I had enrolled in the kids bowl free program for my 4 children. I was thinking about adding myself and my husband to the family pass. Its spring break this week, and I thought it would be fun for my teen to check out if it was a fun place. He is very introverted and doesn't always approach adults if he doesn't have to (most teens eh?) I dropped him off Wednesday and Thursdays for a few hours to check it out. I forgot to give him money on Thursday, but I remembered on Friday. When I picked him up he told me they told him that he can't come back. When I called the establishment they told me that he wasn't bowling and just playing on his laptop. Apparently they consider this loitering even though he bought some stickers for his baby brother and sister, and played a bit in the arcade while he was there. I told him he should play at least one game. I thought that the kids bowl free passes were active, but he found out that they were not active until the end of May. So again, my mistake, but what makes me really mad is that they said if he had just gone up and spoke with them, they would've understood. I explained that he was very introverted and didn't feel comfortable speaking with adults and I was told that they had to protect their business from kids who would do damage. I understand that is his place of business, and he wants people in there who are going to spend money, but they have definitively lost my business. I wont be purchasing the family pass. I think they are very judgmental and only saw him as a number and not a part of a family or the local community. It was a very interesting week to explore our community and see what places were open to having him hang out for a few hours. If you are wondering, the Brendan Movie theater was kind, Many locations in Todo Santos Plaza were welcoming, and the place he liked most was the Concord Library. They are always open and welcoming. Its a shame that more places don't care for the youth in the community. I will not be going back to the Paddock Bowl. I only wish them the kindness and respect they have given to me and my family! read more

I came here one time around lunch time with a coworker to get a few games in. We came on a Thursday around 11am and they have a special which is $2.75 a game. Such a deal I was blown away. We ended up playing two games. However with shoe rentals it becomes a pretty penny. That's the real money maker. You walk in and it looks like The Big Lebowski, bar, food, main table/checkout counter and then there are the lanes. It sort of smells a bit dingy and old but it's got character. The place is run by a fairly elderly staff, I want to say 60-70yrs old. Took a while for the service but they were nice enough but they almost forgot it was a special and tried to charge full price so that was a little iffy. We put on our shoes, pick our balls and go to our lane. The computer is fairly old school but easy enough to work and we were bowling in no time. Lanes are smooth, the pins don't really stick like at other places so it's a nice little place. I'll probably come back again during my lunch break for a few games. Check their website because they have deals and specials almost everyday. read more

This bowling alley is very old and could work on some updates but I actually like that it's small. I took a bowling class at DVC here and the employs are friendly. I would recommend this place to friends. read more

Small local bowling alley with a great attitude. We held our son's 6 year old birthday party there and they did a great job. Great fun for the kids, super easy, inexpensive, and they even cleaned up for us afterwards. It you are looking for a good birthday party location, I highly recommend it. read more

pretty nice place to bowl. not to packed on a Saturday night, the music is pretty good, and great place to hang and have fun (we did a triple date here). the prices for the late night bowl is good. 15 dollars from 10-2 is pretty good In my books, just don't pay before that or your gonna pay a fortune just for one game. read more

Tried to use a Amazon coupon. Called ahead to make sure the $30 coupon would be accepted which included 4 people w/ shoes, pitcher of beer & 2 games also confirmed that it was open bowling, no mention to RSVP. We got there & there was at least 7 lanes open the guy behind the counter gave us our shoes but then the manager saw that we were using the coupon and said it would be a 45 min to an hour wait the lanes that were open were reserved. Got a refund from Amazon told them about the issue they wrote up my complaint. I can tell you paddock bowl is a total dive, not worth $65 even $30 was questionable! read more