As a bowler I am probably being harsh, but if you take bowling slightly serious then this place isn't for you. The general maintenance on the lanes is pretty nonexistent. I'm sure they are oiled about once a week regardless of how many people bowl; which is in the 1,000s I'm sure. The VIP side is definitely way cooler but the conditions of the lanes aren't much more improved. That being said, this place is definitely very cool. The food choices aren't my cup of tea, but the general ambiance and drink choices make this a quality establishment. If you've got kids and family/work sized groups and want to please the masses then this place is even more up your alley (pun intended). read more

Server Amazing!!! Bad food and Manager on duty horrible customer service. I was told that cucumbers should look old and wilted and thats normal. He said that he was checking and never came back. read more

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Awesome place to share with the family. Arcade kept us busy while we waited for bowling and then spent the hour beating each other out. You pay for the hour, not the game; so you get some extra frames in too. read more

Definitely had a fun vibe and variety of things to do from video games and bowling. Felt like a nicer D&B. The bowling was great but pricey show rentals. The lane was $26 during week day and show rental for $5 per person on top of that. So for an hour we spent $60 , the lane significantly more Friday and weekends. The WTF platter was a ton of food that was good but super greasy and paid for it the next day. But it did the job for everyone in absorbing the alcohol. read more

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OKAY SO FIRST OFF THEY WERE BEING RUDE TO MY FATHER WHOS BIRTHDAY IS COMING UP. second food came fast but the server was completely rude I got my food and A FEATHER was in my chicken wings and i asked the server about it and its only until i asked someone else to help me they change it it took about 20 mins just to even get my utensils then read more

Pinstack - A FEATHER - Bowling Near Me - Irving, Texas

Went here with my family on a trip to Texas to California, and I was just shocked at how bad a bowling experience could be. For starters, the food we ordered was overpriced, cold and took 40ish minutes to get. The staff were slow and inconsiderate, and the environment in there was borderline unsafe. Also, although it wasn't the biggest deal, was a bit dirty just to add icing on the cake which would've come an hour later. read more

Pinstack is great for a fun family night out or work social event. Love their pizza, wings and the milkshakes. Do yourself a favor and try one! This location also updated their games so there's so many fun options! read more

Awesome place. Similar to Dave and Buster's here in the northeast. Bowling was fun under the dark lights. A very nice variety of games to play once done with bowling. I am not a BBQ eater but the food was really good. The staff did an amazing job with our large party. Looking forward to coming back soon. read more

We had a great night out at Pinstack! We went on President's Day, so we reserved a lane in advance in case it was busy. Surprisingly, it wasn't. And check-in was quick. The few comments I had were for service. With a reserved lane, I'm surprised it was so hard to find waitstaff. After about 30 minutes into the first game, I had to go to the front and request service. Even that didn't come until 20 minutes later. Management was apologetic, and the service we did finally get was very good. I would definitely come back, but if I go outside of the weekend, I probably won't reserve a lane. It's about 3 times the price for a reservation and you don't really have a problem getting a lane. read more

Pinstack - A close game, but bestie beat me! Lol - Bowling Near Me - Irving, Texas

The food was really delicious and there was not a long wait. The drinks were very good as well and everyone was really very nice.

We arrived early on a weekday in order to take advantage of their non-peak bowling rates. As an added bonus everything was freshly cleaned and organized. But, the best part of all was having the VIP section entirely to ourselves. The wait staff had few guests to attend to, so just minutes after pressing the "service" button on the screen we were enjoying our drinks. Honestly, we couldn't have asked for a better bowling experience. Next stop was the arcade. On the plus side it, too, was clean and contained a wide variety of games to suit kids of all ages. However, several of the machines took our money/credit but never let us play. Also, some of the games display ticket amounts as prizes that don't correspond to the points you actually earn (other yelpers have mentioned this as well). For example, a large spinning wheel that we won 100 tickets on only awarded us a fraction of that. Unfortunately, these sparse awards seemed to be a recurring theme throughout the arcade. Finally, the prize selection process which should also be a fun time was quite the opposite. My 6 year old son wanted a ball that didn't have a price on it. When we asked the attendant about it she said it was 350 points. He was elated because he had more than enough points which allowed him to choose additional prizes. As he continued shopping the attendant walked out and another one came in to take her place. Moments later when we tried to check out, that person told us the ball was double the points so he didn't have enough to get it. She couldn't have cared less that the previous employee had just quoted us a different price, she wasn't budging. Now, I'm not going to kick up a big fuss over a toy only worth a couple of dollars but it was the surly, negative attitude along with zero effort to verify our claim that left a bad taste in my mouth. After that we decided to skip the other attractions and departed. read more

terrible place SLOW. I came in on a Friday night with a group and it took them awhile to come and serve us. By the time people's food came out we were done playing our games. I did like that they had water sat out for anyone to grab and fill up. read more

I didn't know Pinstacks had it all. Arcade, bumper cars, rock climbing wall, ceiling rope obstacle course, bowling alley, bar and restaurant. Premises are kept pretty clean. Good customer service. Tye helped us out with food and drink orders at the bowling lanes and the two bartenders in the front dining area tonight were amazing. read more

Pinstack - 8 lanes for VIP parties - Bowling Near Me - Irving, Texas

Friends went to bowl, we had a lane, ordered food & drinks. I asked the ladies at the bar for some water, our waitress, and a runner lady. They were very dismissive. I wasn't the only one who asked. Why not bring your patrons water? read more

So me and my family have been here for bowling several times in the evening, and most recently I went in the mid afternoon, to make sure my experience wasn't a one time thing. We were snubbed on a evening out with my daughter and her friends and force to wait 3 hours (when being told we would have a 1.5 hour wait, at the designated time I was told it would be a few minutes later, this cycle repeated several times). Horrible service, but the bright side was our server who was positive and helpful and took care of us. I went back for a mid afternoon recently to try them out as a less busy time, same bad attitude from the bowling staff (it was as if I was bothering them and they hated their job). I will not be back again, the price here is easily 2x the cost at other bowling chains. Other chains like Round in Grapevine and Bowlero (various locations) are much cheaper and have better levels of service). read more

Love this adult playground of sorts! Tap into your inner child again and go play all of the arcade games. I haven't been able to go bowling there just yet so that will be the next time. But you have to go check out the skee ball!! That has been my jam since I was a child. Load up your bucks onto a card and go crazy. You can win tickets and cash them in for fun prizes. I also love the race car games and basketball etc. Come here for a fun date / game night to tap into your inner competitor. Nothing wrong with a little healthy competition! The food is also pretty solid so you can get your grub on here as well. I can imagine it gets pricey when you add the bowling in so just make sure you come on a day when you're ready to spend! Worth it though! There is plenty of parking as well but it does get quite packed on Friday and Saturday nights. read more

Pinstack - Late post...game night. They have my favorite game!! Skee ball - Bowling Near Me - Irving, Texas

Really enjoyed my first time here at Pinstack! My uncle was in town, so my mom and I decided to surprise him and take him bowling. We all had an amazing time! We were able to use the machines and put the bumpers up for all three of us and it helped our scores so much! I actually bowled 130, which is amazing for me when I usually bowl like 60 or so! I definently will be using bumpers for bowling going forward! The customer service was so great as well. They were able to change out our shoes, set up the bumpers, get drinks, and just overall have a good time! I will be back! read more

Pinstack - Bowling time - Bowling Near Me - Irving, Texas

The food is very good and the service is nice. My family loves the Gorditas from there and their salsas.

So i wanna know - how can i get Pinstack to come to Brooklyn??? This place is legit! Our motley crew of 6 friends were eager to find a place where we could do some bowling followed by an evening of watching the game, all at the same locale. Our 2 local friends suggested Pinstack, and it delivered on both and then some! Not only were we able to bowl, get our drink on, and later grub whilst watching the Cowboys v. Seahawks game - there's also an arcade and all kinds of fun activities (like a rock climbing wall and an overhead tight-rope course). We were TOO LIT! It was the perfect place to spend a fun day with friends or family. Minus 1 star: They've gotta do a better job of keeping the bathrooms clean! The Ladies' room got a bit grubby at times. And during the game, our food order got messed up way too many times because some random waiter who wasn't assigned to our table kept acting like he was supposed to take care of us. It was weird, although our actual waiter Brandon the bartender was simply amazing! All i gotta say is - Send Pinstack to New York already! read more

Pinstack - Ready to knock 'em down!!! - Bowling Near Me - Irving, Texas

This is the second time now I've seen an employee enter the bathroom and leave without washing their hands. I am a male and this was in the men's restroom but, after seeing that. I refused to buy anything to eat or drink at this place. I've worked in hospitality when I was younger and I know the mentality but, now that I'm older and I've been in the medical field, I know how disgusting it is to not wash your hands on a regular basis. Especially after using the restroom. read more

I had a little higher expectation for my lunch experience here. We had a party of 10 that arrived at 11:30am for lunch. Our server was very nice just unfortunately forgot many requests. Looks like he was the only server for 5 tables. I ordered the protein bowl with steak and asked for medium doneness. I received a decently presented bowl. Steak was well done...and bowl was terribly bland. Should have played it safe like my coworkers and got pizza and burgers! I'd give it another shot before saying never again for lunches. read more

Pinstack - Protein bowl - Bowling Near Me - Irving, Texas

Wow this place is complete and utter rubbish. No wonder the ratings have tanked. 1.5-2hr wait for bowling. Rude as hell staff. Make sure you don't miss their reso because even a minute later, you will be sent to the back of the line. Our group waited 2 hours only to find that out. I will never give my money to a place like this. Already wasted enough time. The girl said "have a nice day" with a sarcastic smile. How could you say that knowing that? Ovbiously its probably the managements policy. But I'm shooting the ownership, management and staff. Don't give them your business. See how fast they change their tune :) read more

If I could leave a zero star review I would. I am truly appalled by the behavior of the staff at Pinstack. I was at a birthday party earlier today when a group of 15-year-old girls celebrating a birthday was harassed by an employee. The employee harassed them, without evidence, and accused them of stealing a phone over an hour ago. They were harassed several more times by that employee in a very rude manner. They were joined by me over an hour after the purported incident, and no more than 5 minutes later, I was approached by an extremely rude employee, with zero customer service skills, that then went on and accused me of stealing the phone, and threatened to call the police. This harassment continued on for well over 5 minutes, when they went and checked the cameras. They presumably found out that they were harassing the group of teenagers for no reason. instead of apologizing to us For falsely accusing us of the theft, and threatening to call the police and have us arrested for a felony, he came back and stalked this group, which consisted mostly of 15 year old girls. I do not recommend this facility to anyone, and will personally not come here again. The harassment of a group of brown 15 year old girls by a middle aged white man is deplorable, and I hope that steps are taken to address this issue. read more

Booked a private bowling suite here for Christmas Eve. It was clean, modern and great vibes from the staff. Plenary of space to spread out and great plater options for large crowds. The lanes are fun with games you can add to your bowling experience. read more

This was my first time going to Pinstack and I really like this place. The staff is friendly. The food is not that good but they have a large selection. We ordered the boneless wings. The wings were covered in sauce (good) but wings were not impressive. People do not come here for the food anyway. The place is extremely clean and all the games work. We did not go bowling because the price to bowl is extremely expensive during peak hours (Friday 5pm - Sunday close). The bumper cars room is pathetically small. Don't know why they didn't make this room bigger. Laser Tag arena is huge (2 floors). The rope challenge is pretty fun. The wall climb was my favorite. I recommend getting the VIP card. read more

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This place started out much better - but now you can't get a drink and bowling is impossible We tried to schedule a lane the morning of a visit but the queue was full. We showed up and they put us on a waiting list that might have took 2 hrs. Even though the entire time there were no less than 7 of the 14 available lanes in use. This place is for kids - kids that don't mind being treated like crap. read more

I took my kids here to bowl. We wanted to do something active but get out of this insane Texas heat. This place was clean and looked fun upon entering. We went when they opened and had the place mostly to ourselves. We bowled for an hour and had a great time. We will be back read more

Was an okay place, a hinge date took me here. Other than that not working out. The place was decent, but most of the games were either outright broken or partially broken in some way. The staff we did interact with like one of the bartenders. She was great and gave good service. Hope he tipped her atleast. Didn't get to try the bowling out so not sure how that is. Overall 3 stars but they do need to work on their game cabinets or get new ones. read more

Disorganized staff at the bowling area. Placed our name down and was told 90 minute wait. 15 minutes later, we were buzzed to go to the lane which we were not prepared for given the time frame they told us. They made us wait nearly two hours for a bowling lane. The server at the VIP lane was a delight. Made sure all the food came on time. read more

I do want to make update to be fair to the venue. I wasn't aware the tickets would be on the card so that's obviously no fault of the establishment but just my ignorance. Also understood about the staff standing behind us in bowling lanes. It just had a weird vibe to it that's all. We played several laser tag games and the last 2 were when I saw staffers inside. First game there were none. But that could also be because 1st game was full. We were informed only 9 working guns so we couldn't have all our party in one game and really it was 8 working guns which only found while inside the game from someone in our party. The general enthusiasm (or lack thereof in this case) of the staff though was palpable. It really seemed they did not want to be there. read more

Honestly if you're here for the food or cleanliness turn around. Food was flavorless, aside from the salt content you couldn't really taste anything else. The cheesesteak tasted like a grilled cheese. read more

Pinstack - Dusti at light fixture I've ever seen in a food establishment. - Bowling Near Me - Irving, Texas

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I came here for a staff event at the end of my internship and it was amazing! We had an open bar, free player cards, bowling and free cute socks!!! The staff was so friendly and there's so much to do! The bar food is great and there's something for the whole family! read more

Pinstack - Fried macaroni balls - Bowling Near Me - Irving, Texas

Pinstack Bowl is a modern bowling alley, arcade, restaurant, and entertainment facility that is very similar to Dave & Busters. I know many reviews cover food, but this review will only focus on the activities I've experienced at Pinstack. My Overall Rating - 4 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Pinstack is modern and cool. There is mood\black lighting in the bowling alleys and arcade. You'll hear laughs and electronic sounds too, and there's even a sports theme dining area. The seating area around the lanes are uber comfortable. And best of all? No smoke smells. 1 Star. Service - As you enter you'll be greeted at the hostess stand. I've been twice for birthdays, and the staff is top notch. On both occasions our hostess handled our bowling lane, got the group ready for food & cake, and did an amazing job letting our kids (and the parents) have a blast. I'm not sure how the restaurant or bowling staff are, but the crew that handles parties is awesome. 1 Star. Facility - The bowling lanes have big screens on the walls showing all sorts of shows & sports. Each pair of lanes have comfortable seating for lounging. Behind are extra tables & barstools for those who want to eat. The arcade is full of the latest interactive games. You'll also find a rock climbing wall, bumper cars, laser tag, and obstacle course above the arcade. Look up and you may see your kid. There are two types of games which have either a green or blue light. One lets you earn points to redeem in the prize shop while the other doesn't. This is important in case you're trying to save for a stuffed Pikachu doll. Pricing will vary. I hosted one party & was a guest at another. It's NOT cheap ($20+ a kid) but it IS worth it. 1 1/2 Star. Will I Return? - Only for a party. I'm guessing if I do things a la cart: dinner + drinks + bowling + games could get pricey fast. Not sure I would do it for myself. Now, if I were planning a party or being invited to one, I'll bring my bowling shoes. 1/2 Star. My Yelp Rating Scale (Sum of all parts): 1 Star - Atmosphere - Is it a cool dive? Perhaps an upscale place? No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I'll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm. 1 Star - Service - You can have a great meal with bad service. But that's also what can make a five star joint drop to four. It's important to the dining experience that service is great and on point. 2 Stars - Facility - I'll award up to two stars for the facility, since this is the main reason we go out. Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it's really all about the facility. 1 Star - Will I come back? - If I know for a fact I'll return, I'll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return. Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience. I will sum them up to provide my final Yelp score. read more

Pinstack - Giant outdoor chess set - Bowling Near Me - Irving, Texas

I had a very bad experience at this location. One manager, Trevor, refused to give me a ranch to go with my fried pickles after I explained why the bar gave me a togo container. He said they don't give to go ramekins of ranch, I explained that I wasn't taking food togo, the bar insisted I use a togo because I was in the gameroom and THEY gave me the container. He didn't care and gave me an attitude about it, while one of his hourly employees brought me a large paper ramekin of ranch. He continued to mouth off to me, I asked for his corporate number, he asked if I wanted to speak to his manager, I did. This General Manager named AL then came out telling me that Trevor is right, and quickly said that he can get a ranch. I told him I already have one but the issue is how I was treated. He then started to raise his tone and say that I should just accept the ranch and that there was no issue. Well, he made thee issue worse and as a result, my family was asked to leave the building, with cold food, and a barely used play card, on my 18th year Wedding Anniversary. Good job Trevor and Al! This is most certainly not over gentlemen! read more

Attended a Team Building event this week while in Dallas, had the entire private area for bowling, then had cards to access games & activities. Staff was great, place was clean & well taken care of. Food was great! Tons of new up to date games. If ever back in the area would def check out. read more

Bowling is fine but the games have gone down hill, you swipe, it reads then says swipe again, money wasters

This place is so unorganized. We've been to other locations and this location is the worst. I have given them multiple chances and they have failed both times. I was on a "wait list" to play bowling and was told it was an hour wait. After that hour I went and was told an additional 40 min to wait so I did. I went back after those 40 min and was told that I had to wait an additional 30 min. By that time I was beyond annoyed but I already waited 2 hours. What was an additional 30 min?. I also recently went back for a work even and they started our bowling lanes without informing us, the full party had not yet arrived and we still had to eat but we were told that's our timer was already running to bowl. Mind you it's still pretty empty since it was an early event. read more

Mimosas were good. But this has to be the absolute worst breakfast. After looking forward to the pancake tower for so long. We were highly disappointed. Scrambled soft, how do you mess that up? Flavorless brisket, hard-terrible toast. A tower of pancakes were cold in the middle and very poor tasting. Side note: previous trip here at night was pretty fun! Bumper cars, basketball, and Jenga and checkers on the patio! And one of the best pomegranate lemon drops. I think it was pomegranate. So basically, come here for drinks and fun! Not breakfast :) read more

Pinstack - Bowling Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Came to watch March Madness and knock some pins over, they have been playing College baseball, women's basketball, and the Super Bowl over a month ago. Asked no less than 4 employees to change the games and have been dismissed every time. Do not come here if you value customer service and having a good time. read more

This place was awesome! Reserved a VIP LANE for the evening and it didn't disappoint! Service was great! Prices are fair! Leroy was very helpful and guided us through our first visit. Bowling was awesome and game room is amazing! Clean and professional. Couldn't have asked for anything better. read more

Pinstack - Bowling Near Me - Irving, Texas

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