I wouldn't bother with this place at all, bowled 6 games here and received a parking ticket for the…read morepleasure, i entered my reg into their system as instructed, recieved a fine and had to appeal (as intructed by the centre) the appeal was rejected and i wasn't notified so the fine now goes to debt recovery i ask the staff at the centre to help with the situation and they state they have no evidence of me bowling there (even though my bank statement does) they weren't willing to check cameras to offer proof to the parking company or even just give them a call on my behalf to strengthen my appeal i'm now £148 down to park at a run down bowling alley with unfriendly dismissive staff who wouldn't lift a finger to help a patron who was unfairly treated so unless you want a nice dent in your wallet and an overall bad experience i'd steer clear of this place and go somewhere that the parking system works and the staff are actually useful if i could give it no stars i would

I've had so many parties here; I feel like I've grown up with the place. For a great bowling…read moreexperience, Acocks Green is definitely one of the best places to go. Okay it's not sleek or modern, but it's brilliant to have such a large collection of bowling lanes that aren't cramped together in a small building. Does everything really have to be modern and updated anyway? Surely there's still a love for old type buildings like these? I hate it when you go bowling, and you can't find the right weight ball that suitable for you. And then when you do find the right one, your fingers get stuck in the holes because they're too small. You never have this problem at Acocks Green, because there's always masses of balls to choose from on the shelves as well as at the lanes. The cafe inside is great to grab a bite to eat. Again, it's no modern cuisine, but the food is good, tasty and traditional, from the usual chips and chicken pieces and burgers. Most food items very rarely reach £5, so you can eat cheaply and then carry on with your game!

Family friendly if you like this kind of atmosphere. Although my children and I have spent…read moreenjoyable outings with lots of quality time together here, personally I'm not keen on the artificial lights and 'amusements-style noise of these kinds of places. Good parking, quite pricey (but usual for bowling) and this one is the best I've visited in the Midlands so far.

I've been here a few times, usually with a group of friends or family, it's a very family friendly…read moreplace, with not only the bowling but also there's an arcade which has games for all ages. You can eat there, typical burger and chips meals but good all the same and there's a bar if you fancy a tipple. For a fun night out it's got everything you need and the prices aren't too bad either, try it, you might like it!

Its a fairly standard bowling alley but if you time it right they have great deals to make it a…read morecheap night/day out. With it's location at Star City though, when it's busy you really notice it and feel rushed by the hubbub of the space. The lanes are surrounded by a sea of arcade games which I find adds to the busy illusion as you have to navigate through their tightly clustered area to get to the toilets, the exit or the bar which feels far away when you're walking in bowling shoes. It's a bowling alley that is clean, had lots of balls at the different weights but you still have to have a hunt for them and occasionally ask people if they aren't using the ones you might be after. I hate the territoriality that accompanies bowling when you've been the one to hunt down the right weight balls for the lane next to you to hog them all just before your turn. Sigh, I both love and hate the drama of bowling.

It is a great place to go for many different occasions and i come here for loads and loads of…read morebirthday parties as many people find it interesting. The games however could be longer as i belive the time given now is too short.

Bowling is great fun for the whole family, and this is precisely what Bowlplex Dudley has in mind…read more It has various bowling balls for all ages and abilities, a kids section for parties, an arcade, American pool, Grill and bar. So you're not limited to just bowling, there's something to keep you entertained for the whole day! I've never come across any problems of hygiene or untidiness at this Bowlplex, which can be an issue when you're wearing shoes worn by countless other strangers! The Grill serves fast-food but if you're not keen on burgers and chips then there are a few restaurants within the complex. Across the road there is Showcase Cinemas, Nandos, Pizza Hut, Chiquitos and Frankie and Benny's. There is free parking, which can get busy during holidays or weekends. If you drive behind the cinema there is more parking available, which isn't well signposted.

Bowlplex is a weird attempt to modernize the bowling experience, but nothing can ever do that…read morebecause everyone knows bowling is retro as hell. Big bowling ally, over priced food and a basic arcade (no street fighter). The balls are pretty cool, loads of different styles and all different sizes. Standard affair. There are a load of different lanes and i've never had to wait long to get onto a lane. Staff don't give a damn which is cool, if i had to give out clown shoes all days to screaming kids i wouldn't give a damn either. High quality bowling, not bad.

As hobbies and pleasurable experiences besides sitting in a pub drinking go, bowling is one of the…read moremost expensive in the UK. Or perhaps it's just expensive at Strykers. Either way, it's a bit of cash for something that only a few people in a group end up being good at. At Strykers, on evenings and weekends, it's £25 per HOUR to bowl. If you have more than three people, that means you get one game and perhaps a few frames. For two people, it means 2.5 games. And that's the most economical way to do it. On "off-peak" hours (before 6pm during the week), it's still £16 for an hour -- not cheap, but not terrible -- of course, only doable if you pull a sickie at work! Strykers gets 3 stars for being the only bowling alley in this part of Staffordshire, and for having very friendly, helpful staff. But that's where the points end. Strykers is one of the most dingy, dirty, frayed-at-the-ends places I've seen. Bowling alleys in small towns can be a bit dire, but in general, they tend to be a bit more gleaming than Strykers. The decor is from the 80s, and it's all a bit cheap and cheerful, which is fine -- after all, you're there to bowl, not bathe in the glowing ambience. There is a casino/adults only area with little slot machines, a bar with beer on tap, cheap wine and spirits, and a Wimpy's/fast food area. The food is actually quite cheap, which is good, but it's fast food, as as to be expected. For the more than occasional bowler, there is a membership club, one for kids and one for adults, and that significantly knocks the price down. If you are a really keen bowler, Stryker's will knock you for ten (ha!), but if you just want a good time with mates, you may be a bit disappointed at the cost -- if you wanted to make an evening of it, expect to split £75 between a group. Or, grab a few decks of cards, some cigars and brandy and stay in!

I am probably one of the least coordinated people on the planet - especially where it comes to any…read moresport that involves a ball it seems however my bowling is passable. Strkers is a large bowling alley with a 'wimpey' restaurant, soft play area and two bars. Thet do decent group booking deals and kids parties (in the soft play facility for younger kids ans bowling parties for the older ones), they also do teen nights where they have live djs and make it more of a disco. Its worth noting that for adult occasions i.e works events and such they will quote on request for a 'bowl and bite' which includes a 'meal in a basket' along with a game of bowling. Its a clean and friendly environment for kids and adults alike. Have always been more than satisfied with the service too.

This is a horrible bowling alley! Unfirendly staff and a wierd atmosphere! Also things seem to go…read morewrong with the bowling quite a bit and they just don't care.

A brilliant night out with excellent food and great music. The DJ was superb, a great family…read moreatmospere. Pink pins and prizes with xtreme bowling was excellent. The dance floor was buzzing and what a great night.

They hold events shows and gigs here. Great for good time out, they have decent food there aswel…read moreand restrooms are also clean.

Perfect for families, children and adults who are on a holiday off school or work or jus passing…read morethe time of day. Here there is bowling at such a low price for as many turns as you like, situated in a nice local area near the city centre and kings heath. There is also a food diner that serves alll sorts of delicious food and hot and cold drinks, there are games in the arcade for children to play and slot machines for the adult and a licesened bar, every thing in one.

Would not recommend…read more Visited Lakeside with my two small daughters. Having walked, I had a pushchair, therefore decided to use the lift on offer to take us upto the Superbowl. Lift got stuck in between floors, therefore pressed the alarm. Staff leisurely turned up smiled and walked off. Another, equally gormless looking staff member turned up and began to wind the lift up manually. When we eventually got out..NO APOLOGY, NO OUT OF ORDER SIGN, NOTHING. Then had the cheek to charge £15 for one adult, one 4 year old and one 2 year old to play one game of bowling. Customer service terrible, more interested in what text they have on phone. Mickey Mouse set up. Will not be wasting my money and time here again.