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Sophie’s Lanes

4.8 (5 reviews)
Closed • 6:30 pm - 9:30 PM

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This place is great, a very nice family owned bowling alley. Only 10 lanes, but it's a great time here.

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Pins Mechanical - One of the bars

Pins Mechanical

3.9(137 reviews)
6.9 mi•South Side
•$$

I went there for a friend's birthday party. They had a little area for us on the main floor near…read moreone of the bars. They have over 30 beers on tap, 8 signature cocktails and 3 mocktails. They also have giant tower drinks that I saw some people actually getting (definitely something to share with a group). I only had cocktails but I can tell you, they were all very sweet and candy themed. I felt a little sugar high at the end. I tried the pinball wizard, the Carrie fisher and the atomic blond. The last one was probably the best and I got it "spicy", which was a nice contrast with the sweetness. I don't drink beer and they only had one cider on tap. You can't buy food there but you can bring your own. We played some game la but it wasn't the most exciting. For the duckpin bowling, you couldn't enter your name or the number of player so you were just playing for playing. You couldn't keep track of your points. The arcade games had unlimited life so also not very exciting but they were free to play. The pinball machines looked great but you had to pay for those. We did play some Super Nintendo Mario kart and that was fun. When we arrived, there was a good mix of adults and kids but at 8pm it's 21 over only. The vibe changed pretty quickly and there were obnoxious intoxicated people around. We left shortly after but they are open until super late. It probably gets rowdier. My biggest disappointment was that the slides were closed! I doubt they were broken though. Maybe they don't open them when they have a big crowd?!

Went to an adult birthday party at this fun location on Pittsburgh's south side…read more There is a covered parking garage right across the street. It was a rainy night when we were there but there are outdoor areas. The place is filled with games and activities which can be played alone or with friends - classic pinball and video game machines, candlepin bowling lanes, bocce, ping pong, even a huge light brite! There are many tv screens and couches for lounging and watching sports. Numerous bars on both levels and you can open a single tab and order and close at any of the bars throughout. There is no food available, but it is allowed to bring or order in. Our party was originally set up upstairs which was a quieter spot but a schedule conflict with an earlier group had us move downstairs but the manager accommodated and assisted us and set us up with bowling lanes. Great place for a nostalgic fun time!

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Pins Mechanical - Cool decor

Cool decor

Pins Mechanical - Say Anything cocktail

Say Anything cocktail

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Pines Plaza Lanes

Pines Plaza Lanes

4.2(21 reviews)
12.2 mi

They changed the weekend rates, in my opinion, for the better:…read more $30 bucks for one hour, $50 bucks for two hours, shoe rentals included. It covers one lane up to six bowlers; I'd still advise calling ahead for availability. French Fry bar - they killed the multiple items they used to sell and are sticking to what they can just crush, and, they do. I spoke with the new staff and this new weekend structure allows them to better dictate when they will have an open lane (cuts the variable wait time question), and the fry bar ends the fact that they were losing a ton of money on the food - it's more of an added benefit than anything else, it certainly isn't keeping the doors open. All of these changes make perfect sense to me. This remains my favorite alley in the 'Burgh. I played a SICK amount of games under the new rules here with my kids a week or so ago. We crushed it again today. (The new pricing saved me money and actually kicked out "campers" that would occupy an alley for countless hours (with a 15-20 buck bill) while not using it). Frankly, their new pricing is a BIG win for those that go to play...if you want to play, it's actually now less expensive. I can't opine on the weekday rates - please call the business if you are wondering. But, I'm sure they are fair.

This place is awesome for some bowling. Fairly inexpensive and fun! The staff is very friendly…read more Would highly recommend this place if you're in the Wexford area and looking to have some fun

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Pines Plaza Lanes
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Arsenal Bowl

Arsenal Bowl

2.8(166 reviews)
6.5 mi•Lawrenceville

I came around 8:30 on a Saturday night and was pleasantly surprised that it was not busy at all…read more My group of ten was able to get two lanes right away and we stayed for two fun games but we could have stayed longer because they were running an all you could play deal for $25 until closing which was a great deal! Just don't forget to bring cash because they are cash only! The retro feel of this venue is so fun and we had a great time.

I have been so excited to try Arsenal Lanes in Lawrenceville!! I loved bowling at Dormont Lanes as…read morea kid and haven't been bowling in some time. Arsenal Lanes elevates bowling to an entirely new level. The 44th street entrance opens to a grand steep staircase the brings you up to the primary bowling lanes. The decor brings you back to the grandeur of the 1920's Pittsburgh. There are beautiful period pieces salvaged from all over Pittsburgh that make up the front desk and the bar. Walking behind the lanes brings you to a second grand room with even more bowling lanes. There's a beautiful bar and kitchen has the most comfortable red velvet seat found in Pittsburgh in 2026. The kitchen makes great bowling alley food like pizza, burgers and nachos. The food is inexpensive and every day they have different bowling experiences that are inexpensive and so fun!! If you are looking for a fun time that takes you back to a time when bowling was part of the community fabric, please give Arsenal Lanes a try!! Lawrenceville is also one of the most vibrant dynamic neighborhoods in Pittsburgh so after bowling you can get great coffee or dessert right around the corner!! Enjoy!!

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Arsenal Bowl - Front Desk

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The Main Desk "get your shoes!"

Coop de Ville - Nashville Hot

Coop de Ville

3.9(384 reviews)
7.6 mi•Strip District
•$$

Was craving fried chicken and we decided to go there because we loved their chicken…read more Going during the week was so much better. There were only a few people there. The poor bartender had to run all over the restaurant. He had to ring you up, make drinks, bring people their food, fix their games and handle any drama that came up on the games. He was so nice and gave great service. The French fries with cheese,, bbq and fried chicken was good. I love a lot of condiments normally but this was a bit much. I enjoyed it but would have preferred a fried chicken sandwich. My husband said the fried chicken and Seasoned Crinkle Fries were excellent. Would like to go back to play duck pin bowling and the awesome video games. I bet it would be fun.

The food here is actually decent with regard to taste, but it's expensive for what you get, which…read moreis to be expected in a gimmick bar and industry norm. Service was fine, everyone was helpful and quick. The ambiance is incredible. Old cartoon characters and stylish variety throughout the place. The issue is the games are outrageously priced. Compare this to Pins where the games are free and it's a no question in my mind where I would go for an arcade night. My fear is that despite decent food and an awesome atmosphere this place will be closed when their greed with their games comes back to bite them. I wish them well but have decided after a few trips, I've had my last

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Duck pin bowling

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Reese's Puffs Latte

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Duck pins!!

Zone 28 - Party Room

Zone 28

2.9(127 reviews)
5.6 mi

Great entertainment complex! Fun for the entire family!…read more Located in Harmarville on Freeport Road. Great place for a kids birthday celebration. There's great food and plenty of fun activities for kids of ALL ages. There is also an outdoor patio available with a corn hole game setup for added fun. Heat lamps are there for cooler temperatures. Plenty of parking is available. Activities include bowling, a huge selection of video games, laser tag, and even an escape room. The complex also includes The End Zone Bar & Grill and a Rail House Restaurant. The prices aren't inexpensive. They do have party packages depending on the size of your party and budget. All the kids at the party had a blast! I also had some fun at the arcade, and a couple drinks at the End Zone bar. Cheers! Great party destination! Highly recommend!! Definitely will return there soon!

4.5 stars. Zone 28 is a restaurant and entertainment complex. It has the Rail House restaurant, End…read moreZone Sports Bar, a 33-lane bowling alley, several dozen arcade games, laser tag, escape rooms, space for private events, and more. For years, my family has been coming here for birthday parties and everyday fun. More recently, my husband had a work event here, and his employees seemed to enjoy the foods, drinks, and games. I think that the restaurant's casual foods such as pizzas and its alcoholic beverages such as cocktails taste very good. The kids "loved" the bowling and arcade games and spent hours playing them. The games are fun for adults, too (I liked the air hockey and laser tag, although I am not the most skilled at them!). The only problem that we have had was that a photo printer was out of paper, and we had to wait for the paper to be replaced. The employees spoke nicely with us.

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Zone 28 - Shark Zone Bowl - Watermelon vodka, watermelon schnapps, sours, grenadine, starry, and shark candy

Shark Zone Bowl - Watermelon vodka, watermelon schnapps, sours, grenadine, starry, and shark candy

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Zone 28 - Party Room

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Kennedy Lanes

Kennedy Lanes

3.8(4 reviews)
13.1 mi

went to Kennedy lanes last night for some spur of the moment bowling. I was so pleasantly surprised…read morethat the bowling alley is smoke free! There is a bar / restaurant attached to the alley that allows smoking, but there is a door in between so i didn't notice any smoke while bowling. The bar area next door does have games, like pool, darts and gambling machines (?) however, inside there was so smokey i couldnt stay. overall good time bowling and good prices. games were $5 each on a saturday night + $3 shoe rentals. They do cosmic bowling after 10 pm for $12 per person plus shoe rentals. will be coming back

This was the first time I visited Kennedy Lanes. I went with a group of friends to their cosmic…read morebowling on a Saturday night, which is from 10:00pm-1:00am. The lanes were very clean and I was pleased to see that they had new bowling shoes! Their prices are very reasonable compared to other bowling alleys, which I always appreciate. Everything was set up nicely and we had a great time at the facility! The reason I am giving this place 3 stores is simply because of customer service. First of all, the little attached bar was unattended, so we were directed to go to the main bar to get drinks. It's a little inconvenient when you're bowling because then you have to wait on whomever left to get the drinks. The most disappointing thing was how the older man treated us! He seemed like he had a larger role than just an employee- not sure if he was a manager. At 12:30 on the dot he turned the light back on and shut our lane down in the middle of the game. I went to ask him if he could give us access to our lane and he looked back at the clock and said, "Your time is up." I responded that it says they are open until 1, in which he said, "Oh, did you see that online?" When I told him that yes, I saw it online he acted as if he was doing me a favor and told me that he "guesses" we can bowl until 1 then. MEANWHILE, there was a large group of people a few lanes down that were not being subjected to this behavior from this man! He didn't touch their lane! Soooo unprofessional... if the customer service improved it would definitely be a 4-5 star facility.

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Kennedy Lanes - Cosmic bowling

Cosmic bowling

Kennedy Lanes - Regular bowling

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Regular bowling

Paradise Island Bowl and Beach

Paradise Island Bowl and Beach

3.0(75 reviews)
17.0 mi
•$$

"The beach is open," I explain to my husband, tossing him some sunscreen. "Lather up," I said…read more The outdoor space at Paradise Island is open May - September. It has an upper level with a bar and cornhole setup. The lower level has a stage, another bar, and lots of tables. You are right on the river so you can dock your boat or relax by the water. Drinks are cheap especially during happy hour. Service is prompt. I wish I could get draft beer out there, but it's okay.

Paradise island could have been a great experience since they have a decent venue and the…read moredecorations are nice. What really shoots it down is how bad the service is and the consistency of the food. We normally have happy hour for work here and We went on a Wednesday. There is a deal for wings on Wednesday for 0.85 cents per wing, however, not only are the wings small but I was charged $15 dollars. Not only that, they never once got water despite asking multiple times, did not correct the wing order, and incessantly tried to get my group to get more orders of ranch. Now the caveat? They didn't tell us it was extra and charged us for it. It does not even come with fries. The food was also served cold....on a hot summer day? How does that even happen? Service is deceiving because she gave the deal to someone else but not to me. It just felt like they wanted more money so they charged me more. If they work on their deals, customer service, and quality of the wings then it might go up. Other facilities look okay. If you come here for the other facilities, I saw other reviews also have issues with the service but go at your own discretion.

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Paradise Island Bowl and Beach
Paradise Island Bowl and Beach - Stage and left bar

Stage and left bar

Paradise Island Bowl and Beach

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