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Stars and Strikes

3.2 (80 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
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Jenny D.

Came here with work friends on a Thursday and have to say I had a good time. The food was ok. They had sweet tea which was pretty good too. Everything seemed pretty clean and the employees were helpful. We also used arcade cards and unfortunately some of the games weren't working well or the cards were on the fritz (basket ball games were missing balls) and at one point our lane got clogged and someone had to fix it but overall it was a good trip. The thing that really was a lot is pricing. $40+ for one hour of bowling seems to be kind of expensive. I think if you had a group and split the cost it makes more sense otherwise I wouldn't return at that amount. They what looked like a full bar too which is cool. Their equipment for game set up seemed to be pretty updated and worked well. The parking lot is pretty big and easy to get to. Although the reek of weed at the door was not classy in sure they can't help it

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Leah J.

My daughter had her first college bowling tournament at Stars & Strikes over the weekend so I drove to Raleigh to support her. With it being a tournament, the lanes were reserved for the college teams but there was plenty of room for all of the players in the bowling area. As I walked around, I was impressed with how large the bowling alley was. The bar area was also a nice size with seating all around it and the arcade area was very spacious, they even had an indoor bumper car area. I noticed two party rooms and I loved how they had an eating area called CJ's Tavern for those that wanted to sit and eat, away from the bowling area. I believe I was most impressed by the robotic machine delivering the food to the guests in the additional bowling area. How cool and innovative! Overall, my daughter and her team did well, along with the other teams and if they have another tournament here, I will gladly return.

Marissa M.

I recently visited the new Stars & Strikes location in Concord while celebrating my daughter's birthday with family in Charlotte. It's only right that we visited our neighborhood location also! We enjoyed her birthday party so much that we had to return to end our holiday weekend with a bang. This location is a lot smaller than Concord however it's just as spacious, clean and home to wonderful employees. The staff were pleasant and very well mannered and working hard. My daughter played for less than an hour and scored so many points she was able to take home lots of prizes from the Winner's Circle. The quality of the prizes are great here and the arcade in very similar to Dave & Busters. My daughter was able to hit the jackpot on the Monster ball drop game and as always we enjoyed playing the classic Stinky Feet water spray race game. They offer bowling here and laser tag of course. They also have a dining area called CJ's. We will try dining next visit. Can't wait to come back for some fun.

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Robbie C.

Had our granddaughters birthday party here and the kids all had a blast. Bowling in the VIP was cool, they have different packages and hers included pizza and drinks, 1 1/2 hours of bowling, laser tag and bumper cars. The kids all got tickets for games and everyone seemed to enjoy. The pizza was not good, but the adult beverages at the bar were surprisingly good! Staff were friendly and place was clean and I liked the gaming area as it was spread out nicer than other places I've been to.

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Leslie H.

There is a new entertainment venue in Raleigh called Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Centers. This company hails from the metro Atlanta area and started as one location in 2005. This will be their 14th location and their first in the state of North Carolina. Although their Grand Opening Party is Saturday January 18, my husband and our 8 year old daughter went in on Friday at 5pm for a preview. Under one roof you can find multiple high quality activities for adults and kids like bowling, arcade games, bumper cars, a virtual reality gameand they even have a 2 story laser tag arena! I started snapping away to capture photos as we Yelpers often do but pics and videos may give you an idea but I really suggest seeing for yourself. There is definitely fun for everyone! And after 8pm, no kids are allowed, so adults can have their fun too. This place is like: a sports bar meets Dave and Busters meets Kings Bowling meets Frankies. There is even a separate dining area called CJs Taveren, although you can eat throughout the place. Stars and Strikes will be a welcome addition to the Triangle as a must do option for date night, family night or even corporate or church team building sessions. They specialize in all sorts of birthday packages and I got antourbof the two event room and private event space that is connected to the VIP Bowling area. Although there are two separate bowling areas, a main area or the secluded VIP lanes, I enjoyed having a dedicated hostess taking care of your food and beverage requests. Speaking of food and beverage, that is where they lose me on 1 star. My kid did not like the cheese pizza and I did not like my cocktail. Overall the food was just ok. I would probably stick with wine or beer next time and not get a mixed drink. The wings were good and you get to choose from over 12 flavors. My husband liked the chicken and waffles. Their large number of brand new state of the art arcade machines meant there was always one available we were interested in. Whether playing a carnival water shooting game or an oversized Pac Man console game we were having a blast. Their reloadable cards also double as game winner ticket tally all in one. No more picking up paper tickets from all over the floor and sticking them in a machine to count. Just hand your one card over at their gift center and a rep will tell you the total and advise what gifts you can choose from. I disagree with one review that said they offered crap. I have seen some places that just offer kids candy and plastic toys. They not only had name brand candy, but name brand toys like Barbie, Generation Dolls, Beenie babies. No kids , no problem, redeem tour tickets for an Instant Pot , telescope or classic board game. My favorite moment was the riding the bumper cars and having such a blast! No old school overhead sparks flying, just smooth FAST spinning cars that handle like little sports cars! Pulsating music and friendly bumping friends really made this a thrill we will return to again and again. Stars and Strikes hits the right balance between adult fun {like the full service sports bar area} and kid fun. The staff could not have been nicer or more professional. Some of the management even joined in our bumper car experience and we all enjoyed being kids again. Whether you have a kid or not, if you are a fun loving person or enjoy embracing your inner child, you can have fun here no matter the age.

Ron W.

A new family fun center offering bowling, laser tag, bumper cars and arcade up on Capital Boulevard! Stopped in on their opening day and was pretty impressed. Restaurant to the left, a couple of private party rooms and bar to the right. 24 bowling lanes total and then the arcade and laser tag-bumper cars area. If I were a tween, I'd be pretty happy here! Beer prices are fine along with the arcade game prices. They've got some very cool motorcycle race games, a full size Pop-a-shot along with some other large games of skills. And yes, you earn tickets at the games so you can turn them in and get some crap! Ahh, I mean prizes! Overall a decent spot in a somewhat sketchy plaza. Your mileage may vary but if you live in the hood and have kids, it's worth a visit!

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Maks was awesome! Super helpful, friendly, and made our bowling night the best! AMAZING

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“Massive arcade surrounded by a restaurant, bar, 2 bowling alleys, laser tag annnnnd bumper cars.”

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