Review for Strike Bowling Wintergarden I held my son's 7th birthday party at Strike Wintergarden and unfortunately, the experience was deeply disappointing, particularly with regard to the handling of food allergies. Despite noting specific allergies (dairy-free, egg-free, and coeliac) in our booking and confirming them again on the day with the host, there was no suitable food provided for three of the children with dietary needs. Knowing the severe consequences of an allergic reaction, we were alarmed to see that the chips & nuggets brought out had been cooked with other items containing egg and dairy, which would have made the children very unwell had they eaten them. The nuggets also contained the allergens. We then asked about the vegan pizza alternative that we had been promised by email with the booking team, only to be served a pizza that was only gluten-free, not dairy-free as required. This left these children unable to eat anything while others enjoyed their meal, leading to a very uncomfortable situation. If the children had eaten this they would have been very unwell. Additionally, the basic logistics of the event fell short. Items like a lighter for the birthday candle, plates for the cake, and a knife to cut it were only provided after considerable delay. The plates never arrived. I was under the impression we'd have a dedicated host for the party to assist with these details, these things just added to the stress of the day. Given that three children could not safely eat the food provided and the lack of dedicated hosting, I have written on several occasions with no response. I'd hoped for a worry-free celebration, and while the kids enjoyed the bowling itself, the experience with the food was unacceptable and handled very poorly. read more

Deals, deals, deals. And boy, is their marketing spot on and absolutely hilarious. You want laser tag and bowling? Oh, why that's the bowl and blast for $25. Or come on 2-fo-1 Tuesday. Or go nuts on unlimited laser tag for $15 on Thursdays. But holy cow, Sunday Funday... that's where the real deals roll. $25 bones for unlimited everything - bowling, laser, pool, karaoke. Blizaooow! Outside of that, it's a bowling alley night club. Prepare to be impressed by their music selection, savvy marketing, and how exponentially better you get at bowling the more $10 patriotic mint juleps you down. The best thing about the place is that they make it nearly* impossible not to have fun. *Fun is hard to unlock if you're on a first date and you're situated one lane away from a rowdy group of Bogans with confusing accents and mesmorising dance moves. Trust me. read more

If you like your ten pin bowling, and you don't want to play in a mangy daggy hall that looks really run down, Strike is the new thing. It's dark inside and the lanes glow, there's a full bar and karaoke in the other rooms. This fancy bowling at night time inside is slowly taking the bowling world by storm. They even have pool tables. You do need to book your lanes because this place gets booked out pretty quickly, especially for parties, events, functions and whatnot. At $13 a game of ten pin bowling, $3 a game of pool and $40 per hour for karaoke this place charges the same as the usual daggy bowling place, so it's pretty reasonable, especially if you have a large group of people like we did. They do also cater for kids during the day and families, but mostly the crowd here are people in their 20s-40s drinking from the bar and trying to walk straight with the ball... but i've only ever been there at night. It's a good concept, and it's gimmicky yes, but it's gimmicky that might stick around for a while longer yet... it's the only place in Brisbane that does it. Worth a bowl if you're ever in the mood, like drinking and listening to loud music... because it gets pretty loud in there at night, especially past 9pm. read more

Strike Bowling Wintergarden - Bowling Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Paid $40 for 2 games for a booking at 9:30pm, came back 2 hours after we had made our booking and was told we had to wait 20mins. Only then to find out the people in our lane hadn't even started playing. I'm sorry but sort your booking system out and figure out better estimatations for waiting times because I personally don't like waiting an extra hour. If you are overbooked dont try and fit people in that you simply can't accomodate. PS We found out in the end that the manager double booked us, very unorganised. What a joke. read more

Win: Plenty of lanes Rad shoes and loads of bowling balls in great colours (seriously, this makes you look way cool) Fun music, with plenty of 80s and 90s tunes to ensure you bust some moves Mesmerizing TV screens Reasonably priced drinks Some of the most addictive chips you may ever eaten Cons: The filthiest glassware I have ever seen in my life Pretty average selection of booze. This isn't the place to ask for anything fancy pants Stick to basics kids read more

Hell yes! I love bowling. I'm terrible at it, but it's lots of fun. They also do karaoke and laser tag. We skipped karaoke; WAY too expensive. Laser tag will have to wait for another day. We booked only a week out for 35 people, and it was no trouble at all. You DO have to book in advance (no refunds!), but if you have no shows they will let you play those games you paid for after. This may not happen on a busy night though. I read more

Back in the bad old days if you wanted to have a drink at the bowling alley it was quite often a case of sneaking a goon sack in under your shirt and affecting a pot belly (one which mysteriously shrunk over the course of the night). But then Strike came along and bowled us over with their concept of a bowling alley/bar. Well, sort of... I mean, I can't really recall but couldn't you take beers out to the lanes from the Alley Bar at the old Milton Bowl (now closed :( )? Anyway, it's a fun concept, good for a first date I suppose: what breaks the ice better than some good old fashioned (slightly) physical activity? Slightly inebriated physical activity! Oh and these guys have an iPhone app if you're interested. They also offer cheap deals for 'liking' them on Facebook. read more

It's probably not a great idea to drink heavily and then play a sport that involves hurling weighty balls down narrow lanes...in the dark. But that's half the fun of Strike - fun that is doubled by the trashy music videos projected onto the building walls as you play! Bowling has never been more enjoyable and dimly lit! Strike is a great place to come with friends on a Friday night, either for karaoke or bowling. My friend booked a karaoke room for her 21st and Strike had a great range of classic and contemporary pop. On demand that night was 'Emotion' by Destiny's Child and every Kanye track under the sun. If bowling is what you're after, book a lane online, hassle free. Strike's a great place to come for bowling beginners; everyone is playing terribly because they're intoxicated, and too preoccupied with laughing at themselves to make anyone else feel lousy about their skills. read more

Strike Bowling Wintergarden - Bowling Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Bowling and drinking is definitely a hazardous combo, but it's also quite fun every once in a while. Strike isn't really the kind of place most people would frequent regularly because it's kind of a novelty and, as novelties do, wears of sometime around the end of the second game. Once you've been once or twice in a year you'll probably have spent your enthusiasm for bowling and go somewhere you can drink without having to wear weird, slippery shoes and feel obliged to engage in a sporting pursuit. If you feel like bowling, though, Strike is a much more glamourous option than your old skool bowling lanes. All the UV lights, and colourful balls, and glowing lanes make you feel slightly more hip as you heave a ball down a lane and pray your fingers don't get stuck. The whole experience (bowling and drinks included) is probably a bit of a rip off, especially the drinks which you could get cheaper and better elsewhere, but as something you won't do every weekend it seems justifiable. read more

I always have fun at Strike Bowling, even though I am hopeless at bowling! What makes Strike Bowling great is that you can drown your sorrows of being such a poor bowling player with a nice dose of beverage from the bar. I will admit that the interior looks borderline tacky with its excessive use of neon lights, but that is also what makes it fun! I do not know if the lighting would be the best for serious bowling players but Strike is not catering for those people. They will also offer snacks to share (pizza, chips, etc) as part of their menu. The prices are very much comparable to other bowling arenas I have been to. Strike Bowling is fun place to hang out, fail miserably at bowling and enjoy a few drinks. read more

Drinking and throwing around balls? Sounds like a hectic night out to me. But Strike has always been the best place in the city where you can play a little sport (is it sport?) where you can slosh down some drinks as you go. The place was thrown into somewhat of a tizzy when the Wintergarden was being refurbished but it's still alive and kicking and as strobe-lighty as ever. Let it be known that it never shut down; now you just have to travel in a more complicated manner and weave through the Wintergarden to get there. During lighter hours, it's actually the perfect destination for a fun family outing. Even if adults don't want to have a drink, they can split supervising and play pool in between while the kids bowl to their hearts' content. Plus, this place is ridiculously amazing and wholly appropriate for work functions and group outings. What better way to bond than by getting a little drunk and trying to continuously knock down a bunch of pins? Nightlife here gets a little busy and a little hectic, but it's such a great place to go for a night of fun, laughter, alcohol, and a crazy amount of disco lighting. read more

Strike Bowling is an awesome place to pass time and socialise with friends. Don't let the name fool you - Strike not only has bowling but also has areas for Karaoke and more recently added, Laser Tag! I highly recommend starting your night with some bowling, following it up with a passionate game of laser tag 007-style and then finishing up the session with some Drinks from the bar while channelling your inner 'Adele' for a round of Karaoke. Strike really is a modern take on a classic past time which makes it all the more amazing. It's a place to go with the friends and family or even your coworkers - there's always bound to be something here that suits your group! TIP! If you think you're terrible at bowling then make sure you encourage your friends or family to indulge a little at the bar to start of the session. Tides will turn and you'll be a PRO in no time! read more

What atmosphere! Such a sweet place that caters to so many things. Pretty pricey for your standard 1 game of bowling but the drinks were well priced. There was opportunity to continue the good times after bowling with pool tables, escape rooms, laser tag, food etc. Plenty of options for everyone. Would recommend the tower of beer/ cider to share- great value for money and is perfect to last about 2 games of bowling. read more

This is the perfect place to meet up with friends or even a romantic date. The atmosphere is very nightlife and there is a bar and food menu available. Staff are always friendly and enthusiastic. They always have a special which makes it great value for money. The lanes glow in the dark and there is great music and video in the background. The lane seating is very modern and comfortable and you usually have a bit of privacy. Never seems too full of people. Laser tag is fun and great for two people or groups. Shoes are clean and in good condition unlike most I've rented. There is also a pool table you can pay to use. Would definitely recommend for a fun time. read more

If you're a massive bowling fan you'd probably pump this puppy up to a 4 star review, maybe 5. Alas, my review should be read with the upfront knowledge that bowling and I just don't get along. I don't understand the allure and well, the bowling ball just exists to mock my lack of hand-eye coordination. I've bowled at Strike a few times now and I will say, irrespective of my feelings towards bowling, the company I've bowled with always makes the occasion. So go with a great group of friends or the best work colleagues you could ask for to ensure a rip-snorting good time. We ordered a few bar snacks and drinks but my tip? Stick to the bottled drinks. The allure of $10 cocktails might seem wonderous but the Mint julep I had seeme to be little more than mint and sugar syrup. Also, keep an eye on your glass and don't be afraid to ask for a cleaner one. Ours were some of the least clean I've seen. read more

We randomly came here on a Monday. You get a pretty sweet deal. For a drink above 6 dollars, you get a bowling game for free. If you get a bucket of 4 Coronas for 35 dollars, you get 4 games. The atmosphere is pretty cool. We had a great time. read more

Young staff overwhelmed with job took my licence and didn't give it back. Manager refused to show my video of footage where I gave my licence to staff and he lied and said it didn't happen. $40 for 15 mins of fun $75 for new licence. Bad staff.. bad venue. Rubbish all over our seating area and no malls put back. Dont go here.. dont take children here.. find a batter place than this. read more

We used to have a weekly bowling tournament here but one day one of the lanes stopped working and when we asked to get it fixed, all we got was yelling, swearing and blame from the manager. My grandmother literally slapped him and we never came here again. read more

do not go here horrible lane surface no oil on the lane sticky approach waste of time. I was here a few months ago for a tournament and one thing as a bowling pro is the lane surface and no oil on the lane was disgraceful and not to mention the approach very sticky I will be contacting TBAQ soon because this place is not a certified centre and will be shut down and prices are that high it disgusts me so pro's this is your warning never go here it is a waste of time and people are drunk badly read more

worst service i have ever received, we booked two games of laser tag online and after we played one we were kicked out because there was children's birthday party on, even though we'd prebooked a time! we also had another booking for later in the day and we had to wait for forty minutes between our games. the staff were constantly telling us to wait and then forgetting about us. terrible customer service, will never come here again. read more

Make a booking for at least 2 games and bring your lucky socks.

STRIKE is awesome !!!! Had a amazing time here. They do it all from bowling, laser tag, karaoke, pool tables and now they have Escapism. The best part thou is the bar !!!! We went on a Saturday night and danced for hours to DJ Tuini, we had such a great night. Will be back for sure !!! read more

this is the best part of my life so far. im currently ibn the bowling alley rn, ive never experienced such raw fun and expreame . im currently standing in the middle of lane four. the pins are my brothers, I have become the balling. I wish to never leave this place. please. please bury me here, I want to be forever read more