I really loved the place, the fun bowling, food, vibe but seriously.... UGH! The service & bathrooms! Our server wasn't awesome which she could have been buried with other tables but we were constantly waiting for something & asking where is she, is she going to check in on us? Every company event should be special after we spent 1 thousand dollars! Yes, 1k and to walk away- feeling like it was fun but didn't meet our expectations. Bummer! High more help when you know you have several company events coming in! And the bathroom comment- the dyer was broken and NO SOAP! No soap alone should be a zero star when we got there first, right at 5p. Bathrooms should be ready for patrons at 5:01p. It was a one & done for us. Again, it was fun and the food was ok but we'll take our 1k elsewhere! read more

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First and last time here. The parking situation was eh. VERY SLOW to be valet. The place it self is nice in the inside, but in my opinion, the games are pretty boring. I didn't eat anything there, so I'm not sure how the food was, but we did order some cocktails. I want to say we paid about $20-$25 per drink, crazy! They had a live band and the music was weak! I've been to places that had live bands and the band was great and played universal music for everyone to enjoy. We requested a few universal songs for all types of crowds, but they never played any of the songs. Again, this place is nice in the inside.... it's just not my vibe. And not very entertaining. We went on Friday night, so maybe that's why it wasn't as fun. If I decided to try this place again, I would try a Saturday just to see what the vibes are like, but this isn't my crowd. read more

Enjoyed a fun night out with friends. Highly recommend going in their off season (winter time) if you can. Our food came out so quick, there were no wait times at the bar and all of the lanes and games were open too. We had an awesome time. Definitely will be back. read more

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We decided to visit the Painted Duck Sind the Painted Pin was closed to the public due to a private event and I must say this was a great alternate. They are fairly similar but the bowling balls are mini at The Painted Duck! The service was good and extremely fast. The food and drinks were great as well. Other games to play other than bowling which was a plus. Great place for large groups! read more

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My friends and I decided to check out The painted Duck. There was valet parking for $5 and some street parking. The Waitstaff was great. I had brisket sandwich and tots. Sandwich a little dry but tasty. I had a sample of frosted orange drink, didn't like it but they suggested another vodka based drink pop, I had two it was good and strong. We played air hockey and some other games while we waited for our lane. Duck pin bowling reminds me of skee-ball with the smaller bowling balls with smaller pins. The venue was adults only after 5 pm. I hear they often have little be music on Friday and Saturday nights. read more

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Painted Duck is a great place to go to spend your night at. They have a full food/drink menu, so you're bound to find something you like. I have been here a few times, but this particular time, I came after my birthday dinner. There were about 12 of us. It was great, because we had just eaten and we were only getting drinks. We grabbed some drinks at the bar and then played some of the many games they have throughout the space. They are famous for their duckpin bowling, which is like bowling, but the balls and pins are smaller. The night we went, was extremely loud, as there was a live band playing, but it was a Saturday night, so can't complain too much there. We had just walked here from dinner, as we were close by. I am not too familiar with the parking situation here, so I can't speak on that. Overall Painted Duck is a fun place to go when you're looking to do something different. It's quite pricey, but expected. read more

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I parked in the building next to the Painted Duck. This cost like $5 per hour. They have valet parking for $5 total in the basement. You enter this location through some green doors on the side of the building. The venue is in the basement. They check IDs before you come in. The place is extremely nice. No natural light and it has a lounge feel. All lanes were rented out so we could not bowl but that was not a problem. I liked the vibe of the place. I was pleasantly surprised on how they were able to handle the large crowd and still provide good service. This venue is very stylish. Bar is huge and can probably seat 30 people. Clean glass and mirrors everywhere. It is hard to explain this place but it is like a Bass Pro Shop meets a night club. There are other games for those that do not want to bowl. You have horseshoes, curling, soccer balls for billards, darts, and a couple other games. The drinks are the highlight of the show. I tried the Pond water which was black tea and peach schnapps and it tastes great. The frozen duck is a slushie drink with vodka, orange juice, and coconut. The food was only decent. The pork sliders were decent and the triple dip was ok. Chips are extremely thin. read more

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Finally stopped by the Painted Duck (though it's been open for years at this point) and it's pretty much as expected. Lots of different games, huge crowd so everything is a wait-meaning I waited at the bar for over 20 min for a basic drink. We waited in a single game for more than half an hour while 3 other groups amassed who were also now in line behind us which I think in any other occasion would have added a sort of tension to rush though our game time but I was there for a bachelorette so we'd were on "our time" if that makes any sense. Didn't eat anything so I can't comment on food. Staff were all really friendly but just not in a hurry. I ordered one Negroni, my go to drink. I would not order it again there ($14 before tip and it was BAD). Definitely would stick to canned drinks or beer at this spot honestly. The live bad they had playing was good though and made a point of singling out my bride friend for cheers which was nice of them. I'm not usually one for a place like this because it's always rushed and that takes a lot of the fun out of it for me so I may be a bit biased. I do think it may be a better time to go during the week when it may be a bit less crowded. Gave it the benefit of the doubt and 3 stars as I'm probably not their target customer lol but it was a 2 star experience for me read more

The Painted Duck - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Definite hidden gem in the city. All the games are free besides bowling, which isn't going to break the bank either. The entire place is beautifully designed and perfect for a date night. The food and drinks are delicious and I'd go back just for that. That turkey leg was the highlight of my night. Fell right off the bone when I picked it up. Well worth it for the $20 too. The service is top tier. All the recommendations were perfect. Please go try and let me know what you think. read more

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The venue is beautiful. It's a bit confusing on parking bcos you pull up to a garage and can self park, right? There's a valet guy right there. Idk which one you're supposed to choose for the entire building. There are other businesses around. The Painted Duck is sexy, dark, huge, & trendy. You're in a basement like almost speakeasy feeling. This isn't a place for children. Seats are pretty limited. Cozy couches & small 2 seater tables. Expect to wait. Either eat or have drinks while waiting for a lane to open. My date and I found comfy chairs & a shared table across from another couple. We hit the bar where I got the Mule slushy. It was strong & tasty. Idk the price bcos he paid. We sat for a good 40-50 mins waiting for our lanes. I had to walk up to the podium to ask if we were next. You're going to be nickel and dimed for every single thing. Shoes. Socks. Lane. Food @ the lane. Gratuity will be added about 18% or 20%. My meal was so expensive although I had one more Mule slushy & duck fat fries. I paid @ least $50. No lie! The lanes ran about $100 to $150 (2 ppl, 1 hour) I would not come here again on a casual night. I'm a simple gal! Ppl don't leave the other games w/ a time limit. Also, at the horse shoe area they're tossed up to the net so you can't even use all of the pieces. Fix it please. Get a ladder read more

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We stopped by one early Saturday afternoon before our dinner reservations elsewhere for an appetizer and cocktails. The food we tried was bland, and the cocktails were subpar. However, the environment is cute, and the service was great. If we go again, I'd stick to beer or wine. read more

This place is definitely an experience from the moment you try to find it. There's no sign with the name, just a literal picture of a duck hanging outside. At first, I thought it was part of the Thai restaurant in the same building, but it's actually around the side. Once inside, you'll see a security guard and then head downstairs, giving total speakeasy vibes. Once you're in, the atmosphere is super cool with great energy. The seating and setup are comfortable, and the space feels well thought out. I came with a big group, and our server was fantastic, attentive, friendly, and even did separate checks for everyone, which is always appreciated. I ordered the tofu and cheese plate....sooo good. We didn't get to sit in the bowls (they were all booked), but that just gives me a reason to come back next time I'm in Atlanta! read more

We had such a great time. The food was amazing and the atmosphere gave Adult vibes We loved the different games they offered read more

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Great place to bring your family. Love the games love the drinks love the vibe. Food is decent

Food: amazing. Service: amazing. Music: amazing. Comfort: amazing. All-in-all: Amazing! Last time it was pretty good, but there was a problem with the shellfish. This time everything was on point- and I didn't order any shellfish. We came in for my sister's birthday and whilst they do not offer a reservable room or table in advance, you can show up early and table-camp to make sure your party gets the quality seats they deserve! I came at 6:15 and table-camped and sat for 45min until my party arrived. Thankfully, I didn't have to fight it out with anyone. I set up our tables with food and drinks just prior to everyone's arrival and when they walked in- BOOM. Party time! Kaiylin was or waitresss and she did a phenomenal job taking care of us from start to finish. I may have accidentally cause a little debate/argument by taking up one of her tables and one of someone else's tables, but I made sure to tip well in order to alleviate that issue. I am uploading new pictures with this review and my highest recommendations are the Filet Mignon Skewers and the Strawberry Caipirinha. We had the following: Duck nuggets (8/10), duck fat fries (7/10), Thai ahi tuna skewers (7/10), spicy chicken thigh skewers (8/10), filet mignon skewers - medium rare (10/10), chicken cobb salads (7/10), smoked beef brisket sandwich (8/10), pulled pork sliders (7.5/10), Au Poivre burger (9/10) With the scores given by my friends and family here...it's easy to say that this place has FANTASTIC food. The music is awesome. The drinks are great. The service is excellent! We'll definitely be back. Maybe my next birthday will be here? Who knows!? Should you try them out? Definitely. read more

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Such a fun place to spend an evening! I recently visited The Painted Duck to celebrate a friends birthday, and I'm so glad that she chose to ring in her day here. We parked via valet which was a breeze but we were so confused about where to go! The garage is very mute in color and you'll almost miss the sign that tells you where to go, lol. But it's there! When we went up to higher ground, we spilled out onto a street and immediately ran into the building. Apparently we jumped the gun? because we went into the very first discreet-looking door that we saw lol we stumbled into a quiet check-in desk and were guided upstairs. When we got up there I realized that everyone else was entering from another door lol oops! Since I visited in December, when we arrived, the place was packed and covered in couples in party sequins, ugly holiday sweaters and business professional. A very diverse crowd! I assumed that there were several company holiday shindigs happening lol. Because of this, each lane was packed and the various games around the building were in use. No biggie! We were actually earlier than the birthday girl and decided to take a seat at the bar to kill some time. To start, my bf and I had cocktails and the Mexican Trio of dips. Our drinks were fantastic and the bartender was so sweet and efficient, despite serving so many at once, great service. That Mexican trio was sooooo good. Omg the hot corn? Bananassssssss! A must try. When the birthday girl arrived she put her name on the list and we were told it'd be a bit of a wait, but that was expected. Lucky us, there were so many great seating options and we took a corner area that comfortably sat our group of 8 or so. We received such wonderful service!!! Between our group, we all ordered several different drinks and bites, and when I tell you that we (almost) loved it allll?! There was only one item that my bf and the birthday girl didn't love, the garlic & herb crab claws as they thought the taste was a bit off. But our amazing waitress took it off and we quickly replaced it with another item. But wow - I didn't expect the food to be THAT good. The birthday girl is a chef and she was blown away. We ordered items such as Chicken Skins (which were super flavorful and fresh!), the duck fat fries, peel & eat shrimp, some skewers and duck nuggets. SO GOOD. [Now, I can't really speak to pricing. I like to live my best life and think that we really got some bang for our buck here, but I can understand folks feeling that it's a bit pricey.] After we indulged in our food and drinks while catching up, we noted that the guests who were using the lane in front of our section was prepping to leave so we took their spots. I don't even remember how long we were waiting to play because we truly got to enjoy some great food and drinks in the interim. The game itself was a lot of fun! I'm a lil weakling so lighter balls to play pin bowling with are very appreciated although I still lost lol. I really can't wait to return! I love that they're not just focused on the games but are offering wonderful service, and even better food paired up with their experience! read more

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Coming here for the first time, it was like walking into a speakeasy. The entrance to the place was a side door from a street, and just walking down a couple flight of stairs that looked like I was walking into a dark basement. But then you open this wooden door, and the place opened up to this very cool bright speakeasy vibe of games and lounge seating. Kids are only allowed inside the place during the weekends before 5pm, and that's when we came bc we have a little one and a teen. First thing I noticed was this beautiful chandelier in the middle of the place, and the exposed brick walls. Has a industrial rustic look to the place, and just instantly fell in love with the look and feel. Very cool place to hang out with family, and friends. This place has duck pin bowling, basketball, shuffleboard, and soccer pool (like playing pool but with soccer balls). I had the nitro espresso and also tried the French bread pizza and artichoke and spinach dip. All were delicious! The food is a bit pricey, so expect to spend on those apps. The pizza had about 4 small slices. The chips and dip was a decent portion for snacking. Service is quick too. This is a great place for any outing or celebration like birthdays, bachelorette/bachelor, or graduation. Would highly recommend. read more

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Team building event here was quite fun. Seems like everyone enjoyed their time here. A group of 30+, reserved five lanes for two hours. Food was pretty good. The pizza and chicken tenders were the best in my opinion. At times, couldn't find our server. Service overall was okay. On a Tuesday night at 7pm, was quite packed. Have fun going to the restroom! read more

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Located in Atlanta so you already know you gotta pay to park I decided to utilize the valet parking which surprisingly wasn't bad at all. They told us we could enter through the green double doors it's just a sign of a duck no words to indicate where you're entering ‍ we walked down a hall to a empty podium that said "The Painted Duck " so we knew we were in the right place but it felt like walking into a scary movie plot we approached a door and pushed it open and yes we had arrived!! It looked like one big adult party! Great vibes and an awesome atmosphere. Just a heads up it's definitely a little pricey. $75 to start a bowling game. I ordered a drink that was cute and glittering! I ordered a few other drinks as well. I also ordered the brussel sprouts and onion rings which was good. I didn't care for the sauce that came with the brussel sprouts it was just mayonnaise to me. Anyhoo overall a fun fun experience oh and if you bowl the balls are small just an fyi. As always check out my vid and SYOY! read more

The service was okay, the food was not so good. Tater tots and tenders were fried hard and wasn't good at all. The berry salad was good and the drinks was just okay. They had a band playing tonight, they were good. There are only 4-6 lanes to bowl so you will have to wait and its $50-$60 to bowl. Parking is $10-$20 in the parking garage depending on how long you stay. read more

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I was a little confused on the path of entry, but once you're in, it's an amazing time! Basically an adult play center. Bowling, Air Hockey, Horseshoes, an Oversized Pool Table, and more. Can't wait to go back! read more

A night out with friends we tried to get a lane. We were waitlisted for 3-4 hours. We sat to converse and ordered drinks and food. Atmosphere was loud. They had a live band playing music but also music playing from somewhere else. Rather dark in this club like environment while people bowl, ate food, played games or hung out at the bar. They offered valet parking and self parking. Showed ID at entrance. Our names never came up but we enjoyed the food we ordered. The duck was good our first time having deep fried duck nuggets. The turkey leg was covered with flavor but rather dry almost as if it was reheated to much before it was served to me. Although it appears we were disappointed in our experience it's still something to try if visiting the area for the experience alone. read more

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This is a super fun place for adults. My sister and I came here to bowl and have a little bonding time. You pay for the bowling but all the other games are free. They even have valet parking. We had a great time! We ordered some appetizers (spinach dip + onion rings). The food wasn't bad, although we enjoyed the onion rings more. The chips were stale with the dip. Service was super friendly and accommodating. I had a tropical drink which was ok - it didn't have much alcohol. Overall great experience! read more

The Painted Duck - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The Painted Duck was such an elegant experience. Quite unique.. as far as bowling. 2 visits in one week. This seems like my boyfriend and I 's type of vibe. The wait wasn't too long as there are not many lanes. There are side games and a bar to explore while you wait for your lane. I think we just made this our new spot to bowl. We will be back again, soon. read more

Wow, this was a really fun place and the ambience is incredible. I doubt you can get anything like this in NYC unless you pay through the nose. Pretty much all of the games and activities are free with exception of the duck pin bowling. The servers were fast and attentive. We played horseshoes, shuffleboard, air hockey while enjoying drinks and bar food. I recommend them if you're looking for something to do. read more

customer sevice was awlful u need to be at the desk cause they don't give you grace period to walk front the bar it's awlful after u have waited for 2 hrs read more

Pretty cool venue to hang out and play games with friends while getting drinks and food. We didn't do the bowling, but hung out to drink and eat more. The food and drinks were alright, nothing really stood out to us that was amazing. We got a bunch of things to try out together like the burger, bacon caesar salad, duck phat fries, spinach and artichoke dip, and the French bread pizza. The fries just tasted like normal fries and the artichoke dip wasn't that warm at all. Drinks wise was good EXCEPT the Kentucky nitro brew. That did not taste good at allllll. Service wise was really quick and nice. I gave it a 4 stars as the place was really cool to hang out at and we don't have anything like this in the bay area. read more

The Painted Duck - Anthropology drink came in this cool tiki cup - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

One of my favorite places in ATL. It's a great spot for an evening out. It looks like a normal industrial building on the outside but once you go inside you take the steps down where you will be met by a bouncer. Once he checks your id, you will then proceed to a big door. When you open the door, you are magically transported away to another realm, inside is an huge area filled with chatter, laughter, smells of delicious food, and noise of games with lowly dimmed lights to give it more of an underground speakeasy feel. There are many different activities that can keep your party entertained for hours from normal bowling to feather bowling, coin toss, basket ball hoops, horseshoe toss, shuffle board and my personal favorite soccer billiards. They have a huge pool field and you use your legs to kick soccer balls into the pockets. We didn't get the food here but they did have many choices to pick from. The drinks were strong and delicious. Definitely would say this is the place to go if you need a night out with a group of friends. read more

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Good vibe and great space for adult groups who want to have multiple activities at once's such as listen to music, playing hoops and other games around the bowling alley. It's definitely a lounge feel. Food and as good. The parking deck is available but no validation. Be prepared to pay using card. read more

The Painted Duck is a cool spot! There is bowling but there are also lots of other games! Very spacious. Don't want to play games.. it's also a nice place to grab a bite to eat and a drink! The crab claws, duck fat fries, and loaded tater tots were delicious! Think upscale bar food. 5 dollar valet option or reasonably priced parking garage right next door. Check it out! You will have a good time. read more

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This was my second time at The Painted Duck, and I loved every minute of it here! The bowling alley offers a food bar, alcohol, live band, and tons of other games like Deck Shuffleboard, which is my personal favorite. read more

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Came here to meet up with a few friends on a Saturday freezing cold night. I was surprised to find them very full and a live band. Since people were also there for social reasons, it was incredibly loud. In addition to bowling, there is also shuffle board and a full bar with drinks $12-13 each. There is garage and street parking but the street parking is cheaper and free after 10 pm. Would like to come again and try the bowling! read more

Get the smoked Turkey leg! That's it. That's the recommendation! It went well with the bacon Caesar salad which was also very tasty!

My review is mostly based on service and not so much the games itself FYI! We came to Painted Duck on a Friday night for some games and good times! We parked on the street and walked up with no wait. After sitting down and waiting a while we had a waitress show up and offer us paper menus as we were having some QR code trouble at our table. After ordering some drinks and receiving them we told her we were going to order food and to come back in a couple of minutes. We didn't see our waitress for a solid 5-10 minutes on the floor before we finally spotted her and flagged her down. We ordered our food and hung out, taking in the space. Our fries to split came out in record time and we got to munch on them. My chicken bacon sandwich came out shortly after and I wanted to wait for my husband's burger before eating. After 10 minutes I flagged down a different waiter and let them know my husband's burger hadn't come out yet and my sandwich was cold, and asked if they would either reheat it or give me a new one when his arrives. Next thing we knew his burger was coming out, my sandwich was in the microwave and we were settled. My chicken sandwich was so small once I finally dug into it. it was a fillet of chicken and 1 piece of bacon. Definitely not worth $15, especially since there's no side that comes with it! Once we finished our food we walked away from the table, that's the most convenient part about Painted Duck is your card is used for everything and you don't need to cash out with one person and then with the bar staff later. We snagged the soccer ball bowling game and played a couple of games. The venue had gotten loud with the addition of a live band on a Friday night and we wanted to go elsewhere in the neighbourhood. The games are fun and the space is awesome! We'll definitely come back, we will just eat dinner at home first before coming. read more

Lataya our server was very nice and accommodating! I enjoyed the her service an will come again soon. A cool place to hang out at for a few hours! June read more

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Great atmosphere, mini bowling is so fun plus they have live band ! I also loved the wine. read more

The Painted Duck - Mini bowling - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This was a fun experience. The bowling ball is only 5lbs so it makes the game much harder than regular bowling. U also roll 3 times before the next person goes. Overall, great experience, nice atmosphere. They have alot of other games u can play as well, not just bowling. Probably won't do it again because I prefer regular bowling, but we had a good time. read more

I came to celebrate a friends birthday and had a great time! Ambiance of this place is stellar and the music selection was great! Hip Hop/Rap and Top 40s with a house vibe.... Entry is low key and makes you feel like you're entering a secret place. Establishment is taking Covid serious before entry and so is the bar advising people to wear mask when ordering. I thought that was impressive, especially for our safety but most of all theirs. Bartenders also pour a strong drink and prices aren't too bad. I paid about $50 for 4 TX Margaritas with El Jimador. That includes tip. I'm not much of a bowler but will bowl next time. I didn't know the balls are small so It's kinda like a twist off regular lanes. Also I must try the food. I didn't have much of an appetite but food looked delicious. I did snag a tender from a friend and I will say that thang was BOMB. So I def wanna come back. I like places that serve REALLY good bar food! read more

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Very fun and unique hangout spot for friends! I've never tried Duckpin bowling before, and it's quite different from your typical 10-pin bowling. They also have a large variety of other unique games, such as feather bowling and shuffleboard. I came here for a company outing, so I don't know the prices off the top of my head, but based on the number of people that were there on a Wednesday night, I feel like it can't be that pricey. Food was solid, but not anything spectacular. Can't comment on the drinks, but they seemed to have been popular as well. I had a lot of fun at the Painted Duck, and I can see why its a popular place in Atlanta. I wish there were more Duckpin bowling alleys where I lived, so I could try it out again! read more

Nice restaurant/ gaming venue. Everyone was friendly and nice in assisting on the games and ordering drinks and food. I had a blast. The grilled chicken burger was great, the fries were seasoned to perfection and were good. The flatbread pizza was just ok . They made strong drinks and the prices were ok. Parking has options. Self and valet. Valet parking is only 3 dollars. I most definitely will go back and play more games. The machine kept stalling on the bowling game and the hour went by fast. The small balls and small duck pins were different but we got the hang of it quick. read more

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