In an effort to better the establishment the remodeling has begun. Crystal clear flat panels have…read morereplaced the archaic CRT's that once hung from the ceiling. Bright neon colors dot the midnight black wall in the shape of planets, bowling pins and geometric shapes. This comes to life and dances off the walls once the black lights come on. In addition to the upgraded screens they have removed the pro shop and added a new game area dubbed "fun zone". This new area rockets the bowling lane into the current decade. This is a long awaited face lift that Lakewood Lanes has been missing for years and an answer to the frequently heard comment from customers that the lanes were "antiquated". Great place for families, kids and adults to enjoy year round. Leave the food outside as they sport an eatery that is serving up anything from breakfast sandwiches to burgers and fries. If your a serious bowler you will still feel that the updates were not meant for you. The scoring consoles are in desperate need of a technology upgrade. Also, the pin system in back is still ancient. Hopefully the issues that would improve the experience for die hard bowlers will be addressed next. Looking for something fun to do? I suggest giving this neighborhood spot another chance.

I entered the alley, there were 20+ open lanes and I was rufused the option to bowl because I…read moredidn't have another person with me...

Been to multiple places like this in NY, NJ, and PA but first one in CT! Very pleased on my…read moredecision bringing my family here for a birthday celebration! The food was delicious and quickly served. The place is huge with so many activities to do with your family & friends. You don't have to do everything all in one night but if you wanted to definitely can spend easily 5hrs doing everything lol I'd highly recommend going there for yourself and seeing the place yourself to experience greatness. We surly would love to come back again.

The place is fun and exciting, with an arcade and a bowling alley. We came on a Wed for karaoke and…read moreit was great! In addition, when I was in the ladies' room washing my hands, I observed an employee washing her hands very thoroughly. I commented how uplifting that was and how it built my confidence in the place, as it was my very first time here. Her name is Cindi, and I hope her bosses recognize her for this. It may seem like a small thing, but it's not. If someone pays attention to the "smaller things," they will pay attention to larger things.

This place is super adorable. It has the vibes of the 1980s and 1990s which I love. They have food…read moreand they even make their own pizza! A large gaming selection and very friendly staff. They have a robot who makes drinks. They have a cute vending machine with snacks. Their restrooms are very clean. It's a great place to have a kids party. Love it!!

I work at a school serving students with special needs, and we had previously brought our students…read morehere without any problems. During that visit, the staff were accommodating and allowed our students to remain in their own shoes. So when we returned, we reasonably expected the same level of understanding and accommodation. Instead, we were flat-out refused. Even more frustratingly, when we explained that the staff had accommodated our students during our previous visit, we were essentially told that it didn't matter. Apparently, basic consistency and consideration are too much to ask. But that wasn't even the worst part. When we arrived, the kitchen was closed. One of our students had intentionally skipped lunch at school because he was excited about getting something to eat at the bowling alley. Rather than let him go hungry, we ordered him Burger King through DoorDash. When the food arrived, the staff had the audacity to DEMAND that our special needs student eat his food OUTSIDE. Let that sink in. A child with special needs, who was there on a school outing, was told that he couldn't eat his own food inside. Meanwhile, just a few lanes away, another group was openly eating cake they had apparently brought with them. They appeared to know the staff and were chatting with them comfortably. So apparently the rules depend on who you are. Friends of the staff can bring food in and eat it inside, but a special needs student who needs something to eat because your own kitchen is closed has to take his meal outside? That is beyond disappointing. It is humiliating, insensitive, and completely unacceptable. We brought students there expecting a fun and inclusive experience. Instead, we left feeling like our students were being treated as an inconvenience simply for needing a little understanding and accommodation. If this is how you treat children with special needs, especially children who are there as part of a school outing, you should seriously reconsider how you train your staff and how you treat your customers. Absolutely shameful. I would strongly encourage other schools and families of children with special needs to think twice before choosing this establishment

We went here for New Year's Eve and chose this location because you could reserve lanes. Honestly,…read morethey're lucky to get 3 stars because the food saved them from a 2. We got the sampler platter and pizza, both were surprisingly good. Nothing fancy or Michelin-level, but enjoyable. The layout was awkward. The seating is tables and chairs instead of booths, which makes it hard to hang out, and there's no space to store shoes under the table. The tables are staggered, so when we arrived the group next to us was sitting at our table, which caused a domino effect of people swapping seats and walking through each other's space. This made food delivery to your lanes confusing -- instead of asking for lane numbers, staff were basically auctioning off food table to table. The arcade was minimal at best. It was fine, but probably not somewhere we'd rush back to. Spare Time is still better overall, in my opinion.

I like it here they have cosmic bowing and a two game with rental deal before a certain time and…read morethen a unlimited bowl after a certian time so check and plan the times according to what is the best deal for you. I think they redid the place recently because I remember the bar area differentently from theast time I went there and the arcade seems a lot bigger. They have a decent selection of food and an assortment of cocktails. You can order at the bar or waitstaff will come to your lane. I wish they have heavier balls for smaller fingers but it all worked out. I will go again

Haven't bowled in many years. Dirk is very knowledgeable and patient. So good to deal with someone…read morewho really knows his business. Dirk ask many questions about what I wanted to accomplish, took multiple measurements and st me up with the perfect bowling ball sized perfectly. Highly recommend.

Very family friendly location. Came here for the first time, which happened to be on a league…read morenight. I am not sure how often they do league but definitely call prior arrival and ask if they have league going as there is no available lanes during league. We played the mini golf which is very small and short, kinda bowling themed kinda full of some fake plants and a Christmas's tree??. Mini golf is cheap at about $9-$10 a person. Wasn't really sure what the par was on the course so it's pretty much a guess. Got a few drinks, bartender served people standing at counter before us. Seems like they need to update their software very slow service as the bar waiting for my credit card to process along with the 4-5 other league people who came in after that we had to wait for. Fun, old school bowling place friendly staff. Mini golf is pretty mediocre. Okay service. 3/5 Hopefully will return at some point to try the bowling and see how the lanes are.

So I haven't been bowling in many years. My wife and I did enjoy ourselves and it was definitely…read moreworth the trip. My complaints will be in the service. I waited way way too long in line for it to not move at all for food. The girl behind the counter seemed to appear and disappear over and over without serving the people in line. The drinks were good and good price... but it really shouldn't have taken as long as it did (I'm talking one person ahead of me the entire time and I waited almost 25 minutes). The lanes were good, and the food was delivered to my lane. I think a 3 here is fair. Average. I will likely return and reassess.

Fun for all ages at Thomaston Lanes! We went during school winter break week and they were packed…read morebut the staff was great, especially Mr. Lou! There are 24 lanes with seating for at 6+ per lane, the machines are updated and we no issues. You can order food/drinks while you play. They are accommodating and will put down the bumpers if you request for little ones in your group. One of the largest/cleanest arcades in this area for little kids. They also have a large birthday party area which is attached to the arcade area. Conveniently located off Route 8.

Bar tender rude as hell, waved me off because they didn't have the item I wanted but didn't ask if…read moreI wanted anything else. Place is also kinda run down, smells kinda bad. Just bowl some where else

Apple Valley Bowl is a bit dated, but the place was clean,and the friendly staff was helpful.They…read moredo have a bar,and a couple of video games. We came to Apple Valley Bowl as a large party of 45 people, and had a great experience. This is a great place for all ages,and a perfect venue for a large group of people to have fun. How can you not have fun bowling?

Good place to pass the time with family and friends! Place…read morewas clean for a bowling alley and the lanes are well oiled and roll well Kid friendly with bumper lanes We bowl here regularly and have never had a issue

Decent prices but unfortunately we had an unpleasant experience with the employee behind the…read morecounter. I didn't catch the name but he was a larger fellow with a beard and around 40 years of age. We asked him politely to put the gutter guards up due to our inexperience with bowling and he rudely refused and said we were "too old" to need that. We asked again if he was just joking around because we really needed the guards up but he again refused. This left a bitter taste in our whole parties mouth. I will not return. If this is a common rule at the bowling establishment then they should have it posted before purchasing a lane. We paid for the lane! Gutter guards or not! 2/5, will not return.

Can't believe I never knew this place existed! Small, with only 10 lanes, but that's part of the…read morecharm. Clean facility, brand-new rental shoes, and bowling balls are neatly organized by weight--nice touch. We went on a Saturday for cosmic bowling and the kids had a blast. The place has a full bar with a usual selection of tap and bottled beers, plus classic bar food like wings, hot dogs, and pizza - no burgers. The food isn't anything special, but it definitely hits the spot when you're having a few drinks. There's plenty of parking, and the staff was super friendly and welcoming. Is it the best bowling alley out there? Maybe not, but it's a great spot for a laid-back night of fun, drinks, and family time. We'll definitely be back--and next time, we might check out the pool tables and darts too.

If you're looking for a friendly small town bowling alley tucked down a side road off the beaten…read morepath...Kickback n Bowl is your spot! Great for a rainy day activity, or just to kickback n bowl!