I like this Place I recommended it to group of people to go…read moreand play Also they have good snacks. Employees are very nice .

The staff here were absolutely amazing! They were all very helpful from start to finish…read more The food setup was great and the food was good. I'm looking forward to hosting another event here with my OES group

Trash Micky the manager was awful. The minion security guard…read morewas awful. The place was empty, old and broke down. Go anywhere but here.

This place gave me the only actively bad bowling experience I have ever had. The machinery broke…read moredown no less than four times. We had to switch lanes. The bowling shoes were way more uncomfortable than usual. Don't even get me started on the lady at the front. She had an attitude like you wouldn't believe. Her unpleasantness increased every time we went over to her which we had to do a lot because the lanes would constantly stop working. She acted like it was our fault, but the thing that was the worst about her was that for like half an hour, she would just watch us bowl. We were not the only people there. Do not come here. This place is legitimately the reason why I created a yelp account.

Now the concept of Duckpin bowling itself is a pretty cool spin off of regular bowling, but this…read moreplace specifically is stuck in the past aesthetically and even attitude and culturally. I went here many years ago as a child but never bowled until an adult despite living in the Washington DMV area all of my life. The man at the information desk was snarky, rude, and did not even look at us upon our arrival and stated how numerous people come in there thinking that it is regular bowling when it is duckpin bowling. I did my research and stated that I knew that it was duckpin bowling and thanked him. He was just bitter, miserable, uninviting, and unwelcoming and just gave off the non-progressive vibe of the place. The other gentleman who worked with the food section and general upkeep and customer engagement was a lot nicer. The bowling alley and the restrooms need overhaul. There are no dividers between men urinals, one of the sinks were missing a knob, and the stall lock was broken, these all contribute to the dull, dated vibe. The alley itself is bland. It does not need to have all the bells and whistles like Bowlero/Lucky Strike club/lounge style bowling experience, but a paint job and other major updates to have the place have more modern appeal would work wonders. The clientele is not diverse and does not reflect the enormous diversity of the White Oak/Silver Spring area and had me thinking I was out in Westminster or somewhere in Carroll County that is conservative and not as progressive, diverse, and welcoming but more exclusive type of vibe. I am not surprised by other reviewers who called this place out for its discriminatory vibe and dated, non-progressive feel. I am not a competitive/hardcore bowler, so I will stick to the Bowlero/Lucky Strike experience for the casual fun but with a much more modern, progressive feel, vibe, & culture.

Had a great time with the family. Food was great. Lanes we old time. But it was greatread more

For the history nerds, there are two bowling alleys on The White House campus. The one this refers…read moreto is the Truman Bowling Alley. It was once inside the actual White House, but was moved to the Old Executive Office Building in 1955. (The original room that housed it is now the Situation Room.) There is still a bowling alley inside the actual White House, but that was built as a single-lane bowling alley in the 1970s under the Nixon Administration. The Nixon Bowling Alley isn't accessible to more White House staff, but the Truman Bowling Alley is! If you get the coveted invitation to the Truman Bowling Alley, go! Like all White House visits, you'll need to fill out a form beforehand that will get you past two security areas. (The second is like going through airport security.) The Truman Bowling Alley is in the basement of the Old Executive Office Building with clearly marked signs. Once in the basement, you'll walk through a no-frills hallway that feels more like a Cold War-era bunker. Step inside the bowling alley into a small kitchenette area with a display telling the Truman Bowling Alley's history. There's a wall of shoes for bowlers with a spray bottle to disinfect the shoes before putting them back. The back room is where you'll find two bowling lanes with one area with all kinds of balls and two electronic boards to input each bowlers' names and for keeping score. There are TV screens on the wall nearby that call out spares, strikes, etc. You can even take a photo of your group from the screen that is projected onto the TV screen. The room has photos of U.S. Presidents and guests bowling throughout the decades and a few seats along the side. The space is pretty tight. The lanes themselves come with pins attached to strings. It's a nice, fun, and special bowling alley. If you get invited, more meetings to go!

Great time networking with colleagues in Veterans employment. Unique opportunity. Invitation…read moreonly.

Really fun, laid back, well run league! Signed up with my wife looking to meet some new people in…read moreour area and it's been a huge success! We've bowled now for a few seasons and have the league place us on a new team each time, letting us meet all new people every time! You're also set up to face a new team each week which is fun. Many weeks the league rep will also run trivia during bowling to score some gift cards! There may be other ways to meet new people but I don't think there's a funner way - will be joining them again and again!

This is my first season with Better Off Bowling and I love it here! Lucky Strike is just a short…read morewalk from my place and the place is nice and clean. The league itself is fun and competitive without being over the top. Roughly $70 gets your league dues paid for the season and includes everything you need! They even have special beer prices for the league; about as cheap as you'll find in DC. If you feel like meeting some fun people and getting a little activity added to your life I highly recommend BOB. Sunday bowling has been a great way to relax away the end of the weekend with a few games and drinks. See you on the lanes!

It's 3/17 - might as well review LUCKY strike today!…read more I've been to this new location five times now! Yeah, I'm competitive so I've been going solo to ensure I can open a can of whoop when I need to. I wager on a few things and I'll always bet on me! (Smirk) With that said I was quite surprised in January to learn this was newly acquired and renovated. Same design but definitely upgraded. Monday-Thursday it's unlimited bowling so you'll find me here after happy hour somewhere! It's not bad $20 with those ugly shoes from 8 to close! I'm almost positive we've gone earlier and still got the unlimited deal. Food is great, for bar food! Drinks are always good. Definitely come! It's MUCH NICER! And MUSIC is great!

$30 beer AND pizza.. is this economy?..... okaaaay Lucky Strike!…read more I had no idea this name had changed from the original Bowerlo. I was more familiar with that establish but the 'new' name hit all of the same! The vibes were there, the food was hot and good, and our server Emani was great! She came to and from the table to ensure we were satisfied, and our group of 6 had a great time!

First time here, had a little oldie feel of the place, there were a good local crowd during our…read morevisit, it was nice and not too noisy. Food: bar food, fried, unhealthy but party worthy Lane quality: the one we were originally assigned to #15 was not working and moved to 13 Service: check in and shoe service was great, but the lady at the bar was a little harsh speaking, given it was our first time there, I wasn't aware that WE HAVE TO order all of our drinks through our waiter, so I went to the bar ordered two drink drinks and was harshly told I cannot add it to my tab , so I walked away & ...:-( ... about 20min later the drinks were brought over by our waiter ‍ Price: we paid about $100 for 5 ppl for 1 lane of 2 he with shoes, and over $100 for a mixed platter with 4 drinks, not bad for the bowling part, a bit pricey for the food and drinks. Will return & hope to receive a better servive from the bar side.

Just sad... Last summer I had a season pass and came 3-4…read moretimes a week. Came back after 6 months and this happened: 1. Lane broke 6 times--for my party of 6 people we did six frames in 1.5 hrs. Almost every other lane was in use and working. They never moved us to unused lanes even though I had to walk up to the counter every time. EVEN AN EMPLOYEE who wasn't on the clock and playing in a lane next to us tried to help. 2. Constantly played highly sexual hip hop music videos even though there were tons of kids. 3. We ordered food but after it never came, we asked for a refund, were given 3 free game vouchers each and then we left. Never finished the 1st game. I love bowling, last summer I came all the time with a season pass. Same management and employees after 6 months, but it's just not a good bowling alley. It's meant for parties and food. Obviously very disappointed, not wanting to go back, but need to use the free games vouchers to make it worth the money we spent.

Dear reader, I had a…read morework event at Pinstripes in Georgetown and had a thoroughly good time. The location is a lovely, canal-side spot, with plenty of parking nearby and a very walkable area that makes arriving and lingering equally easy. Inside, there is loads of space for bowling and bocce, so the whole place feels lively without becoming chaotic. The food also held its own, which is not always guaranteed at a venue built for group fun. The flatbread pizzas and Caesar salad were both superb and kept everyone pleasantly satisfied. There were multiple bars, which helped the afternoon move along nicely, and the employees were exceptionally kind and attentive throughout. For a work event, it struck a very pleasing balance of organised, relaxed, and genuinely enjoyable. Overall, Pinstripes made for a charming outing with enough space, food, and activity to keep the whole party happy indeed afterward.

I went with a group of friends and had arrived about 35 minutes into our one hour session. I went…read moreto the desk and let them know my parties name and my shoe size. It was a bit disorganized and five or so minutes had lapsed while another group made their selections and paid. The gentleman helping me let me know there was 20 minutes left and asked if I still wanted to bowl. I looked at him oddly and said yes. Why would I ask for shoes if I didn't want to bowl? Making it to the back is pretty awkward and curves through the restaurant. We were assigned a table in the middle. We had two lanes for an hour. There is a server that comes through to serve food and drinks. It was happy hour so that was a bonus. Note- the drinks were strong. We didn't order any food, so I can't comment. There is a restaurant, so you can opt to dine afterwards. Overall it was an okay experience. There wasn't too much room for a larger party (more 6) to sit comfortably together, so several had to sit on the back bench, which wasn't ideal. I wouldn't say it wasn't a bad time, but the weird conversation at the front desk and the seating situation would make me reconsider this establishment for a larger party especially for the price tag that comes with it for such a short period of time.

Came to Lucky Strike for a night out, it was a mixed experience. The venue had cool lighting and…read moredecor. They also had arcade games and bar so there's more to do than just bowling. That said, it was on the pricey side for what you get. The food was just okay nothing terrible, but nothing that stood out either. I also noticed a bit of a smell inside, which took away from the experience.

Lucky Strike offers bowling at Montgomery Mall. They are located right below the main food court…read more My friends and I enjoyed our time bowling and snacking there. The staff wasn't the most attentive or knowledgeable about their menu/services, but they do offer a fun range of snacks. We ordered their cauliflower bites, hot honey pizza, pretzel sticks, and cheesesteak. Our waiter didn't know Lucky Strike offered half of these items, so it was a little confusing to place our order. There was only one other party bowling while we were, so I thought the food would be done pretty quickly. It took about thirty minutes, so I would just recommend ordering right when you get there. Taste wise, the food was solid. The pretzels, pizza, and cheesesteak were ordinary, but good. I could have ordered another side of cauliflower bites, though!

They don't have a large selection of fishing gear or lures. Their customer service is absolutely…read moreatrocious. The little Asian guy working the counter told me I had to buy something to stay in the store, as I was holding lures I was going to buy. There was a man who struck up a conversation with me about great fishing spots in the area after he had bought live bait. The little guy continued to rush us saying he was expecting a lot of people and we either had to buy something or leave. Spoiler: there was never more than 3 customers in the place at one time. The "lots of people" never came. The lures were decently priced and I appreciated that they sold many things in single packs. But the service gave me the ick and I would warn against going here unless you want live bait. Even if you want live bait, sometimes they have some, and sometimes they don't. It's a gamble.