Awesome! Were Ohioans, so this was our first experience candlepin bowling and we loved it. The owner is a super nice guy and very accommodating! We didnt get to use the arcade, but it looks great! Looks like a perfect place for birthday parties too.
This was a great outing, close to home, for us to break out of the mold! It was a nice quiet atmosphere on a cold rainy day. We had no idea what we were doing but we had a good time. The reservation process was easy and I feel the wait time at the counter was fair for a Saturday afternoon. We might even come back after breaking ourselves in
A staple of acton and a perfect place for some candlepin bowling. The arcade is great and they have an old style diner with classic pinball machines in great condition. The staff is warm and eager to help so if you have some time you should totally go.
Only bowling open. Guy was really nice. Cheap enough. Very quiet. Would go again!
We stopped in during drive home looking for a pinball break while we had lunch, and definitely werent disappointed. Half dozen machines of various vintage, all well maintained, enabling exceptional play. Games include South Park, Terminator, Pirates of the Caribbean, Ripleys Believe it or Not, and NASCAR. Add a tasty burger and fries, plus cold beer at very reasonable price, and this became a total home run. Additional food options (pizza, chicken), bowling, and a video game section at other end of building also available.
Its was great do it again in a heartbeat
Fun to spend a couple of hours here with the kids. A bit old looking, but clean and quiet (on a Sunday afternoon). The arcade prices were very reasonable too.
Pretty run-down alley. Shoes were clean and fairly new. My lane (10) was visibly warped, and the guide slide for really little kids was comically bent (on all three axes!). Worse still, someone had tried to weld it back together, making it worse. When I asked if there was another one that wasnt bent, the manager shrugged and muttered something about finding another one... but needless to say, she didnt even attempt to do so.$24 for a game on a warped lane? Lol.Adjoining arcade was good, mostly priced right, which earns it a couple stars. But if youre in it to bowl, look elsewhere...
Super fun spot to bring the family bowling. Always well maintained and clean here. We really enjoy it!
Great place! Clean and neat. Owner is very nice.
Always a fun time! Im surprised how quiet it usually is when we go. Great arcade games and candlepin bowling!
Convinient setup and has many other things in addition to bowling. Love it
Candle pin baby! Great local alley with a small arcade.
Candlepin bowling. 16 lanes. Family fun.
A fun, old fashioned candlepin bowling alley.
Fun place sence I was a kid
A great place and great staff. We stopped by on a gray Columbus Day and had a ball. For a bunch of candle pin neophytes from New Jersey it was great introduction to normal bowlings exotic New England cousin. We will be back.
The bowling was fun but the arcade needed more air hockey because when I went they were all being used 100% of the time I was there
I brought my family here for a fun day. We all had a blast bowling, the arcade was awesome with a great variety of new and old games, the pizza was really good, and I was happily surprised that they had some really good beer on tap! I dont understand any negative reviews about this place because everything is set up nicely for you or your family to have a lot of fun. Dont hesitate to come to this gem!!!
Good for little kids birthday party.
We went today for open play. Since we didnt make reservations, we had to wait...but the arcade area was enjoyed! The staff was very helpful in getting our lanes set up. We did have some IT issues for the second game but they stuck to solving the problem. It was a fun last minute outing.
We had a blast. Candle pin bowling was easy for the kids in our party. The arcade room was kitschy and a fun time to spend half an hour moving among the games. Well definitely be back.
A fun little place to bowl and play some pinball. Try the Guitar Hero in the arcade!
This was my first time trying candlepin bowling, and while it took me a while to get the hang of it, I had a great time. The balls and pins are smaller than tenpin bowling, which I actually prefer. The staff took good care of us. They even had nylons for sale for folks who came wearing sandals.This was a great way to spend part of a rainy afternoon. Well be back the next time were in the area.
The Bowladrome is such a fun place, weve been coming here for more than 15 years. Weve hosted many birthday bowling parties for our kids and have never been dissatisfied! I just took my two youngest for a Sunday afternoon of bowling and now with their online lane reservation system it was even easier to hit the lane and start bowling...We will be back and soon!
The bowling alley part of the Drone is nicely updated with electronic scoring. The woman at the counter was very helpful explaining the system to me. There are also nice accommodations for those that need help bowling, e.g. bumpers and another mechanism to help aim the ball. The arcade was a little run down and not all games worked, but it was still fun.
Nice candlepin lanes, if a bit rugged. Nice game room. Could use a bit of TLC but its still worth the trip with friends or family. Serves food sometimes, and serves beer. Oh, and they have about 10 pinball machines, which was a pleasant surprise.
Prices are great for bowling and arcade!
We took our son here for his 4th birthday party. Everyone had a great time (kids were 18 months-4 yrs). The staff did a wonderful job organizing and setting up the things we brought. The party package came with 5$ in the game room. The game room money lasted just long enough before the kids got ancy. I was also surprised at the pizza. I had never eaten there before, and it was much better than I expected. Good ice cream cake too. Great job guys! Highly reccomended.
What a fantastic place. The best was all the pinball machines. Takes me back to my youth.
Place is a sweat box, lady at the front wasnt welcoming and they dont open the kitchen during the week (which makes sense). Candlestick bowling is fun but half way through our first game we were dying for air. Not a great experience and not a welcoming place.
On the door and the website it said it closed at 10 on mondays . Showed up last night at 9 with 10 people for one game. Door was unlocked but the person inside told us they were closed . This was an hour early.
I attended a 23Jan elementary school PTO event:Bowling (2 hours), shoe rental and unlimited arcade games, pizza, drinks and ice cream are all included in your ticket price was listed on the flier.Our event began at 5pm. At 5:20pm, the organizer asked for arcade cards. A staffer said that arcade cards were not included for the event. A call to the owner and ~ 25 minutes later, arcade cards began to appear. My children got their arcade cards at 5:57pm.At ~5:30pm, I asked a staffer for pizza. I was told that I had to wait for a staffer to count the people in my lane. When the pizza was ready, one slice per bowler would be delivered. My children got their one slice of pizza each at ~ 6:15pm. If you have small children who are ready for pizza at 5:15pm, you know how grumpy waiting an hour can make them.The unlimited ice cream was served by the same unfriendly staffer who told me I should wait for pizza. I am not sure how ice cream served by one person from ~ 6:45pm to 6:57pm with a long line (for 16 lanes each holding 2 families of bowlers) qualifies as unlimited, but by then I had given up speaking to the staff.It is lovely if the owner wants to support local schools. However, preparing at least a couple pizzas and all the arcade cards before event guests arrive, giving correct directions to staffers, and employing pleasant staff would be even better.
Good place for a quick round or two of candlepin bowling. Great little arcade with half-price games on Thursday afternoons. Service isnt great; usually have to go looking for someone to help.
We booked the place for a holiday party and werent disappointed. The owners/employees were kind enough to let us stay later due to earlier plans and enjoy the place to ourselves. The beer was flowing the balls were rolling and everyone was having a grand time. I felt bad for the employee that had to endure us, but I would like to personally thank her as she put on a smile even though she probably just wanted to go home. Thank you.
Bowling is still great. Prizes have gone downhill. Many arcade games are broken. Food from the grill is great. No ice cream floats, anymore. REAL pinball machines in the restaurant section!
This place is not very fancy but have never seen it crowded. Easy to get parking. It seems they can do good with some repairment and putting some effort in making the place attractive to youngsters!!
The staff need to be more friendly and willing to help you. Its a pity because the bowling and arcade are amazing, even of they may need to renew or get more games.
They charged $54 for 3 games. Some other people came in and payed $32 for 1 game. That is outrageous! There are likely not enough customers to have a low price. I understand why nobody goes here.
This is a small town vintage candle pin alley with a lot of personality and a bonus. It not only has a childs arcade with all the usual ticket-generating chuck-e-cheese style games, it also boasts a classic arcade with well preserved working relics from the early 80s including Donkey Kong, Asteroids, Tapper, and more. This place feels like its from a bygone era, but with modern updates, and is an oasis of sorts in an large suburban area that has little if any other entertainment or recreational venues. Get the kids and go check it out.
This place is truly awful. The owner is unresponsive when we asked for some help getting started bowling. The staff is often rude to clients, the food and drinks are terrible, and bowling and the games are obscenely over-priced. Take your money and have fun elsewhere!
Very nice place for kids birthday party. the package includes balling and gaming. the food is pizza and very good icecream cake.
Good place to being the kids. Typical classic candle pin bowling alley. The attached restaurant used to be good, but now its all pre-prepared reheated food. Cleanliness is typical for an old bowling alley.
Place has a great arcade with some pinball tables. Candle pin bowling. All around a decent afternoon with the kids
Cheesy bit of fun but they do a nice kids party. The young kids love it as they can bowl with small balls and then hit the arcades after with a good range of games for all ages.
Kids enjoyed the bumper bowls of with smaller balls. They have an arcade with a mix of games. Old and new.
Just saw the owners response to my other review, and I now know that this establishment is not only managed by idiots but also liars. In this hole-in-the-wall shop, Ive had negative run-ins with the owner and the staff multiple times. One of them is described below:One day, I walked in to play pinball and I noticed that there was a free game left on one of the machines, which presumably someone before me had not bothered to play. Like any man who has his wits about him, I went straight to that pinball machine and started to play. An old woman dressed in thrift-shop clothing was watching me from the other side of the room, and she currently began shouting at me in a deranged manner. I could barely hear her over the noise of the machine, but I could tell she was right pissed about something, so I turned around to address her. She began to hem and haw at me about how I stole the 50 cent pinball game from the establishment and what I had done was not right. I said that if she wanted the pinball game, she should have played it herself.My response made her get up and begin walking toward me. At this point, I realized that despite her hoodie and jeans, she was in fact an employee. I explained that I had $5 in quarters which I was planning to feed her machines, but she would not stop harassing me. I left, without even getting to play the third ball of the free game. Despite any contrary responses from the owner, I swear that this is exactly how it happened.I do not wish for any compensation from the owner, I will not be coming back ever again. I just want to inform others on the shoddy practices of this establishment. Please take this comment into consideration before you spend your Sunday afternoons bowling here. Kimball Farm is just down the road, and they have golf, ice cream, and a better arcade, all for less money and no angry hags to bother you.
Awesome spot to enjoy great family time.
Overall good place to go. They need to do a bit of remodeling and replacement. Bowling was fine and is the kind with candlepins and smaller balls. The arcade was good and average priced, except for happy hour which I think is at 4 PM and all the games are half off. The prizes are alright, but they need to restock their more expensive selection(more nerf please!!!). There is also a bread making machine so remember to save your cards and points. There is a bar that serves nachos and drinks. There is a room for parties which has a table and a vending machine is placed outside of it. Sometimes is crowded and there is a wait, especially on school half days. You should definitely check it out.
Go here at least once a week the owner is super nice and welcomes my school whenever. Great place definitely recommend it
Fav place for candlestick bowling. With fewer staff comparing to other places - the service is fast and awesome. Just make sure to check the schedule - leagues play often.
American business has just forgotten the importance of selling.
Great place to spend with family and friends.Who doesnt love a fun competitive game of candlepin bowling.
Very enjoyable family night out: quick seating, love the statues around the place and tablecloth, dishes were delightful - Chinese and Japanese , and service was superb
This place hasnt changed much since I was a kid. The arcade area is the only thing that has changed drastically.Candlepin bowling, reasonable price. Small diner and arcade.
Great place and friendly staff not to many places left like this to go bowling and have some fun and get out of the house . Xbox and PlayStation kids need to get out of there basements and learn how to roll a bowling ball.
Fun for the whole family. And the pizza some of the best in town
Would give them zero stars if I could. I picked up a quarter from the floor by the pinball machines and the owner began to shout at me, claiming that I stole it. They get super mad at you if you find a free pinball game, and hate it when I tilt. Nasty staff. Do not spend your money at this establishment.
Quaint candlepin bowling. Software could use an overhaul to look like its not from the early 2000s though
Nice people. Nice place. Excellent arcade which includes five hard-to-find pinball machines.
Great place to take the children. Fun time out.
I wore the shoes for just two games and my feet stink hours later. They were disgusting! Also I saw reviews about $1 Wednesday games. We went on Wednesday and asked about the discount and were immediately laughed at. I dont care if you discontinued the promotion, dont make me feel like an ass for asking about it. Poor customer service and gross shoes means I wont be coming back anytime soon.
Fun place to spend an evening with family or friends. Was clean and staff was friendly.
My sister held a birthday party here. Bad experience. The all you can play card didnt work half the time. The lady there came over and grouchily told us to swipe it more times, but it still didnt work. The worst issue with this bowladrome is its terrible customer service. Both workers, an older lady and a man repeatedly looked extremely pissed off whenever we asked a question. Would not reccomend.
Good clean fun with family and friends.
Fun family night out, kids love arcade
Great spot for kids b-day parties
Beware: place closed down but still takes reservations (and your money) online.
This place should be shut down permanently....I dont know if the older lady is the owner or just an employee but she was so incredibly rude and made our 3 year old little girl cry her way out of this place. Thinking of something to do on a Saturday night we decided to go to this place for our little one to play games and pick out a toy at the end which is what a 3 year old really wants at the end of the day. After 2 hours in this place We spent $40 total trying to get enough to get the toy she wanted. Bad enough half the machines dont work right or dont work at all but worse then that was the fact that at the end of wasting 2 hours and $40 the nasty attitude women tells us the machine is frozen and to come back another time. We explain to our 3 year old that we cant get the toy she picked out and then she starts crying so loud and tears dripping down her face that we both felt so awful for her. I told the lady the card loader machine shows the balance and we can give her the card with her knowing what the balance is in exchange for the toy she wanted so she could just deduct the points when the machine comes back online right? Nope. She tells us she cant do it now so she wont do it and to come back another time, mind you this is all said with the worse attitude and for no aparent reason..All while our little one is screaming crying her brains out. We could not believe how we were treated and how little she cared out our daughters feelings or the money we spent here. I can tell you right now we will never go back to this awful place and I hope who ever is reading this takes our advice and stay for away from this broken down, terrible place..
Small, family owned bowling alley.
Nice candlepin lanes and srcade.
Rude staff. Built for fun play area. Arcade. Bowling. Strictly no outside drinks or food. Feels like a little shut down going on. Rude and disrespectful staff.
Very busy place. Good place for Kid’s fun and price is reasonable.
Has a good amount of lanes and a decent arcade. Food is what you would expect.
Place sucks they charge 54 dollars for three rounds three people. Awful service. Manager dressed in normal clothes. Ball machine does not work the balls get stuck in lane when they come back. Pins are not picked up after a throw so they are are in the way and ruin the game. Hate this place DONT come here it is awful. Lady at front counter is a brat she has an awful attitude and never helps anyone and is always on her phone...... NEVER COME
Had a very bad first experience at this place. Screens are broken and bowling system is very outdated and confusing.
At this place, the customer is never right. And it is B Fay Heywood, not B. Fey Haywood. I take offense to your ignorant misspellings.
Not bad
Half machines do not work but keep your $. We only did arcade so cannot rate bowling. Very short-handed and disgruntled employees.
Do not visit on a school holiday. There was one staff person working. VERY slow service.
Great place for a kids bday
Fun
Children o n ly
Love it!
A low-class establishment.
Candelpin bowling, slightly expensive. Arcade off to one side.
Its an ok place a bit overpriced
Fun for kids
Duckpin bowling
Pricey
No AC in arcade. Bathrooms smelled. Horrible.
The staff is rude and most of the games in the arcade are broken.
- Address:257 Main St, Acton, MA 01720, United States
- Site:http://actonbowl.com/
- Phone:+1 978-263-7638
- Amusement center
- Bowling alley
- Sports complex
- Video arcade
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:10am–9pm
- Thursday:Closed
- Friday:4–9pm
- Saturday:10am–9pm
- Sunday:10am–6pm
- Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
- Food:Yes