830 North - Live Music, Bowling, Arcade

830 North - Live Music, Bowling, Arcade

Reviews Summary

Chipper's Lanes receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most reviews praising the friendly, attentive staff and fun atmosphere. Many highlight excellent customer service, reasonable prices, and enjoyable events like concerts and league nights. The food quality frequently surprises guests, especially pizzas and nachos. While a few mention technical issues with lanes or pricing concerns, these are overshadowed by consistent commendation for accommodating large groups, clean facilities, and creating memorable experiences for all ages. Negative reviews are rare but mention billing disputes or maintenance problems. The venue excels as both a family-friendly spot and social hub.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

Features

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

830 N College Ave

Fort Collins, Colorado 80524

Hours

Monday 11AM-10PM
Tuesday 11AM-10PM
Wednesday 11AM-12AM
Thursday 11AM-12AM
Friday 11AM-12AM
Saturday 11AM-12AM
Sunday 11AM-10PM

Customer Reviews

We had a group event there. It was absolutely a fantastic time. The scheduling was great with Natasha, easy communication, smooth transactions. Once we were there, the gal at the counter, (sorry I forgot your name, but not how great you were) was so helpful and very patient with our group. We had a wide assortment of people and it went so smoothly. Also, the pizzas were quick and tasty. I recommend people trying this for a wonderful time. Thank you all!!!

We came on a Monday right after opening and it was great! We had the entire place to ourselves and Antonia and the GM were amazing! Great customer service and it was very clean!

The greedy owners of this a cursed establishment shall never receive the light of the pearly gates and will live in darkness from the shadow of their insatiable pursuit of money and poor upkeep. I pray this forsaken corner of Fort Collins Colorado may never prosper.

From working with Jeni to coordinate the reservation, to night of staff. Everything went smoothly and we had a wonderful time. I'd highly recommend for any future parties of any kind!

We had a great time at our Parks Department MIC Food Drive Fundraiser this year! The staff was engaging, and very very helpful! We have hosted our tournament there for years, and we want to keep coming back!

830 North hosted our company holiday party and did a great job! Natascha set up all details before the event and was extremely helpful. During the event, Cody and his team did a great job taking care of everything and setting the tables up for us. He was attentive and made sure to get us what we needed. We appreciate your help making this a fun and successful event!

Back in the day, 1996, this was my hang out. Oh how have times changed. The lanes need some serious work done to them and the lanes shouldn't be so dry. Interesting having live music but getting the lanes next to the stage should be left to the hard of hearing. The lack of a terminal where you can change bowler names, adjust scores, reset pins; is also a set back from other lanes. If you're not gonna invest in tech, bring back the score sheets and pencils. I personally won't visit this location again until

I'm shocked this bowling alley has good reviews (for the most part). If you take your bowling seriously then (DO NOT BOWL HERE) The lane maintance appears to be non-existant because literally chunks of the lane were actually missing from all the lanes. In fact it was so bad that the lane is rougher than a piece of CDX plywood from the local hardware store. It you are too cheap to resurface the lanes at least fill in the holes! The only reason I'm not giving this place 1 star is because it was clean.

Absolute trash. This place is filthy dirty and the lanes are literally peeling and way over oiled. They need to put some money into this place, also it was ridiculously expensive for an hour of bowling. Not to mention it is crawling with homeless people. Gross.

We requested Maddy for our daughter's 5th birthday party and she was amazing! Highly recommend! She made our party perfect - from the decorations to a handwritten birthday card and even making sure everyone had everything they needed during the whole party. Amazing service. Thank you, Maddy!

I decided to go bowling to celebrate my fiance's great achievements this past year. We have been together for 9 years but have never went bowling together. Many years ago I was purposed to in this same bowling alley by someone else. I use to have a lot of fun here! It was fun but rather expensive ! The music was overbearing with all the constant hip hop! $10 for 2 Budweiser glasses, $7.50 for an order of fries plus tips. Not to mention bowling 2 games was real expensive . Other then that we did have fun. Th

Had an outstanding private event at Chippers Lane, the staff were great and everything was prepared for our party when we arrived. I want to highly commend Natascha Palmer for the wonderful job help work with us to host the event. Thank you!

Experienced a first for me - a concert at a bowling alley??? What? Anyway, it was fantastic and I had a lot of fun. The sound system was great. Can't get more punk rock than that ????

We had a great work event at Chipper's last Thursday. The staff was the best part. Everyone was so nice and attentive to anything that we needed. We are hoping to plan another event there in early 2025.

Jeni and staff did a great job putting together an event for kids and parents with 60+ attendees. Thanks Jeni!

LOVE that Chippers North has FREE concerts every month!!! & That there's a FREE drink or small YUMMY french fries with scanning the Electronic Ticket!!! AND the Servers & Bartenders are ALL GREAT!!!

Few things are hard to get past. Both sides of the place are dispensaries. Not uncommon to see people tripping out front. I look at it as a teaching moment for my kids. The lanes are looking pretty lousy. Kids bowl free is a great program for summer, which has given us some good memories. Usually isn't very hard to get a lane without waiting.

We reserved Chipper's for our daughter's 12th birthday and it was great! The event coordinator, Jeni B., was responsive, friendly, and had her $#!t together. The facility was clean, our lanes were ready to go, the celebration table was prepped and ready for us - including a fun balloon centerpiece and some giveaway tokens for the arcade. Maddie was our host and did a great job checking on us and making sure we knew just what to do. The kids had a blast. The only tiny knock is the menu -- it would be great

Our company had its Christmas party at North Chippers, and it couldn't have gone better. Natasha helped me plan it, while Pablo and his crew put everything together. We had a large taco bar including nachos and dessert trays and everything was delicious! The Arcade tokens were a huge hit, and we got people bowling who hadn't done it in years. Overall it was a great time for everyone. Thank you to the whole Chippers crew!!

Our band played a show here and overall had a great time. Good atmosphere, friendly staff, sound guy rocks. The lanes are pretty run down, I was having trouble bowling straight. This could have been due to poor athletic ability or my inebriated state but I'm pretty sure it was the lane conditions. The pizza was the worst pizza I've had of all time, and that's an accomplishment for Colorado. Highly recommend not spending $28 on that. The fries were good and the sliders looked good too. You WILL be accosted b

The establishment itself has a great vibe and reasonable prices and a friendly staff. But the low stars is 100 percent related to their karaoke djs. You should not post an event on social media with specific times and prices and then shut down an hour and 15 min early.especially with a fair amount of people still waiting to sing. It's unfortunate for 830 North because they had quite a few people leave because of it.

We did our company holiday party and rented out the whole bowling alley, it was fabulous! The team enjoyed the food, games and pool as well as the trivia and raffle drawings. Natascha was easy to plan with and professional, had great ideas to liven up the crowd and ran a smooth and fun night with her awesome crew!

We recently had our daughters 5th birthday party here at Chippers and it was absolutely wonderful. Maddy was our hostess and she did an incredible job making sure everyone was taken care of and enjoying themselves. Everything was brought to our table on time and all the party favors were a huge hit. One friend told us "we set the bar high for future birthday parties!" ?? Thanks so much!!

I love coming here!! Cody and the staff are very welcoming. Pablo and Natasha are attentive to your needs and are always happy to help and answer questions. They have great food and drink options. It's fun to come when they have shows, they play live music on the lanes. The team is a well oiled machine that functions greatly!!

Had the BEST TIME EVER! The staff was wonderful! Tasha served me some wicked good Halloween cocktails and Pablo was just fantastic! The cook, Pam made me a wonderful burger! Love this place, will be back soon and often!!!

Very nostalgic to see a busy (but not crowded) bowling alley on a Wednesday evening. Most of the lanes were used by groups of college-aged folks laughing and having fun. My buddies and I bowled terribly but had a very good time. The fries were great!

We did not have the best time. There were a couple of homeless people outside the bowling alley which is no ones fault and is unfortunate but not the end of the world. The lady outside (presumably homeless) told us that the alley was closed. We went inside to find out that they weren't closed but thats what the staff told her to keep her out. Do what you want with this information. The place was dead except for 1 other bowler when we arrived at 9:15. The staff was pretty obviously not excited that we came

Had a lovely time bowling tonight and it was all because of Pablo, he is truly amazing and his customer service is on point. He helped us pick fun bowling names, cleaned our area, and brought us everything we could ever want. What a treasure he is, we will be back to hang out with this super cool person!

Mari was very sweet & helpful! She made sure my lane was clean and and always asking if we needed anything else. Had a couple of issues on the lane and she made sure they were taken care of. What great employees this location has! I highly recommend coming here.

The floors are falling apart and need to be redone. I'm not an amazing bowler by any means, but you can barely play on these.

I had a really good time at 830 north. I came with a date a few weeks ago, and everything seemed fantastic until a few days after the initial visit. I paid for the visit with my debit card, and the charges on my account weren't consistent with what I had purchased, especially because for bowling I had a student discount. After calling them, they revealed that my card had been opened for a ?tab?, and me and my date had left without closing it, causing a 18% gratuity charge to my account, essentially removing

I don't typically review, but Unfortunately these are worst lanes I've bowled on ever,, for context I would say I've bowled at 20-30 alleys. The lanes were not greased at all! and the first half of all the lanes was super chipped plastic eurathane? Watched the ball kind of just bounce down the lane lol, Never seen that before. If you don't care about bowling but want to chill, its $30 a head and $8 beers.. so just go kick it at the bars in my opinion

Excellent venue for large groups. The event manager Shauna was very kind and helpful and Gabe us tips on how to plan our gathering. The staff we're helpful and present without being in the way. The venue itself is fun, clean, large and carries a positive and lively vibe. There was also a live band which was perfect and did not overtake the game, bit complemented it. Food was fine and the drinks were good with many non alcoholic options. Our group definitely wants to repeat this. I suggest making reservation

Overall: meh. Great service and nice space for a bowling alley. The two things I think could be improved are the pricing for reservations and the people loitering right outside the front door. After entering and seeing their pricing, it became clear to me I paid an extra $10 to reserve a spot at an EMPTY bowling alley (we were the only ppl for an hour). The ?reservation fee? wasn't factored into their normal pricing you would pay for a walk in, it's just added on. And there were quite a few people right ou

We had our winter celebration here and everyone had a fantastic time! And everyone was pleasantly surprised by how good the pizza was! Natascha is absolutely the best! We needed to change our date because of scheduling issues on our side and she was able to accommodate our new date request. Then, due to issues with our microsoft office, we ended up needing to add an additional 30 people the day before our party date,...... thanks Microsoft office :( . Natascha absolutely handled that for us and insured we

I've never been here before, but was a little nervous because of COVID. Sean was super awesome and he explained everything right as we walked in. It was really easy and cheap to pay for 45 minutes of bowling for 5 people! Brett provided us with drinks and he was fantastic as well, the staff were really friendly and checked in on us often which I appreciated. They were professional, the facility was really clean, and staff were super friendly. We played pool after too and had an awesome time! Highly recommen

We rented out space for a private staff party here and had a blast. The 830 North staff was so helpful, and set up our space and lanes very clearly. The process was easy and smooth. They checked on us several times to make sure things were going well. The bands playing were great, and the whole place has an excellent ambiance. It was the perfect spot for a fun get together. We will definitely be back. Go to 830 North all the time! Local digs with class, fun, beer, and a great staff. Thanks for a great time!

I love this place. It's a fun and affordable spot to go have some fun, and to watch music! They setup a stage in the middle lanes and offer a dance floor or you can Boll and have some fun while you watch. The bands are always great and I have an awesome time. Plus the staff is always so nice! 10/10

I never make google reviews but i wanted to everyone knows how amazing my experience was!! this is the only bowling ally i will ever go to from now on! Erin made me feel so welcome and helped be out throughout our visit!! THANK YOU ERIN

We've done the Kid's Bowl Free Program for several years & have been to every bowling alley in NoCo. This Chippers at 830 N may not be the fanciest or in the ritzy part of town but they are FANTASTIC! We always have a great time, Cody & the rest of the staff are super helpful & friendly when dealing with the large group we tend travel in. And the food! Let's just say the quality of "bowling alley food" has gone up in the past years. The fries are deliciously addictive & HOLY NACHOS, BATMAN! Cody hooked us u

Chippers lanes is an amazing place to go for any occasion. My company goes here frequently for team outings. The staff is so friendly and accommodating! There is often live local music and great atmosphere. They also have affordable pricing. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

I took our Unified Physical Education class here for a field trip and the experience was nothing short of 5 stars! Great service from planning the field trip way in advanced to great accomodations the day of. Thank you Chipper's Lanes for an awesome time!

I've bowled there on most nights, but especially for the Tuesday league. It was an absolute blast and met tons of amazing, friendly, people there. Incredible staff and super reasonable prices on bowling, food, and alcohol. Their concert nights are a ton of fun as well!

This place is amazing! The staff was super friendly and made our whole night fun. The food was great and so we're the drinks. They had glow in the dark bowling, an arcade, pool tables, a bar, and a full menu. The food was delicious! This was the most fun we had in a long time and we will definitely be back! Thanks for everything guys!

Had an excellent time at Chippers this past weekend for the Doors cover band! The environment was awesome, the food was delicious and my Bartender Sean was on top of it the whole night through. This was my first time in and I will definitely be returning soon!

What a great place to have a kids birthday. The planner was wonderful from start to finish. Our 8 year old and his friends had a blast and want to do it again.

Great atmosphere! We take our group of individuals here every week to bowl and everyone is very kind, and welcoming. Shout out to Mikel! Good job!

Pablo and Tasha were so incredibly helpful! We had a really fun experience. Bar service was great and they even printed out our score stats. 10/10 experience!!!

I came in last Friday and Mari helped us at the front host desk. She was very helpful and kind. Are lane was a little messed up and she had no problem with helping us out. Great job!

Dear Chippers owner, if you can tell me a funnier joke than the other Chippers, I will award you 5 stars, and we can permanently settle the debate over which FC Chippers is better. Edit: congrats on your official identitty as the best Chippers.

We had our company Holiday Party at Chippers last weekend. Shauna was great in helping me set up the event and selecting food. We had a great time and their team that night was wonderful. I had some good compliments about the food which made me happy. The bowling was a great avenue for team building in a fun atmosphere. Everyone is still talking about how much fun they had?even a couple days later.

Great place to go bowling and hang out with friends! Staff is friendly, food is exactly what I want when bowling, drink selection is pretty solid if you aren't looking for an upscale cocktail bar. Highly recommend.

Managment is so nice. They are willing to help in any way. We hosted two lanes for a birthday and they were accommodating in every way. Definitely plan to go back and bowl and listen to good music!

Amazing staff! We look forward to our bowling once a week. Michael keeps everything spic and span!

I came here to bowl.. l stayed because this staff throws nothin but strikes! Sending Natasha, Kelsey and Erin a huge shout out for awesome service. The atmosphere at 830N IS THE VIBE

What a great time for the kiddos with excellent service from Pablo, Erin, and Lee...thank you all for being such great hosts/workers. It's been a minute since I've been bowling... great atmosphere, fun music. Thanks Chipper's Lanes.

Had 2 of my grandson"s birthday party there and everyone had a blast even the adult's that were there. Good bowling, fun arcade games, and good pizza at a great price. Kelsy and Maddy were great hosts and answered any questions that we had. I will be having a lot more kid parties there and may even have adult parties as well.

Chippers Lanes great place for party! I got to relax and enjoy! Everything was taken care of for me. Food was excellent! Very affordable!

Lanes could stand to be redone, parking is in the back with one way out and going left onto college is a nightmare! Staff is very friendly, and the place is clean! Auto bumpers here also which are nice when some people use them and some dont

Our office social event at Chippers was a total blast! The planning was easy, the prices were right, and the entire group had a ton of fun. We will definitely be doing this again. Big thanks to the Chippers staff!

I threw a fundraiser for a friend in need at Chipper's Lanes. From the very start it was a wonderful experience. Shauna helped me get things rolling, as I have never thrown a fund raiser before. She guided me with everything that would be needed and her ideas for the fund raiser. The staff was welcoming and had everything set up for me when I arrived. They were so welcoming to everyone when they arrived. The whole experience to all was awesome! I would recommend Chipper's to anyone for any kind of party or

Chipper's hosted my daughter's 5th birthday party and they were exceptional. From the minute we arrived they made us feel welcome and they were ready for everything. The party flowed seamlessly, and organizing it was a breeze! I would highlyyyyy recommend having your birthday parties at Chippers!

This staff is so kind and amazing. We've been here a few times, but recently had a kids birthday party. They were really understanding and flexible. 10/10 really great place.

We were there the other day for a birthday party. We started having some issues with people using the pit next to us. My wife went to complain. Next thing I knew the guy claiming to be the general manager, he refused to give his name, was in our pit and in my wife's face yelling at her, like he was trying to intimidate her, as she was trying to talk to him about the issue. When I got up and started talking to him he changed his tone and was more hat-in-hand with me. As we were leaving I stepped away to take

Great for large events, great service, fun time!

If the customer service wasn't good, I would have given this 1-2 stars. Our lane kept fouling us, even when we didn't cross the line. We then had to move lanes because of the errors, but that lane, too, kept fouling us. It was also not the cleanest of bowling alleys. However, the food was surprisingly good, and the employee did not charge us for shoes since we had issues. Not a great bowling night, but the customer service made it much better.

Love the staff here!!! Wonderful people who really go the extra mile to make your experience as great as it can be. And the bowling is great too ??

We hosted our corporate Holiday Party at the North College location and it turned out amazing! We were able to rent out the whole venue for a couple of hours, set up drink tickets, and had great food options! I had the pleasure of coordinating the event with Shauna who was just fantastic and made it completely stress free.

Really a great time to be had by all ages. Wins or loses do not matter, it's how loud your pins are! Facilities were CLEAN! No smoke anywhere!! Food, bar and wait staff made it even more fun w their extraordinary service. If you get upset about your scores, just put the bumpers up. Great double date location or place to have a family event. The food was unexpectedly amazing!!

I had the pleasure of hosting my daughter?s wedding rehearsal dinner at 830 North. Awesome Night ! ! ! Laurie and the team there put together the perfect package : ) tons of bowling , the right food and bar and a Rockin Band ! Everyone had a blast. Thanks 830

Friendly staff, reasonable pricing, and safe/fun environment for children. My wife's brother (his wife & three girls) were visiting from out of town. Rainy weather forced us to seek entertainment indoors for the kids. Chipper's made that super easy on us. Shaun took great care of our family. Dude was really putting energy into his work. Kudos. Good tunes too!

Stopped by for some quick lunch this afternoon as I know the place can be less busy in the earlier parts of the day and even though there was a large group and the server (a very nice girl named Erin) had her hands full she still was really courteous, very professional and it made my lunch break to sit there and chat with her for a minute.

Maddy is such a sweet and helpful person when it comes to the bowling experience. She makes sure Im able to have fun and feel welcomed.

Just finished up our bowling league and just have to applaud how wonderful Natasha and Pablo treated us behind the bar! Also shout out to Sean with helping us out on the mechanical side! Cant wait for the next one, thank you all so much!

Has a pretty good atmosphere here. Nice to go and chill with some friends. 4 stars for prices on beverages, any type, and no 16lb or higher bowling balls available. If neither of those matter, then this will be 5 star for you!

Ask for Tasha! She is the best bartender in Fort Collins and will meet you with a smile. Great little bar in old town.

Went here after the South Location "didn't have" any lanes open. Staff was nice. I had a problem finding a ball to fit my fingers (either way too small or utterly loose). The lanes look a little warped and pockmarked, but I'm not a serious bowler, so I don't care much. We did have an issue when one pin got pushed to the side a few inches. The pinsetter got stuck and it took 5 minutes for someone to get us going again. Overall it was fun.

Came here to celebrate the birthday of an old friend who has passed on. The music was perfect (thanks, Sean). Brett was great at taking care if us and Rich makes a killer chicken Caesar salad. Thanks for all the wonderful memories we've had at Chipper's over the last many years.

We had a "uniform fitting" and bowling party for our fastpitch organization consisting of 110 girls and their parents - huge group, and Shauna and the team were fantastic. Extremely accomodating, accessible, and helpful - I heard nothing bad from an extremely large group of people! Food was great, as always, bowling was great, service was great...we are extremely happy to have accomplished this much in such a short time. Along the way, Shauna followed up to clarify/confirm things a couple times prior to

My family and I love the staff here at north chippers lanes. We have been bowling here once a week all summer long for the "kids bowl for free" and they have always been polite and helpful as well as always having a smile on there faces. It feels good walking into an establishment always seeing a smile and welcoming gestures...Because of our experience this past summer we decided to join a winter league that we are in on Thursday nights! My only complaint for this bowling center would be that the lanes are

We had a group event here. Taco bar was basic but good. Bar service was good and she was attentive. The lanes and lighting created a lot of glare which made it hard to bowl.

I recently took my family to chippers to have a fun family night out. I wish we would of never gone there because it was very bad customer service. I order food and it was nasty, they burnt our pizza. The girls bathroom was so nasty I would not let my child us it. I had to wait to get a refill on my drinks. I will not be taking my family back here again. I fell that we should of not paid for this.

Mikel was excellent helping our group get set up and helping with snack bar items.

We had the best time! Very clean and safe process. Staff was INCREDIBLE! They went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. Best 2 hours we've had in a while. Thanks guys! Can't wait to come back.

I love Chippers! Customer service is awesome! Sean is always friendly and helpful! Food and drinks are delicious. Would recommend friends and family to this location!

Held a private event here with over 150 people, the staff was so professional and very accommodating! I received all documentation I needed extremely quickly and it was so well priced! Everyone had a great time, we will definitely be back!!!

We (Realities For Children) planned a large event for the children we serve, and the staff at Chipper's was so easy to work with. They were welcoming and accommodating, and wanted to make sure the kids had a great time, which they did. Thank you!

This chippers is definitely way better than the one on Horsetooth. The staff is super friendly and it has fun environment. Cody is also so kind and remembers my groups names!!!(:

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