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4245 Markham St
Annandale, Virginia 22003
Came here from Virginia Beach using a Groupon and what a great deal! This place was very clean and nice looking. My boyfriend ordered a cheese pizza that was pretty tasty. He ordered a flavored lemonade and said it was really good. The only thing was it was extremely hot inside. It was 90 degrees yesterday and it felt like 80 degrees inside. We were forced to buy a water bottle because of the heat and they don't offer pitchers of ice water. So it would?ve been a more pleasant experience if the AC was turne
I don't have crazy expectations for a bowling alley, but I expect lanes to be working. Or at the very least, staff should be willing to help if a lane breaks. That was not the case with this location. They already had a couple lanes closed because they were broken. Our lane was broken (one of the pins kept falling after the pins were set). I told our waiter and he said that it's not a big deal and just let him know if it happens again. It continued to happen and we had to continue to stop so I could tell h
As a former AMF employee from another location, I will say Annandale did their thing better than any location! My 22nd was so fun! My server/host Selena was amazing! The bartender was on point super interactive I loved her good spirit, She was 10/10 on drinks especially the margaritas! I definitely recommend this location for events they made me feel so welcomed! ??
I enjoyed the time spent with girls out in this bowling alley. Friendly stuff, good beer and snacks. Restrooms were very clean. We'll be definitely coming back .
My recent visit to Bowlero Annandale was incredibly disappointing, earning a well-deserved one-star rating. The temperature inside the alley felt absurdly high, easily around 80 degrees, making for a very uncomfortable bowling experience. While there was a water fountain available, the general lack of easily accessible and complimentary water was a major issue, especially given the oppressive heat. Guests were essentially forced to purchase overpriced bottled water. This is a significant step down from how
Thank you to the amazing staff at Bowlero who made my birthday extra special! Special shout out to Lamont who made sure we got the best deal for our night out. Thank you to Ibrahim who served us during our visit, he maintained professionalism while making sure we got everything we needed. Thank you to both managers who checked in to make sure our needs were met. Amazing tacos and amazing margaritas! Great music and vibes. We will be making this place our go to spot ??
Raphael was the VERY best server!! I brought my brother in to bring in his birthday. It was a great time! So grateful! I will be back! The music is lively, food is good, service AMAZING!
Went there this past Saturday with my family. It was very busy but staff members were friendly and accommodating. The spaces were clean and we all had fun. They didn't have small balls for children was the only problem. Would go back though.
Had a great time! The atmosphere was fun, and our server was excellent. Ibrahim was especially attentive and made sure our group had everything we needed. He was friendly, quick, and really added to the experience. Definitely recommend coming here for a great night out!
Wanted to shout out Davis & Madison for their incredible customer service?they were super friendly and knowledgable. The drinks were great and the bowling was fun. Only complaints are that it was pretty toasty (not sure if there was an AC malfunction that day) and the floor in front of the bowling lane was slippery. Other than that, I was very impressed by the clean, well run bowling alley and hope to be back soon!
I had a really great experience. I went with my family and we all enjoyed it very much. The service was amazing aswell. We had a very lovely waiter called Raphael. He was very helpful and made sure we got the best service! Highly recommend this place and to make it better, ask for Raphael!
WHAT A HORRIBLE AND MISERABLE PLACE. CAME HERE ON A SUNDAY NIGHT JAN 5, 2025 WITH WIFE/TODDLER AND INLAWS. THEY WON'T GIVE YOU A CUP OF WATER EVEN IF YOU ORDER FOOD. PLUS, CHARGE YOU $5.50 FOR A SPRITE CALLED STARRY AND OVERPRICED BEERS. TELLS ME SPRITE HAS REFILLS. TURNS OUT IT'S ONLY 1 REFILL. BECAUSE, I ASKED FOR ANOTHER TO GET THE ICE FOR MY TODDLER AND THEY REFUSED. MANAGER HERE SAID, IT'S A CORPORATE POLICY TO NOT GIVE WATER/ICE. MANAGER SAID, IF YOU WANT WATER, THEN GO TO THE WATER FOUNTAIN. DON'T
I was invited to a birthday party. It was the first time. Lanes great, entry point quick...waited a little for the food set up at are area and items were forgotten ...like forks and water. DJ was on point. Checking out was interesting but Austin made it fun. We also had Dallas help out. All in all a great time good service for a packed Saturday night. Will come again.
Amazing service. The employees are on top of everything. Brought my dad here for Father?s Day and I couldn't have picked a better place. Curtis and chad made sure we had everything we need!
A fun place for adults and kids alike
Best bowling experience that I've ever had! From the moment we walked in the customer service was on point, everyone was so friendly and it was so clean! Our server was Ryan and he was amazing!! Highly recommend this Bowlero, I'm not sure that I'll ever go to a different bowling alley ??
Food was amazing and the bowling experience was really fun. Came with my friends and had the chance to have Raphael as our waiter. He was very attentive and nice. I definitely recommend this place for a good time.
Our server Sandy was the best! You get a lot of time here. Worth the price. We had a lot of fun!
Great time love this place. The manager was absolutely the most down to earth. Great customer service starting from the bartender this place deserve 10stars ??????great job
Extremely fun.. buy coupon on groupon. It will save you tons. They have deals for groups 2, 4, or 6 people for two hours with shoe rental included. More bang for your buck. Music is a hit too.
The best fun I've had. All of the staff were super nice and the music was fantastic. Would definitely recommend and next time I visit ga, will definitely be coming back
I've been going to this location for yrs ! Always a great time - they have an arcade - food & good drinks ! Lanes are typically open unless you go on a busy night you might have to wait but you're still able to play in the arcade and have a drink/bite in the meantime.
We had a great time at this establishment. Hands down the best place you could go to drop some pins and pop some bottles. Raphael was a great server. He made sure to keep us fed and ready to bowl!
Staff was nice, but we were put at a broken lane. The machine would pick up the pins to prepare the spare, but as it placed it back down, it would knock a few pins over, making it an unpredictable and unfair game. The lane they moved us to after was better in that aspect but still had some problems, which wasn't a good experience.
Zach was amazing! The service was outstanding and Zach made sure we had the best night. Thanks Zach and Bowlero for an amazing night out! Will definitely be back!!
If I can give zero. Completely ripe off didn't display the pricing and no where say the price per person. Manager didn't even help he was useless and just says tough luck
It's good to play here .good music,good place and fun place .clean ,taste food and lots of drinks. Good staff . (??????)
Such a fun place. Had a blast and the energy was great. Service is excellent, especially our server Raphael. Would definitely go back again
Cool spot for drinks and some fun. The music was great and the atmosphere is great. I recommend reserving a lane so you don't have to wait it can get pretty busy on the weekends.
wednesdays are 20$ including shoes you can bowl till close (midnight). Really its just a deal to get you to buy their food, we got their bacon burger (decent bread, average burger), fried chicken sandwich (my favorite nice and crispy) and their pepperoni pizza (was pretty small for 3 people think low quality frozen pizza, the burger was better and came with skinny fries). But honestly, I got a sour taste in my mouth when our bowling alley got stuck 3 whole times and it took 20 minutes tor someone to come fi
Love Bowlero. Had a BDAY party for my son there. They put gutter rails up for the kids lanes. Food and drinks were kinda expensive for what you're getting ($4.25 for a Pepsi) but decent tasting. We had lots of fun!
We had to switch lanes at least 3-4 times in one night as they kept messing up. Mind you, this has happened on TWO visits. This kind of ruined the experience, bc we couldn't keep score accurately and we had to continuously start over. Both times we weren't offered compensation or any kind of discount. If we had known the lanes were gonna keep messing up or were down, we would?ve reconsidered bowling there. Other than that, nice atmosphere, good food, and ok drinks.
As a newbie in bowling, i had the best experience ever. Ambiance, alleys, service, all was great. And to top it all, our friendly server Rapahael catered to our every need. Ask for him when you visit, he will make you feel at ease
Nice enough place, terrible model for exposing people to bowling. Came in to pay per game with kids instead of for 2 whole hours. 15 lanes open and all for ?reservations?. BTW, reservations at over $250 just for the lane. Waited 3 hours and had to just leave. How do normal people afford bowling anymore? Bowlero has bought up all independent lanes and left everyone with no choice. Good luck, looks like affordable activities are dead anymore.
The service at Bowlero Annadale is unmatched. The staff was attentive, ensuring everything was perfect without being overbearing. Our waiter, Rapha?l, went above and beyond, accommodating every request with a smile. We're definitely becoming regulars.
Zach was our server and he was great and attentive through our whole session and made us feel comfortable would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to go!!!!
Had a great time with the family. The lanes were great as well as the food. Raphael, our waiter was extremely friendly and attentive. Will definitely come back.
My kids love this place, and I love that it is in my old stomping ground. I used to come to this place back in the day, and the make-over is amazing. We normally come for birthdays, but if you decide to go for some fun, the service, food, and drinks are amazing. The arcade and game area is a plus as well.
If you're looking for a fun, energetic atmosphere to enjoy a game of bowling, Bowlero Annandale is the place to be. The staff at Bowlero Annandale are friendly and attentive, ensuring that everyone has a great time. They offer food and drinks right at the lanes, so you can enjoy some delicious snacks without having to leave your spot. Raphael our waiter took very good care of my family and defenitely we're going back soon!
Just want to give out a shoutout to Raphael on the great customer service. I just wished he had more help. The drinks were great. Bowling was fun. Also thank you for the great conversations.
Loved the vibes! Great atmosphere, customer service impeccable, staff is great and the cute waiter Raphael was extremely helpful, he made sure our experience was pleasant.
Amazing bowling alley with great lanes and a fun atmosphere! Raphael?s outstanding service made our night even better. Highly recommend this place?ask for Raphael!
Took my Girl out for a date here last night and I gotta say was the worst bowling expirence I've ever had... server didn't know the menu. The bowling ball selection was extremely limited. And on top of that the lane we were using was having mechanical problems over and over and even though we had multiple empty lines next to us they wouldn't switch us over. I do not recommend this bowling alley to anyone...
This place is a $ suck. We went to bowl with our kids, and though the bowling and arcade was fun, the food and drinks were terribly expensive for what you get. This is a pic of the $12 drink I ordered, straight out of the bartender's hand. When I asked for water for the kids, they told me that we could only buy bottled water, since, "they have a water fountain by the bathrooms." A new corporate policy. What? The food was mediocre and small portions for what you pay for. We're already paying for over-
Received great service and had a fun time. Ibrahim B was our server and his customer service was amazing. Love this place.
The place is nice and clean. It is also big and can accommodate large numbers of people. The staff are friendly. The shoes are clean. The washrooms are not the cleanest but they're ok. Haven't tried their food.
Our server Zach was so great! He helped us so much! Such a great worker
Unplayable lanes. You're supposed to oil them at least once a day. They oil them only twice a week. Avoid if you actually like to bowl well.
We had a great experience first time at the Annandale location, Meeting New Management ,Chad R. Was wondering and he made sure we had a great time and were totally comfortable. We will return. Thanks Chad R.
I like bowling and this place is pretty good. Many alleys available and I really loved talking to Raphael. Genuinely enjoyed his conversation.
If you're looking for a place to blow off some steam and have a great time, i highly recommend this place. A special thanks to the waiter Raphael who took great care of us, nice young gentleman!!!
We came here for my sister?s bday and Lamont went above and beyond to make sure we had the best time!! Definitely coming back!
Had an amazing experience especially with the assistance of Rapha?l ! He did an excellent job and his services will keep us coming back X
Had a great time good for the kids or for a fun night out with family and friends. It has an arcade and bar!! Very spacious has everything u need for an amazing night of fun. Music is ok and food not my favorite but still something decent for after a few drinks. Would definitely go again!!
This is a really nice place fora date night and or just a fun family date. There's an arcade you can play at while waiting on a lane to open up. The stuff is super helpful and the service was very pleasant. I would definitely be back.
We recently attended a birthday party and was warmly greeted by Ish who did everything he could for my 5-year old. He was friendly and really connected with my daughter who was overjoyed with being able to win prizes with the kind help and guidance provided by Ish. She is now a devout Bowlero-nian and we look forward to many more happy birthdays at Bowlero! Thank you Mr. Ish!
Bowlero needs to upkeep their lanes, every time I go the pins for the lanes aren't working properly and have to switch over. They stay having the weirdest rules, a couple years ago they didn't take my vertical ID even though I was 24 at the time. Now they don't offer free water cups! Such a money grab!
Clean place. Great vibe. Highly recommend making a reservation online. Check in was easy. Staff was friendly. Drink prices are reasonable.
My family came out for a birthday night. The drinks were delightful, and the food was alright night. All the matter is that we're all had a great time here.
My experience was great. I had the opportunity to play the arcade games and enjoy unlimited bowling after 9 pm. My party had so much fun. I will say it gets really crowded, and at that point, it's time for me to go! The staff was very help and accommodating. That is a plus in my book. By all means, check it out!
Friendly staff! Easy birthday parties! Very clean facility! Manager very helpful! Would highly recommend this Bowlero!
We went bowling here for the first time this past weekend. Initially when researching this new bowling alley, (which seems to have bought up not only Annandale Lanes, which was a good tried and true; but many of the other bowling alleys in the area too); I was significantly put off by the price which was pretty much $33 per person for an hour of bowling- it seemed too high to me, and when I did research about how much bowling typically costs the highest price I saw was $25. And they did have a discount for
Perfect experience and amazing atmosphere we had a blast with a very helpful and enthusiastic waiter named Raphael
Dominique the manager was amazing she was very accommodating to our party had a great time and will return for more fun in the future.
This place is like the Taj Mahal of Bowling alleys. Everything is clean, fun decor and the food and drinks were yummy. We had our very own waiter as we bowled. Service was great.
We chose this venue for my sons 5th birthday , it was great. Everyone had a wonderful time. Service was exceptional. Food was good. Bowling and arcade were very fun. We will definitely be back to this location.
been coming to this bowling alley since i was young and it used to be bowl america. I saw that the name changed when i decided to bring my kids here. Overall this place is still great. food was tasty and above average for what you expect at a bowling alley and the arcade games were fun. alley is definitely well kept and the upgraded look is definitely put to good use. Great customer service as well from the front desk to the bar and attendants serving food
We went with our two adult adjacent kids and had the best time. It was clean, everything was nice, food was decent, and they had a great staff of friendly people.
Had an amazing time bowling with my friends, the place is great especially with the outstanding services and assistance of Raphael. Highly recommend.
Very clean and modern bowling alley , the service was amazing and very fast . Our server Ibrahim S was very understanding and helpful , I recommend and I would come back !
I went to multiple bowlero places before but this one is the best. Raphael showed us around and gave us excellent service haven't seen this excellent service in a while.
Really nice and clean environment. Good mixture of music and staff are really friendly. I dont like that a card is needed to play games which is $1.00 plus u pay game prices but that doesnt take away from the place. You wont be disappointed
Congrats Bowlero on your grand opening. DC Divas were in the house and we loved it! Great wings. Delicious pizza. PLENTY of lanes, arcade, a pool table, cool bartenders. Excellent atmosphere. Everything was perfect. My new favorite bowling alley for sure! Will definitely be back ?? #DCDIVAS Women's Pro Tackle Football
This was the best experience ever. From the representative that scheduled this during covid in 2020, to the actually party happening in 2021, this was the best experience. Syndey was our party planner. She was efficient, informative and so helpful during the planning process. D'shawn (the assistant manager at Bowlero in Annandale VA), greeted me and showed me to out amazing set up the day of the party. He checked in us and him and his staff made sure we had everything and waiting we needed. Im absolute
If I could give less than 1 star I would. Me and a friend of mine came to this location yesterday 08/24/2024 at around 12:45/1pm, there was a lady at the desk trying to get a charge dispute sorted and my friend and I waited patiently for at least 20 minutes and nobody spoke to us. As we are waiting in line a Caucasian couple came and stood in line behind us holding cupcakes and balloons, one of the staff came from around the desk and deliberately walked past my friend and I whom were first in line for servi
had a great time!! our waiter zack was very attentive and made sure we had what we needed. thank you bowlero of annandale!!
Had a great time with Raphael, best service we've gotten in a while to be honest.
Outstanding entertainment center, something for everyone !! You won't get bored in this place !! The staff is excellent , food was delicious !! ????
My friends and I had a great time at Bowlero for my birthday! Great music, food and drinks were pretty good, and the bowling alley itself was brand new! Was a little pricey but since we reserved online for a large group there was a $20pp automatic charge that will go towards foods and drinks. We really enjoyed ourselves!
Went for a family outing. Had to transfer lanes due to the pins falling over once set. The adjacent lane given to us was dry in comparison to the others, it could not keep track of the score, and had a half minute delay with setting up between frames if it was setting any pins at all. The next lane over had similar issues with pins falling over after being set. Customer service was friendly and the food was good but not an ideal place for any actual bowling. We decided to cut off at two games rather than
Great experience for my team! Raphael was amazing and attentive. Thanks Annandale lanes
This is an excellent location with a really good staff. Equipment seems up to par was well. Negatives are we couldn't find a ball smaller than an 8 for the kids and lightweights. Also, though the food is pretty good, the prices seem more fitting for a professional sporting event. Also, I suggest ordering beer over liquor because they all taste like juice. Happy bowling?
Nicely updated bowling alley. Prices however have definitely gone up with the change to Bowlero branding. Lanes are in good shape and the play area is nice and relaxing. Food was good (recommend the mozarella sticks!) bit again lil pricey! They have bumpers and ball slides for kids to use...but wish they had smaller balls for kids (6lbs were the smallest we saw). Nice arcade area.. it puts your ticket count on the card and there is a prize redemption area. Overall would recommend it - but maybe go whe
This place is very nice and clean. Staff are very friendly and professional. Fun place to hangout in annandale
had an amazing time at bowlero, Raphael made us feel welcomed and was great serving us.
Very expensive and the lanes did not work properly. Alot of mechanical issues and not very receptive of refunding poor service. It sucked in a nut shell.
Asked twice for toilet paper to be added to the women?s bathroom and asking the bartender women for a pitcher of water after spending over $300 for a party of SIX, I was not acknowledged and given attitude by the bartender- my server was busy setting up for a bday event. It's disappointing that employees don't care about customer service. Do they not realize that we- the consumer pay for their jobs????
The service provided by the manager & staff was excellent except for the pins kept getting stuck & the manager resolved the issues. I found that some of the birthday party chicken tenders & fried were salty to taste. I stopped eating those foods since my head started spinning. Therefore, I stopped eating those foods. I chose to eat the sliced fruit & 2 pieces of pepperoni pizza. Unfortunately, my son's girlfriend Ebony immediately got incontinence. Therefore, she stopped eating her food. My son Anthony & Bi
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