Bowlero Pikesville

Bowlero Pikesville

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the friendly, helpful staff and clean facilities, with many highlighting positive experiences for group events. Several mention reasonable prices and good food, though some find it overpriced. Common complaints include lane malfunctions, outdated equipment, and occasional poor service. While many rate it highly (5 stars), others note inconsistencies in maintenance and value, particularly regarding lane issues and pricing. The venue is generally seen as accommodating for parties and family outings, but quality varies.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Pool Tables
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.*

What to Expect from Pool Tables in Arcades

Step up to a pool table and dive into a classic, hands-on game! Expect sturdy tables with smooth felt surfaces, cue sticks, and a set of numbered balls for games like 8-ball or 9-ball. You’ll chalk up, aim, and strike the cue ball to pocket balls with precision, mastering angles and spin. Tables are well-lit, often with vibrant designs, creating a lively atmosphere. Whether playing casually with friends or joining arcade tournaments, pool offers strategic, social fun that’s easy to pick up and endlessly engaging in 2025.

Features

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Pool Tables
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

1723 Reisterstown Rd

Pikesville, Maryland 21208

Hours

Monday 3-10PM
Tuesday 3-10PM
Wednesday 3-10PM
Thursday 3-10PM
Friday 3PM-12AM
Saturday 12PM-12AM
Sunday 12-9PM

Customer Reviews

Thank You for an Unforgettable Event! I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for the absolutely amazing event you all put together for us! Shannon Gordon ( The event Planner ) was incredible from start to finish?she followed up, made sure every detail was on point, and truly set the tone for a fantastic experience. We felt like movie stars from the moment we arrived! And Candice? WOW. She was beyond amazing and absolutely deserves a raise! She took phenomenal care of us?like our personal event rep. She s

Last weekend was our Western High School Unity Day celebration. Saturday, we bowl for Alumni Association scholarships. We had a blast and most of all enjoyed each others company. Some for the first time, and others were already friends. We are Sister Doves for life! Peace ??.

Nice place. But the service for food and drink is abysmal. Tried to get a drink - waited for the waitress who told me to order from the front counter. Line was so long and slow we just gave up

I took 77 students from Northwest Academy on a field trip on 2/21/25. From the moment I planned the trip it was exceptional service. The staff were great. They were so kind and had a lot of patience. I appreciate a business in our school community that went above and beyond the call of service. Thank you for being there for our students.

I work at a local pediatric hospital, and we regularly bring our patients here for a chance to get out and have some fun. This bowling alley is truly one of the most accommodating places we've been to! All lanes are fully accessible (as far as we know, one of the few in the area!), and the staff is incredibly kind and welcoming. Most recently, we accidentally arrived 45 minutes before they opened due to a change in their hours. Instead of making us wait outside, the staff let us in early?and not just to si

Family Bowling Day. This place was clean food served hot. I did have to send back the hard greasy tacos cooked by that one bad apple. One glove handling food? Pants sagging underwear showing? bad attitude?Anyway, the Manager Calvin took care of it. Kayla had great customer service and DJ skills and overall great personality. Give her a raise and promotion. 2 hours of absolute fun. Pizza Tacos Chicken strips Fries. Give Kayla a promotion!!!!!!

Space is nice. The curtain to the left upon entry was a bit out of place. The lanes were decent and usable. The bar service wait time was a little long but it was a weekend. It was not that crowded and the kids had fun

In theory this should be a good place to bowl. Atmosphere is cool and pretty clean. Food and drink selection is decent. But if you are using anything but the plastic house balls be warned - the lanes don't appear to do well with higher quality bowling balls. This place has to be cutting costs on maintenance. I've been here twice in about a six month period and there are constant lane issues, more than normal and I've bowled at a lot of places. On both occasions we've left with our personal bowling balls dam

Terrible experience. The employees did not know how to do their job or answer simple questions. Forgot to bring my food out completely and the manager refused to do anything about it. It would be no stars if I had that option

Decent enough, and clean facilities. But we've only been here twice and both times my ball has been damaged with large gashes. This time we also had to get an attendant four times due to balls being stuck in the return or pins not racking. They definitely need to do more upkeep/maintenance of the equipment.

The AMF Pikesville Bowling Lanes venue is truly excellent. The facility is clean, neat, well equipped with bowling lanes, food service, a nicely stocked bar, and a very pleasant arcade area. The facility is underutilized, probably because of the pandemic. The prices are reasonable. Because the facility is both large and underutilized, it's probably safe to use this facility if everyone in your party is fully vaccinated. If there are old folks in your party, they may want to wait until they can access a boo

Had a blast duck bowling, arcade games were fun, food was good , drinks amazing , atmospheres was a whole vibe . I was very comfortable , order taker was fast & food was served fast also !!!

Amber and the staff were so accommodating and patient with our students on our field trip. 10/10 service!

People friendly the food was great and the atmosphere was very professional

Worst place. He charge me 80$ for 3 players without notice He carage 8$ for each person eace game. No one charged so High for bowling Don't go there ever.

Set up was nice. Food not that great. Had a good time with coworkers.

We had a great time and the workers were friendly and accommodating.

Nice vibe. Total renovation from when I used to attend here. Drinks were decent bar tender was lame but we made it thru the evening. Would go back for sure

Great atmosphere plenty of lanes staff is good the Remodel of the place looks good as well

When I started league played today at 630 pm. The lanes were dry we asked staff if they could oil the lanes they said they oil the lanes Tuesday and Thursday. I would never recommend Pikesville bowlero. But the staff was friendly overall

Fun family oriented bowling alley. Ten pins and Duck pins. Have great specials throughout the week. Food is great but a bit overpriced. Great for kids birthday parties.

This was the first time I had a chance to visit this place. And I have not been bowling for years. I went with a group of friends and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Friendly competition and good natured ribbing added to the fun and excitement. The overall atmosphere was good and family friendly. Service was great and done with a smile no matter if asking for a food order or where the restroom was located. In this age of fast and faster, I believe that the service with a smile credo was lost. Glad it found a

If you like having your personal equipment destroyed then this is the place for you. 2 out of 3 times I have visited resulted in severe damage to my bowling balls. While they were more than willing to provide me with a damage form, you'd think they would fix up their center. Avoid Pikesville and Timonium if you can help it. I hope some improvements are on their way.

We always have a blast here! Staff is super friendly and the food is not great but okay. Typically costs around $85 for my family of 5 for one round. Food typically runs $45-65. Arcade usually costs around $25-50.

Had a great time with my daughter, taking advantage of AMF's summer bowling pass. 04/26/2023 no summer pass, but still a treat to bowl with my daughter.

Nice place. They give the best military discount as well ??

The Bowlero Pikesville branch where we went to celebrate our friend?s birthday was neat, staff were kind enough to assist us and the price of their platter is reasonable.

Not to happy with the counter person. After I had checked out, I mentioned I was a VET and showed my ID. They stated that I needed to have mentioned that before I checked out to get the discount. When I suggested to cancel the ticket and then put it in again with the discount, they said they couldn't do that?? Wow, this is how you treat vets?

Attended a birthday party at the bowling alley.It was a great atmosphere for a celebration and challenging to the party goers. There were adults and young children in attendance. The menu offered a good variety of choices. They had what looked like a short slide for smaller children to put their bowling pin on top of to roll down the aisle. They had good music playing that we danced to. They also had a good bar. Also right off of 695 and Reisterstown Rd. exit. You need to go and enjoy yourselves.

Half the lanes were under construction the lights went out. And the staff was very unapproachable.

Fries and wings were fresh and hot. Clean bathrooms, employees were attentive however spirited based drinks need more balancing ours were very acidic. Plasticware should automatically be given because who wants to bowl with shared balls then eat with their hands.

Place was cool close to the house and the had lanes open

Lanes always messing up , had to change lanes 3 times smh, food is stale

This spot is alright but has some issues. We were a party of 7 and decided to rent a lane. Its started off smoothly. Staff even gave us an additional lane so the kids could use the bumpers. Well after that we started having some lane malfunctions on our lanes. At one point the arm that clears the pins on the kiddie lane got stuck and wouldnt go back up, so they moved us to a new lane. That helped. Well after that the balls kept getting stuck on the adult lane. We told management and they sent someone back

I was pleasantly surprised, because I hadn't been to this bowling alley in over 16 years. It was neat, open, and there were tons of arcade games, as well as many MANY lanes to bowl in. The decor was great, it was aesthetically pleasing and my 6 year old LOVED it!! We're definitely going back

This was a great time. The food and drinks were great.

I had a blast. The food was great! First time having loaded fries with chicken. Nice size portion for the price. My only complaint is the lane we were assigned had to keep being reset by the staff at the desk because the ball kept getting stuck after the pins were knocked down and the reset button didn't work on the lane. We also had to keep going to the front desk because in between frames the score board kept timing out and displaying starting new game. Other then that the night was great. I will defi

We had a great time with our family here the other night! We were all very impressed with the staff, how kind and accommodating they were and how quick they were to respond to any requests we had. They truly surprised us! This was how you'd want all people you encounter in a business to treat its customers. Thank you!

My job rented out this location to have an after hours work event. I love Bolero and the fact that you can combine a package that gives you food, shoes, and time to bowl. This is not one of the larger locations so it does not have a lot of options for playing games other than bowling. There are two driving simulations and maybe three or four other Game sections.

Great Experience. Well Run Very Expensive.

It's really a nice alley and the service is good. The metal detector at the front is a little unnerving though. Hopefully everyone is safer because of it. Tuesday nights after 8 are the best!

I went to my nephew's birthday party and I had a great time. The young lady that was bringing the food and beverages was so very professional and very nice. They allowed us to finish the game we were playing even after our time was up. The place was very clean to include the bathrooms.

This was a family trip and we thoroughly enjoyed it. It wasn't very crowded when we visited and we were able to get in and settled on a lane quickly. Loved that the lane automatically kept score for you and showed replays of your shots. We ordered a food sampler which was surprisingly good. We had a great time and will definitely be back!

There is no oil on the lanes. Had too keep resetting the pins because all the pins weren't there doing the initial setup. I've read the reviews before going there, and just about everyone gave bad reviews. I won't be returning there anymore.

I went here Thursday night, and the service at the front desk was a very kind guy. (unfortunately, I did not get his name). The food was average, the atmosphere was a little boring. There was no music playing. But other than that there was nothing I will say that stood out l, this place was very average.

Hosted a children?s birthday party here and I'm so disappointed- the lanes continued to malfunction and pushing the help button or trying to track someone down was nearly impossible. We reserved 3 lanes and only one ended up working . I do believe this place was just extremely short staffed & I will not be back. The food : pizza , chicken tenders and fries were very good - I'm sure under better circumstances it's a great place . Unfortunately, I do not recommend this place for a birthday party with 10+ ch

Like so many businesses, they face the challenges of being understaffed. So it took some time to start. But once that happened, they were professional, helpful and provided us with a very positive experience! We are grateful for that! If you plan an event here, hopefully you will have a positive experience like ours. Good people helped us here!

My family and I attended a bowling party here, and everyone had a great time. There was plenty of free parking, the restrooms were very clean, and the staff was friendly. I didn't have any issues locating the size ball I needed, and the lanes were operating smoothly. A noteworthy takeaway, the food was pretty delicious. The chicken tenders and pizza were a hit! I would reccomend this location!!

Had a great time! Our lane was the odd one out, had its share of mechanical issues, but the staff was responsive and helpful. Family friendly location, will definitely be coming back!

Great fun. Good atmosphere, and friendly staff. They have a mini arcade. They have both duck pin and regular bowling.

Mr. Rodney's hospitality was exceptionally great! He was very accommodating and patient with our large group. The facility was clean and the food was delivered to us fresh and hot. The alcoholic beverages was the only thing I would've like to see improved as a former bartender. They weren't real (full) 1.5 oz shots of alcohol. Plenty of parking and convenient to the highway.

Pros: Management is very engaging with the guest, helpful and professional. The staff at the food desk is helpful in choosing the best deals and the pizza is good. My kids always have a lot of fun, I'm glad they have the choice of using duck pins. It's never too crowded. Cons: The place does look run down a bit like other reviews have said and my kids are always sad the arcade area is never working when we go. The staff at the front desk is never helpful and I always have to talk to the manager to get some

I highly appreciate it the metal detector at the front door. Security and the staff are exceptionally Pleasant. I have been bowling since I was 14 years old. I have been to quite a few bowling ball alley establishments. They were cheap price and that's why we decided to try the establishment. The only two things that wrong is the bowling balls were dirty. The drinks are over price and the bathrooms could have been a lot cleaner.

It was nice. Wasn't too crowded for a Tuesday night. Nice music, I would go again

Horrible customer service! The lady at the counter looked like she was being forced to work! Prices and deals should be displayed! We walked in, everyone was busy on their phones, arcade card dispenser machine doors were open. Been here a few years ago, it wasn't this bad!

My girlfriends and I gathered here Tuesday and we were all impressed with the fun vibe and affordability. The bar has lots of options and the food was delicious and the cost of 2 games, shoes, and an appetizer came out to around $30 for me.

Great and patient with the kids. Very responsive to questions. Helped to find the best deal for us.

Just attended a birthday party and the Bowlero is a great place to have one. All the kids had fun bowling, playing with balloons and video games. Food was good and the service is top notch.

The staff are so nice My family really enjoys going here we've had a few family events here just this year alone and we've had an amazing time each time we came I think the staff also likes my family because we clean up behind ourselves it's kind of just what we've always done but the staff is so cool so nice and pleasant very respectful and this is the one we've been going to all year we've been here I can't even count how many times just this year alone because it's just a pleasure keep in mind there are

We had a great experience at Pikesville Bowlero celebrating our daughter's birthday. The service and the atmosphere were great!

The only option for bowling was the games at $35. Just wanted to spend a little time letting my daughters experience duck bowling, but they wouldn't let us do one game. There was no flexibility on the issue. That would have been over $200.00 just to bowl. I was expecting the prices I saw on the website, which at the time of this review was $13 a game.

This place is awful. We ordered a large fry and three drinks, we had to pay over $26 just for that. There is a service fee which is 18% of your purchase, it is completely unnecessary to have. Half of the lanes are broken. The game credits are over priced, the games are either broken or are missing things. There is horrible customer service, people at the snack shack have a horrible attitude. Workers would come out with food and forgot the names of people who ordered, they need a better hiring protocol. Peop

We had a family bowling night and it was GREAT! Thanks to Dierra being so patient and helpful. She's has a great personality. In addition the staff was very friendly. This is definitely a place I will come back to when I visit.

They have done some construction and improved the place and it looks really nice. Including an arcade. But I ordered a drink and the bartender didn't fill the cup and for the price I payed it should have been full with cherry & fruit slice. I had to go back and request. The food needs improvement. Nachos were served with very little cheese scattered across and wings and fries were child size. Other than this things we enjoyed our time and the clerk was nice.

Had a fun time with my best friend in the final hour of closing last Tuesday. Our area was clean and more important, the service was easygoing. Also, the original long Island drank was tasty.

Bathroom toilets stuffed with something maybe a diaper? Prices very high. Music not very good. Customers next to us left a huge mess at their lane after being loud and in our area. Would not come here again.

My godson enjoyed his 8th birthday here. We had an amazing time. And only needed one lane for the kiddos. They had a ball. There was no nonsense even though the place was full. All the lanes were sold out, which is a good thing. The food was good, and the cashier was very helpful in helping us serve the children ice cream. Thank you!!

I did not like how expensive it was to come here with my kids. One game including shoes is around $60. And they tell me that "You don't have to wear the shoes, but you so need to pay for them..." ?? Nevertheless, I give this place 4 stars. And the reason is that I appreciated the fact that I can bring my kids here without worrying about what music would be playing through the speakers or what sort of videos would be shown. I've been to bowling alleys where the atmosphere was in my opinion not very appropri

It was a good time. I had a birthday party there and paid $33/ person; included shoes, 2 hrs, 3 entrees, 1 side, 10$ games ??card, 5$ gift certificate for future bowling/guest, a hard cookie cake and drinks. I also received a bowling pin for the birthday boy......but I didn't get my fries and had to keep on the staff the entire time to bring my stuff. We hardly bowled one game before our time was up. No fun lighting despite requesting it in advance. I would go back but wouldn't do another party there. I

Nice place. Looks a lot better than it used too! Fun arcades. Bowling was pleasant, not too loud, not too crowded. We went on a night where they had unlimited bowling special. I'd go again.

Great staff friendly prices not bad bartender made very good drinks

It was nice! Me and my family had a good time and were able to use a Groupon!!

A fine time was had by all! The food was plentiful and and complimented the alcoholic beverages which I must say were mixed to perfection and plenty of nonalcoholic drinks for the younger ones, management was totally in sync with our needs..like MacArthur,I will return

They get a low rating for service, on lakes that are on timing they lack in so many states areas honestly if it wasn't for the other guest making the best of the situation my experience would have been totally horrific cold as outside broken lakes lanes so cold when I visited my food I ordered that was clearly over priced was cold in minutes. That's the experience in the visits I will be going to Timonium from this point forward!

Horrible horrible horrible experience! Walked in for drink and food no bowling mind you and was at at bar for 10 minutes no one came over. Saw a black girl in the back sitting in front of a fan doing nothing but playing on her phone. Went to front desk guy said bartender doesn't arrive until 6:00 PM and said go over to the window to order. Well the point of a bar is so I don't have to do that! Lady working the window then said she had to leave. Waited another five mins for someone else and no one came. Deci

I bowl here with my girlfriend's once a month. We never have a problem getting a Lane when we arrive between 5:00 and 5:30 pm. The prices are reasonable, in spite of the November increase. Due to the pandemic, prices have increased no matter what you do for entertainment or otherwise. The Pikeville staff are great and very accommodating and they always have a pleasant attitude.

I have been to this location three times, and each of the three times I have left less than thrilled. The first time we visited, the computers went down while we were in line to rent our lane. It seemed that the people playing were able to continue their games, but new guests could not be accommodated. As a consolation for the inconvenience, we were given free play passes for our next visit (and truly, it was inconvenient - myself, my husband and my three year old waited for a solid half an hour before r

We had a blast! Attended a bowling party here, and the food was amazing! There was plenty of parking, the restrooms were clean each time I went in there and the staff was friendly.

The staff were very helpful. Not very crowded. I love they bring the food to your table. Very good atmosphere

My family and my church family had a ball tonight. The children beat the adults. They were so happy. It was a fun outing for our church and our family. Thank you to the managers and his staff they very good care of our group. They made sure everytime my grandsons ball got stuck someone went and got it. Thank you again

VERY VERY NICE! Staff was friendly, clean environment. Bar and good was really good. We attended my nephew's birthday party.

We had fun on our last minute trip but the place is outdated. The music kept randomly stopping and it would be silent for several minutes. There was an issue with the ball return where the ball wouldn't completely come back but would jump the rail and go into the gutters. It happened so many times that we got a free game. The food is decent and there's a bar but it's a little stingy with the liquor in the mixed drinks.

I had the greatest Experience there. Carl S. went above and beyond to make sure our party was a success. Did I mention the food was EVERYTHING!! Not only was customer server from him the greatest, the food he prepared was delish. I will be returning, this guy need a promotion.

It was far more expensive than I anticipated. 2 games for 3 kids and shoes cost over $60.00. The concession was horrible. It was over priced and cold. The people that worked concession was rude except for one young lady. We got the cold food and still had to wait 30 more minutes for the drinks. Our server was just rude.

Fun time but the workers at the snack bar didn't show so the lane manager had to make our order. She was wearing so many hats that day that the food took a long time. The kids got crabby because we'd planned on having an early dinner there so we didn't feed them before we went. They were starving! We had a Groupon so it was worth the inconvenience.

Nice place. Could upgrade seating, by putting booths in like the other Bolero Bowling locations. Arcade games need a little maintenance and attention. Overall fun, clean, great music.

The Lane stopped working. Tried to get somebody to fix it. No one came. After waiting ten minutes we couldn't wait any longer (had little kids with us). Went to front desk and complained. Manager treated me disrespectfully. Very bad experience. Would not recommend this place. It used to be great. Emanuel Rechthand

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