Bowlero Shrewsbury

Bowlero Shrewsbury

Reviews Summary

Bowlero receives mixed reviews, with many praising friendly staff (especially bartenders), fun atmosphere, and good bowling experiences. However, consistent complaints include poor food service (slow orders, mistakes, overpriced items), technical issues with lanes, and occasional inappropriate music/videos. Positive highlights are excellent customer service from specific employees and great group outings, while negatives focus on disorganization, high prices, and maintenance problems. Families enjoy the venue but sometimes encounter unsuitable content or service delays.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Prizes
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.*

How Arcade Prize Games Work

Dive into the excitement of arcade prize games! Expect claw machines, skee-ball, whack-a-mole, or basketball challenges where you test your skills or luck to win tickets or prizes directly. Claw games require precise joystick control to grab toys, while redemption games reward accuracy with tickets to trade for plushies, gadgets, or trinkets at prize counters. Modern setups boast colorful displays and smooth mechanics, blending nostalgia with fresh fun. The thrill of winning and the vibrant arcade vibe make prize games a captivating draw in 2025.

Features

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

405 Boston Turnpike, MA-9

Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Hours

Monday 12-10PM
Tuesday 12-10PM
Wednesday 12-10PM
Thursday 12-10PM
Friday 12-11PM
Saturday 12-11PM
Sunday 12-9PM

Customer Reviews

I was having a great time bowling with my friends and kids. We are looking at the tv and there was ice spice playing. First of all, not exactly family friendly music. Secondly, the music video was playing, and I was disgusted by what I saw with my family. The music video was absolutely horrifying; any general manager should know how to be appropriate. I do not want my kids being put into situations like this again.

Let me take a second to shout out someone who doesn't always get the recognition he deserves ? Rob, the heart and soul of this establishment. While most people don't see what goes on back by the machines, Rob is constantly on the move making sure everything runs smoothly. And trust me ? you notice when he's on shift. Lanes stay running, mechanical issues are fixed in no time, and the whole place just flows better when Rob?s around. There was a night where our lane started acting up mid-game. Before we cou

Loved coming here as a kid but didn't not have the best experience. Went to bowleros in shrewsbury this Saturday and was put on lane 36 which was broken and got told upon leaving it's been broken for months . We first got to the lane and the computer did not work at all clerk had to enter all our names and we had to return to the desk for each game to start which was an inconvenience when trying to have fun. We asked to be put on a different lane and got told ?keep trying it'll get better? The lane took pin

I had the worse experience ever in this place, the cashier name Zarrina was so rude to me at the end of check out, she didn't even explain to me in the beginning, that she will be charging my card , when I told her in the beginning that I want to play only one game and after that I want to stop, but when I came to check out she charged me for 7 games , saying that I didn't stop and I was pushing the button to restart, when I never push the buttons to restart the game, I was specific with her since the begin

Bowlero Shrewsbury location had the absolute worst service for my son's birthday party. I paid to basically do the work myself. Our server was MIA and we had to basically hunt down staff to replenish food/drinks. My wife and I spent our time packing leftover pizza, cutting and distributing cake while no staff members helped in any way. Do not recommend.

It has potential to be a great place. However, my experience on Sunday, February 18th, 2024 wasn't the greatest. First, one register was down so the line was huge to pay. Second, ordering food via online was a nightmare. It was too confusing and took too long. Third, the wait for food and drink was awful. Over 30 minutes for pitchers of beer. Over an hour for food and when we got the food, it was minimal, at best! We ordered chicken fingers and fries (we had children in our group). Each basket was a handful

We held our son's birthday party here today. He had a great time with his friends. The cost of the party was very reasonable, the food was pretty good and the service was excellent. I was impressed with the prompt excellent customer service by Michaela and the General Manager (as well as other staff). Don't hesitate to book a party here. They thoughtfully decorated the area and made things a breeze. Hoping to come back to bring my work team.

We went bowling on a Monday evening and had a great time. Rachel was our table server and she was extremely attentive and nice. The only complaint, nachos were very blend since we opted for no beef. I mean at least Avocado or salsa should have been a nice accompaniment.

Unhappy. The bowling was great the food service was not. We went with a group of kids 5-7ish pm. I odered a small kids perperoni pizza (not a slice)and fries. My group left. I waited over 45 mts. They brought my order to the wrong person To top it off only got one slice of pizza with fries and a side order of fries for $23. and change plus my tip. Way over priced. Also they played a very inappropiate diabolical disturbing music video. I could understand it being played after 7 when kids clear out. Gr

Went there for bowling and was surprisingly impressed by the bartender, Athena, who served us almost immediately with tasty drinks! I almost like the bar more. She was absolutely delightful! Remarkable customer service; I'll ask for her by name next time we visit. Kudos to Athena !!

Wasn't the worst bowling experience but wasn't the best. Luckily it wasn't busy so food came out super fast. Food was great tasting but id recommend some Tums if you are prone to those types of things (that's just fried food at an alley for ya). The whole keeping the card as a tab for bowling thing is weird. Since your card is held, you think you could just do everything through that right? No, food and beverages must be made on a separate purchase with cash or a different card so if you are on a date and i

Good bowling but the dude working the front desk/shoe rental area was very aggressive and rude. He expected me to tip him for doing absolutely nothing when I just left a tip for the food I ordered. Since when do you tip the guy who spends 2 seconds grabbing the shoes? Anyways when I did not tip him he ripped the receipt out of my hand and stormed away. Never coming back to bowlero!

I can't speak highly enough about the incredible team at Bowlero, especially Garret and Athena Their dedication, energy, and passion for their work truly set this place apart. They always go the extra mile to create a fun and welcoming environment for everyone who visits. Whether it's ensuring the lanes are in perfect condition, helping customers with a smile, or organizing events that bring people together, their hard work shines through in everything they do. This place wouldn't be the same without their

We had a great time as we came here to celebrate a friends birthday. But setting up was so confusing. The staff does not do a great job at explaining the prices. Computer is a bit outdated and difficult to understand.

When here with family, customer service less than friendly. There were 6 of us & we requested a second lane and the refused us , and there were plenty of on lanes. The place was had a weird smell inside. The floors didn't look very clean, the balls were in poor quality & limited choices to choose from ,the balls were atlease it seemed to be a decade old . The lanes were worn , the customers had a drinking fest and looked like they were under - age to drink alcohol. They were a distraction to us and many o

Double charges for a food item. They did credit it back to me. Pizza was underdone. Lanes filthy and full of dips. Could hear my ball whomping down the lane. Scoring was absolutely not accurate. Won't be back.

Great place to relax and hit some pins with some friends Fantastic experience with Athena the bartender, she makes perfect mixes every time, and is very hospitable. 10/10 will continue to visit

Had a great time at Bowlero! Michaela was super chill and helped us out whenever we needed, even made our gutter balls seem less tragic ??

Athena is the best bartender I've ever had! She was attentive and sweet. When we had questions, she answered all of them. Always look forward to seeing her at the bar.

Love this place! Everyone is super friendly and go out of their way to help. Very clean, excellent food and beverage options. We will definitely be back.

Rundown. Tattered. Broken. The building is rundown, the fixtures are tattered, and bowling lanes are broken. We went here on a Saturday to bowl and found the lanes to be severely damaged, making regular games unplayable. Pins consistently didn't rack, and assistance had to be called to help reset the pins on the lane every few frames. Additionally, bumpers were broken on multiple lanes and the lanes themselves were slanted resulting in balls consistently rolling to one gutter. The building itself has obviou

Our?first time at Bowlero and it was great. There are 40 lanes here which makes it easy to secure a lane for your group. The first lane we were given had some mechanical issues. So I went to the counter and requested for a change. The person behind the counter was gracious enough to give us a different lane. And the scores transferred over as well! There's also a small arcade area for the kids. We did not end up ordering any food.

Ok ppl I waited to sober up b4 writing this one. Had a wonderful nite couldn't of asked for better. Had my 40th bday here I reserved 3lanes and was ?? about the price. But here I am the next day saying it was well worth it. IVY Hudson treated us like V.I.P and was very costumer friendly and helpful. Your awsome IVY and thank you for your service. The place is clean. Thank your staff. Above all this was a nite 2 remember and event went better than I imagined. Thank you everyone at Bowlero.

Athena is the best bartender! We have a different malfunction on a lane everytime we play. Keeps it interesting...

Really nice staff very clean and always had nice deals during the week.

Loved the entire experience, Ziggy was a major help to us throughout my first experience directing me to where the lane was, since I was a new bowler. Amazing customer service.

Had a bad experience. I was just there today December 2024 Stuff was very rude We put 2 kids on a separate because they told me unlimited was 30$ and than at the end they said I had to tell them before and they ended up charging 120 for 2 kids for 1 hour. I was also supposed to get a server at the lane and that never happened. We tried to order food at 10:45 and they say they close at 11pm and we could order anymore. I tried talking to the manager and she gave atitude it just got worse she started yelling a

I've spent the last 3 years here for monday night league play. They really care about their regulars here. Snacks at awesome, good beer selection and a great crowd. Kudos to our bartender Michaela

Bowlero is the place to be! The bowling was great, but Michaela?s warmth and attention really took our visit to the next level. Will be back soon!

some lady named jess couldn't understand the difference between splitting the cost 5 ways versus 6 ways. will not be returning.

We just had our twins? 13th birthday party at the Bowlero Shrewsbury location and it was fantastic. I highly recommend it. It was a fun time, great atmosphere, the staff was very nice and our party liaison/coordinator Mikayla (sp) was amazing. She was very thoughtful, helpful, resourceful and did such a great job making sure our kids & guests had a good time and everything was taken care of. Thank you, Mikayla (sp), for making our kids? birthday so memorable!!

I've been here 2 times, the first time my brother threw a ball in the gutter while the pinsetter was down. The automatic scoring messed up. Then the balls got stuck underground and they had to take apart the ball return, the people next to us just straight up left. But the second time was normal

Bowling was fun and we didn't wait in the line because there were many lanes although it was Saturday night. We enjoyed it. We only played one game because it was expensive, $15 per person with shoes.

Athena was a great waitress! She quickly took our orders and served them within minutes. Personality rocks.

Let the kids get after it. Stayed at the bar. This is it ! Thanks big money Garrett

From learning to being really good at it, this is the place If you're young. Like a crazy Friday, Saturday night atmosphere. This is the place for you and your friends to go have some good food + 1

Went for bowling with family and friends, after a long time. Ordered appetizers. Had fun, was there for couple hours. Will go again for sure. Update: went for boys bowling night. Weekdays after 8 pm $22 deal. Closed at 10 pm sharp. Ordered food. Got food late. Server was new. Messed up bill. Lanes had a problem. Had to switch. Happened last time to. Had to ask for change of lanes. Only bowling lanes closer. Have to go here. Will come again. Hope they fix the lanes problems.

Really funny spending time here. It was a great night with my husband bowling. Parking is easy, food is ok, beverages too. Price are a little expensive, but if you go with friends it's better. I loved it.

Great costumer service, very friendly and kind. Best Bowlero. Definitely worth it. Would go again.

Michaela and Garret are the best! Our league on Monday nights is often demanding and they take great care of everyone with speed and ease - great work!

Michaela is the best! Always super attentive to our big group on Saturday mornings and always has a positive attitude.

Athena has been serving me for years with nothing but the best service and she's a total cutie patootie.

We love our Saturday afternoon bowling at Bowlero! We especially love Ziggy! She is always soo warm and welcoming! And she always roots for me! ??

My son met a couple of his friends here. I went in with my Groupon and a woman by the name of Ziggy greets me. I remembered her from last time because she is always smiling and flat out just a nice person. The Groupon was 2 days expired I didn't even realize it. Ziggy then called her manager and gave me a credit towards the bill, which I thought was very nice. Honestly that's not why I am writing this. My son has a tough time with crowds sometimes. Ziggy said I will gladly switch lanes for him to the ot

Great staff, well organized, great food options etc. Everyone had a gala time of fun at bowlero . We redeemed our Groupon and had 2 hours of bowling time. We ordered food like cauliflower, chicken tenders,drinks and cookies with ice cream dessert. Had a relaxing time. Played 3 rounds of bowling followed by trying our luck at the arcade. The place is neatly maintained with lots of parking spaces . It is conveniently located next to route 9.

Nice place for bowling. We went there with friends and we had a great fun. Staff is supportive and helpful. Nice place to hangout.

Bowling lanes are good but many machines in the arcade do not work. We swiped the game card multiple times and were charged but the machine didn't work.

Michaela is awesome and does a great job!

A lot of bowling lanes. But mine broke down and no one came to fix it until 30min!!! Also I was there for almost 2 hours and no sever even came to us and offered us water! Very bad service!

Great place to spend a Sunday afternoon with the family, date or have a birthday party, really great place for bowling, the games are expensive so prepare yourselves to spend a lot of the kids are into to it.

We had a blast at Bowlero! Super friendly staff and place was well maintained!

The lady working Sunday afternoons, blonde, older, permanent scowl makes this such a horrible experience. Not sure why they moved the other sweet, lady who used to check in people. I see her behind the bar now. I really hate seeing the blonde lady when we come in. We just want a quiet lane, and me and my husband prefer certain ones and without fail she's always trying to put us at the first aisles near loud kids. She catches an attitude as soon as we try to mention the end lanes. I get they have parties som

Me and my friends love to go here as a group and do some bowling along with a little bit of their gaming arcade. We love using the punching machine to rate our punches though it does end up getting stuck after punching hard haha. They have different days where it's a huge bargain to go bowling and some of my best memories with my group are here!

Athena is the best!! Great tender. Great personality. An asset to your company

Great time .... was here for a birthday party and the staff was just AWESOME game room was plenty of games while waiting for the party to start We had a FUN time

Hadn't been bowling in a while. It is more affordable than I expected and a lot of fun, especially with a big group.

Great place to bring the kids, customer service was a good experience. Food was hot, place is clean, and they have season passes that are priced great!!

It was nice experience and we also got good deal from Groupon.

Had my son's birthday party there, and it was a fantastic experience. From the online reservation system to the customer service both ahead of time & during the party, all of the guests had a blast. 10 out of 10 would recommend again.

Very clean , and easy to play .

Garett is the best. Great server. Very nice to us. Would come again just bc of Garett.

Love the opportunity that Bowlero gives these young adults with special abilities ! Garrett at the bar gives great service and attention

They are very kindly and friendly? the best game store in Massachusetts? Athena ??????

Front desk lady was very kind, but the barista today was really unpolite/rude, really bad vibe.

Always friendly staff, good service and bowling was fun. Good music too!

If I could give this a zero I would. They didn't disclose how they price their games, the staff was rude, and the place is a mess too. Not worth it EVER.

Awesome time with the kids and family! Great food and drinks. Can't wait to go back again!

Athena was so wonderful, we had an excellent time!

Very nice place, for entertain, for my taste missing few poll tables.And was thereon Friday early afternoon and Ladies Room need a bit more attention to early to not have toilet paper, an bit more cleaning was need it the smell was not from 1 day. There room for improvement.Have to admit excellent personal very friendly.Ah! One last thing a gluten free menu options and wala! You dii it!

First off, I'd like to say I do think the Manager Matt does a great job. But?. This place is a NIGHTMARE if you are an avid bowler and need to practice. Because the lanes are NEVER oiled. I've tried giving this place multiple chances and I usually get the same outcome every time. The lanes are just never oiled. I bowl frequently at the Auburn location and everyone always states how they will never come to Shrewsbury due to how poorly the lanes are kept. Boy was everyone right. If you're looking to use th

Garret is the champ. Took awesome care of us tonight and made sure that everything ran smooth.

The auto tally on the lanes didn't work right. The pin placing machine wouldn't put all the pins down.

I had a great time and the staff was really good I wasn't able to get drinks this time because I didn't want any but it looked like the prices for drinks and everything was reasonable. I enjoyed myself

Garret was great! Helped us get the lanes oiled for a work match!

I ordered an Oreo milkshake and it took an hour to come. By then I was done bowling.

Went here for a Saturday night outing with friends and family. Service was great! Bowen was so friendly and helpful! BUT THE MUSIC! The absolute trash music, was horrific. Not only that however, but the place is full of screens that are directly in front of you and they show the music videos of the trash "music" they play, which are full of nudity, twerking, drugs, alcohol, and sensual content. We could not believe this was being shoved down people's throat. That was pretty awful. Cannot go back to that aga

Huge bowling place that has decently maintained lanes, not the best maintained but I'm used to professional lanes so it's not bad. Although their lanes aren't as well maintained as it's other location in auburn it also mean you'll almost always be able to get a lane. The food is good if not a little overpriced and oily and it's touch and go with staff service. The arcade it almost the same as you'd find in any arcade and overall not a bad place to come with friends for a mid-end excursion. Would give 7/10

Had a great time. The watermelon lemonade was delicious.

Athena (the bartender) navigates a busy bar with efficiency, and finesse, providing excellent customer service, all with a smile on her face.

Had an awesome experience. Thank you Garret for the great customer service!

Garrett was great! Kids and parents had a great time and great meal

Great experience! Clean, great service and so much fun!!

It's a great place for families or just friends!

Awesome time. Emanual and ziggy were excellent. Recommend this for a great time

Had a great time .. bar tender Garret is awesome

This is one of our favorite adults night out locations where we can go out with our friends and act like kids. Bowling, good food and drinks and arcade games. Also, there are TVs over the alleys so you can keep up with whatever game is on while you bowl.

Mars is the best bartender,love to be served by her.Thanks mar

We went to Bowlero Shrewsbury for a birthday party. The place is really good, the kids and adults had fun. The staff was very accommodating and helpful. The food was good(we had pizza). We even got a few drinks from their bar that we were allowed to bring to the bowling booth, which was awesome. Kids had fun the arcade. Arcade game choice is very limited but good enough. Kids loved the prize selection kiosk. That's a very neat machine where kids can insert their card and choose their prize according to the

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