Bowlero Tampa Bay

Bowlero Tampa Bay

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the bowling alley for its excellent service, clean facilities, and fun atmosphere, with many highlighting attentive staff and recent upgrades. Several mention great experiences with food, drinks, and arcade games. A few negative reviews cite pricing confusion, strict closing times, or dissatisfaction with management changes. Overall, it’s a popular spot for families, parties, and casual outings, though some caution about costs or policy clarity. Positive experiences far outweigh the criticisms.

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.*

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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

13109 N 56th St

Tampa, Florida 33617

Hours

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

Customer Reviews

Had an awesome time here with six friends! We came to bowl and ended up having an absolute blast. The strawberry margarita was delicious, the food hit the spot, and the service was hands-down the best part?friendly, fast, and super welcoming. We'll definitely be back for more good times! ????

Not busy even on Saturday. Decent prices. Good selection of drinks and food. Staff is very nice.

Walked in on a random Tuesday with no reservation, and they took us in no problem. We were sitting at a lane with our shoes in less than 5 minutes. Clean facilities, the waiter kept checking on us regularly, so overall, it was a great experience. I do recommend!

Very nice bowling alley! Clean, well-maintained, and the cocktails are great too. Definitely a fun spot to hang out!

Sensors didn't work, pin tracking was broken. Service was great. But the tech is from the 70?s. And they don't work very well. BUT the people were great. A1 service & garbage equipment. However they were very responsive and genuinely cared about the problem. Again, great service.

The place has been revamped very nicely! The atmosphere was decent, seemed to be a fairly busy spot, many lanes available and looked like ample options for drinks and food. The lanes themselves could probably use a bit more work but overall a fun experience. May have to check out again to see if rating an improve.

We had a great time. The food, atmosphere, and games were awesome! We are 2 homeschool moms, typically we're outdoors with the boys. Today's weather was crappy, so I made reservations for the day here. It did NOT disappoint! Thanks Simon for helping us give the boys a great day at Bowlero!

I've been coming to Bowlero Tampa for a few months now. It's a clean and well maintained facility. They have a great staff and I really enjoy the food. I want to especially acknowledge Ross and his amazing service. I always see him working hard behind the bar or running tables. He's got a really positive attitude and is very friendly. This is why I'll keep coming back!

Be wary of the Groupon. It is for a very short 3 week time frame and if you get sick they do not offer any flexibility or compassion. Groupon will not refund either and then you are stuck with money tied up with them that no longer covers anything.

This is my second time at Bowlero, and when I say it's an experience? it's an experience! I have told my friends and family about this place. Gavin, I saw both times when we came, is so joyful and greets you immediately. He even gave a shoutout to mothers on this Mother Day, so nice! The service is always spot on. This is the best bowling experience in the Tampa area! My kids were able to hang with us for two games, but then hit the arcade. Thanks Bowlero. ?

Dope upgrades done to the location. Great food selection but remember, its bowling alley food lol arcade is awesome with the mario karts and space invaders game. Plus a lot of large plush toy grabs for the kids and racking up tickets is easy. Great for corporate events and birthdays, they definitely lay out the spread ??

I've been here before years ago. This time, I won my very first bowling game, ever. I went at 4pm on a Saturday. I enjoyed it. I'm glad my friends picked this one. Also, did you know that one day everyone will have perfect health? (Isaiah 33:24; Isaiah 33:5,6)

Went for my son?s birthday party. The booking process was simple and straightforward. Everything was set up for the party. We had 2 lanes. The food was good. Drinks were poured well and the vibe was great! Everyone had a great time!

I had an amazing time at this bowling alley and with Ross! The atmosphere was lively and fun, with great music and friendly staff. The lanes were well-maintained, and the equipment was top-notch. There's also a variety of food and drinks to enjoy while you bowl. Whether you're a pro or just here for a casual game, it's a fantastic spot for a night out with friends or family. Highly recommend!

I've been bowling at this alley for 30 years?since the old AMF days?and the difference now is night and day. Bowlero has completely elevated the experience! Immaculate lanes, super attentive staff, and a great atmosphere. Already planning my next visit!

Really well kept place, the pro shop is nice and they get things done fast there, the Sunday special is really great! Went during the Super Bowl and Ross working at the bar was great! Very professional and nice to talk with! I saw him checking on other tables around me and he came to check on me while bowling as well! Overall service was great and I'm glad this is my go to Alley!

I had the pleasure of hosting the Beta Kappa Sigma Bowling Event at Bowlero, and I can't say enough about the exceptional service we received from our waiter, Ross McClain. From the moment we arrived, Ross made us feel welcomed and valued. His friendly demeanor and infectious enthusiasm set the tone for the evening. He was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring that our drinks were never empty and that we had everything we needed to enjoy our time. Ross was knowledgeable about the menu and made excell

This place is awesome. Much more than I was expecting. Simon is absolutely awesome and helpful in every way possible. The rest of the staff is incredible as well. Will definitely be back!!

Good service, friendly staff, and good food. I had the flatbread, mozzarella bites, and these special dessert fries (I think they're called funnel cake fries), and I enjoyed all of them. :) The arcade was fun too, they had games like space invaders, mario kart, basketball connect 4, angry birds, etc etc.

This place is so fun! Simon is amazing, fast and friendly service, on top of everything. Such a positive attitude and so helpful. Will definitely be coming back here. Thank you Simon!!!!

This place is great. Everyone is nice and they host the best people ever fresh kitchen.

My server Ross was very attentive and helpful. Our lane got stuck and within 5 minutes it was fixed. Great music and vibes would definitely go back.

awesome bowling alley, great staff. Great place to bring the family

Went here recently with my family, had a great time, and our server Ross was great! Super helpful setting up our lanes and taking our food and drink orders, and keeping the table cleared off cause the tables are a little small. Overall great experience!

Staff is nice and attentive. Not too busy, the only thing we didn't like was when bowling, all players have to use bumpers if one person needs them. All in all, a fun night for my mini-me and I...

Ross was such a great waiter. He was speedy and listened to every request I had. He deserves a raise for what he does. We love Ross around these parts. I vouch for that man!!

This place can be really fun. They have unlimited specials most nights so you can bowl a long time. Food is decent. Ross and Meko from the bar are very attentive. Great pro shop on site too.

Had a great time, employees was great food and drinks were good. Screen got stuck a couple of times but it was still and good time. Used a Groupon

Russ was an amazing and attentive host!!! We had a party of 35 and he ensured we had beverages and food. He definitely made it a pleasant experience.

Nice bowling alley. Haven't bowled in quite some time so can't really reference pricing but 9 bucks a line seemed pricy. 2 people 2 games more than 50 bucks

Ross helped out very much , stayed consistent on checking up on our table meeting every bit of needs me and my party required . Much appreciated and will definitely be back soon !

We had fun but one of our lanes was not working correctly and they need a new system to sign into the monitor they are not easy to use.

Friendly hospitable Staff! The manager Lucious was very helpful. He checked on my group periodically to make sure we we were good. Thanks Bowlero. ??

Garlic parm fries are so good, I would eat them off the floor. Womens bathroom smells like someone peed on the floor. So maybe I wouldn't eat the fries off of the bathroom floor... ??

I bowl here weekly and the wait service is spotty, but when Ross is working he diligently walks the lanes to ensure all guests are being served. Other staff come by once and then spend the rest of their shift standing by the bar or no where to be found. I will only purchase food and drinks when Ross is working because I know that I will be attended to. All 4 stars for Ross!

Meko and Ross are 2 of the most professional service employees there. Their attention to detail, the bowlers and their ability to make everyone feel comfortable and appreciated is worth coming back time and again.

Very nice time. Everyone very nice and friendly. I stayed in Tampa for my daughters flags football tournament and went there our last day. Will go again when I vist

If you had ever been here in the past erase that version from memory they have definitely done a lot of upgrades and tried to bring it back to life check out the nightly specials and have fun I will say with the bar some drinks are a little costly so beware of that

Came here today for a birthday party and the experience was great, our server (Ross) provided great customer service and was very helpful. Will definitely be visiting again

Meko and Ross are awesome. They are always attentive to us and never have a dry drink. They are the reason I come to this alley.

Had my daughter?s 12th birthday celebration here & all I can say is the staff is outstanding, fully attentive to your needs & wants, the lanes are fully functional & clean . If I'm ever in the Tampa area again & have a tournament or get the urge to bowl this is the place.

Had a great date night here, and out server Ross made the experience 10x better. We will definitely be coming back and requesting Ross!

Family and I went here this past Friday for my nephew?s birthday party and we were using a Groupon, which we called the location to clarify if we would be able to use it and what time it would be able to be used for. When we got there, we were told that it could not be used that it was past the time it could be used on a Friday Mind you the bowling alley was completely EMPTY aside from maybe 2 to 3 lanes and we had a party of about 12 which could?ve easily been accommodated. There was no fine print on the

Ross was excellent??I love the help and he was very quick and reliable , he helped with everything that was needed. Definitely would visit again and want Ross to assist us??

This is a fun place. It makes for a great place to hangout with friends. They also have good food, loved their Margherita Pizza.

Typical bowling alley the sampler from the bar was good. and they give us free Pepsi refills

Omg what a hidden gem! Please don't go because I want it all to myself. ;)

First time here and had a blast!! Not only was it clean and aesthetically pleasing but they are on Groupon. It was easy to redeem my voucher and I only paid about $36 for two people to play for two hours (great deal) being that it would have probably been around $72 regular price if I did it on the website. The staff were friendly and even supportive when I got a nice score! They also had a bar area which was great for date night and half sizes in shoes!! They have bowling ball racks where you can pick your

Our group had a wonderful experience last night. The service was fantastic, we would definitely recommend this location for others looking to enjoy an evening of bowling.

Crooks! They don't tell you are paying per person and per game. It's not the traditional cost per hour in this place. You'll find out how expensive they are on the way out when you have to pay. There are other places nicer and cheaper. Disgrace to the bowling community.

Great bowling alley! Staff was super amazing. Food was good too!

Great alley, attentive staff, and the food is pretty good too.

THIS PLACE IS SOOOO NICE. THE CLEANIST BOWLING ???????? ALLEY I HAVE BEEN TO. I WENT THERE WITH 20 KIDS FOR SPRING BREAK THEY HAD SO M??CH FUN THE ???????? WAS GOOD AND THE STAFF WAS VERY NICE AND SUPER HELPFUL WITH ALL THE BOWLING ???? CUZ 1\2 THE KIDS DIDNT KNOW THEIR SIZE ??????. ITS A GREAT PLACE TO GO WITH BIG GROUPS. IM PLANNING A BIRTHDAY PARTY ??????FOR MY GRANDSONS IN MAY. I'M DOING A DOUBLE ?????????? PARTY????

I had a fantastic time at this bowling alley, and I can't praise Starr enough for making it such a great experience. Starr's exceptional service and friendly demeanor added an extra layer of enjoyment to our visit. Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile truly stood out. I highly recommend this bowling alley, and if you're lucky enough to have Starr assist you, your experience will undoubtedly be top-notch!

Love the renovation. Always a great time and decent prices. The staff is very nice and attentive.

Had a good time there! The waitress was very nice and made sure we were all good. Didn't know that when you play another game and change the names you will get charged for that, so I'll know that for next time. Just wish someone had told us that.. Besides that, had a great time and the place was very clean!

Great service for my son?s birthday! Very nice and helpful host , thank you Ross!!!

Celebrated my birthday at Bowlero, Simon was great! Played a fun game with him to win an arcade prize! Thanks Simon!

Very friendly staff! Ross and Tammy great wait staff! Bat tender very friendly and the manager was great!

Ross at the bar was amazing took excellent care of me and my family made the experience 10 times better!!

Nice ACTUAL bowling alley. We had a couples event there. It took forever for our guest to get their food. Many got refunds and went out to eat elsewhere. We had fun though...Friendly staff! You CAN purchase socks there if you decide to bowl after getting there??

It's all good except several times the air conditioning goes out now

The beer was flowing, the balls were rolling, the pins were falling and a good time was had by everyone. Be it a strike or straight into the gutter, we were there to bowl. We will return!

I had a great time. The only place that had lanes available yesterday, but could not be happier with my choice.

Ross was awesome! Definitely coming back cuz he made it an enjoyable experience.

Ross was very helpful and attentive to my needs and I appreciate his great authentic hospitality

Huge bowling alley with a very nice arcade. My grandson had a blast.

Clean building with large movie type screens that play sporting events as well as music videos. We went there for the matinee prices and played 2 games... admission/game & shoes was around $11.50. Staff was nice enough and wiped down the tables, chairs & stand as soon as visitors were done. I did NOT see them wipe down the balls...so bring ur own wipes or spray sanitizer for that. I also suggest also asking for a lane apart as well. Great visit, Saturday afternoon is perfect for families and social distanci

It was a good place and a very good variation to what a modern bowling alley looks like. There was good service and it was very fun to bowl over there. There was drinking at night so family's need to be aware of that but it was a really cool place.

Great place for all ages! Nice and clean.

Had so much fun! Really nice place and great employees J helped me at the concession very sweet

Love this bowling alley. I have been going with my family for years and don't like any other place. staff is super friendly and lanes are always well kept. For food I suggest the wings or even the cauliflower bites. And they also have a pro shop for anyone who needs new balls or accessories.

Great service and clean - had fun with my 10 year old brother and 90 year old grandma

Our group had a great time

Haven't been here in awhile, it's starting off good ! Clean, friendly staff, family friendly !!!!

Simon and team at Bowlero Tampa bay were awesome! We have a Thanksgiving family bowling event every year and they know how to treat you right! Thanks Simon and team for another amazing event!!

We enjoyed a lot. Staff was friendly. And the place was clean

Great atmosphere, staff were awesome!

Ross is the best! Always walks up and down the league lanes to make sure we are taken care of.

Although I was mad and confused when they asked us to live at closing time before we could finish our game, they give us tickets for a free game at the next visiting so that was honest and respectful from them. I completely understand that employees want to go home at closing time but they should stop selling tickets at specific time so do not affect anyone. We played non stop not like we were drinking and talking so we didn't lose time. Well at least they were understanding of the situation and I really ap

The staff was super friendly and the place looked and felt clean. Will definitely be going back for some bowling fun!

Fun day !!! Made online reservation. Called to get the timeframe extended and received a prompt call back next day and was able to also change number of party members. Facility clean and well stocked. Appears to be recently remodeled/upgraded. (Updated review to 5 stars, 4 was submitted in error).

It was relaxing, the workers were friendly and l give the food a 7 out of 10

Best place for fun with family and friends the attention is wonderful thanks Ross

The gave my brother a big love for his birthday

Awesome every other bowling alley was packed on a Saturday night! This had room and we were able to bowl in no time!

We had great time here with my friend,Joe helped us much appreciate for his service

Very dissatisfied with how this establishment has changed. Bowlero used to be the place that my whole extended family frequently (parties of 15+ here on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays but that's stopping now) very friendly and polite made the guest feel heard and important and that they were happy to have us here. I would have to say with the new leadership Simon & management I have found that the bowling alley has lost their empathy for the staff, guest and overall establishment. I hav

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