Bowlero Wilmington

Bowlero Wilmington

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise Bowlero for its clean, updated facilities, friendly staff, and fun atmosphere, with many highlighting great experiences for parties and family outings. Food prices and quality receive mixed feedback, with some finding it overpriced or mediocre. A few mention issues like understaffing, distracting technology, or poor customer service, but the majority rate it highly (4-5 stars) for its overall vibe, cleanliness, and entertainment value. Occasional complaints about pricing or unruly patrons don’t overshadow the positive consensus.

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

3215 Kirkwood Hwy

Wilmington, Delaware 19808

Hours

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

Customer Reviews

We celebrated my nephew's birthday on Monday and had an amazing experience! The service from both the management and staff was excellent ? very easygoing. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, and the pizza was a big hit with everyone! ???? We truly appreciate the effort and can't wait to come back when I'm in town again:)

Lively atmosphere, well-maintained, with an impressive prize vending machine. The location is decent. My experience was limited to the arcade area, so I can't comment on the staff.

Had a great time definitely a great place for a party great staff great food highly recommended you book your next party

My husband?s company had their annual Christmas party here and it was really fun! The staff were amazing, catering to my food allergies! Overall, great experience !

I took my high school students to Bowlero on a trip this past Wednesday and was super impressed by the staff. They were super friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. I would recommend them for any school trips or just a fun day out with the kids.

Bowling is fun but when you have patient and kind staff attending our special needs family, it makes the experience superior. Brea, thanks for making this experience amazing for my little family

A lot of fun for family bowling, the colored lighting on the lanes and large screens make for some great entertainment. The walk up restaurant is good, priced well and they will bring your order to your lane. This may not be the spot if your looking for no distractions while you bowl.

We had such a great experience at Bowlero!A great, chill spot. It's fun for any age. You can bowl, go to the arcade, or just eat and drink. There are huge screens behind the lanes, so you can keep an eye on whatever game happens to be on while you bowl. We didn't eat, but our drinks were delicious. Definitely returning to Bowlero.

What a fun day at Bowlero on Kirkwood Hwy. This business went above and beyond making sure our daughters birthday was a smash. The staff was so welcoming. Our party coordinator Ameer (spelling? Sorry) was so attentive and fun. I highly recommend this business for a birthday party or to just hang out. We will be back! They have really fun events coming up. We are super excited!

Great atmosphere and just a great place to have some fun

Celebrated my son's 10th birthday at Bowlero and it was awesome. We had a group of 14 and everyone had a great time. The staff was friendly and attentive to our needs. They provided the food, which was good. I appreciate Amber H. for setting up the party package for us and Brandi and her staff for providing us with a great experience. We had a blast!

Recently had my son?s seventh birthday party here. The staff could not have been friendlier or more attentive to our group. The facility has recently been upgraded and was very clean. The party packages are reasonable, the setup flawless, and the ?bottomless? aspect was great so you don't feel nickled and dimed. All of our guests were very impressed and our boys had a wonderful time! We will be back!

Always a great experience, I've had multiple parties here with friends and family, highly recommend

The service was exceptional the prices were great I had so much fun never felt rushed everything was clean and beautiful I plan on going back over and over!

A very good place for bowling. They also have arcade games for the children. Few of the machines do not update scores properly where we manually need to update it. The nachos and drinks are good there. We enjoyed bowling there. I would like to Thank a kid who purposefully kept the arcade gift card in the shoe which by luck I got to wear. Initially I thought it was an empty card but when I swiped I got to play 2 games. Thanks for that kid.

don't come in here and be expecting to not have to wear bowling shoes your ass needs to be fitted with bowling shoes before bowling here

Stopped in on a weekday afternoon for a couple of rounds of bowling. This location was clean and features a pretty extensive arcade section. Lots of balls were still at individual lanes so it was a bit tough to find the right size and the UI to control your lane was a bit confusing, though they did have an instruction paper at the table. Overall, the value wasn't too bad. It was $8 per game per person, not including shoes.

Had a good time with wifey. It was a decent spot. Just wish u could pick your own lane. But other than that, it was pretty chill.

Love it there. The lighting was perfect and so was the vibes. My g-babies also had a blast in the arcade

Lane equipment didn't work at first but staff was very nice and eventually fixed it. Not sure cost is worth it though. Pretzel bites and chicken quesadilla quite good!

Our 18 month old granddaughter enjoyed the arcade. Had fun swiping the card. Games were fun for the rest of us. Service was great and the workers were super friendly and helpful. The food was also good. Shoutout to Brea who was AMAZING! When we're back in DE will def be going again.

This place was great! My girl and I had an absolute blast. We've been a few times now and love this place!

A place full of fun. An old man in the nearby lane taught me the basics about bowling. Thanks a lot! Haha, very entertaining games.

Had my daughter's 6th birthday party here. My daughter and her friend's had a blast! staff was friendly and attentive to our needs. They provided the food, Raquel was the BEST! she wowed us all with her attention and making sure each of us were happy. I'll be back Bolero!!

This place stay busy...but very nice for groups if you love to bowl

VERY last minute changed my daughter's 4th birthday venue to BOWLERO. They worked with me regarding the guest count, set up the entire area of where we were to have the party and because our guest count went down, they allowed us to use the difference from what we paid originally towards food, beverage, lanes/shoe rentals. I LOVE that we received arcade credits for the girls and a bowling pin for the guests to sign. BRANDY was awesome! She helped us throughout the entire night and was super pleasant. She'll

I took my 13 yo grandson. It was pretty cool, although the arcade wasn't a great as they make it seem, which was the main reason we went.. but we still had a great time!

They have the greatest staff and lots of great vibes at this bowling alley. Not to mention the really good food and bar selections.

I hade an amazing time can't wa to go back again

Wonderful experience, we were even given a bowling pin to remember the experience

Great place to bowl they're very friendly. They have plenty of lanes at good prices and always accommodating.

The place is fun... We planned for team's fun activity and it was blast. Food & Wibe was good.

FUN WE ENJOYED THE FOOD WAS GOOD AND THE SERVICE THEY BROUGHT OUR FOOD AND DRINKS TO US , ALCOHOL DRINKS WERE STRONG ???? ?? THE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR WAS AWESOME AND THE YOUNG LADY GIVING US OUR ?? ?? SHOES AND THE GENLTEMAN THAT HELP US WITH OUR TV SCREEN OMG 4 OF US COULDN'T SET OUR NAMES WERE SUCH AMATEURS LOL AND THE BOWLING LANES WERE NICEEE AND THE MUSIC RB/HIP HOP /OLD SCHOOL ALSO THIS OUR SPOT FOR NOW ON NO TROUBLE THANK GOD GOOD VIBES OH CAN'T FORGET THE NICE SIZE ARCADE . FYI Also we played husba

I was so IMPRESSED with the make over!!?? LOVED IT....My Boys n i had a blast n will DEFINITELY be back!!! My favorite was the "FOOD TRUCK" idea!! That was awesome..altho we didn't get try it out cuz we ate before we arrived..but I just loved the Look!! N THE "BAR" looked awesome from afar but didn't get to try that out neither due to I don't drink when im taking my kids out n about. But I told my girlfriends we gotta do a "GIRLS BOWLING NIGHT" ???? See you soon!!!

Food was overpriced, the wait for it was forty minutes, they ran out of almost all the menu items before we got there, the drinks 90% ice, the bowling machine broke and no one came to help when we asked.

Needed a night out the house and decided to use a arcade game card deal I got off Groupon for my very active 17 month old she had a blast really enjoyed herself I love that it's a little section so she can ride and play a few games and really have a good time. When we went to get food we were told they weren't taking orders for another 40 mins because the kitchen was backed up with orders I had a child that wanted food I spoke with an employee he explained to me it was only 1 person in the kitchen cooking s

Great for late night bowling fun with friends and family.

Drinks, atmosphere, Price's(??), experience= Repeat Often????

Very clean, good music, a good time all around!

Very clean, not too expensive and plenty of room

This is amazing place with friendly staff and professional service in it. Here is long length roads and normal size bowls. I had my birthday party here and it was really successful. Thanks to Bowlero Wilmington for kindly having us!

1. I do not like the fact that a hold is placed on your credit card. Wasn't like that before. 2. We were given a lower rate of bowling $7.49 , $5.99 shoe rental a family of four. We only bowled to games. 3. When asked for talley their amount did not match what it should have been. I am very good with math. According to them after a certain hour fates changed to $9.99. 4. This should have been told to us before when, fees being discussed. Their employee stated they didn't know how long we were staying. What

Awesome place staff are so friendly really awesome place and people.

A nice place for bowling. The arcade area was not very big but the bowling area was excellent with plenty of lanes.

Not bad, but several issues. On multiple lanes the guard would come down as you bowled and block the bowling ball from hitting pins. My lane had 2 pins pop back up on the lane and roll forward after I knocked down 9 pins.

Had a great time. Haven't been in years and it looks great!. Its been updated and very clean. I would give it s 5 star if the pizza was better.

I like this bowling place. Clean and big. Our kids prefer this place always specially during vacations. Adults also got to sit and relax and order some food while they see kids bowling. They have good deals over birthday parties. My kids school also took them there once. Staff is good. Ready to help and polite.

Love it here! So clean and great service!!

More than 8 lanes are empty. The lady clearly said no availability because I bought it from #Groupon. She ignored and behaved rude and started talking to customers behind me. Very unprofessional behavior. 8:47 pm, 04/19/2022

Great atmosphere, great food, great employees and super clean. Definitely recommend

Nice and friendly. Will definitely go back.

What an absolute joke of a place all the way around. Over 20 lanes and the bowling league was playing on 3 lanes on the far end. I was told NO ONE could use any other lanes in building until they were done. On a Friday night??? Ridiculous. Then they happen to have the worst bartender I've ever seen. She could not take more than a single drink order at a time. Not only did it take me 30 minuets to even get acknowledged at the bar that only had 8 people there but when I asked for a beer she walked away befor

Amazing! Staff are super friendly, alleys are really nice. Almost everything about the place is amazing!!! The only thing I did not like were the prices of the food- pretty expensive- the drinks are a decent price! It was just the food ??

Nice spot. I haven't been there in a long time. They upgraded the whole place. It looks good in there. The drink was good and the food was good. I would go back. Bowling is not a cheap thing to do no more.

Good place to go with family and friends and have fun

We bowled and played at the arcade for about 3 hours. They need more help during Saturday days. There was one employee running around doing everything which meant we waited often to order drinks. It was clean and spacious. Food is overpriced but it's a bowling alley. Arcade games are reasonably priced. Staff was very friendly.

the staff is friendly. We Always have a good time.

I attended my great nephew's 8th birthday party on last Saturday. It was absolutely amazing. The children as well as the adults had a wonderful time. To see the little ones trying to bowl was hilarious. The staff was incredibly attentive and engaging. The food was appropriate for the age group and the game room with the he prizes was a major hit. I would recommend having future parties for both children and adults. One happy Great Aunt, Arlene M Hinson

We booked an event, had our own event host, and it was awesome ! Ask for Mary!

My honey and I decided to go on a lunch Date and day drink, we had a wonderful time THANKS FOR YOU HOSPITALITY!!!

We took our summer school students and they had a wonderful time. Staff was very friendly and patient with our kids. Extremely family friendly place to go when you are looking for an activity.

This place is unorganized and not a good place to bowl. Customer service is terrible and not polite.

Hosted a surprise bday party here and at every step of the way, Holly, Mary and the staff were so helpful and accommodating. Shoes, balls and lanes were clean and music was great!

Service was alright, I could not get a proper shot off on the lanes, the approach was wayyy too slippery I had to slow down so much and lose power, even then I fell about 3 times in one game. Perfect for the twice a year bowler, not for the dedicated bowler.

Decent bowling alley I would recommend especially with families with small children

Felt super understaffed for a busy Saturday night. Had a couple of issues and they took forever to address, and even longter to resolve. Encountered 3 people in the bathroom vomiting in the sink. Not enough seating for everyone bowling in each lane. Bathrooms were gross.

I took a survey online for our party experience but it only wanted to focus on the "bad" but I wanted to highlight the GOOD! So yes, in the beginning they had issues finding our party reservation which took about 15 minutes but they made up for it in a tremendous way! Curtis and Ally did a great job handling everything even with being short staffed. Curtis was on top of everything from setting up to offering more food on top of what was already ordered as well as comped an extra half hour of bowl time to my

Awesome time before, not so much las.t nightme and my family watched a patron verbally assault your bartender. The bartender was very nice but the guy obviously had some issues. . I asjed the man to watch his mouthMe and my fianc? bowl frequently and have never had an issue or seen a staff member be berated at a family fun cente. We took it outside and the man and his friends continued to run there mouths wanting to fight. The argument continue be videod by one and antognized by another. Although your staf

No complaints. Place is very much revamped for service as opposed to entertainment. I did have to inquire about if my beverages were supposed to be delivered to my table or not, 20 mins after I placed the order thru the app on my phone. But other than that I had a good time!

The staff was courteous, the food was good. The only drawback was a leak in the ceiling where they placed us. We were moved to another location, which was great.

Nice place just coulda turned down the lights for a better feel is all. Overall I always enjoy my time here.

Best bowling experience I have ever had. The manager, Leann, went above and beyond during our stay. She made sure our bowling experience went smoothly and checked in with us, making sure we were all good, and warning us of when time was almost over. I was so thankful for her warmth & kind personality! We will definitely be coming back thanks to Leann!

This location does not take the Groupon voucher or unwilling to process a voucher. Waited for 20 minutes for associate/supervisor/manager to process and they still refuse the voucher.

2.5 STARS. Bowling is pretty hard to screw up, but this place manages to do just that. Too high-tech...had repeated tech issues...made even better by the lack of staff on hand for the weekend. Of course with all the technology comes quite the price tag -- for b o w l i n g . The TV screens along the back wall are beyond distracting, assuming you actually care about your score. Their name is clever...loud/fun place for little kids...just be prepared for a high tab.

Everything is great,but to be honest you need to work with prices on food and drink pretty much u alredy have nice margain even on normal prices!

Cheap fun and music and drinks

We went on a Wednesday, around 1130. We had a great time. No wait time... and we were the only ones in the alley! Shoes were clean. The arcade was clean and had some fun games. The table in our aisle was not clean; sticky and some old/dried food on it. The floor was also dirty. Also keep in mind that, unless you're going on the weekend (when it's super busy) it's cheaper to just pay for the shoe rental and lanes there instead of making a reservation online.

Love, love, love what they've done with the place. It's fully updated and modern. It's a little pricey, but they have nights where you get a great deal. The food is pretty good, more upscale than it used to be. The drinks are a pretty decent price as well. A nice place to go with friends to have a good time.

I had a small gathering at Bowlero for my birthday 9/24 and had a GREAT TIME!! All of the staff was amazing. From Shannon who helped me make my party arrangements, Mary who was my party host and the manager Taj who actually came over to check on me to make sure I was having a good time. I will definitely be returning and referring all my family and friends here! Thank you all for making my birthday AMAZING!!

Nice place. Restrooms were clean. Food was too overpriced to consider buying, so I recommend bringing your own snacks. Too much going on in the background for my son, so he asked if we could turn off the screens at the end of our lane. On his behalf, I asked & was told they could NOT do so. If you have family with sensory issues, this is NOT a good place for them.

Nice, often crowded and a little pricey on the weekends! $10 per game per bowler and 6.50 for shoes if you need them. Place is nice but seemed to be short staffed when I was there. I had to clean the table at our lane and search for someone to raise the bumpers. Pros: arcade has some decent options for the kids, snack bar and grill is really good. They have some solid menu items and the food is good. I really recommend going here during non peak hours.

Great time spent with friends and family. We got there at 9pm and it was very busy, had to wait until 10pm to bowl. That being said it was very fun! .....The reason for the 4 start is because once I got home I checked the receipt and find out thay I was charged for an extra shoe even though my friend has indicated to the cashier that he had his own bowling shoes.

Not happy with the service. I had to wait to play because we were waiting on a ball ramp for my daughter. we had to ask for it twice and still had to wait about 10 minutes for it the second time. also very disappointed in the food service as well. waited over an hour for a portion of my order and even longer for a child's personal pizza. The food was not even warm. when we did finally get the food my daughter didn't even eat. she lost her appetite from waiting. when I went up to say something I was given tw

Haven't been bowling in years so I wasn't sure what to expect in 2023. To my suprise Bowlero just might be the cleanest and most organized bowling alley I've ever been to. And for an added bonus all of the video games are operational. The food and bar were excellent as well.

I bowl on a seniors league on Thursday mornings. Usually very chilly in there, have to request several times for heat to be turned up. The unfriendly girl behind the counter has a bad attitude, is controversial and likes to argue. She really needs to go and get a job where she is not seen.

We went for our daughter?s 5th birthday. Excellent customer service. Everyone that worked there was kind and helpful. The food and drinks were also delicious. We had a great time.

Waited two hours for a lane last night while there was lanes open to just go home and not bowl

Used a Groupon for a good deal. Cocktails are pretty good. Basically bowling alley food but still decent

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What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.

What should I bring to an arcade?

Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.

Are arcades still just for kids?

Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”

Why are arcade prize games so exciting to play?

Arcade prize games are a thrilling highlight in 2025! Claw machines, skee-ball, and ticket-redemption games like basketball offer a rush of skill and chance, with rewards like plushies, toys, or electronics up for grabs. Modern machines feature vibrant lights, digital scoreboards, and responsive controls, amplifying the fun. The lively arcade atmosphere, with cheering crowds and buzzing energy, makes every win feel epic.