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1107 US-46 W
Ledgewood, New Jersey 07852
Fun for everyone! Old school bowling updated with upscale full bar and restaurant. Large modern arcade and laser tag area. Lots of updated lanes with the newest technology. There's also even a private bowling room with lanes for private parties. The restaurant has plenty of food to choose from. Lots of options like boneless wings , French fries , tacos and Shrimp Po boys. Very friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely be back for some more family fun bowling and are arcade.
I love a good bowling outting and couldn't wait to try this location. When I arrived I parked in the lot. I walked in and was greeted. They assigned us our lane. Neilani was our server, and she was great. We had drinks of vodka martini and a henny martini drink. For food we had: penne vodka with shrimp chicken quasadillas The penne was good but it had too much garnish. We had so much fun bowling and playing the arcade games. All in all, it was a good time!
Great family day out. Big group and everyone was comfortable. Table service was great and we had what we ordered quickly. Burger was juicy and flavorful. Everyone enjoyed their food. Beer wad cold. Im pushing to get everyone back together.
Just had a little holiday/birthday get together at Circle Bowl. It's such a cool place to go bowling. The servers come to your lane and bring food and drinks to you. The nachos....omg...the nachos! Very cozy and clean. The arcade is massive too. We'll be back!
Very clean and inviting bowling place to hang with family and/or friends. The food was very good. Staff was very nice as well. I love that the arcade had a great selection of games to play so that was fun. If you're looking for a great night out with good food and entertainment i highly recommend.
We had a team building event here with about 30 people in the VIP section and it was awesome. The food was great. The service was great and the bowling on the five lanes was really really fun. This place is up-to-date with all its technology, which made it fun because we were able to play different games during the event. I would highly recommend this facility if you're looking for something fun for your team to do for a few hours.
I attended a children's birthday party here so my experience so far is limited to that. Everything seemed really well organized and the people assisting seemed to know what they were doing. It all moved along quickly as I know kids lose interest if they spend too much time in one place. I didn't have any, but the pizza and ice cream looked good. The decor was very nice for a bowling alley and the laser tag was cool too.
Fun place for a ladies night out. Appetizers were so good (mozzarella sticks and pretzel sticks). I also really enjoyed the arcade which had good music playing and fun games that brought you back to childhood. Although I scored the lowest of the my group, bowling was also a good experience.
I personally love this place it's really spacious had lot of things to do and really great prices. I've seen families , couples , and groups pf adults here. They have bowling that's really cheap and up to date with the option to add your face as a player. They have laser tag where every game lasts about 8 minutes and the space for that is a decent size. The food is okay regular bar food and they have an ice cream parlor as well.
It's a super cool play to hand out on the weekend. Not only is there a blowing area but also a bar/restaurant area, arcade, and blowing. I paid $60 for shoes and an hour of blowing. I went on a Saturday night, and the DJ was excellent and got me dancing. The wait was 45 minutes, but we waited by the bar. What surprised me was that they carried Bronx Brewery's Smile My Guy beer, which made me happy.
I have not been to a bowling alley in quite some time, it seems circle ball and entertainment has gone out of the way to redefine what it means to enjoy some time at the lanes. heck, with a game room and a restaurant and a bar and picking food and seating areas you can go in just enjoy everything except the bowling and still have a fantastic time . I will update this review with particular names, I had to ask because I knew they deserved a quality review for their above and beyond attention and experience a
Had my son?s 13th birthday party here and it was great! The coordinators where super patient and friendly and we loved the big party room with fun, pretty decor. The place was clean and the lazer tag and arcade is a must! We chose the Double the Fun party package; totally worth the cost! Love all the details included? like the shirt and party treats. Definitely recommending my people here.
Had a great time bowling and the food was great too!! I also appreciated how clean and modern the place was. The arcade area was super fun too with great games to play.
Great place to catch up with friends and family. The food was very good and the arcade and bowling alley kept the younger kids entertained while the adults dined in the restaurant area.
Now, this is taking me back in time stepping inside this place, I was very disappointed with the changes in the place. This bowling ally was packed all the time and bowling leagues or all. Something must have happened to the place, and the owners and I knew the owners very well. This place is modern but not what it should be. When I asked about kids' leagues, I was very upset because I wanted to start my daughter in leagues because that's where I used to bowl all the time l. I get it being modern but it was
My Grandchildren and I went to Circle to Bowling a couple of games. Before I even had my first turn the alley malfunctioned. After an attempt to fix it we were moved to another lane, which also malfunctioned. They charge you by the time and are in no hurry to fix mechanical problems. Then they told me I could get a refund and then they refused to do it.
My husband, my brother in law, myself and friends came out on Friday. Had drinks, bowled and had a great time. My brother in law really enjoyed it so went back on his own to practice and to get better at bowling. He asked for a drink and was told his id was "fake". He addressed it with the manager and said the same thing even though he is 22 and has a legitimate driver's license but was told he looked 19 so his id must be fake. He goes out everywhere and has NEVER had someone accuse him of having a fake id.
I love the blowing alley. They had great service and such a fun arcade. The claw machines are also great. Recommend going here
My husband and I are so elated to have our family still talking about the great time they had at our 6 year old son birthday party. From the food, to the drinks and the service we can't rave enough about how our expectation have been exceeded. We are so grateful to have met our host Billy. Billy made sure to treat my family with respect, ensure that everyone had a great time, and most importantly made my son feel special on his birthday. Moving all the way from New York, and being nervous on how we would be
We were here for our corporate holiday party. we had a VIP room having 4 separate lanes from rest. we had food drink everything catered and it was one fun full event. coming to this center, they have approx. 20 lanes for bowling. The entire facility is modern, clean and family-friendly! Besides bowling, other quality activities you can enjoy here include rock climbing, a laser tag arena, full arcade containing video, skill and crane games, plus a gorgeous restaurant and bar. they also offer food while bowl
Very modern, clean and super friendly staff. Good food options too. We'll be making this place our go to for bowling for now on.
This place actually was so nice!! The area is clean, I love the bowling options for kids and the waiter service! definitely on the pricier side but it's been fun to go with my toddler !
We had our company holiday party at circle again (4th time) and it was awesome. The food was great and the service even better. Our server Layla was outstanding. So happy with the whole event.
Me and a few of my friends came here one night last week. We enjoyed the arcade, they have many newer and fun arcade games. However, went we went to cash in our points for prizes the attendant was very rude. She was very apparently upset that we were still there (at 10:30 while they are still open). My friends were still finishing up a game and by the time they were done the attendant was restocking a machine. They didn't want to bother her because of the past instances but I decide to ask her politely to c
This is an apology review. We had a birthday party there. When we were ready to leave, we couldn't find a few of our jackets containing keys and around $150 cash. After talking to the staff, no one could find the missing items. I'm never the one to get angry and insist on speaking to the manager. I'm a restaurant general manager myself, so I'm very familiar with damage control and customer service. But I was upset and a little forward with the manager. Long story short, another group was given our stuff acc
What more can I say what a great place for bowling, entertainment, drinks, and games! Had my son third birthday party there and been there ever since the makeover which I might add is beautiful!
I wish I could give this place 5. This place is actually really fun food and drinks are great bowling?s great the bar has a great atmosphere but some of the staff and arcade games aren't. After bowling we tried the arcade but half of the games didn't work. So we tried telling one of the staff members and he yelled ? I don't take care of that and walked away? so instead we went to a different staff member and they helped. Overall the arcade could use some work and the staff could be more helpful. ?price- 6/1
I had my daughter's birthday party here 2 years in a row and it was fantastic. The party hosts were extremely attentive and great. The atmosphere is so much fun and there were some nice party options! We did bowling and lazer tag one year and only lazer tag the other. Arcade and very nice party room included!
Lots of fun activities. Not just bowling. Last tag, arcade, private parties, bar and restaurant. Family fun!
Stay clear from this place if you enjoy bowling for what bowling is. I went during the middle of the week and the pricing was horrendous. Came out to over $1 per frame just about. The lanes themselves were poorly kept. Dust was coming back on our bowling balls from the ball return. The alley is basically a knock off Chuck E. Cheese. Kids running around which helped create an even more hectic atmosphere. A waiting service for individual lanes which is unneeded but top that off with horrible service. My grou
Had a last minute birthday party tonight. The staff and facility overall was top notch. Circle Bowl and Lanes do it right! Thanks for making our night memorable!
Best modern bowling alley around! The food here is great too.
Fun bowling alley for the family. We had my son's birthday party here and everybody had a great time. We rented the private Lanes that had couches and a bar. The kids loved the black light bowling and arcade. Pros:Updated decor, private bowling, arcade Cons: Staff seemed overwhelmed/confused at the time (then feb/2018)
Celebrated my daughter's bday here on a Saturday. Reserved a lane for two hours for six guests. A little surprised it cost 187.00. This included shoes, 2x $10.00 arcade cards and a ice cream cake. The staff was cool and our hostess was even better. She made sure our drinks were full and the cake came out on time. We paid extra for laser tag and my kids really enjoyed themselves. I love that a few of the claw machines allow players to keep playing til they win a prize. I'll definitely be going back.
They wouldn't let me buy the whole keg ??. Still had a great time. Employees were awesome.
I love this place one of my favorite bowling spots?Clean/ friendly/ and very family environmental. I love the space between booths
threw my daughter's birthday here last year and stopped by for a few parties since.. really fun place. There's so much for the kids to do. They can never say that they're bored. My only issue with the birthday party is that the food came out cold but there's so much to do here that it won't stop me from coming again. The kids love it.
Reserved a lane a week in advance. Upon arrival I was told it wasn't ready but we could wait until the group ahead was done. We started setting up after they left and I went to find out why my name wasn't appearing on the screen. While I was gone trying to figure out what was happening, a family came in and started arguing with my family about the lane. The front desk told me to go to a different lane, so when I went back the other family was totally rude and shoving our children out of the way. I tried to
Gets full and sometimes has a wait. Good thing is the arcade and bar which makes the wait much shorter. Time goes by and you dont even know it. Good music. Great vibe. Love the screens which sometimes plays games/ music videos. Clean & Organized.
Had my sons party there and the staff was very helpful, and professional! The VIP room was incredible and nice to have a private party space! The room was very clean and well kept! Had food catered as well and everything was delicious! The kids were able to laser tag and arcade as well! Awesome place!
Nice place to bowl. Great atmosphere. Unfortunately bowling like everything else it's gotten very expensive.
Atmosphere was amazing, and the experience was so much fun. Definitely coming back!
Had a work event here and used the private event space. It was fantastic! I was very impressed with the updates to the space. From the seating areas to the lighting, it's a very appealing and fun atmosphere. Great service at our private bar too! Thanks to the staff for an awesome experience!
Nice spot they have a vip sections to play bowling , nice arcade games. They have pizza and other goods
We had our sons 6th birthday party here. The price was so affordable. We had a round of bowling, laser tag pizza,ice cream and arcade games! Everything here is done well. Great job Circle Bowl & Entertainment!!
Family friendly is the understatement of the century! The staff here treats everyone like family and makes sure everyone is well served and happy! The bowling is super fun for kids of all ages and the bar has plenty of drinks to go around! The arcade is stacked to the max with old school and new school games that all can enjoy. I come here weekly and will continue to because of how great they have treated everyone who walks in. 10/10 have to come check it out!
We love this bowling alley! I've been going here my whole life!
We went for a game or two for my adult son's birthday. We enjoyed some drinks and appetizers in Big Ed's and then bowled on one of the lanes in the VIP room while league games were going on in the main area. The servers were very attentive, and we had a great time.
False advertising! This place takes advantage of parents. They advertised one rate on the phone but charged 30% more when I walked in the door. I was told it's because it's a holiday. When I asked what holiday it is (bc it's not) they said it's a teachers convention. When I asked why the rate change wasn't advertised when I called, they had no answer.
I recently had my son's birthday party at Circle Bowl. We did the package that included laser tag and arcade and I can honestly say, it was worth every penny. They literally took care of every detail. All we had to do was show up. Everything was well organized. Our party host was spectacular. She really ran the show and was so incredible with the kids! They set everything up, served the food, kept the kids on track and best of all, made it fun for everyone! They were even very accommodating to our friend's
Our office holiday party was held here and we had a private room. Food was good, private bar and bowling. Great time.
Love to bowl here, staff is awesome, no strings on the non-vip lanes. Prices aren't terrible on food and drink! Bowling on Friday and Saturday is a bit pricier. Only gripe is that the air conditioning doesn't seem to keep up with demand during the summer. League nights in the summer can be a bit brutal - close to a heat stroke. Luckily water is free!
Great VIP section for private bowling groups. Nicely renovated. Bar and kitchen are also nice. Order the nachos or 3 or more people.
This place is awesome!! Very good bowling lanes!! Very interactive on the touch screens with a lot of different designs and other things. A lot of fun. They also play loud and good songs. Very hip and modern. The arcade games and laser tag look really unique too!! The drinks and food are really great. Very very tasty sweet potato fries!! Good friendly service too. A must go to place!! Lots to see and do! Super super fun!! Great with groups!! Good prices too! Just go there and see for yourself!!
Shake Rattle and Roll was so much fun at circle bowl! We had a great time like always!
My sister-in-law and I hosted our children's 8th birthday party here and the experience was fantastic! The staff were very accomodating and very patient with the kids. We had a private space to bowl and celebrate and we were able to decorate the space however we wanted. They also assisted us with a photo montage that ran on the tv screens and helped troubleshoot when there were issues. Bowling, laser tag, arcade, pizza, lemonade - the kids had a blast, thank you!
Nice for a get a couple of games in, in the middle of the week kinda place.
1/2 a star would better reflect my true experience. For starters, calling the bowling alley gets you nowhere, especially if you're trying to make a reservation. Booking the reservation online wasn't easy, and not being able to call was really a PITA. When I did call, I was transferred to a manager and eventually got hung up on. Once we got there, the servers and bartenders were great. I will give them the credit where it's due. My group went to the arcade after our rounds of bowling, and a credit card, debi
Gorgeous, Clean. Helpful happy staff
I just got done finishing my birthday and I did the VIP room and it was amazing. Nothing short of fun and incredible. What made it even better was our hosts Kelsey and Ashley. These two were so animated and non stop attentive throughout. They made my birthday extra special! This place is awesome all around and food was amazing. Again I can't stress enough about the VIP room, which was deceivingly huge. Kelsey and Ashley kept the food coming and drinks flowing. Also lots of TVs. Thank you Circle Bowling! Eve
The whole place is very clean and great fun! The staff is very polite and helpful, the prices are fair, and the lanes are straight! The computers are very easy to use and have plenty of stats for people who are more serious. The arcade had plenty of games, and the bar had some very good drinks, alcoholic and non. All in all I'll definitely be back more often with friends!
Circle ball is cool. The place is big which is nice. The bowling alley is pretty snazzy. Everything is touchscreen which is great. The food is actually pretty decent too. The Caesar salad I had was really good. My sons burger looks delicious. Be prepared to drop some times though because it's not cheap. But it has a full bar so you can't complain. The staff is nice too. I will definitely be going back with my kids sooner than later.
Place is pretty decent. Food is decent. Prices are a bit high. Low rating because they don't ever seem to stick with their hours. Clearly listed on google and their front door they are open to 12AM daily. I got there at 10:30, and was told they were closed. It's happened too many times now. A bit back I got a lane for an hour and then was randomly told that we only had 40 minutes even though they were supposed to be open almost 2 more hours. That was years ago but still shows it really hasn't improved. It's
My kids had a great time tonight at this arcade celebrating my daughter's 7th birthday. Unfortunately, my daughter lost something of hers, and the customer service staff kindly helped us with the problem, which made her birthday night??! Additionally, food and drinks were good. Love the Tuesday night food and game specials.
This place is incredible! Our family visited for our child's birthday, not a party just a family fun outing, and could not have had a better experience! We played the laser tag course which we didn't get to finish because one of our children needed a potty break but the amazing young woman who works there gave us a game credit for the unused time. Then we hit up the bowling area which was so much fun! We also ordered coffees and milkshakes from the small Cafe by the lanes and everything was perfect! The wai
Hosted my nieces bday party there. Nice place, great concept, horrible organization. The kids started bowling 25 minutes after the party was scheduled to begin, they didn't get to finish their game before they were swept off the laser tag. The food we ordered pizza & veggie platter. The veggie platter was 3 different veggies & ranch. Totally not worth the price of it & the pizza was gross. Good concept, probably a fun time if you go without doing a party. But won't recommend for a party, maybe if they get m
Great place for family and friends. The lanes and balls are super clean and you see them constantly cleaning/disinfecting all areas. The customer service at this establishment is WONDERFUL! Have been here many times and every time you walk in they make the experience easy and enjoyable. Our server was Kaelyn, she was very attentive, friendly and had a great attitude! The food was average, typical bar food. They have a drink menu and a vast variety of beers. A little pricey but the price was fair for the t
The place is nice, especially for a bowling alley but be careful if you go to open bowling on Sunday evenings. No one supervises the bowlers during open bowling on Sundays evenings and it's filled with kids and adults that are out of control. A lot of the kids have no idea what they are doing. Some examples I have seen include a lot of kids throwing their balls down their alley at the same time, one group had three teenage boys all throwing their balls down the alley at the same time, kids standing in the a
I just recently had my daughter's 10th birthday here and it was so much fun! We got the ultimate package and guests loved the private room and private bowling experience. Billy and Paula were the best hosts! They were so nice and attentive to everything which takes off so much stress as a parent. Definitely recommend for birthdays!!!
Best state of the art bowling alley. Staff was amazing, food was amazing and the laser tag and arcade are updated and very fun. I take my son there all the time. Such a great place to go.
I had my daughter's 8th birthday party here. It was a nice experience. Everything was very organized, we had our own lanes for bowling, a special room for the cake and pizza, the laser tag set up was small but very detailed, the party was set to be two hours, and after the 2 hours everyone gets an arcade card and however many spots that weren't used for the package you chose you got the extra cards for your kid. She got a birthday t shirt which she got to color and everyone got to sign, she got to choose th
We just had my son's birthday party at Circle Bowl today, 9/11/2022. What an amazing day that he had. It was a perfect party. The party hosts Billy and Evie(I believe), were absolutely amazing and ran such a smooth party. We bowled, played two games of laser tag, ate pizza and ice cream and ended with the arcade. I wish I could give them more stars! I highly recommend this place!
Very polite and friendly staff. Thank You!
As a 30-something adult that has the fondest of childhood memories of Circle Lanes, I am incredibly disappointed in their current business model and inflexible customer service practices. Our family members generously gifted us hundreds of dollars worth of Circle Bowl gift cards for the Christmas Holiday. Unfortunately, when arriving at 2pm on the Friday of our children?s winter recess, we were informed that they were completely booked for the rest of the day. The young woman indicated that it is strongly r
The staff were great, lanes were good and the giant screen in back makes it an extra fun experience. They also have a full bar and huge game area. Worth the stop!
The food was just okay. The bowling alley was awesome. Very large screens. You can bowl and watch your favorite sports teams.
highway robbery, almost $200 to take me kids bowling. almost double of other alleys in the area.
Good place to have fun with your family! Prices are fair! Food is good!
Great place, just bare in mind they like to push for pay hourly and not pay per game. Don't fall for that. Hourly is more expensive, pay per game is cheaper. It takes about 1 hour for 1 full game depending on how many people in your party, so pay per game NOT hourly, don't let them over charge you.
I must say, Circle Bowl was great the first two visit. The third time was very disappointing. The two bartenders doesn't even interact with us. We have to call them to order. Mind you the place was not even busy at all. We just order an appetizer and two drinks. My husband?s ordered Jim Beam and coke, but the coke was flat. We asked the bartender if there's anyway we can get a better drink, she just said it wasn't flat. Did not even offer to make him a new drink. I also asked if we can have a fork, but th
Finally made it to Circle Bowl to celebrate my 30th with a large group of friends. The online reservation system made it super easy to coordinate 16+ people on a Saturday night at a bowling alley. Everyone who was working was nice and super helpful. Two of our lanes were having issues that took some time to get fixed before they were operating properly and we got comped extra time without even asking which was a pleasant surprise! The food and drinks from the bar are solid and definitely elevated compared t
My wife and I have gone here a bunch of times with friends and we've had a blast each time! There's usually late night deals that you can't beat. The staff is great, especially Ariel. He's a chill guy to chat with. He actually introduced us to the wing and beer flight specials that change each week, which we love! Would definitely recommend checking out this place!
I had my son's birthday party here (7 yrs old). It was great! Everyone had a great time. Our party pro Katie was amazing! She was dealing with 2 parties, but you'd never know. She was very helpful and had a great attitude. Very clean place, and nice environment for families. Our package included bowling, laser tag and the arcade. Wayyyyy better than Chuck e cheese. There was no waiting. Quick tip if you are having a party...you are told you can't bring outside food, BUT you can bring snacks for your partie
Both my kids had their birthday party here. You get to bowl, play laser tag, and video games. Includes pizza and ice cream. VIP room great for larger parties. Really clean and great service. Little expensive just to bowl a couple games but the party package is worth it.
Hello, I have visited your establishment a few times before with a decent experience. We decided to go as a last minute thing to do on 11/6 and I was greeted by Mathew at the front desk. I don't know how you reward your employees but if anyone deserves more money and recognition it's Mathew. He was so on top of his game and considering how busy the place was on this particular day I have to give him credit. Despite my constant need to have to go back up front because the kids needed this or that or we neede
Just celebrated our son's birthday here and had an excellent experience. Our hostess was awesome and super patient. She went above and beyond to make sure everything went perfect. Kids loved it and we could not be happier.
The staff was super friendly. We were able to book a room for a work outing which was very nice and the vip lanes as well. Definitely enjoyed our time. The food and snacks were also really good. Lisa also helped up with the laser tag. He entire experience was amazing, will definitely return here for more with my friends and family.
My kids love this place, the bowling, laser tag and the arcade. Food is ok, not a big fan of the pizza but everything else is hot n timely. Beer selection is great. The full bar and entire atmosphere is adult attractive and child friendly at the same time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”