Crofton Bowling Centre

Crofton Bowling Centre

Reviews Summary

Overall, Crofton Bowling receives mostly positive reviews, with many praising its family-friendly atmosphere, clean facilities, and helpful staff. The food and bar offerings are generally well-liked, though some note inconsistencies in quality. A few negative reviews mention technical issues with lanes, unresponsive staff, or automatic lane shutdowns during breaks. The venue is popular for birthdays and group events, with many appreciating the upgrades and fun ambiance. While most experiences are rated highly, occasional service lapses and food complaints appear. The majority would return, citing it as a great spot for casual outings or celebrations.

About This Listing

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.*

Features

Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

2115 Priest Bridge Dr

Crofton, Maryland 21114

Hours

Monday 9AM-10PM
Tuesday 9AM-10PM
Wednesday 9AM-12AM
Thursday 9AM-10PM
Friday 9AM-1AM
Saturday 9AM-1AM
Sunday 8AM-10PM

Customer Reviews

Had a ball. The two white guys was racists. They took my water bottle but let a group of white kids to bring in cupcakes and other items. The food was delicious. Had a great time inspite of those two.

First time visit to Crofton ?? Bowling. We had a nice time. Easy check in process. Kids enjoyed fries and chicken wings were in my nephew's words "AMAZING"! We loved the interactive Bowl screen for the kids. We had a ball. ??

I hadn't been bowling in years! Invited here by my golf group and had a blast! Nice location, friendly staff, spacious and fun! Now my husband and I are adding this to our date nights and family nights with the boys!

Moonlight Bowling was a great time! I organized a large group of about 25 people. Coordinating with Brenda, their lead for events, was easy. The bar and concession areas offered good drinks and bar style food. The pizza was apparently fantastic because it sold out. The chicken fingers were also good. The only disappointment is that we had about an hour left of bowling when the bar and food stands closed for the night. These services are only available for about 1.5 - 2 hours during Moonlight Bowling hours.

We hadn't been bowling in years! It was our 46th wedding anniversary and I decided to end the bowling drought. Renting was easy, everything was done online. When we arrived early, we decided to try the snack bar. We had the wings and fries and drinks. The food was on par and just when we finished eating, it was time to go to our lane. When we got there, they had "Happy Anniversary" written on our screen. We bowled (rather badly) but had a good time. Others watched and groaned with us as we missed sp

Looked on website to find summer league. Filled out the reservation to join league. Drove 30 miles to show up for meeting for said league only to be told league was filled over a month ago. It's still listed on website, nothing saying sold out, and hasn't been removed. When asked why I didn't get email telling league was filled the guy in charge says he was on vacation and couldn't be bothered.great employees,

The place was great. We set up an adults only hangout for our group and we had great fun. Loved the fact they are handicap friendly, even had lanes specifically for handicap. Great bar and food, specially our amazing server Diamond, everyone in the group said she was great, friendly and easy to talk, she was very attentive not only to bring our food quickly as well as making sure we had everything we needed. Definitely going to go back and have many more great evenings specially if Diamond is working those

Great atmosphere.. staff was excellent... the food service did take slightly too long. But the experience overall was enjoyable

Excellent place and fun!

I've taken my stepson to quite a few bowling alleys in Delaware and Maryland. None have been as helpful and accommodating as Crofton Bowling Center. None. A few were downright unwelcoming (my stepson has Down Syndrome). Go to Crofton. The place is clean, and the staff is friendly and efficient.

Crofton Bowling Centre is an excellent place to Bowl, my Son has been for over 20+years with "Family Friends and Fun" A Special Team with over 60-70 members and they all love Bowling and receiving their Rewards at the end of each Season!!! ?? ?? ?? ?? UP!!!! BY:CLMORRELL

Had a great time bowling. Super friendly staff. Food and adult drinks are available, so that's a plus! They were busy with some leagues but still had lanes open.

Always a fun thing to do

Ending this year at Crofton Bowling, and the service from Concessions was the best food service I have had the entire year. They didn't have a line the entire 3 hours 5:30-8:30, and every time anyone in my party walked up, even on the side, they were helped right away! Everyone was awesome! honestly 2024 has been a blur in terms of customer service until this happened. Thanks!

We come.here often and the Father's Day bowl was a great time.

Pretty efficient process for getting food and bowling equipment. It was clean and I had fun with my group. The bowling alley did what it was intended to do which was to create a fun-filled atmosphere.

I love this place, I have been coming here since I was a little boy. There's a new employee named Diamond that gives the best customer service, she makes the place feel even homier than it already is. Will always recommend this place and always request her.

2025 update ... they made changes and upgrades. Personal opinion, one of the best houses in the DMV. The downside is the amount of housing being built, making the trip exhausting to get their.

I love the fact that they have many size 8 balls.

Loved it. Great atmosphere had a lot of fun. Everything was organized. The only thing I didnt like was that our pin machine glitched at the end of our paid sessions so we lost like the last few minutes of bowling. Also the bowling balls really greasy because everyone's eating while they're playing which is normal. I just think the bowling alley should provide some cleaning wipes or something so you're not getting other people's grease all over your hands.

Great experience. It is $18 for one hour of bowling. This includes a shoe rental. We played 4 full frames in an hour. Lots of fun. The women's bathroom was very dirty. Otherwise, it was a great evening.

Great bowling facility. Friendly staff, clean environment and family friendly. The lanes are always in good shape. There is a bar and good variety of food.

First time here ...I had a bunch of questions the staff answered patiently; they're very knowledgeable. Respect to how they handled the masses for their Galaxy bowl. Everyone had a great time! DJ had the place hip hoppin'! Our teens were dancing well into 1am. Wouldn't have expected that :)

Late Night Bowling with old friends ?? Bathroom was clean, drinks were a little expensive food was better than expected above average for example Pizza, Beer, Chicken Finger, I spent $100.00 pro tip don't order the food at the same time it will get cold ?? last call for alcohol was at midnight but unfortunately they closed earlier then expected at 11:50 PM no drama I didn't fear for my safety to thumbs up

Service staff attitudes are not welcoming. If you're bowling and take a break for eating, just be warned that your lane will literally shut down. When the manager was asked about the lane shutting off, he got an attitude, saying back, "I didn't turn it off the machine did it automatically." While that might be acceptable, to have attitude with a patron who is not familiar with your systems is just ignorant and disrespectful. [even more so unnecessary when a child is present asking for assistance] Furthermo

It's a really nice bowling alley but it is kind of pricey. Staff is friendly and helpful.

If you are looking for a great safe place to take your child/ adult w/disabilities. Look no further. Sometimes my son links up w/ his group (MECS)&individually @ crofton bowling centre.From Management( Mrs.Brenda) let's just say she is an Angel in accommodating your child's needs as much as she can. Staff is very friendly.Building is very clean .Definitely an Autism friendly establishment. You can't go wrong

A group of us were going and we reserved 7 lane for 2 hours. It's was a great time. Would return.

Friday late bowl was cool. Just go to the desk to add folks and RESERVE YOUR LANES! We were so glad we did

Nice service . Plenty of lanes . Good family fun . Make a reservation to.ensure you get a lane . Alot of leagues bowl

Great bowling alley, late night bowling is awesome, the vibe is great. Fun, clean environment. Love the food!

Fun place, surprisingly good pizza. The desk guys were great and helpful. The ball ramp for kids was a bit bent and the gutter bumpers couldn't be adjusted per bowler like other places do.

Attended rock and bowl there a few weeks ago. Lots of fun. DJ, drinks, and atmosphere were great. Food was ok.

Very child and family friendly facility. Clean and well organized. Was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Loved the wings had fun even if i can't bowl yet

Family Friendly Fun Center. Great place for a fun night of bowling. Decent food and bar.

I had a blast... this spot gets packed fast... tipsy when i left.. great music.. food was good... way too much ice in my armeretto sour the $6 buck drinks are juice... to Mea lol

Fun time shared with family and friends bowling!

Great place to go to have a great time whether its family night with the kids or adult fun night. The food is good. The music and atmosphere is great. Staff is friendly and helpful. Parking is good too.

This is an excellent house. The lanes are great. The staff is courteous. And the parking is overly sufficient. Also, their Saturday night bowling showcases an old white dude that plays to the crowd like an expert disc jockey. It's almost comical to watch unfold. We love this place. Oh BTW. they have a full open bar. Cheers

Exceptional clean, great staff, a lot of fun, and the is pretty good, I enjoyed my time there.??

Took the family for an event with my husband's frat. It was pretty nice. There were a lot of parties going on. The place is kinda of old, but it's kept clean. The staff was trying to keep up with the trash, but having a hard time with the bathrooms.

Staff was friendly, and the alley was well maintained.

Thank you crofton bowl for hosting Mosquito Joe of Southern MD. We had a team building event here today and we all had a blast! Thanks again!

Had a great time with family, grate atmosphere an the food and drinks where very good

Wonderful place. Great staff. Went here for the night bowl and for my daughters birthday. Lots of fun, food was good. Thanks Crofton Bowling.

This place was so fun!! The food was good and the bartender baby he was pouring!!! Had a great time even though for 2 hours. I think they should play music throughout the whole time and not just for the midnight bowling but it's okay it was still a great time.

Nice family/friends outing. Now the snack bar...I was so lost with how they were operating. Busy Saturday afternoon and they are cooking 1 burger at a time when I know I heard 3 people order one. Chicken wings were crispy but the oil was old which didn't work well for the wing ding. I would go back and make sure I eat before going.

Was there for a birthday. Had a great time. Drinks were good. Fries were good ;-) music was great. Frankie Beverly & Maze (Before I Let Go) is the time to go song. PLAY IT! ;-)

Had a great time here. The people are great and it's very clean. People had birthday parties and other events going on while I was here with friends and family celebrating a birthday. A lot of fun. Definitely will return.

Wow!!! I had a ball here no pun intended! But I truly enjoyed myself! It was so much fun! A pleasant environment and pleasant people!!! I celebrated a close friend's birthday and it was super fun!!!

Awesome staff and environment can't wait for the next event

Plenty of parking. Friendly staff. I like that I could avoid the lines at the concession stand and use touch screens to order my food. Unfortunately, the food was terrible. The wings were cooked in old oil and overcooked. The pizza was terribly hard and soft pretzels with anything but soft.

It was a nice experience. The place was clean. It was not too loud. We had food that everyone enjoyed. The Staff was friendly and helpful. I would recommend.

They need to keep the centre clean. It's always a bad smell there when u enter.

Pretty good bowling alley, Kids were out of school on a Friday. Nice and clean we bowled ?? a few games had fun would go back again ???

Great alley, very clean.

Always friendly people and great service!! Great family place and awesome fries!!

Me and my fiance stopped in here this past Saturday night to kill some time before our movie we were seeing at Annapolis Mall and it was actually really fun. It was our first time here and the staff were really nice and cool. The overall energy in the place was very chill and good. Everyone was having a good time. We will be back !

I've been going to this since I was a baby. It's a good Alley. The staff is nice, some of the same, old, lovely staff. But it's a nice, oiled, and fun Alley to go to. Love meeting new people there, as well as the food. The food is delicious and they have many food and drink options.

I booked 6 lanes for a birthday party here yesterday. Our time began at 6:30pm. We had a 2 hr window. We had a crew of about 45 people. Our seniors didn't bowl, so there was close to 6ppl per lane. My family was having such a good time. Not only did we bowl, we bought lots of food, drinks, played arcade games. So lots of money was spent! I noticed that the center placed tables the entrance around 8pm. I was having such a good time, I didn't think too much of it except that the center was full. We got a wa

Great time! All you need is the want to have fun! The workers were all friendly and accommodating. We had some trouble with our lane, they moved us and gave us another hr on them. We had the pleasure of meeting their long time employee Craig of more then 30 plus years. Great experience

We went there with my family for the first time they've ever bowled. They absolutely loved it. The place was clean, the price was affordable, the people next to us were friendly, my wife ordered a burger and it was really good, there were no mishaps with the machine, the community bowling balls were even good. We had a great time and we will go again.

A good time. Place is friendly and convenient. Went on a very busy Sstuwithout reservations and had a lane within 20 min. The mozzarella cheese sticks are solid and having a bar is a good treat as well.

Came here with some close friends and I had an amazing time. Staff were great and had my first strike ?? definitely coming back

Lanes are professionally maintained. League bowl here every Monday night. Friendly staff and very clean

Fun environment, foods and drink are typical prices. Staff is chill. Lanes are decent

Nice bowling experience. Plenty of balls even though it was pretty busy. Normal food fare though service felt a bit slow. Staff was helpful. No mechanical issues on our lanes so well maintained.

I am patron at Crofton Bowling Centre. I am there at least 3 days a week. The gentleman at the counter Clayton is such a wonderful person. His professionalism is outstanding. He is so friendly and warm to each person.

Nice place for the whole family.

Cool place for kids. They enjoyed . Ordered pizza and French fry ??

Nice place for family fun.

It was live and fun. I really enjoyed the atmosphere.

Best lanes in the area, customer friendly pricing, food is good, and the lanes are very well maintained with the occasional hiccup on blackouts. Overall atmosphere is the most balanced in the area for a public location.

Great place to take the family. We've been going for the past 3years.

I really enjoyed myself, but the "Staff " need to be more friendly to the customers. They see you at the window and just take their time to assist you!! This has happened to me a few times...this is just unacceptable!! I would like to continue coming out, but not sure of the Staff"s attitudes!!

Had Fun Playing With The Kids While Visiting Very Clean

Great place! Had fun with family!!

I'm Eerie and I came in with my son and friend for my son?s 4th birthday. The level of professionalism and customer service is unparalleled. The food was great the staff was great. We played a great game. We greatly appreciate the staff making zack?s 4th birthday one of a kind. We greatly appreciate you and will return soon!

Lots of lanes, went mid day on Father's day so it wasn't crowded. There is a small game room that could do with some updating. The is a in house Cafe to get a bite to eat. The fries were very tasty. They also serve icee. I didn't find the service desk that friendly. The manager at one point was at the desk and I stood there ...as if I was invisible bc she took her sweet time to A) move to where we were waiting B) it was apparently not her job bc she looked over at a younger kid whose job it must have b

We had so much fun for my husband's birthday. The staff was so helpful and awesome. All the staff...the folks at the table, the kitchen area, and counter. The food was delicious and hot. Drinks were cold and good

Super clean! A lot of mini games to choose from. Not just the standard 10 frames! Really fun.

Our family love this place we have been coming here for more then 15yr and they just keep on improving the quality of the place every time.

My husband and his friend have been coming here for years. Today was the worst experience. We had 8 people and had 2 lanes. (33/34). We paid for 2 hours of bowling and from the start this lanes were breaking down. We went to the desk at least 4 times to let them know we were having problems. They didn't offer to move us and didn't even want to give us our money back. This is bad business. We will not continue to patronize this establishment and I will make sure that I tell everybody about this experience.

We were turned away immediately. There is no sign that says reserve a lane, nor anything on the website! We came for fun and we're turned down by a white owned business that serves majority African-American.

First time guest. Lanes are good. Staff were nice. I like the scoring system.

We had fun in there. Adults crowd at night. Good music- good mixture- it touched all crowds. Good drinks- for a fair price. The food to be expected- but enjoyable. We will be back again.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”