Inman's Bowling & Recreation Center

Lots of fun! We went on a Wednesday that had a discount, so we got two lanes for six people with two games and shoe rentals and it was only $63. During our game they shut off the lights and have all sorts of fun night time strobe lights and effects. The adults have fun. The kids had fun. I recommend it. I would go back again. It did not have the option of the bumper lanes coming up and down for a specific person, but for the entire game.

We enjoyed shooting some pool with our under 21 year old daughter! Bowling facilities were nice. The bathrooms w ere clean. The only thing I didn't dig was that it wasn't clear how much arcade games actually cost. We skipped that. A/C was ice cold, if you are looking to escape the oppressive summer heat for a bit, this is the place!

Really disappointed. Took my two nieces that had never been bowling before (14 and 17). Asked for bumpers since it was their first time. Was told bumpers are only for kids 5 and under. I explained my nieces had never been bowling before. They didn't care. Said the bumpers break. Really disappointing. Was just looking to show my nieces how to bowl.

Had a great time. Food was pretty fantastic for a snack bar. Food prices were reasonable I suppose.. Sunday morning is the best day to go regarding bowling prices, however it gets really busy. Seating at the lanes is very limited. Every other two lanes has built in seating, leaving the two middle lanes to fend for themselves and use what few tables are staggered in between. Was forced to use and share a table with other people, because other people are inconsiderate and take up space that should be designa

Brought the kids here for Father's Day and we all had a blast. Staff was awesome and the food was good. Definitely recommend bringing your family here.

Awesome atmosphere great for family ,friends and just having a great time! Dairy Queen, bowling alley and the concession stand has a great selection, Just maybe the prices are a bit steep. Dammit , Lets be honest The prices are expensive at the concession stand. On the contrary again the atmosphere and bowling alley is a pretty good

Great place for a family outing. We went on a weeknight and it wasn't too busy. We had our whole family bowling, including the grandkids. The staff was cordial and very helpful.

A good amount of games and many different kinds, price is slightly more than some other arcades we visited but not by much. There is also bowling and food in the same building, but we only played at the arcade. We played every game and some a few times and spent about 2 hours. The kids really enjoyed it! Clean restrooms and friendly/attentive staff.

We had fun, but it's a ripoff

Nice clean place. Equipment always works good. Good amount of lanes. Decent pizza Even has a little arcade.

This place was very fun had lots to do kept my family happy. We had a birthday party and it was great kept kid entertained.

Place has really gone downhill over the years which is really unfortunate. The lack of maintenance is visable everywhere. The arcade area has holes in the floor. For the amount of business people from Valpo give the establishment none of it gets re invested.

It's great as bowling alleys go it's got all the necessary ingredients. Bowling, pool, both in and outside of the bar area, a bar area...they even have some electronic games arcade like section.

Place is outdated, took the wife bowling. Screens look like crap, lanes jam consistently and Asking for tips on absolutely everything is insane..won't return? for that simple fact. Asking for a tip to pay for my games and get shoes is whack.

This place is great. The food is good, the bowling games last long, and the games are fun. I love coming here! There is a list of mildly annoying things, but overal good. 1. The floor is pretty dirty, and I dont know the last time they cleaned it 2. The ticket prizes are not the best, but still good Overall, i recomend!

That was a great experience for a birthday party for a 9-year-old. Thank you guys so much last weekend for your help with the birthday party

It was fun we went ther for my fieldtrip 6 days ago and it was super fun #bowling #fieldtrip #superfun

My boyfriend and I took my 12 and 9 year old to experience some MUCH needed family fun since all this covid pandemic started and it was my personal first time experience with Inmans and we all had an absolute blast!!! We even checked out the arcade for added fun and prizes and made out pretty good, prices were decent and affordable and we will most definitely be returning in the future ??????

Great prices and the whole family had fun, good food too

Overpriced watered down drinks. 20 dollar large pizza was bland AF too ??

The myth, the legend, Inman's Bowling and Rec Center. This is a staple in Northwest Indiana for cheap and family friendly fun! My work schedule has recently cut back my visits, but for quite a while my family was going once or twice a week. If you get yourself a pair of bowling shoes online for cheap and make sure to go on days there are specials (like $1 Wednesdays) there is absolutely no cheaper way to socialize. I end up spending $2 on two games, maybe a few dollars on beverages from the bar, and hang o

Disappointed that the website doesn't mention which nights they offer open bowling. When you call its a recording and you can't get a human on the phone to ask about open lanes. So we drive there to find out it's leagues and you can't bowl.

Kids would greatly appreciate this gem. Decent prices, great service, friendly people, great atmosphere.

Bar could have used another Bartender. Service was very slow & scarce. Tables could have been serviced more often. workers were friendly.

Very nice bowling alley! The staff was super friendly and helpful, also!

Great Clean and Fun planning on going back soon. They have bowling games and skating indoors. Food and drinks available. All responsibly priced. We went for something to do and plan on taking my 8 year old next time I think he'll love it. Thinking of Possibly even having his next birthday party there!

Love going there with friends! We have a great time! Have enjoyed it for at least 3 years and we have a ball. I'm in physical therapy and it's a way to get exercise but not strenuous. Nice people and looks like a good food selection.

Had a great time with my son and look forward to going back soon!

let me steal a bowling and make my own sandwich in the back, great service!

Absolutely horrible service. Only one bar tender serving many customers!! A 30 minute wait to get served!! The bartender actually yelled to everyone that they needed to be on one side of the bar to get served, totally unacceptable!!

Love this place. It's fun for the kids and adults!! Down the clown and skee ball are never broken like at zao! And much more decent in prices. Love getting photos taken with the kids everytime I go.

Fun for all ages. Look ahead for game prices. They have dollar games on certain days and times.

Pretty fun bowling, especially on the cheaper nights. Arcade is pricey but what isn't anymore; the prize counter is terrible though and completely far fetched from reality of even junky chucke cheese prizes.

We love going to Inmans something doe everyone. We just had our sons 7th birthday there, the party package was reasonably priced

It was nice. I think screens are too low.

Very reasonable prices and the staff were zipping around getting things done. Cool to see a place like this still around

Great place for bowling, always have fun here!

Not a super friendly atmosphere in the bar or at the desk for bowling. Nicely maintained it is what it is.

Garbage!! $56 for 4 people with shoes for 1 game!!!! Disgusting!! Won't ever be back!!!

THE POSITIVE: GO for the $1 bowling on Wednesdays!! They have great lanes, equipment that actually functions, and up-to-date scorekeeping machines. Beer prices are ok if you share pitchers. If you like music and black lights go Wednesday nights after 8 its still $1 but makes for a fun (and cheap!) date. THE NEGATIVE: 1)The employees are typically rude to you. 2)They won't accommodate you regardless of the situation. 3 if you use a debit/credit card like 97% of all transactions in the US, they charge you $

Nice bowling alley, great hours with really good lanes. Tables are near the lanes but also bar style tables set a little back to face the lanes and be able to eat and watch. This is our Saturday morning bowling alley go to right now because they open at 10 am, where most places do not open till 12pm at this time in the season.

Jad a great time with the Family bowling with their hourly rate very reasonable.

This was such a fun outing for our large family. We were able to get two lanes next to each other and had a great time bowling. Our group was aged 3 - 65 and everyone had fun! There were bumpers and ramps for the younger kids on request. I was also impressed with the selection of food from the food/snack bar. Everything we tried was delicious!

The employees have ALWAYS been pleasant. The building and equipment are a bit dated. The restrooms are ALWAYS disgusting. We mostly play pool and it is enjoyable.

We love love love Inman?s! World?s best grilled cheese, awesome vibes & reasonable prices! Always a good time! Great for parties, social gatherings or a fun date night! Make sure to stop at snack bar for yummy cinnamon bites, grilled cheese and more!

Great ways to enjoy the simple things in life with an array of fun filled family and friends combined with some competition as well some team work a definitely recommend for any type of event gathering

Saturday afternoon booming with families! Wonderful pizza!

Fun atmosphere, friendly staff.

Fun Recreation Live this also They have A BAR

Beautiful bowling alley with lots of lanes. Can get crowded however on a Friday or Saturday night.

Very relaxed atmosphere. Bar tender was kind. Lots of stuff to do. I played billiards with my friends. Highly recommended!

Great place for a night out. A friend and I usually go to the bar here when we to out for drinks because it's a more casual and quiet environment. Food is a little on the pricey side but I think it's worth it. Bowling and arcade games are always a blast too.

Went there today January 27th 2024 parking lot is sickening. Used condom laying right by the front doors an cigarettes an garbage laying everywhere. Inside was ok an customer service could of been better.

We love going here. One of the only family friendly places in the area. Great prices, the people are friendly. But sad to see the man at the counter had to run the main counter and snack bar. That's a lot!

We attended a fundraiser family bowling and had a wonderful time with our grandkids. Bowling alley was clean. Food from the cafe was good. The Tater tots were cooked to perfection; that's hard to find. The game room had a lot of varied machines and was clean. It's a great place to take the family.

Went for a birthday party, nice time.They had great service and friendly staff. Things I didn't like, I ordered a blue moon (bottle) only one, with a splash of orange juice total was $6.75 . I think that is ridiculous for just one bottle of beer. So I probably will not have drinks there again or have any adult parties there, but I would go back to bowl or play games. The bathroom seemed outdated and toilets didn't flush very well.

Loved it, the variety of things to do for family's of all age groups is great! The only downfall was for my 3 and 4 year old to bowl one game each and rent one pair of shoes it was $20. Seems a little steep to me. Not even for the parents just the 3 and 4 year old. Will I go back, yes. On a Saturday night for that price no. They do have weekday specials I seen posted so if you plan on making a trip to check the place out do your homework first check the special for which day will fit within your budget.

Not very professional when it came to dealing with situations, we took our party elsewhere. We didn't feel very welcomed but instead belittled by the entire staff behind the counter over an honest mistake that could have been handled better by everyone. Also, I'm sure this experience is a learning curve for everyone based on miscommunication. A separate company with a separate booking also was at loss for their time to have fun since their lanes were given away also because it was assumed we were together.

My kids love to bowl here, although the seating arrangements are absolutely terrible! When there is another group bowling in the lane next to yours, there is not enough seating/space for everyone to move around. It just doesn't make sense how it is set up. I've heard a lot of people complain about this, so hopefully changes will be made soon! It used to be better when there were permanent seats for each lane. I would suggest moving the tables that are in the way (and a big part of the problem) to the back

Took the family for a surprise bowling trip after school. We had so much fun. If you go on a weekday it's only $1 per person per game plus shoe rental. My family of 6 got to bowl 2 games for only $42. The small restaurant in there is priced pretty steep but the drinks are free refills, and the food we tried was delicious. I do recommend the loaded fries. ?? We plan to go back next week to play pool, arcades and laser tag.

Lane 1 kept messing up, and then you had to go get an attendant to fix it. It happened approximately 3 times during the hour. It's not a huge deal, just inconvenient.

Asked for one pitcher of beer (which I would assume takes less than a few minutes to arrange) and was told we'd have to wait until someone else would be there over an hour later. The person I spoke with said they could pour it since they were licensed but that they didn't want to at the moment because there was another party arriving later they were prepping for. Not sure why it was such a hassle to take a second and help us. They also said the main bar hadn't opened yet, the hours for which isn't posted an

This place has a little of everything for the whole family to do! The place was clean and looked great from the parking lot, to the games, to the bathrooms! And the staff was very kind. Espcially a young lady behind the counter name Paige. She was so sweet and helpful and kind to everyone and Inman's did a wonderful job finding an employee like her!! I watched her laugh and have a good time with the customers inside and even saw her go check on and give water to the crew that was working outside in the hea

Excellent venue either for honing mad skillz or a fun group event. The lanes are arranged to accommodate a decent-sized crew on each so there's space to move around. Staff was great with handling stuff for our smaller humans - they have extra-light balls @ the counter. The arcade area is extensive and varied - I'll have to check it out I'm greater detail next time.

Always amazing place staff's great facilities. Clean plenty of balls of different sizes and finger holes to choose from, and the price is just right by the hour.

Their pool tables are not so clean too much lint particles.

Great friendly staff! Great Pro Shop! (Shaun) Great Snack Grill & Bar Just started to bowl on a 9 tap league here with my cousin. Great kids league here & with school associated league.

I used to think this was a great establishment, however there are a few things that will have us not returning. At first I let it go, but now a second occurrence, so I must say something. The first was about a month or 2 ago when an employee, older man maybe in his 40s with bright blue eyes and is bald, was rude as heck when we were asking about the bowling wait. Not only that I swear his breath smell of alcohol! I'm not sure what the policy is on employees drinking while working since it is a bowling alley

Great place to bowl. Nice arcade for the kids and bar for the adults!

Went here for my son's 3rd Birthday. This place was absolutely amazing. They truly have entertainment for all ages. There's arcades, bowling, a play room, go-carts, darts, and pool tables. There is also a fully stocked in-house bar with large televisions for the adults. I would recommend this place to anyone with a family looking for somewhere to go to have fun and a good time. The prices are very reasonable and in-line with other places in the area where you may find a particular brand of entertainment. Wh

We come here to play pool. It's always such a nice laid back atmosphere. The bartender was super nice. We ended playing shuffleboard for the first time ever and it was so much fun!! I like that they have pool tables in the bar area so little kids can't be around us. When we go out it's to leave our kids at home. Lol. The other pool area was swarmed with kids, so it was very nice to have that separater. If we had more time we would have definitely bowled too but we had dinner reservations.

Logan & Caleb rocked this place during Christmas Chaos!!

This place is pretty fun with decent prices and friendly staff members. My only complaints are the restrooms, at least the women's one and the sitting arrangements. To specify: I personally think there should be a table for each lane so there's enough room for everyone playing, eating, etc. Other than that, our family likes it and we'll be coming here more often ??!

My kids bowl here. Also, I coach high school and middle school bowling at Inman's. They really have turned this place around. Love it! The pro shop isn't half bad either! ??

This was a solid bowling alley with decent food. Their employees were nice and there was a lot of activities to do. However, it is excessively crowded, especially on the weekends. The roller skating area is super dark and sketchy. They have caution come as the middle and it looks really weird.

So much fun! The arcade was also really cool, lots of games to play (and win!). But the wait on food was insane, it took forever for 1 pizza. It tasted good though, so it made up for the wait.

I did not have a good experience at this place. If I could give no star that's what they would get. My nephew and his girlfriend put a deposit on a certain space at the place and when we got there (the day and time of the birthday party) they had moved the party to a smaller space that couldnt fit all the party guests without any heads-up. I didn't think the cost of the party was worth it in any shape form or fashion (***Edit:even with the 15% discount and couple of extra 5$ game cards they gave them for mo

Prices are outrageous, AND there's a 50 cent transaction fee every time you use your credit card (so minimum 3 of you plan to bowl, eat, and order a drink). I'd understand the transaction fee if they were keeping their prices low, but they're not!

I went bowling with some friends, and the young female behind the bowling counter with the name ?Richel? was rude and condescending. If I'm paying $20 to bowl, I'd appreciate not getting crapped on. I used to come here for years, and not really feeling it any more.

Great place for the whole family, great food fun atmosphere. If they want 5 stars from me they will have to teach their staff some mannerisms!!

Had a birthday party here. Had a fun time. It's a bowling alley, what else is there to say? Food is surprisingly decent for a bowling alley and my deep fried mushrooms and fries were both crispy and the pizza was a step above some other bowling alley pizza I have had before.

Granddaughters 4th birthday party noon to 2:30p. Off to a rocky start. Overbooked! 3....yes 3 parties booked in the same room! Utter ridiculousness @ $120 per party! Needs to be a major price adjustment after being assured by staff when booking that NOTHING else was going on for this date. Greatly disappointed!

This place once was nice. It's in terrible shape the golf course is almost disgusting. The go karts are old and so is the track weeds everywhere. They also have a paddle boat ride with hoses that spray you it's very overpriced. Then the inside... the only thing nice about this place is the bowling ally. The skating rink is very tiny and very dark. And also the arcade is very small and overpriced. Definitely not worth the drive

99 percent of the time this would be higher but on Friday July 1 I went there with my husband, I usually take a care I do respite for, I opened a tab in the bar and all was well, when we went to leave I went to get my card and AMANDA told me I already closed out, now I'm human so cool maybe I forgot. My debit card was not in my tiny wristlet and she told me time and time again I already closed told me my husbands card was mine I told her it was okay if she made a mistake I just needed to find my card she sa

Has never been a dull moment

The manager rich was very unprofessional to a group of my friends who went there for a birthday party. They laughed at our friends when their game card didnt have any tickets even though they had spent a ton of money to play the games. They called them liars and "couldnt do anything" for them. Ive never seen anything so disrespectful in my life.

My family tried to have a night out here, planned weeks in advance, but were told reservations were not allowed. They though that, because it was a Wednesday. When we showed up, 30 minutes early to see if there'd be any open lanes, the guy at the counter said "yeah, at midnight" in a snarky tone. For the observant, you'd notice that midnight is when they close.