Quinnz Pinz

Quinnz Pinz

Reviews Summary

QUINNz Pinz receives mixed reviews, with many praising its friendly staff, clean facilities, and great atmosphere, especially for parties and events. Food quality and reasonable pricing are frequently highlighted positives. However, some criticize high hourly bowling rates, poor customer service, and malfunctioning arcade games. While many enjoy the arcade, bands, and overall fun vibe, others feel ripped off by pricing or frustrated by unhelpful staff. The venue shines with accommodating service for groups but falters with inconsistent experiences and occasional technical issues.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Has Pinball Machines
Good for kids
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.*

What to Expect from Pinball Tables in Arcades

Step up to a pinball table and dive into a vibrant, hands-on experience! Modern machines, like those from Stern or Jersey Jack, feature dazzling LCD screens, immersive themes (Star Wars, Stranger Things), and dynamic soundtracks. You’ll use flipper buttons to launch a steel ball, aiming for targets, ramps, and bumpers to rack up points. Each table has unique missions—hit specific targets to unlock bonuses or multiball modes for high-scoring chaos. Expect tactile thrills, flashing lights, and a lively crowd vibe, with tables rewarding skill and quick reflexes. Perfect for casual fun or competitive play, pinball delivers timeless arcade excitement in 2025.

Features

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Has Pinball Machines
Good for kids
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

13 Railroad Ave

Middletown, New York 10940

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5-10PM
Thursday 5-10PM
Friday 5PM-12AM
Saturday 3PM-12AM
Sunday 11AM-6PM

Customer Reviews

We had a good time bowling here. Upon arriving they had just had a fundraising event so there was a bit of a wait while they cleared out. Some of our bowling shoes were very old with holes on the side and dirty. We went around 3pm on a Saturday and they were not that busy. Overall good music and well kept bowling areas

It was nice. The price was good, but half the arcade games didn't work. But the kids had fun in the food was great.The food was five star

Went for a bday party and qhen i told the lady at the counter who the party was for ao i could be put in the right direction because there was no signage, she said with an attitude "i have no idea, i have 2 parties now and 2 parties later, go check down there". That is not customer service, gave an extra star cause my son had fun and enjoyed the frozen pizza

We had a great time here. Quinnz Pinnz offer quite a wide variety of games to keep you engaged. We had reserved their escape room but got there a bit early, however we played pool, played several arcade games and other interactive games. After the escape room we played a few rounds of bowling. Family friendly environment.

$16 per person for an hour, kind of insane when you have 6 people on one lane. Almost $100 for one game. Feel ripped off. I want to say I had fun but one game is not enough for $16 for one hour.

Had an amazing team building event here and everyone enjoyed it. This place is fantastic for a hang out spot. It has a place to eat, drink, bowl, dance and an arcade.

Lots of FUN!! Went to Quinz Pinz for the first time last night with my husband, brother and sister in law. We had a blast. We went for their themed Bowling night. "The Big Labowski" one of the weirdest and funnest movies out there. They played the movie on the bowling alley screens all night. Served White Russion Pitchers all night and hosted the first Big Labowski costume contest. People attending the themed bowling party dressed up as characters from the movie. It was so fun. I went online a week in advan

Cool place! Hey, if dragging my uninterested-in-everything-I'll-ever-suggest-to-do teenagers wound up actually having fun and liked the place, it must be pretty fun. And the food was much, much better than the bowling alley I used to go to with my mom back in the day, like trying to compare a concession stand to a boutique brewhouse. Though the controllers on some of the games in the arcade could use some attention/fixing... ok, that last was similar to the other bowling alley of of old... also, they have l

Horrible place! The lady told me to buy a card for the arcade? I bought $24 worth and nothing we wanted worked except for cash, and they wouldn't refund my money?

I recently planned an employee outing at Quinnz Pinz and I could not be happier with the results. Jamie and her staff were absolutely wonderful. A comfortable and friendly environment. Pizza, wings, and bowling turned out to be great fun for a company mixer. I absolutely look forward to working with Jamie and staff again.

I've been here quite a few times now post COVID and I have to say it's getting better and better. The owners clearly know their customers and strive to make sure everyone has a great time. In addition to bowling they have a game room with pool tables, video games and even a pinball room. It's a great place to hang out with friends and family and play some games. I believe there is more to come because they really try to have something for everyone to enjoy. Update, they now have a stage for live music.

saw 5 comics tonight it was unfortunate that there were not a lot of people at the show, but the comics were good with a bigger crowd. They would have been more funny tonight, but the cost was $20. pp

When Quinz Pinz was closed, they ran a gift card special. I had just moved to area, and wanted to invest in this Gem I visited back in December 2019. I bought like $400 worth of gift cards, but let me tell you!!! This place does NOT disappoint. The staff are amazing, the lanes are always clean, and the food is to die for. Once covid is over, I'm especially excited to have fun at the arcade, and definitely bowl some more regardless. Thank you Quinnz Pinz for the amazing experience!

Came for a birthday party and what a disaster. 2 workers for the whole place. Food was limited due to no cook , then ran out of food . Unorganized.

QUINNz Pinz deserves a 10/10 for guest services, Angela was absolutely outstanding throughout our event! Our program was for children and adults with disabilities and she was so accommodating and patient with our entire group! It was extremely clean and just a great experience would 100% recommend for large groups/ parties

nice bowling alley. awesome Spanish food at the counter!

Jamie is the best.. She was so accommodating to our camp ,even assisted us in breaking out color war - was so much fun Clean place Great service & and a fantastic place to bowl Good vibes ?? Would definitely recommend it to anyone Thank you Jamie ??

Nice entertainment venue. The bar has a good selection of beers, and many televisions set up to watch sporting events. It's partially separated from the bowling alley, and a large game room filled with pool tables, pinball, and arcade games. I saw a band play in the game room. The sound was pretty good and it easily held over a hundred people without feeling crowded.

Update: I posted a screenshot of the owers reply to this post... SMH, my point exactly. I would not recommend this place to anyone because it's clear to me that they don't care about their customers after they've been paid. To the owners: I always give honest based on my experience, nothing personal, but use it to strengthen your business where it is lacking. thanks for your response though. Purchased the bronze package deal with 2 hours bowling, a pizza, and a pitcher of soda for $49... 1. The pizza was

My wife was told to try this place out. She went there today and brought a neighbor and all of our kids. They ordered one of the party packages. When the food was ready, my wife never got the text and then when they got the food it was cold. When she went back to ask them to reheat the food she was completely mistreated. They accused her of asking for a refund which is not what she did. She was mistreated by the staff and felt disrespected. Her exact words were ? it was disgusting? . We will not be c

Lively place. Enjoyed the live entertainment. My only gripe are the rude bartenders. Twice they ignored me waiting to order to chat(not taking orders, just chatting) with other patrons. When I said excuse me, they had the worst attitudes. I can understand if they were busy but they were not.

Very clean and nice bowling alley!

Had a great night bowling here. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Bowl unlimited games for our 2 hour time slot. There is a lounge area where a live band was playing but it didn't interfere with our bowling. Nice music selection. Pool tables and arcade games available in another section to enjoy once you finish bowling. Owner sanitized seating area before seating other customers. Overall a good spot to have fun.

This place was really cool! The bowling was fun. We played the arcade for a while but a lot of things were not working, like the air hockey didn't have a puck and the pool table took our money and then didn't work. But otherwise it was a fun place with a cool vibe.

Started a new tradition with the fam for thanksgiving eve and it was AMAZING! Was perfect for kids and adults alike. Staff was friendly and helpful. DJ for karaoke kept the party going and it was just all around a great time. Highly recommend 10/10!!!

Guy who runs the proshop is an absolute miserable human. What a nasty attitude and completely rude for no reason. Lost a sale for no reason other than being condescending and disrespectful. Unfortunate because I enjoyed bowling here with my league but will not return just because he works here. No more league money or open bowling money from me. Egos are high because they have a stage now maybe?

It was a fun experience for my family because we were all together but there were a lot of frustrations. The lane constantly stopped or had issues. When we asked for assistance it felt like we were disturbing the staff. Customer service wasn't there that night, as if it pained them to speak with us.

I love this place and how they remodeled it so nicely. The food is good, drinks are good. My favorite part is that they have big screens in the alleys that play music videos. Great, versatile music. They even play throwbacks which I love! The lanes are perfect, not overly slippery like other bowling alleys and overall a good vibe here.

I had an amazing time at Quinnz Pitz! The variety of entertainment options, including the bowling alley, pool/hockey table, and arcade, kept everyone in our group entertained for hours. The atmosphere was lively and fun, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. Whether you're into bowling, arcade games, or just hanging out with friends, Quinnz Pitz has something for everyone. Highly recommended for a fantastic time!

The owner has really classed up bowling. The atmosphere is beautiful. The staff is extremely friendly. The place is very clean. They space the lanes out nicely. They make their own pizza dough. I really enjoyed my date night on New Years Eve. She has some very nice packages that include everything. Give Quinnz Pinz a try.

Had my son's birthday party here, staff was so accommodating and friendly. We had a wonderful experience. Also, a great place for adults to go, fun atmosphere. Chicken wings are GOOD good.

Great amazing experience the Iron Maiden tribute band SANCTUARY played Saturday and was amazing plus no cover charge and 4dollar beers! My whole party of 7 had a blast and staff were very accommodating and all wonderful. Thank you quinz pinz

Fair prices and the live shows are great but the lanes had absolutely no oil on them which was disappointing. Dont go bowling here if you care about bowling

Had my daughter?s 10th birthday party here, and she had a blast! We didn't have to worry about a thing. It was affordable, and tons of fun! The kids loved the 30 minutes of free play in the arcade. We will definitely be back!

We had my son's 5th birthday party here and they did a phenomenal job! Don't let the look of the outside deter you - it's so nice inside!! They did a great job keeping the kids all happy during the party and made my birthday boy feel so special. They did it all too so all we did was show up and have fun. We did an evening party so we had the cosmic bowling and it was really fun. Music and lights set for a party! The food tasted good. Thanks for a great time, we'll be back ??

Love the renovations! Haven't been here in a while. Cleaner and cozier than before. Scoring systems are updated. Food is still pub food, but the basket of fries we got were hot and plenty- a good value.

DO NOT GO DURING THE DAY FOR COSMIC BOWL! Unfortunately we made that mistake and had one of the worst bowling experiences ever. There were children's parties going on and we were put right in between two of them. Kids were running around all over and sliding around on the approach while the parents did nothing but drink in a group behind the lanes. Disgusting. To order food the only way is to use your phone which is a lengthy process and takes time to navigate. If you need a refill on your drink you cannot

We bought the summer VIP membership and the value is incredible! $45 for 2 hours of bowling a day(weekdays) for 1 parent and 3 kids and shoes are included! I am a stay at home mom so finding ways to occupy the kids and get them out of the house is always important and you can't beat this price! It was not busy at all (we will have to see how it is on a rainy day) and service was fast and friendly. Food is reasonably priced and decent tasting. I would definitely recommend checking it out!

WARNING TO FULLY GROWN ADULTS: There are almost no bowling balls with large holes! Quinnz Pinz has a lot of character. Its arcade area is beautiful and fairly priced. They also have an all-purpose area that seems to hold fun activities very frequently. Sadly, I'm sure you noticed this is a two star review. I was told when I arrived that there was a waiting list and that there were three people ahead of me. I decided to ask if our lane was ready 20 minutes later and they said it would still be an hour until

Booked a birthday party and an extra lane and was very happy. First time there and was very impressed. Loved the couches at the lanes instead of the table with chairs. Food is great, music was great, we had a lot of fun.

The worst bowling by far!! A few Karen's working there, the pins fall off from the top by themselves they don't have bumpers for kids, and not a single normal ball. GO THERE TO BOWL AND GET THE ATTITUDE FOR FREE!!!

I had a great time, but I owe most of it to the person I was with. The building is pretty newly renovated it seems, but there are quite a few things that don't really make sense.. Most of the arcade games just don't work (let you pay, but end up not working), the website does not load, you can reserve a lane beforehand, but there isn't anyone at the front desk to check you in (had to search for them after 10+ minutes), and maybe it was just the lane we had, but the scores kept getting messed up, and the lan

Loved the band! Iron Cobra but every time we went up to the bar for another drink the bar maids would charge a different price for the same drink so I would watch this place! Not so cool!!!

Great food and great atmosphere. We had an awesome time as my company rented out the entire bowling for an employee appreciation banquet. Will definitely return in the near future just to hang out without it be being an employee function.

I took my family there too celebrate my nieces 10th birthday and Jaime and robert and the staff were awesome did an amazing job did everything too accommodate us we had a blast thanks again for everything

Just held our holiday bowling party here and it was fantastic! Great fun in very clean and updated facility. Waitress was very attentive and was reasonably priced for this type of event. Food also was great, definitely will do again next year.

I have bowled here for the past year and a half, my wife and I have been loyal customers. Recently the pricing changed from per game to hourly pricing. This changed was definitely a blow to our pockets, especially since we only wanted to bowl 2 games. We ended up going to the crystal run mall where we were able to bowl with the option of per game pricing or hourly. Overall our experience here have been good, I just don't feel like it's worth the price that is being charged.

One of my favorite places to chill. Great for adult fun with an amazing bar with amazing bartenders and great food. Also great for family fun with an arcade apart from the bar. The bowling is also separate form the bar and the food ranges from kid favorites like pizza and chicken wings to salads for the healthy crowd. It's an all around great place.

Awesome bowling alley, with and arcade and smaller room exclusive to pinball machines! They have some great bands come through too!

Didn't like that I paid $16 a person for an hr. We had 6 people and we barely made it through one game. It was ridiculous thank God we didn't order food or we wouldn't of even finished one game. Use to have a good time here. Definitely was disappointed.

Great atmosphere, wings were great and the local beer (equilibrium) was awesome. I'm not even a beer guy and I liked it. Bowl here if you're looking for a local place.

Newly remodeled. Looks great! Fabulous, friendly & family atmosphere.

Nicest place to bowl. With the couches and coffee tables on each lane it is wonderful. Video screens on every lane. Good food. Great arcade. Nice bar area. My favorite get away spot. Ahhh. Let's bowl.

Thinking back to the last time I went bowling. I had a great time with friends. The food prices are reasonable, and we didn't have to wait to long to get it. I really liked the chicken fingers. The wings weren't bad.

Its very neat and very clean. A lot of things to do along with bowling. Arcade, escape rooms, plenty of food options. Great deals and opportunities for kids and families to bowl. They also get involved woth their community a lot too. Would rate it higher but sometimes the associates are rude and standoff-ish.

Updated and clean. We went with 2 toddlers and a small child. They did not have lower pricing for the children which was disappointing. We had two two year olds bowling and it cost just as much as an adult. They barely bowled by nature because I mean they are 2. We would not return until the kids are much older.

Asked the bartender for a water. She didn't say a word. Just pointed for me to turn around and walk away. Once I walked away I realized she was pointing across the room to a half empty used water pitcher from another party for me to go serve myself some old water that's been sitting out. I mean I've never seen something like that before. She was holding an empty plastic cup in her hand but preferred for me to go pour myself some warm water from this used pitcher. I left

I can't say it's the best bowling alley I've been to. The food isn't the best and it costs $50/hour to bowl. The ball selection is scarce and it is very hard to find an appropriate size/weighted ball for your comfort. Despite all of this, I enjoyed myself and had a great deal of fun with my friends.

My husband and I absolutely LOVE this place! It's perfect to bring the kids for some family fun or for a date night with friends! Never disappointed anytime we go!

I have bowled here for over 20 years, practically grew up in this place. The food is amazing and FRESH! Nice arcade and great bar. Friendly staff and the Quinn's are great people.

It was a good place, very clean, they also have an arcade and some games that you can win prizes. They need more of a snack selection but overall a great place to bring your kids or just a fun night out!

First time at Quinnz Pinz bowling alley. Had a great time. there's a bar with lots of seating separate from the bowling alley They offer food and drinks at bar height tables or you can seat at regular tables. Finger food was okay. I'm giving it 5 stars for the experience.

Fun place. Call ahead because they have a lot going on. And if you have to wait for a lane they have a cool little arcade area. Also the food here is good. Extra crispy BBQ wings and their pizza are good. The sports bar in there is sweet too. It's called Brendyn's.

Place was just okay ... the bowling experience was good however food was not good

Went here for a Valley Central Football/Cheerleading event. It was absolutely the best!!!! Everyone was attentive. The hospitality was awesome. I hope we go there again next year. Thank you!!!!!

The upscale atmosphere is not to be missed! Great food and bowling! The owners Jamie and Bobby are wonderful people! 5 stars all day long!!! (and night too!)

Great experience for my 5 year old twin boys birthday party. The food was great, everything was really fresh and the staff was extremely accommodating. An overall great time for everyone!

Incredibly slow bar service. Owner was there and if course both bartenders took care of him and his friends 1st. Waited 15 minutes to finally get my drinks. The lanes were decent.

Worst customer service experience we've ever had. We asked the owner for a refund and when we were told she would contact us and she didn't, we sent a text. We were then told we are harassing her. She wanted to take pictures of my husband while she handed over the deposit. CRAZY!!!!!

Such a fun place, to hang out in...Bowling, Bands, Classic Pinball Machines.. Full Bar ! Food ! Excellent Place ????

Good atmosphere. Prices are fair. Food was good. Only complaint is the lady at the food counter kept complaining the whole time.. lol saying ? people are so lazy they can't eat at home? idk just thought it was unprofessional

Did the Escape room with 3 other friends today.. Had the best time ever. Jennifer was wonderful helping us with the booking and Bob did a fabulous job instructing us. The hours seemed to fly . So looking forward to going back. Kudos to Quinz Pix For adding the escape rooms .

Literally the worst experience I ever had, the machines don't even function normally! And the attitude is at max for no reason.

The prettiest waitresses , the friendliest staff , just the best place to hang out play some games , hear a band , have a drink , grab some food , relax and I believe they might even have some bowling or something there as well , lol ! Such a great place I couldn't say enough good things .

Paid for an hour more of bowling only to be told that they forgot to enter it into the system. Was told I would just have to get a refund because our lane was booked already and people were waiting. The lack of organization and level of dissatisfaction was enough to steer me away. We left to go to round 1where the staff went above and beyond to keep up there for 2 hours. I denied the refund , Im sure the staff will remember that.

well its 16.99 for 1 hour u are quickly timed. 19.99 for 2 hours that includes show rentals as well. location is ok. food was good ill give them that. i just felt rushed in a hour i know for the future but i felt it was pricey for 3 people almost 48 kinda crazy ill rather go back to the bowling alleys that charges per game and for your shoes that's more affordable. Would i come back mmmm not really. my personal opinion but dont get me wrong inside us nice music tv games bar food just the rushing part left

Upon arrival we had attentive staff and seemed to be very clean. We had a great time on our family outing (one of the few since covid) and enjoyed the great atmosphere.

Great place. Live rock music, decent food, full bar, friendly service, pin ball, bowling....jus all around a good place to stop in. ??

Great place if you like bowling or overpriced food (also known as bowling). Jokes aside, it's much better suited for a summer camp STAFF outing than, say, a summer camp outing. Sorry to all the Quinnz Pinz workers for bringing way to many 9 year olds that just want to play in the arcade.

Fun, lots to do, friendly and helpful staff, good food, cool music, beautiful looking environment! Can't wait to go back!

I haven't been to to Quinz pins in years so I went with a Groupon $18 for 2 with bowling&shoe and 2hr of bowling. The Place looks great with the new arcade area it's super clean and really fun. The only complaint is they need to update the music&videos played if they want to compete with newer bowling alleys they're stuck in the 80?s.

EXTREMELY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!! every single person has an attitude, noone is there to actually help you. You pay to have a good time, doesn't matter what day of the week not one person is actually standing at ANY counter to help/greet you. Good luck walking around aimlessly looking for assistance.

My son turned 4 this weekend. I was skeptical about hosting the party at this location only because I was biased from previous experience with the way the establishment was while I was a teen, however I thought since it was unded new management and my son insisted on a bowling party it would be better to host in the town we live in (instead of the chester bowling alley) I regret making this decision. Before I booked my party I had asked two questions.1.Did they have a table I could use , and if so can I bri

I went there for a birthday party and we to the bar to order some food. We stood there for 15 minutes and no one even acknowledged that we were standing there. I think that the lanes are small, but all in all I had a great time.

After 20 years and moving, my husband and I, started bowling again. Quinnz Pinz, is a great family run bowling alley. During the week they have senior discounts. We try to go every week. It's a nice place to get a little exercise.

This place rocks....literally. Thank you for giving local music a place to be heard. I love your establishment. As a pinball fan and a music fan you are creating a place that's irresistible to me. Thanks for having the guts to try something different in Middletown!

If i could rate it a 0 i would i took my children here saturday big mistake my daughter decided she didnt want to bowl after we paid ok fine went back up they dont do refunds they put it on a gift card which makes me mad. Because we dont go here often. so my husband went to get drinks with the gift card and guess what no funds on it so we had to pay more out of pocket i will never come back again

pretty expensive and food was terrible, person that gives you food looks ver unhappy to be there. not worth it bowling lane malfunctioned several times taking atleast 10 mins of the paid hour.

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