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2710 Scottsville Rd
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42104
had a good time but the hours and pricing are NOT updated here or on the website so we had to rush our second game we paid for with no warning, got to 10:55pm and we were all told to leave. we only paid for two games because we assumed we'd have time to finish them both completely. they close at 11pm every night not midnight or 2am like maps or their site claims. sort of felt overpriced too, 2 games of bowling for 2 people came out to 32$ so i guess it's 8$ per person per game but on the site it claims $5.7
I had such high hopes for this bowling alley. Over all, it is a neat place to go. We ordered 2 orders of fries at 1:04 and got them at 1:50and they were cold. But I didn't say anything in fear it would take another 45 minutes. The lanes were in great shape and I loved the neon lights. However, the scoring was horrible. Gutter balls were counted as strikes...would knock down 4 pins and get credit for 7....machine would not set all the pins down or they would fall over when released from the machine. Just no
This was a fun place out of the summer heat. I liked that they had lanes on both sides of the buliding, never saw that before. Bunch of games in the back as well.
We had not been here in years. We had a lot of fun.
Nice, fun little arcade in the back. Lots to do and plenty to occupy the kids.
A few of us got together to take advantage of their spring break promotion. The kids had a great time, and it was nice to get out of the house since it was so cold out. Everything was clean and looked nice. I haven't been in years so there have been improvements which are nice. The only area of improvement would be finding more help, for busy times. The kid running the Lazer Tag & Bumper Cars wasn't all that nice. There were times it took him a bit to get back from somewhere to start the next set of bumpe
A lot going on there. Standard bowling...a tight crowded in bowling area and very very busy. . Loved their digital and display for the bowlers w tips????. Velcro easy on shoes lol and tons of activities game room, escape room 1.00 a pop min. Snack bar looked yum and they had a local bakeries dessert cooler which was nice touch.
My family came down from Texas to Bowling Green Ky to visit me and I recommended that we come here to Bowl. I thought it would be a fun day for all of us but it turned out to be lame. We were so aggravated because both lanes that we tried out that was side by side kept messing up on us. Bowling pins getting stuck, giving strikes and spares when we didnt get one, and it giving the wrong scores repeatedly, us having to keep going up to the counter to have it fixed got annoying and the lady started acting kind
I like this place, but management could improve. The first several times we went we had a good time and everything went okay. On the most recent trip our lane (#30) was faulty and really messed up the two games we played. Management did not offer a refund, which I feel is very poor customer service. Your customers are your livelihood and you should treat them better.
Great $20 deal for the kids to bowl, bumper cars and laser tag. The later was too short a time tho since it wasn't very busy.
Great place to bowl. Fair pricing. Some of the lanes do have constant issues but the staff is great to fix or move you to a different lane if there's one open. Wish they would fix the toilets in the men?s room ??. All in all it's an affordable family outing.
Lot's of fun things to do there. Bowling, bumper cars, Lazer tag, and more.
Southern Lanes in Bg, Ky. No refund policy. Don't you think you should reconsider when we had to be moved to 3 different lanes, and on the third lane one of the gutter guards were broke to where we had to pull them up and knock them down when switching players (thats 10 rounds of having to place those gutter guards up OURSELVES) and by the last the few rounds of the first game, we had to start walking back out to the guy to have him restart our lane because it proceeded to start glitching. We payed for 2
Had issues with the bumpers where one would only come up and had to move lanes multiple times. I was even told I need to pull it up manually and push it back down. Once we got bowling had an issue where it only let my son bowl one time and then skipped his second bowl, moving on to the next bowler. The lady with the nostrils full of gauze at the front desk was rude and made us feel like it was our fault he was getting skipped. Had to get it reset multiple times to fix the issue. The front desk seemed to be
Bowled the Kentucky Veterans Bowling Tournament over the past weekend. The facility has a cool set up. A little cramped for such a large tournament but work with what you have right? Excellent service and the prices are the best around. Look forward to next time.
We absolutely love it here!! There is so much more to do than just bowling!! We love that we can bowl, go on the bumper cars, play laser tag, use the batting cages, AND there's an arcade with a billiard room! They even have a full service bar and a food bar-which you can get so many different things like snacks or a family meal. This place is definitely a must visit!!
The place was clean, friendly staff, and we were able to get in with no wait. The kids loved it.
Great place for kids to have fun. We had a birthday party here and the staff helped with everything I needed. Prices were not bad either. Definitely going back soon for the wrist bands! Cant wait to try the go carts and lazer tag with the kids. The parking kinda sucks it needs some fixing up
Booked a birthday party, and paid in full. 2hrs in a party room, one hour of bowling, one hour of laser tag, pizza/drinks/game cards. Upon arrival, we were rudely told "sorry, youre not on our schedule". We don't have a room ready. Once we provided our online proof of payment/booking, then began what turned into a 3hr event of waiting. Finally got into a room. No refreshments ready, had to wait. No bowling lanes were reserved for us, had to wait. No laser tag time slots reserved. By the time the pizza
This place has it all! We wish we had something like this back home. Pricey compared to back home, but we had a blast. Staff working the batting cage and bumper cars was the sweetest.
Southern lanes is first and foremost: a bowling alley. It does this well and I feel this is it's best attribute. If that's all they had, I'd give them five stars. Nice setup, clean facility, lanes are in good shape. What I take issue with is the state and condition of the rest of the facility. Arcade has a lot of games, but many were broken and the price per game is pretty high in my opinion. The putt-putt is crammed into a small area and lit by blacklight (UV) and isn't in the best shape. Laser tag is at l
Clean, fun Bowling Alley. Idk who paid the jukebox but I enjoyed the music, my hotdog hit the spot, and my soda was just right! My bestie enjoyed some JelloShots from the bar while we bowled a few games before closing time. They just got new, comfy velcro shoes.
We had a great time!The staff is very friendly here and there was an older gentleman working that was very helpful,kept checking on us to make sure we were good or if we needed anything:)Great for the family.
Went to just bowl a game or 2. Once inside the alleys on both sides seem endless. Then you go to back half and it keeps going!! Basically every arcade game u can imagine. Bumper cars, laser tag, and more! I was intrigued by the batting cages. This place has everything. They are with the times too, just swipe to play. Lol Down side if you want to play pool- bring chalk for que at least. I used to find better ques at bars. Also- We played pool and I don't mind having to show id to get the balls to keep track
Very cool place! Lots of lanes and plenty of other fun things to do like laser tag, billiards, and much more
Bowled in a high school team tournament today and it was the worst tournament I have ever been to in the four years I have been bowling. Stopped in the middle of games and many bowlers frames for almost an hour due to poor planning because of space issues, sent all spectators outside in 20 degree weather. They failed the bowlers, teams and parents. Many bowlers had thrown the first ball in their frame and were not allowed to finish their frame and were not given the chance to re shoot it even though it was
Fun place to go bowling. I'd recommend checking which days they have specials.
On March 14th 2024 we had my son's bday party there I wanted to book a party package online but it wouldn't let me book anything after 3pm so we didn't get to do a party package since he had school on his bday. When we first got there I paid for 2 adults and 6 kids bowling/shoe's. We also had more people show up after this too but they paid for them selfs. When we started bowling it was great all the kids were having so much fun!(We had two lanes next to each other. Lane 1 and 2) but after only 2.5 rounds o
Seems like a nice place but the music is way too loud. I had to leave I just couldn't take it
It's a pretty neat place but hard to have a party at. Super loud and with so much to do it's hard to keep all the kids together. Our room was unbearably hot and it was SO overcrowded. The bumper cars and laser tag are great as is the arcade but I'm not a fan of the mini golf. Billiards is great and all in all a fun place.
A great way to spend a few hours with the kids. We're from out of town and needed an activity, and the kids loved playing games for tickets, and a few hours and $20/ea was enough to get them plenty of tickets for some little souvenirs and treats. They had a blast and we had some really fun memory moments playing in the arcade and laser tag.
Had so much fun with family.great place for kids.the bump cars were really cool. Highly recommended for all ages
They took 60 dollars and then sold the spot and they won't give us are money back bc there non refundable
I went with my family and bf last night we were having fun and then my bf decided he wanted to go to the bar, when we get in there he asked them what kind of vodka mixed drinks they had the younger one of the two bartenders gave him a dirty look and shrugged her shoulders then he proceeded to say it was either a blue or green drink he was thinking of she once again looked at him and shrugged her shoulders then the other bartender stepped in saying there was a list of drinks over by the entrance so we walk o
The place was big bowling pool games bumper cars and more this place was amazing and I really had a good time. I kicked but in pool OOOOOOOHHHHH YEAHHHHH!!!!!
Just too packed to stay long. But cool place.
So much fun! I love this place. Fun to bowl, karaoke and just hang out! Lots of fun for kids and adults!
Southern Lanes is really fun. The different "themes" you can use for your bowling experience is really unique and super neat. It's a clean, huge place and the prices are pretty reasonable. Also it's open 24 hrs for some reason. $1 bowling from 3-9 am. The arcade room was nice too.
Fun place great for get togethers
Great place to take the kids they have fun little kid games at the entrance bowling and big game room in the back for older kids and pool tables for adults can't say much about the food I gotten burned fries and uncooked pizza but at lest the staff was nice and ready to work I'd recommend this place for anyone to take the kids just eat before you go!
Lots to do and reasonably priced. We'll be visiting frequently.
We have a family get together every 2 months. I came home to KY from KS to surprise my family. We really enjoyed the bowling. The kids enjoyed the arcade and laser tag. My husband enjoyed the lounge. I enjoyed a funnel cake from the concession. The staff was courteous.
Our family had a great times made memories
Love it. It's my first time bowling
Always have a blast when we are here
They have so many people just walking around not doing anything but the bathrooms stay disgusting. They can at least get seat covers if people aren't going to clean the bathroom properly. Being a female I hate having to sit on a nasty toilet or spend extra time putting so much toilet paper on the seat !
Always a good time! Ordering food was a bit of a hassle but never a dull moment here.
We had a great birthday bowling time!! I'm going to start buying my own bowling shoes though. Save the $8.00!!!
Took my son here for his birthday. The $20 unlimited deal for bowling, bumper cars, and Lazer tag is a great deal. Everything seemed to be clean. Staff was very helpful and polite.
The bowling balls were filled with nacho cheese and when I went to roll the ball, my wedding ring flew off into the gutter. I talked to management and they couldn't retrieve it for me. So my wife filed for divorce and I lost custody to the kids. Thanks southern lanes. The halo game was cool though
Had a pretty good time. The shoes have given me a blister. Stay away from lane 12. It gave us problem after problem
This place is full of arcade games, bumper cars, pool, lazer tag. One of the best days to come in is Thursday, discount bowling night. They start $1 bowling games and $1 draft beers @7:30pm. Just prepare for a big crowd.
Great price, staff a little rude in bowling area. All other staff were amazing!!! Had a great time!!!
My grandson and I was there Christmas Eve. We had a great time. The owner was super nice. When we walked in he said I have been waiting for you to my grandson. Loved it going back next weekend.
Great atmosphere to bowl, always clean. Great place for birthday parties as well!
We literally bowled our brains out this spring break!! Arcade, mini golf, etc. It was fantastic using the wrist band option for unlimited EVERYTHING ??
Great place to hang out however your supposed to trust them whenever you turn in a drivers license to rent balls for the pool table and later when you go turn in the balls you found out your id was given to someone else and everyone is just like welp can't help ya just leave ur phone someone will bring it back ??????? this has happened before?. If this has happened before then why do you guys STILL not have a policy in place!
I had a great time there.
Best place for family fun
I had my daughter's birthday party here. Sarah, who helped me with the party, was great! Everything went well. It was after I left... I received a phone call about my deposit that I paid weeks before the party. The delivery over the phone was as if I didn't pay it. Remind you, the only way to book a party is to pay the deposit (which is half of the total) or pay in full. So I drove back to the bowling alley to clear everything up. The girl at the front desk was not friendly at all and had an attitude! She m
Great variety, awesome New Year's destination!
I visited here the Last week and the pins were jamming all the time Couldn't even get a second chance to bowl for the remaining pins no matter how many times I told this to the representative they didn't care much. I am never coming here again.and The bowling balls are pretty bad and slippery.
the service from a guy who was working counter w/ food & bumper cars for us was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I normally get a name but this time I didn't. He was kinda short,(sorry) dark hair, skinny. My family was there on Thursday September 14, 23'....If this gets to him, thank you again. Good job to your parents.
Went bowling here! Great place to bowl. Loved the option of having the bumpers being automatically put up each time my sons went up to bowl. Also have a huge gaming area with games, pool tables, bumper cars and a batting cage!
My sister and I went and had a great time!! The man who checked us in was very polite and helpful!! We will be going back soon!! UPDATE: I went today for some fun bowling and I had a blast!! I bowled my first 200+ game!!! (222 to be exact). During the week they have this thing called " Bowl your brains out" you can bowl all the games you want for one price!!! It's Mon-Fri from 9am to 4pm. Check it out!!! Thanks Southern Lanes!!????
Went in on a Thursday night to show my newly relocated niece a fun spot for her and the kids but it felt like walking into a klan meeting. We were watched from the moment we walked in. Did ??NOT know about league?? night. Of course I took them straight to the arcade ??????????area but personal illness ???????required we leave early. Was completely glad to go...????????????????. Felt totally unwelcomed.
I came with my girls expecting for a fun time but instead was greeted with disappointment. We asked for a round alone without strangers which was allowed but we were forced to wait about 20 minutes. When we were finally allowed in, a worker tried asking if two kids could enter with us which we weren't too excited about so we allowed them to go in and we were force to wait more. The worker I quote said ?the parents are angry with the wait and I don't want to get my manager.? The worker themself started gett
We had a blast. Best staff. No matter the issue they were there to help..
Had so much fun! Went out at about 11pm on a Wednesday. Every bar was closed but one of my friends suggested the bowling alley. We played a couple games and had a few drinks. Was a good night
I went in with my girls expecting a good time but came out disappointed. Because me and my girls just wanted to have an around for ourselves in laser tag. We waited about 30 mins. Once our turn came the worker asked if these 2 kids could come with us because their parents would make a scene if not, we told the kids they could go before us and we'll just wait. I found it immature how the parents were. The worker even said, ? I don't want the parents making a fuss about it.? Another family came and asked the
Nice atmosphere, several pool tables with a full bar. Bowling alley was fun with my date.
Excellent place for the family. Take advantage of the wrist band. Is worth it.
Good people work there. Went to go play some billards with a friend at like 11am since we had nothing better to do. They were accommodating to us and let us play without interruption. Pool tables have signs of wear but was still a good experience for only a few dollars. Would definitely be back.
Laser tag kid was rude. he didn't let me and my girls have a good night and wasn't letting us have a round for ourselves but only with strangers and he kept telling the strangers that he didn't know why we were being so rude about not wanting to have a round with strangers. We didn't feel comfortable so we left and got a refund. Please hire mature people.
Great place to visit. Love the arcade and bowling. I just hope you don't want to order food and get in a reasonable time. I order fries and slice of pizza. Waited over an hr for the food to be semi cold. Watched the staff back there flirt with each other and not doing anything at all. Over all a fun place but to pay 10 dollars for food and have it cold is just not okay.
Bowling was good- everything else not so much. We did bowling, laser tag, and video games, for about $70 total for 5 people . Bowling was fun, pins kept falling over when being set up but we didn't care. Fun pictures on the game monitor. We should have stopped there. Laser tag was a bust. Two of the five jackets didn't work, we had to stop playing to find someone to help. The employees weren't watching the game, they were also the same employees running the grill and arcade games. We gave up after about fiv
We're from Cleveland Ohio and honestly, Cleveland better step up! $15 per person, unlimited games!! (shoes and everything) This place has everything too! Like pool, food, drinks, more. Honestly, I'm rather impressed. Have fun, y'all! I know my fam & I just did!!
Fun place for the kids, reasonably priced. We did not eat here
What a great experience from start to finish. The staff was amazing and the lady at the food counter was top notch
This place has a lot to do, but needs more employees. The kids have had to wait quite a while for bumper cars and laser tag, because they seem understaffed and have to grab someone from the front to come back and run them. Otherwise a good experience and the arm bands help make it affordable as well.
Always so crowded and not enough space. But always a good time.
Such a great place to hang out with friends! Bowling is so much fun. The service here is actually really good with Jeremy helping me out! Pool is my favorite but laser tag is a close second. My only complaint is the bathrooms! They all smell horrid! Idk what it is but I will never use the bathrooms here
When went on 8/26 2023 and there was construction going on, no air conditioning, and the mini golf was unavailable and was told they are removing it. On the website there was nothing about the mini golf being taken out. It would have been nice to know since we planned ahead of time to do all the activities.
Lots of great activities! Pool, bowling, bumper cars, Lazer tag and video games. Great time!
Love taking my kids to Southern Lanes! Today was especially great! One guy that works there, Brandon, made this visit so amazing. So much for the kids to do. Very reasonable prices too.
Friendly and helpful staff. Great family, fun atmosphere. We will return!
My 3yr old granddaughter, grown daughter and myself all enjoyed ourselves. Something fun for every age. ????
went there two weekends ago and played games in the arcade. we racked up enough points to get multiple different things. approached the counter and was just trying to look and get everything together that we wanted. a shorter older lady with brown hair (who i think originally works with the food) asked if we were ready. we were not and i just said ?umm? and she went off and said ?i?m not here to mess around. you're not gonna stand here and waste my time.? and walked away while three other couples/kids were
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.”
Yes, pool tables in arcades remain a fantastic draw in 2025! Games like 8-ball or 9-ball offer tactile, skill-based fun that blends strategy and precision. Modern tables feature smooth felt, responsive cues, and vibrant designs, enhancing the classic experience. Arcades foster a social vibe with casual matches or competitive tournaments, appealing to all skill levels. Unlike digital games, pool’s physicality—lining up shots, feeling the cue’s weight—keeps it timeless.