"Bowling itself was fine, but the place..."
Bowling itself was fine, but the place didn’t feel very clean. Our table was sticky, the toilets looked like they hadn’t been cleaned properly, and the shoes had a bad smell. I’m sure other customers would notice the same things too, so it’d be great if they paid more attention to cleanliness. Not the best visit overall.
"Booking turned into a frustrating headache"
I tried booking through the site, but it kept crashing on me every time I got close to finishing. Maybe it was just a bad day for their system, but from my side it felt really messy and unreliable.
hello_kathryn725
May 09, 2026
"Balls were fine, shoes were a little worn"
The equipment worked okay, but the shoes felt literally old and worn out. Nothing terrible, just not the freshest stuff.
Terry-collman
May 02, 2026
"Lanes could really use some attention"
I went in for a few games, and as someone who actually enjoys bowling and notices how the lane plays, it was disappointing. The lane felt dry and patchy, and my ball kept reacting all over the place, which made it hard to get into any kind of rhythm. The staff were friendly enough, but the lanes definitely need some work...
"Just didn’t have the best vibe"
Went here with a few friends and the bowling itself was fine, nothing really wrong with that. But something about it just felt a bit off. The atmosphere was kind of flat, the music was way too loud in certain spots, and the area around our lane could’ve been cleaner. Staff were okay, but the place didn’t feel especially welcoming. I probably wouldn’t be in a hurry to go back.
debbie_Horton86
April 23, 2026
"Better food than I expected"
We took the kids bowling and decided to grab some food while we were there. I wasn’t expecting much, but the burgers and chips were actually good, hot, came out quickly, and tasted decent. It’s not restaurant-quality or anything, but for a bowling place it definitely did the job. The kids were happy with the pizza too. It did feel a bit expensive for what it was, so I’d give it 4 stars overall. Left feeling pleasantly surprised.
"Fun birthday party, kids had a great time"
We had my son’s birthday party at AMF Bowling and, overall, it turned out to be a really nice day. The kids were excited from the second we got there and they all seemed to have a brilliant time bowling.
The staff we dealt with were friendly and got us set up quickly, especially considering how busy it was. The food was nothing fancy, but it did the job and the kids happily ate it, which is always a win.
The only thing was the drinks took a while to come out and the party area felt a bit squeezed, so it did feel like maybe they’d packed in quite a lot at once. Still, it didn’t ruin the day, and I’d probably book again.
Joann_wright77
February 28, 2026
"We went to AMF Bowling and the actual..."
We went to AMF Bowling and the actual bowling was fine, but getting there was more annoying than I expected. The parking situation wasn’t great at all, we were driving around for ages trying to find a space, and the signs didn’t really make it clear where we were meant to go.
The entrance wasn’t the easiest either. We had a buggy with us and it felt awkward enough, so I can imagine it being even more frustrating for someone using a wheelchair or needing easier access.
The staff were alright once we got inside, but by that point we were already a bit stressed from the parking and access. I wouldn’t say it ruined the whole visit, but I’m not sure I’d be in a hurry to go back, it just felt...
ritawarnock0255
February 26, 2026
"Fun night, but the scoring screens could use some attention"
Went bowling with a few friends and overall we had a good time. The scoring system mostly did what it was supposed to, though it seemed to miss a couple of pins here and there, and the screen froze once in the middle of our game.
The staff did get it sorted after a little wait, so it wasn’t a ruined night or anything. We’d probably come back, but it’d be nicer if the tech kept up with the game next time...
tomkitchen0908
February 22, 2026
"We took the kids here over the weekend..."
We took the kids here over the weekend and they had a really lovely time. I was a bit unsure how it would go at first, especially with the younger ones, but the staff were friendly and helped us get the bumpers sorted, which made things much easier. The food was fine, though a little on the pricey side for what it was. Overall, it turned into a fun family afternoon and I’d feel happy going back again.
Gale.milburn
January 27, 2026
"Arcade was kind of a letdown"
I was disappointed with this arcade. A few of the machines just ate my coins and didn’t even work, and when I mentioned it to the staff, they didn’t seem too bothered. That part was weird because you’d think they’d want to fix it or at least help out a little.
cathy1993
January 24, 2026
"Way too pricey for what you get"
I didn’t feel like this was good value at all. By the time we paid for the games, shoes, and a drink, it added up to way more than it should’ve. The place itself was fine, but nothing special. Whoever runs this really needs to rethink the pricing, because it just didn’t feel worth the money to me
Robin_furman02
January 23, 2026
"Wait was kinda long"
I ended up waiting in line longer than I thought I would, kinda annoying tbh. Not a huge deal, but yeah the queue took a bit.
charles2000
January 13, 2026
"Friendly staff, but I felt a little hurried"
The staff were nice and polite, which I always appreciate, but personally I’m not a fan of feeling rushed when I’m being served. It wasn’t a bad experience at all, just felt like they were trying to move things along a bit too quickly for my liking.
willie-Miller
December 28, 2025
"I showed up on a Saturday expecting..."
I showed up on a Saturday expecting to get a lane without too much hassle, but I ended up waiting ages because there were barely any lanes free. The staff were nice enough, so I don’t blame them, but the availability was really poor. it’s made me lose a bit of trust in being able to just turn up and actually play...
ron1983
December 05, 2025
"Had a bad feeling after waiting so long"
We sat there waiting for our drinks for what felt like forever, and after a while I just had a feeling they weren’t coming. Turns out they never did. Disappointing experience.