Bowling Barn
Bowling Barn
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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gayane k
California1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Family
This establishment refuses to reserve lanes for large parties over the phone because they want you to show up and put your name on a wait-list. They lie about their wait times to make sure you hang around and spend money in the arcade, buying food/drinks. Initially, they told us 1 hour, then it got changed to 2 hours. After waiting 2 hours, spending over 200 on the arcade and food, we asked how much longer for the bowling lane, we were told another hour. When we complained that they were being dishonest about their wait times, the owner started cursing, calling us "fking entitled" and telling us we were trespassing. 3 other employees started screaming at us and physically pushing us out the door. The staff is horrible, the owner is racist and they are clearly working out a system to gouge customers who come to bowl. Do not give this people your hard earned money, they're awful.
Written 28 December 2024
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Iaimiam
Ventura, CA269 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We walked in and we agreed by very sour faced woman with long brown hair. You can even crack a smile. The guy at the register jumped in and asked us if we need help. Then I found out how much it was $60 for one hour at the time you as soon as you leave there pay station , you have to pick shoes and a ball and and get set up as they are timing you for bowling time it’s a rip off. we are locals as soon as our first time going
Written 6 August 2024
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cariL44
Orange, CA188 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
We went on a Saturday night as a family outing. The people here were drunk, loud, using profanity and smoking, INSIDE (is that even legal). People were just throwing the balls with not waiting or caring about the bowlers sharing the lanes with them. We paid for 3 games each but left after 2.
Written 8 December 2014
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Michell B
Central Arizona, AZ13 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Unfortunately we found it to be really expensive, it was $28 and hour and then we had to add the price of shoes on top of that, for for a family of 5 it was almost $60 for us to bowl for an hour! And it was empty, they could have let us continue to Finnish our game.
Most of the arcade games were broken or out of order too...Waste of money :( shame
Most of the arcade games were broken or out of order too...Waste of money :( shame
Written 6 June 2018
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yamed1234
port st lucie florida8 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
it was small but owner very welcoming we had a great time. We had a very large group and everyone had a fab time there. I think we went there twice
Written 24 September 2014
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Jon Matson
Borrego Springs, CA1,239 contributions
Mar 2012 • Friends
I love this place. We decided to go on a Friday night to bowl a few games and we're glad we did. We did have to wait a half hour to bowl, but it was worth it as we were able to get a few beers which were very cheap at three dollars a bottle. As we waited we listened to some really great music from the eighties with the classic videos to accompany them. I enjoyed this a lot. The clientele also seemed to be stuck in the eighties which gave the place an authentic feel and that is what is cool about this place. The pizzas looked good as well, although we didn't get to try them. Bowling was reasonably priced at four or five dollars per game. Nice diversion in Big Bear.
Written 10 March 2012
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JennyV
1 contribution
Mar 2019 • Family
Me and my kids stayed the weekend in big bear and were looking for things to do and came across the bowling barn.my kids had a lot of fun glow bowling and the staff was helpful. the kids also enjoyed the laser maze after bowling. They have arcade games as well but all of them seem to be out of order but other than that the bowling was great we would go back again.
Written 12 March 2019
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janetdarlenexo
Moreno Valley, CA108 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
The customer service was great, the kids had a great time. food does take awhile though 1 pizza took an hour to get but other then that we enjoyed it
Written 27 September 2018
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Alissa R
Kenmore17 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
Came to Big Bear for my 40th birthday with a friend and our children(9 & 10).Went glow bowling on Friday night for my bday- the BEST glow bowling I've done in years. Family friendly, fun, good music & food. Cory, announced"Happy birthday" to me, was so kind to us & added to the night. I highly recommend the Bowling Barn- get there early and have a blast!
Written 2 April 2018
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Ethan C
Riverside, CA64 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
We have been taking a yearly trip to Big Bear for 17 yrs. We stop in to bowl almost every time. Great Fun. Drinks are not too expensive and the lanes have always been working well when we go in.
Written 26 February 2018
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