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    Bowlero Bakersfield

    3.6 (121 reviews)
    Open 12:30 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Matthew F.

    To start off just wanted to say that my family and I ultimately did have fun. We had a great time and for the price it was worth it. We visited on a Sunday night. Place was not busy at all and there seemed to be 2 bartenders, two staff members, and one manger working. There are a few things I think would really help the business improve: To start off the customer service is below par, you don't get greeted or talked to unless you start the conversation off first. During our entire visit about 2.5 hours no one came and checked on us or ask us anything. Bartender was the only staff member who wore a smile and was extremely friendly throughout the visit. I would say some table touches by management or maybe having one person on the floor talking to people could not only generate more money but also better experiences. Usually I'm not the type to need most interactions when going places but this place definitely lacked it by a lot. Concerning the overall cleanliness of the building it also could have been a lot better. Restrooms were fairly clean but the tables themselves were very dirty as well as the booths. We had to ask twice for tables to be clean and ended up gathering them ourselves in order to sit down. The food was good though we ordered two pizzas some pitchers of soda and beer and some nachos. I do believe they should have a wider selection of food sold but I know most of the time that doesn't really fall on the management but more so the actual corporation. Price was also not too bad for food. For the actual bowling it was really fun I paid about $120 for about 7 people to bowl with shoes included apparently it was a special and you can bowl until they close. The equipment seemed really really old though I think this place is due for a remodel. The pins would fall on their own with no ball in sight, the balls would not go into the chute and instead roll back on the actual lane and get stuck and at times the whole system would just freeze and during those intense moments where we were trying to crown a winner the experience is just ruined. Overall the atmosphere was alright there were about 5 other family and they bunched us all up in the same booths instead of spreading everyone around to give people more space. The music was okay and the place didn't really scream fun. I think this place had lots of potential despite the age of the building by just tweaking a couple things which would make everyone's experience that much more enjoyable. Will I be back soon? Maybe not. Do I want to be back? Of course. Given there is basically no places in town like this I think this place has lots of room for improvement.

    EV chargers in front and plenty of parking
    Ligia M.

    Fun place to have a good time with friends. We're on a road trip and stopped just to charge our vehicle. Great place to people watch and get some food while we wait. Clean restrooms right when you walk in and plenty of parking/ EV chargers in front. Some arcade, too!

    Guadalupe L.

    Upon walking in you are greeted by the staff which I like. Customer service great. Checked in we were a party of 8 (3 Adults, 5 Kids). I believe you pay per game and its 9.99 and shoes separately that I did not get the price I did not bowl so I didn't do either my kids did. They dont have much staff so when we had an issue it was hard to get help, with anything. When we ordered because the kids were thirsty we couldn't just order a pitcher (soda) we had to order food this was directly said from the person at the bar (Sharlene) we couldnt just order soda, we had to get food, and every time we wanted a refill which is a waste of food IMO. When going to pay she (Sharlene) was good to check us out quick easy but the comment of tips are greatly appreciated was a no no. As someone who use to work just for tips I never say that, or would ever say that. That's just not what you say at all. Also the cups for soda are so small the kids had a good time but us parents were a little bothered thar we had to buy good just for drinks or do individual drinks, why not just sell the pitcher alone. Other than that because its one of the two only places here in town to bowl we will be trying The BLVD and definitely comparing the two.

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    Lisa R.

    We had our daughter's birthday party here. I highly recommend having any kids party here. From the moment we checked in, all staff was so helpful and polite to me and my husband. This was our first time having a party here, so we were kinda not knowing what we were doing, but the staff helped in all ways. From correcting my errors on putting the kids' names on the board to who was allowed to bowl (only kids for us, no adults) so there was NO surprise bill at the end. They helped with moving tables for parents to sit and, of course, bringing our food. They have the arcade, bathrooms and just the atmosphere is beautiful. I can't mention enough the staff coming up to us and asking if there was any assistance we needed. Our birthday girl plus the guests(kids) received a card with an amount to use at the arcade. It was just a great experience because kids' birthday parties can be very stressful.

    Little restaurant next door/ attached to the bowling alley.

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    Best service in town love the staff always greeted with a smile i come at least 3 times a week plus bowl leauge good times

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    Ran into some issues with customers there but the manager handled it very very well. She is amazing & deserves appreciation.

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    Just had an overall good time. I didn't have any complaints. Staff was easy to talk too.

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    the service was great and I had a good time The food was delicious and the bar was nice

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    Emma is very attentive. Great service! I will bring family and friends back definitely :)

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