Bougier than your classic bowling alley, Bowl & Barrel was a popular spot on the weekends and was a…read morelot of fun! It was clean and well-maintained. Service was nice and helpful at the front and for food at our table. One can choose to have the side rails or even an aiming device that looks like a little slide for the bowling ball. The technology is really cool, as there are graphics to show how to hit all the balls and replays, and classic graphics of the old days still make their appearance :P The pins are attached to strings, so resetting for each turn is faster. The food selection was better than expected but still just okay-- the pretzel was my favorite: soft, served warm, but not much taste beside straight up salt crystals (but it did come with sharp mustard on the side). The highlight is definitely the gameplay over the food, but they are nice snacks in the meantime. Really liked having hand sanitizer at the table too! Balls and tables and shared with your neighboring lane, and we definitely needed a bigger table just for a few dishes and drinks. The bowling shoes felt nice and didn't look super worn out like they usually do. Instead of those plastic hard chairs, there's an improved cushioned couch, but ours was tearing and the tear was pretty uncomfortable to sit on. Would recommend reserving in advance! Whether for a little party or date for a bit of competition, Bowl & Barrel is a solid spot for bowling. Would go elsewhere after for a real meal though!

Update - spoke to GM, he was receptive to feedback. My team is going to plan a future outing - I'll…read moreupdate afterwards ============== Called today (4/6 at 452pm) to inquire about options for a party of 8. If we need to call for event info vs booking a date on line, you should remind your staff to answer a call as if they actually want to help your potential clients, by the way they pick up, answer and by providing a name. Had to pull information out of Cesar - including his name. A 2 minute interaction made me decide to plan my upcoming event elsewhere, as well as steer my department away from you for future team events.

The Houston location of Pinstripes has been long gone, but the void it left is still felt. The…read moreconcept was a compelling one: an event space and family destination built around bowling, anchored by an all-you-can-eat weekend brunch. Simple in theory, brilliant in execution, and one that no other venue has successfully replicated since. The space was gorgeous. The ample dining space, dedicated private rooms, and gourmet bowling alleys across the place was a sight to behold. This experience cost a pretty penny, which is partially what doomed them in the first place. As a brunch destination, it was a hot mess, largely due to their staff which had a hard time to keep up with the demand. The waits without reservations were brutal and even ones that arrived with reservations would still have to wait if the seating arrangements weren't done properly. The food itself was solid, featuring premium items like prime rib and mean herb roasted chicken, along with smoked salmon, shrimp cocktails, and even a dessert fondue. Throw in a few pasta + pasta dishes for the kids, along with an omelette station. At $35, this was a good value. The bowling experience was always their best asset. Lane reservations were a cinch, and the bowling balls were always quality. The area was well maintained and had a decent amount of seating for groups. Shoes and socks were always included in the $20 per person/per hour deal, which for River Oaks standards is on par price wise. While they live on in other cities, I do think Pinstripes was onto something in Houston. While it may not have fully materialized into what they envisioned, it did lay enough ground work to see the possibility was there. Here's hoping they find another home in H-Town in the near future.

Nice place to bowl... food is mmmmeyah (so so)!…read more Location: Pinstripes is located in upper Kirby near the color factory. Great thing is that they have a parking garage and Pinstripes validates parking... wooohooo! You just have to ask! Ambiance: This place is cute and happening! There is a large party room, but only one area to bowl. Food: The food was not the best. However, I did hear that they had a good brunch! I can't vouch for it and will say that I probably Never will. The experience I had with their food was more than enough. The parmesan fries were good. Service: The bowling area was packed, so service was also so so! A little slow for our liking! I may return, but not for the food... for the comradery!

Went to bowl a few games and got the pizza beer pitcher special. It was a lot of fun and the food…read morewas pretty good!

On a Sunday night , the pricing for unlimited bowling plus shoes is 21.99 a person. No need to…read morereserve a lane or expect a wait time. We were assigned a lane right away. I recommend the sampler for a meal if you are with a group. It contains wings,tenders,breadsticks, and pretzels. Very filling. The cocktails were okay, but we had to ask for double shots, as they tasted more like juice than alcohol. The extra shots are 8.50 though. We started bowling at 7pm and stayed until 11pm. Definitely worth the money

I've been here for a birthday party and it was pretty decent…read more They have a full bar and kitchen. I had a few cocktails but didn't bowl. Food was decent. Standard bowling alley food. The service was okay. I did most of my transactions at the bar because I was with a larger party.

Came for a team event and absolutely loved it. The food was great and it was your typical bowling…read moreand arcade ambiance while a bit upscale. The service could've been a bit better we constantly had to ask for water and the various things we needed. But the food again PHENOMENAL would highly recommend

I first visited this establishment with my grandmother and a friend in August 2024 and I loved…read moreevery minute I was there. The service was top notch,the music wasn't too loud,and the food was delicious. Highly recommend it to anyone who is passing through Baytown! Five stars!

Super fun bowling alley with a fun vibe. Has bowling alleys obviously but also an arcade section,…read morelaser tag, and a zip line type obstacle course. Manager was so friendly. Some wanna be pro-bowlers can be a little bit pretentious but other than that people are respectful of their lane. Food is good and comes out fresh. Will return!

This was a cute bowling alley and I had fun here. It is a bit pricy for two people, seems that they…read morecharge by the hour and shoes and included for up to 6 people? So definitely a better spot for groups, maybe not so much for two! Their pizza was surprisingly not bad for a bowling spot. I'm glad they kept the crust in the thinner slice, and it came out hot and melty. Not bad at all!

The owners want to keep raising the prices despite the place being in shambles. The kitchen is a…read moretotal health violation. They have leaks and missing tile on the roof, holes everywhere, dripped paint from leaks, mold, rats, crickets and roaches. There's always something wrong with the lanes but don't ask for more time because of it since they're inconsiderate of how much they're charging for one hour to even accommodate for all that's wrong with everything. All of the larger shoe sizes have holes and rips, the leather on the seats is are also ripped. They favor their children and grandchildren over the people who are actually keeping the place running and are actually doing the hard work. The rules don't apply to them simply because of their DNA which is why their underage granddaughter is serving alcohol. Not to mention the wage theft!

The place is fun and filled with much happiness for me and for all come and enjoy the rides, games,…read morefood, fellowship, friendship and food.

It's pretty obvious this place had been around since the beginning of time. While there are a lot…read moreof updated games, the bathrooms, decor, and overall maintenance of the place looks old. I came here on a weekday evening to go skating. My boyfriend and I were basically the only guests in the whole place with the exception of 1 kid and his parent. The music was great. It was a mix of pop/rnb/hip hop. Perfect songs to skate to. I actually enjoyed that the rink was empty. The price for skating was a little over $30 for the two of us and included rental. That was a little steep to me. Refreshments are also expensive. A bottled water is $5. It it is 2023 so was to be expected but still a little disappointing. The skates are definitely old and several pairs are missing stoppers. I did see the attendant cleaning the skates so that was impressive. We decided on Funplex because it was the only place that was available for open skate. Other rinks have limited hours or lessons during the week.