I was in the area and had my bowling ball with me so I decided to drop in. There is an arcade and…read morepool table but I was there to bowl. This is an 8 lane center with wooden lanes. The staff was friendly, and moved me to another lane when the pinsetter malfunctioned on my original lane. It was certainly different from other houses I have bowled in but I will definitely be dropping by again if I am in the area.

Where to start with this dive... well let's start with being told you have to keep score on an IPad…read morethat the battery died after the first 20min. So no scoring. The pinsetters do not work at all. You have to hit the reset button after every ball. The lanes are in horrible condition. The place smells like an old nasty gym locker room that hasn't been cleaned in 20yrs. And on top of all that they charge you a fee for using using a debit or credit card. I will avoid this place like the plague. From now on I will go way out of my way to drive 30min to Bourbonnais or Bradley to bowl next time.

This was my first time at Twisted Pin, and I was very impressed. The prices are pretty high but as…read morea non-bowler, I am not sure how they rank compared to other places. On the other hand, this place is also a little more high end compared to your old fashion bowling/dive bar places. The location was very easy to find. We used Google Navigation and it lead us directly to the place. If you miss the entrance, it might be a little annoying to backtrack but no big issues. Parking was no issues and it is very big compared to the size of the building. We showed up on a busy Wednesday where it is penny pins so you only pay a penny per pin you knock down. Essentially...the worst you are, the cheaper your game will be. Inside the building is very nice and clean. There are two entrances..one is a "restaurant" and the other is the decent sized arcade and bowling. There is a self serving beer tap. And they do serve food. They do a little star less due to the prices of the food as well. It is better than your traditional bar/bowling food but it is a little more expensive. Also, I do enjoy the service of the self serving beer tap. They had a lot of selections of beer, 1-2 seltzers, 1 cider and ~5 wine selection. Also, they do have a "limit" of ~32 oz where the bartender can allow you or less depending on how you act. I do appreciate that so while you can drink feely, no one is getting drunk. I think we were paying ~.60 cents an oz and it does tell you how much your drink will cost as you are pouring. Also, they do have a small water station will is greatly appreciated. The arcade is decently sized. They do have a lot of selections of games but it is not a place where I would go just for the arcade. The size is good for after bowling or while you are waiting for your lane. Overall, I am very impressed with this location. Food, self serving beer tap, and arcades... I am fan of Twisted Pins and I would be back in the future.

Went here recently. It's been many years since I've been there and the whole place has been…read moremodernized. They changed names they've got all new lanes, got a pro shop, they got all sorts of crane games and video games etc. I did not bowl, but my kids all bowled with their cousins. What I didn't like, was we got there at 245 and the kids wanted to bowl for an hour, 3 games and there was really nobody on the main lanes except two of the lanes which were already in use and they didn't want to rent lanes to my kids because they said the Plainfield teachers group is coming in. And I'm sure they wouldn't be there till 4 o'clock but this is it like at 2:30 2:45 and so they made my kids rent a lane which cost more dollars an hour and the shoes were more and they had to rent a lane in the VIP section which had colored lights and video on the wall and because they're worried about taking care of this teachers group and school wasn't even close to being over yet but they just wanted to make money on whoever was there. So we got stiffed by having to pay a lot higher prices and I didn't like that. So of course my wife liked the fact that they had a pour your own beer area. With like 20 different beers, some wines, some seltzers etc. etc. And you give them your card upfront they give you a separate card which you wave over the selection that you want , and then it weighs by the ounce how much it pours for you and then charges you a fee. It was in the afternoon and I didn't feel like drinking although the wife drank with my nephew. That was a good thing but I'm really only gonna give them two & 1/2 stars because they were obviously didn't want to rent to us so they gave us the expensive lanes. I just didn't like the service so at our expense they made extra money which was wrong. I personally wouldn't go back.

I like this bar a lot, mainly for these reasons…read more 1. No smoking. I appreciate not smelling like an ashtray 2. Mini corn dogs... yes please, chicken strips are yum too 3. $15.00 pitcher of a mixed drink special. Yes... all for me. 4. Cool and friendly bartenders who know their stuff and hustle to get you your drink 5. Great DJ/Karaoke starting at 10 on Fridays and Saturdays with pretty decent singers. even if you think you suck, who cares... get drunk and have fun. 6. Clean. I like a nice clean bar.

This is one of my favorite bars in Crown Point, especially if you're looking to get away from the…read moreteeny-boppers and nightclub-style bars. Very laid back, yet awesome place to hang out. Their drinks are very reasonably priced, great selection, and made well. It's clean inside and they offer typical bar-food till around midnight on the weekends. I personally like the corn nuggets and chicken strips the best; very tasty. The bartenders are friendly and do a great job whether the bar is full or not; Meredith is a fantastic mixologist (she works on Saturday nights), so if you're looking to try something different, all her to make you something special and you will be happily surprised. The bar is non-smoking, which can be a blessing for the non-smokers. I personally do smoke, but have no problem going outside to do so; you can smoke under the covered area near the door which works for me. Overall, I just love the atmosphere of this bar; friendly, comfortable, and a lot of fun without making you feel out of place for being either too old or too young. They also have a couple of pool tables and free shuffleboard, a DJ with karaoke on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10, and a very diverse crowd. Do yourself a favor and check the place out, cuz it's pretty great.

We've been going here for a while, and recently last week we had 3 balls gets stuck in one of their…read moreball returns, and they all got chewed up pretty bad. The guy at the counter was nice and said they'll take care of it, we filled out a couple sheets for the ball info and our info and they said they'll have the pro shop fix them. Well, we got them back the first time, hardly anything was done, the employee of the pro shop was extremely rude with us that day as well. So we left them there to get resurfaced, and the employee told us to just talk to Jason(the owner of the pro shop) when he comes back the next day. So I did, he resurfaced the balls himself. 2 of the 3 are okay, they have blemishes but they're smooth. The third one, my Evoke Hysteria(i bought this ball 3 weeks ago), 90% of the coverstock was taken off to remove the issues. The USBC serial numbers are partially gone so it is INELIGIBLE and not legal to use in my upcoming sanctioned league or tournaments. The GM of the alley told my wife that they're not able to replace the ball and there's nothing they can do. Im sorry, but you acknowledged your lane equipment messed up our balls, you're liable for the ball. Any reputable alley would do right by it's returning customers and fix/replace a ball that was damaged by your equipment especially a recently purchased one. I DO NOT recommend bowling here, unless you want to have your bowling balls destroyed.

Perfect date spot or friends gathering! Me and the gang got together for some mid afternoon, day…read moredrunk bowl sesh! Practically empty on a Sunday afternoon. My party of 5 were all accommodated with rental shoes, with no complaints about sizes at all. 2 games with 5 people took almost 2 hours. So we ordered wings and a pitcher of Sierra Mist. Very tasty on a drunk tummy. Clean restrooms, clean bowling lane, and hand sanitizer around the building! Overall we had a damn good time and will definitely be back to kick it again!

We had a holiday party here and it was wonderful! It's a smaller bowling alley, but everyone had a…read moregreat time! The food was really great and the service was top notch. The guys were ready to help if there were any issues! We had like 40 little kids so it was a lot to handle! One thing to note is this bowling alley is a hand scoring bowling alley. The kids were not keeping score so it didn't matter! But just an fyi!

My review is only for the food side of the business. I have not bowled in any of their lanes. They…read morehave a great outdoor patio with plenty of tvs to enjoy during the summer months. We typically sit outside every chance we get. The service is good especially since I think we have the same waitress every time and she may be the only one that works there. She may also be cooking my food in the back since she is the only one I ever see. She is great for usually being the only waitress there. The food is fresh and very good. We always enjoy the meal and the potato options. I am partial to tater tots so that's where I lean. Definitely will be back again.

First time there. Tried to order from the QR code but it would not take a gift card. Went to the…read moreonly person available, at the bar, and asked how does this work. She said with gift cards the order had to be placed with her. Ok great....she didn't tell us that the bar automatically charges bar gratuity! I noticed that additional almost $6 charge (on top of the tip) and questioned it. Her comment was it's automatic at the bar. I then said but I had to come to the bar in order for the gift card to be used. I'm then told there's a kiosk by the kitchen that could be used too! They fooled me once-won't happen again cause I'm not going back! Very deceiving!

Pros: Facility is nice. The "Strong Island" cocktail…read moredescription (3 types of Bellows!!!) lets you know you're gonna have a rough next day. Cons: Recommend only paying in cash here and closely checking your receipts. Hidden automatic gratuities mean we will never return. Should have checked yelp first to see the bad reviews!

Everything went well...from the time I came in, to the time I left. The bowling lanes were…read moreacceptional. The employees were awesome . The vending machines were in view and easy to find.

The staff is less than friendly. I mean not overtly rude but they do seem pretty annoyed at working…read morethere. Fun game. We had some hang ups with the lanes and balls not returning. They were able to fix. Bathroom was atrocious. I'm not sure it's ever been properly cleaned. Someone next to us ordered pizza. My mouth was watering. It looked like a nice puffy crust and smelled fantastic.

We had a fun night of bowling at this family owned establishment-- highly recommend! We ordered a…read morepizza and some mozz sticks. The shoes were in great shape-- the equipment all worked well and the bumpers even go up and down automatically-- I was impressed! The place was clean and well taken care of -- can't wait to go back!

Food was good and facility was very clean and updated but make sure to call and ask if there is any…read moreavailable lanes before you drive 20 miles just for them to tell you that there is no available lanes for 1 1/2 hrs like they did me. Wont be back!!!

I had the wprst time at this bowling alley. The staff at the bar, or Terry, refused to serve my…read morefamily beer because we were being "too rowdy". Keep in mind that there are 15 of us. I don't recommend this place if you have a loud family.

From the owner: For an activity that will keep everyone involved and entertained, look no further than a bowling…read morealley. Bowling is a sport that has been around for ages and can be fun regardless of if you are looking for a place to take a date, friends, or the entire family. In business for more than 25 years, Hebron Lanes Limited is dedicated to providing an enjoyable atmosphere for customers and bowling leagues that will leave you smiling. Committed to being affordable, it is only $1.50 per person to rent shoes, and a lane is only $15 to play. They also have youth and adult bowling leagues during the summer and fall. Each team has to have four members and is $10 per week for each individual participating. For an entertaining night with the whole family, visit Hebron Lanes Limited. You can call (219) 996-7271 to learn more about their bowling leagues or visit their website for more details.

I'm a novice bowler who bowls once every three years while on vacation to some small, resort town…read moreat a b&b so take my review with a grain of salt if you are an avid, experienced bowler. The exterior of the building has seen better days, and in broad day light, it looks rather run down. There is some weird parking in the front of the building but only enough for half a dozen cars. Back out straight into the street at your peril. Inside, the interior is circa 1990's, clean and cheerful. The bowling shoes are standard, but the balls have seen much better days long ago. The have chips and gouges all over. The games are computerized so it's one less thing to undermine your fun. There is table seating of four a step above for those waiting their turns and a stool in front of the computer below. The computer even gives you visual suggestions on where to throw and curve the ball for maximum results. If only my hand/eye coordination could follow directions. The ball retriever takes a bit of time, and the pin picker-upper gets stuck sometimes and doesn't knock down the pins. I call that an extra, free turn. You can push a button to force the machine to collect the pins. I forget the price of renting the shoes and per game, but I don't remember them being out of the ordinary. We met some lovely retired people bowling next to us, and in the other half of the building were tons of children. It seems the people assigning lanes takes into consideration where you should be placed based on how childless you are. I really appreciate the consideration because bowling is challenging enough for me without the distraction of screaming kids.

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