Great time! So much fun! Staff was awesome! Bree gave us drink suggestions that were excellent! Thank you! read more

Dust Bowl Tulsa - Hey Bree! Thank you for the drink suggestions - excellent! Had a great time! Awesome place! - Bowling Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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As a rule, I usually hate games that I'm bad at. For example, I'm really really bad at the following games and I refuse to play them: Vollyball Dodgeball Marco Polo Soccer There's one exception to this rule. There's one game that I am amazingly bad at that I love to play. Bowling! Have I ever scored above a 100 in a bowling game? Probably not. I think I scored a 30 once. Bowling is always fun though. It's even MORE fun at places like Dust Bowl, that offer loaded tater tots (HELL YES) and fancy adult beverages. There's more than just shitty beer at this joint. The interior is very retro, and there's a party room that's isolated from the main bowling alley, which would be good for birthdays/parties/etc. This spot is super fun. read more

Takes IDS accusing they are fake. Terrible service. Terrible bartenders. Rude bartenders actually, do not give them your service

Onion burger champ! Great Bar food and fun atmosphere (when the DJ isnt there) read more

Dust Bowl Tulsa - Bowling Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

It was my first visit at this place and I really enjoyed it! The GM was awesome and extremely accommodating. He even gave us a private party room since the party that reserved it failed to show which was so nice! The bartenders need more knowledge on mixology but overall, the group really enjoyed our visit and 10/10 will be back!! read more

Dust bowl is the perfect place for events. I have personally been to several events and meets here and which the food, bowling , drinks, and retro feel you are sure to have a great time! read more

Dust Bowl Tulsa - Bowling after work! - Bowling Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Went here last night for a group function. I've been before and it's a fun little hang out. They have food, but nothing special. Frozen tater tots that they put toppings on. But if you are hungry or want to keep up the "traditional" bowling atmosphere, then by all means order away. I'm always tempted to order the party planner which is nothing more than a bunch of frozen appetizers cooked for you and sold at market price. There are 6 lanes and a private room with two more lanes. Bowling here is expensive and unless you are in a group or come on Monday's for half price bowling, it may not be worth it. Full bar with signature drinks that are great. Also nice selection of bottled and can beers. The place is great for drinking, especially in the fall and spring as they have a nice outdoor patio that actually connects to the back of the Dilly Deli for even more seating. read more

Now, I suck at bowling. But I still enjoy Dust Bowl. The place has a great look and feel. The bartenders are friendly and a lot of fun to talk to. The bar is extensive and there are a few bar snacks as well. The entertainment doesn't stop at 10 pin. There are video games and at one point there was a bocce ball court in the back, but it might be gone now. It's pretty easy to get a lane. Even if there are only a half dozen or so of them. The private room is nice for parties. Not cheap though. But I know some regulars who love using it and don't mind paying up. The shirts they sell there have some cool retro designs too. Sometimes it can get pretty packed. But I always have a good time when I go. read more

Very unprofessional and the employee at the door states that the business does not accept foreign nationals. Never heard of this in the world and do not recommend supporting this business. As a very well travelled individual this is the first time I have encountered this policy in any establishment worldwide. A government issued drivers license would be accepted anywhere else as a valid ID. It is a poor reflection on Tulsa, a city that prides itself on hosting world class events that draw international tourists. Furthermore it is inconsistent with my other experiences in Tulsa (including at other McNeili establishments) - I would guess such an arbitrary policy will continue to hurt your business down the road. read more

This is the place to be in the summer! Their alcoholic slushees come in a color-changing dust bowl cup! Be careful, they are much stronger than they seem! If you plan to bowl, make sure you brush up on how to keep score. It is more low tech than most people are used to. read more

Cool retro/hipster bowling alley. It's an old fashioned style place where you have to keep score yourself on paper. I thought it was a unique touch and it helps newbies understand how the scoring works. Great bar/lounge with interesting food and drink options. The staff is friendly and they play great, eclectic music. It's kind of a small place, probably no more than 8-10 lanes. We came on a Monday so it wasn't a problem getting a lane, but I can imagine there's probably a wait list on weekends. I recommend coming early or calling ahead. All in all, this is a wonderful spot and I will definitely come back again. read more

Called ahead to check hours and cost. Was told they were open until 2am. Made the 20minute drive to arrive at 1050pm and was told they were closing due to low volume. I understand, but you wasted my time and money. read more

I visited this place recently while in town on business. Just stopped in for a few drinks and didn't bowl or eat. What a cool place! Love the retro look and atmosphere! The folks serving me were wonderful...super friendly and quick with the drinks. They keep that beer super cold, and that's a big plus. The place was spotless and tidy. Don't know about the bad comment from a poster above about the restroom being dirty...it was as clean as a surgical suite when I went in. This would be an awesome venue for a company party or private birthday party. read more

I welcome this addition to Tulsa's Blue Dome District. It's a fun alternative to sitting around at a pub on a normal weekend. There are 4 public lanes and a private room with two lanes if you're looking to host a mini party. I actually haven't tried any of the food, but the pitchers are affordable as well as the bowling. I went there with 5 people and the bill came to be around $10 each person including three pitchers. The lanes are new and it's a cozy and trendy feel. I wouldn't mind sitting at the bar and not bowl either since they have a really nice bar area. Just a note, it's more of a bar with bowling lanes and less of a bowling alley. Also, you score yourself. If you've never bowled before, bring someone who has a vague idea of how points work, I think it adds to the fun of it. I'm happy downtown has been developing so well, including this addition to the nightlife! read more

Made a lane reservation for birthday night out according to the times available on Open Table, received confirmation & Dust Bowl cancelled on Thursday two days before our evening out, no reason given. read more

I love this place. Good food. Good drinks. Great service. The retro feel is fun. It's clean and the staff is helpful. The entire McNellies Group knows how to do restaurants. If you enjoy bowling, good fluid, great group activities and fun. Go. read more

Dust bowl is very nice place you had the private bowling alley it was so cool the waitress was very attentive and came in with drinks as fast as we can drink them the bar food was great will be back real soon read more

Disappointed with the service last night 12/26. Female wait staff were rude and seemed bummed that they were working. We were a party of five celebrating post Xmas. Several of our drinks were taken before finished and when asked to have them replaced we were told that isn't their policy. We tried to maintain a friendly vibe but left feeling we should have had a better experience having spent over $200. Love the atmosphere just wish the staff did too. read more

I loved the Dust Bowl instantly because of its name. Perfection. This place can get really crammed. I really don't recommend being too dead-set on bowling and instead coming with the attitude that if it happens, it happens... but this place is still a neat place to hang out in. I've been here a few time, but my last visit was the Thursday before 4th of July. Oklahoma is clearly a lake state because the place was pretty quiet for the #1 drinking holiday to be just the next day. Bowling was dead and the bar wasn't too crowded, but it took us forever to get the attention of anyone to get drinks. Prices and selection are just mediocre... but they did have Big Buck Hunter! Hecks. Yes. We skipped bowling this time (but keep in mind, the bowling isn't computerized.. you have to keep track yourself.. while drinking!) and just played the arcade games (the ones that weren't broken) and then headed outside to the nice little patio area. I will say they have the absolute best patio furniture. Everything covered in fake grass is a tad odd, but they have chairs made from springs which are just a blast to sit on (easily amused, yes, yes, I know). I like the Dust Bowl because I'm a huge fan of drinking games. Bowling is a clear winning, but it isn't often you find a bowling alley that is trendy, not dumpy and moderately priced. I feel like there is usually a lane that isn't working and a lot of time the arcade games are out of order too, but luckily the bar area is still a fun place to hang out in and there is usually a friendly crowd here. Dust Bowl is definitely one of the major wins of the Blue Dome District! read more

Great bar atmosphere and a unique place to bowl. Make a reservation for a lane on a weekend. It gets packed but it's worth the wait. Vintage lanes where you keep your own score. Never been to a bowling alley like this one. read more

SUPER RUDE & TERRIBLE EMPLOYEES / STAFF. they take IDs accusing them of being fake even with multiple forms of proof. they threatened to call the cops - also sexist and let guys in without any question. I watched them allow multiple underage guys in without any question and some who didn't even have to show an ID. terrible place, terrible people. came to visit for a weekend and I'd rather die than go back there again--but I can't anyways because I've been "FLAGGED" read more

Spent my Valentie's Day at Dust Bowl. How fun! They had singles event that made it fun and a little less weird to be single. Lots of drinks bowling and fun. Over 100 people came out to bowl. I would highly suggest the tots with chili cheese and all the fixins. They hook it up for sure! Yum read more

When I visited the Dust Bowl, it was on a private event night (in which I was not an invitee). My group was not able to get a lane due to the event, but the staff was very friendly. Due to the staff, we decided to stay a little while and have a few drinks and some interesting bar food. Overall, I can't complain. I will update my review once I have had a chance to bowl :-) read more

The menu has a good selection and the food is Yummy, the service is excellent... But 3 adults left playing 2 games of bowling and lunch at a little over a $100... Way Over-Priced! :/ read more

When we had a friend come visit from San Diego,we stopped by for two games after eating at the Blue Dome. They have something similar to this in downtown San Diego where we just moved from that is uber hip these days in California. http://bowlevt.com/ You pay by the hour here,not by the game but with shoes included in the price. The design of this place is spot on from the moment you open the door which is actually MADE of bowling lane wood! Plaid carpet,long bar area with retro touches throughout,great overall space. Amazingly they have installed renovated 60's Brunswick machinery that reminds me of the Jetsons and it works perfectly ( other than the old time overhead projectors ) Brand new shoes,not stinky or grody. You gotta check out the outdoor patio they share with Dilly Deli next door....astro turf walls and these really cool springy stools. They serve a variety of bar food,munchies and full bar.Friendly,helpful and attractive folks working there too...stop by for a fun time. read more

For you undiagnosed/untreated ADHD bowlers - this is your place, the only place, really, that you can say, "I bowled 301 (300 & won"... Few lanes is better (even private lanes) - not enough lanes to distract your impulsive/restless nature, leaving you to focus exclusively on knocking down pins. Never had to wait, crisp tater tots & cold Hamms beer (hadn't had one for decades since youthful days in Minnesota), & very responsive & pleasant staff. My best bowling experience ever. I'll be back. read more

BIG LEBOWSKI with a mix of MadMen's last season. It felt like "The Dude" was going to show up at any minute or Don Draper would come in with his smooth walk and cigarette in hand. This place is amazing. Service was AWESOME. Didn't have the food, but it looked tasty. We snuck in a game at around 10ish on a Tuesday night with our sleeping baby (nobody knew our LD was there). Our LO slept until our last round. We like going when it's a little slow because it's like we have the place to ourselves. Lastly, I saw a complaint about the DIY scoring. I kinda like that. A little simple math never hurt anyone; it keeps the mind sharp. read more

I rented the private room for a family get together for my son and sister's birthday and it was the MOST fun. One of the lanes messed up a few times and the food was a little blah, but the waitstaff was helpful and they even cut us a break in the price due to the lane issues. It was definitely worth what we paid for it AND even if they charged us the full price, I would have been happy! I don't know about the regular lanes since this was my only experience, but the private room is a super fun! read more

Well, the burgers...Joe Burger and Onion Burger, were really good! Hanna gave us excellent service! The tator tots were delicious. Beer selection superb. Nice! read more

Wow what a fun place! I've been for date night, and with kids and adults days. The best time we had was on a slow night where we had a lane all to ourselves and it was nice and relaxed. Aside from that one night every other time we've been has been busy but the staff is always friendly and on top of task. Plus they serve PBR in a tall can! Bottom line is it's a clean bowling alley with bowling alley fair and drink. The staff is courteous but not overly friendly to kids, the type you would expect in a bowling alley! read more

Great little hole in the wall bowling alley. We drank beer and bowled about 4 games. Super nice workers and the food was great. We will be returning in the future! read more

Went there Friday nite. Wait was over an hour. Had to leave!! Grrrrrrrrrr!!! Two stars just because everyone was so nice!!

went here for my birthday and my friends rented out 2 lanes. call In advance for lanes since there are not many and it's not really a public place you can walk in and start playing. the drinks and bar are great and they always make sure to keep your drink filled. I love that the layout is vintage and just like a place you would go to bowl in the 70s read more

Such a fun place! Had a great party in the private room, enjoyed our wait staff as much as the drinks and the food. They were fun and added to the experience and also had fun drink suggestions and were VERY attentive. read more

Love The Dustbowl! What a great concept. The vintage feel is spot on perfect. It's a terrific place for a group or a party but it's also fun for a family or double date. I love to bowl (poorly, haha) and by far this is my first choice location. read more

I went in to Dust Bowl with a friend to have a couple drinks and bowl last night at 11pm. Right when we walked in we asked what time they close and they told me at midnight on slow nights. There was a large group inside and people sitting outside. Within 30 minutes, one of the bartenders came to us and said that we were only the 3rd or 4th customer of the entire evening so it was surprising when we came in and to let her know when we were ready to wrap up. I found that highly unprofessional and did not appreciate the staff making my friend and I feel unwelcome at their establishment. read more

White frat/sorority crowd Good drinks Good music All in all a fancy place They got a nice balcony next to their alley Some bartenders are racist, don't expect fast/good service if you're not white read more

Had a great night here for a human friends birthday! Authentic old style bowling alley where you take your own score, it's awesome! The tots menu will keep you busy all night, even if your a penguin! read more

Nice atmosphere completely ruined by the staff and how they treated us. We arrived at 1am looking for a place to relax, sit and enjoy the last hour. However, the bartenders were aloof, the wait staff were absent and I still can't get over how rude and unprofessional the "security" or staff were. Last call at 1:30, very early but had drinks already so not a big worry. At 1:40am we were told the bar was closed and time to go. Still working on our purchased drinks, however we moved closer to the door to signify we weren't trying to be difficult. At 1:45am, while raising my glass, I was pushed by the bouncer/security/bar back, spilling my drink all over my clothes. He simply said "I tried to be nice, it's time to go, NOW!" When I pointed out it was 1:45 and we were about to leave I was pushed again and told "we've been working since 5pm sooo..." I will never frequent this place again. I am astounded at the disrespect and rudeness of the staff all because they wanted to go home early. I have worked in the food industry, know the amount of hard work, and am always courteous as a result but this blew me away. There are much better places in downtown Tulsa, with better menus, entertainment and accoutrement, and I would advise anyone venturing downtown to steer clear of this place and enjoy any of the other far superior and more friendly establishments. read more

I am utterly shocked after our experience last night. A group of my friends and I decided to end our night at Dust Bowl. We danced to the DJ's music and bought a few drinks/shots. We were pretty drunk, but nothing out of the ordinary compared to anyone else in the bar. When it got close to closing time, we gathered our group up and headed towards the door. One of our friends was grabbed & pushed by a security guard and told not to leave the premise. A different security guard grabbed him again, aggressively pushed him up against the bar where you rent shoes, and cornered him so he couldn't leave. Our group was really confused and attempting to ask questions about what was going on, but instead we were told that we needed to leave. We clearly weren't going to leave without our friend. I asked the first security guard what was going and he told us that our friend was caught on camera stealing from the tip jar at the bar. A guy behind the counter with shoes opened a door with the camera film playing and was yelling in our friend's face. The majority of the group decided it was best to go outside and wait while one of our friends stayed behind with our accused friend. The staff reviewed the camera film, realized our friend did not steal from the tip jar and apologized. Our friend was not combative and was attempting to be compliant. He didn't deserved to be pushed around like he was. Also the tip jar is a glass cylinder, at least 2 ft tall: one, it was EMPTY the whole time we were there & two you would have to basically stand on the counter or completely take the tip jar off the counter to steal the money from it (if there had been money in it). Obviously, had that happened the girls working the bar would have noticed, right??? Another one of our friends accidentally broke a glass cup while attempting to clean up our cups for the bartender. I'm not sure if they were upset because of that? We would've payed for the cup or left the bar had your staff asked us. It felt super questionable and not well thought out on the staff's part. Pretty mediocre and embarrassing of your business. It felt like racial profiling considering our group is multiracial (mostly middle eastern if you want to get specific). This business is very unprofessional and we will not be returning. read more