Came here with a friend for a fun night of bowling. You have to track the score yourself which was…read morea fun thing to do but also challenged my quick math skills haha. The lanes honestly worked great. Only once we had to reset the lane with the button on the ball return. Lots of ball sizes to choose from too. We came on a Wednesday night and it wasn't busy at all. The worker was super nice too and chatted with us a lot when we were leaving. I didn't give a full 5 stars because I feel like the price is a little expensive. They charge per hour for bowling. But it was good.

Retro bowling alley Not many bowling establishments like…read morethis can stand the test of time like this. This space is great for the area and a blast from the past. Enjoy a party or work gathering here anytime. My biggest issue is that they never made accommodations for those with disabilities. Only stairs in and out and a step up to the line.

Came here with a group of 8 and called ahead to reserve two lanes. They were super helpful in…read moregetting us set up. The place was clean and we ordered food. We enjoyed bowling and eating our appetizers. Twice we had issues with pins not setting up correctly, the issue was fixed quickly and we were given extra time for the inconvenience which was super nice. We also enjoyed the Photo Booth after bowling. Great time and family friendly.

We often end up here for kids' birthday parties, and they are always a lot of fun! They take the…read moretime to find lighter bowling balls for the kids, which I have always appreciated. It's easy to book and reserve, and the employees are so friendly. Also, they serve fried cauliflower here. Bonus points in my book.

Came here for a birthday party and I must say this venue is the most vibrant, active, adult…read morefriendly place I've been too. Spacious enough to entertain guests of all ages. Kai was our birthday host and he was very friendly, knowledgeable and patient taking on a party of 12 active boys. He kept them smiling, entertained and under control. Kudos to him for that alone:) Inez was our server and she was very friendly, and helpful with the ordering of our food. I will always come here for my kids and grandkids entertainment fun.

We came for a birthday party and the package itself was a great deal -- bowling, laser tag, the…read moreropes course, and pizza were all included, which kept the kids entertained and happy. Unfortunately, we will not be returning. While recording my 8-year-old on the zip line, a teenager told their mother we were recording her instead. The mother immediately came up and started yelling at us. I calmly explained that we were only recording our own child, and even offered to get a manager involved. Things escalated quickly when the mom brought her entire family over, threatening to "fight me" -- and I'm currently 8 months pregnant. I repeatedly told her no one was recording her daughter, and when the managers (Carla -- a tall brunette -- and another female manager) came over, I even handed them my phone to show the video for proof. The managers confirmed the misunderstanding, tried to reason with the mother, and ultimately told us she was very rude and kept interrupting them. I want to note that both managers were very kind and handled a tense situation as best they could. That being said, if this is the type of crowd Main Event attracts, I will be avoiding this location in the future.

If you want to bowl with young children this place is great. It's fun for them and the parents can…read moreenjoy refreshments too.

Fun, chill environment for a family outing. We got the chili cheese fries and bowled a few rounds…read more Prices were reasonable and the staff was kind. I'd come back.

Much fun here with our team outing, about one hundred adults spread across the space and settling…read moreinto two hours of their unlimited package, which turned out to be a surprisingly good deal and an easy way to keep everyone entertained without overthinking anything. Pin‑Up Bowl is a small bowling alley with only eight lanes, a big bar, and plenty of seating, and once our leader confirmed the credit card the whole thing kicked into gear with free drinks flowing right away, draft beers and a few cans and bottles and rail liquors, so I grabbed a beer while others went straight for rum and cokes or vodka and cranberry and the like. The food never stopped coming, trays of toasted ravioli and chicken tenders and pizza arriving again and again, and even with ten minutes left in the unlimited window the kitchen was still sending things out, which made the whole setup feel generous rather than timed or stingy. As for the bowling, it worked well enough for a place that has probably been running nonstop for years. Even though I haven't bowled in twenty years I still managed a respectable 125, which felt like a small personal victory. The machinery had the occasional hiccup, nothing dramatic, just the usual quirks you expect in an older alley, like the lane next to us needing to edit their scores a couple of times or a ball getting stuck in the back or a pin landing in the gutter that someone had to kick down manually, all of it adding to the lived‑in charm rather than taking away from the night. It's a neat spot on Delmar, easygoing and unpretentious, and our whole group had a great time, the kind of outing that works because the place doesn't try too hard and instead just lets people relax, bowl a little, eat a lot, and enjoy themselves. [Review 345 of 2026 - 490 in Missouri - 25532 overall]

Serious misconduct by an distrurbed woman who works there. I think the previous owners, friends of…read moremine, will be concerned with what happened and the abuse she caused. The bowling is fun, music is good. The people who frequent it, nice. The pizza i got after they made something I hadn't ordered and corrected it, was pretty good, though the bacon was not cooked in the center, (luckily I noticed before i got sick from it)....So I had a decent opinion of the place. Many decades of coming to many places in the Loop have always been fun, with my kids, and my mom..A lot of the business owners are dear friends for years.. contemporaries. we've fought for a great cohesive community and nurtured it. This woman had gone from being nice and assuring me I was good, to a Jeckel & Hyde thing out of nowhere, contradicting what she'd just said. Threatened me, menaced me. There was no catalyst. We were far away. I understand that people get tired, have bad days, but this was bizarre and highly inappropriate.

Came on a Monday night, initially tried a different lace but it was full, so we came here. Lots of…read moreopen lanes as it's a big space. Seemed clean and was well lit. It was a bit pricey, $50 for 4 to bowl for an hour. Another $30 to add on another hour. The game went smoothly. Sometimes some of the pins wouldn't be set up right but that was fine with us as we weren't expert bowlers and just there for fun. There were lots of balls to pick from as well and we were all able to find ones we liked. The ball return worked every time. We got a pitcher of beer and some cans to follow up. That service was quick. I didn't go to the bathroom but my friend did and said none of the stall doors in the women's restroom would close and stay locked. There's a pretty big parking lot so it wasn't hard finding a spot to park in. Not sure what bowling costs at other locations in stl but this was a fun spot to come and I would consider coming again.

Huge bowling alley with retro vibes! Pitchers of beer, arcade and so many lanes! Such a fun place…read moreto get out of the house in the winter!

This is by far the city's BEST mini golf courses!!! Each hole has its own unique design and popular…read moretheme, me and my friend spent way too much time just having fun on their skee ball hole. The different holes makes it feel like you can literally interact with it and not just hitting the ball and moving on. We arrived before the huge crowd and were able to take our time with each course, but once the evening crowd comes, it gets packed in there. But you will be able to reserve a time slot online. The business also provides various themed escape rooms, unique pinball machines, and a bookshelf of board games while you're waiting on your time slot. Regarding the pinball machines, make sure you bring your own quarters to use them since it doesn't seem like they have a quarter machine.

Super fun! Putt Putt course was awesome and challenging! Plinko, Mario cart hulk pac man titanic…read moreSuperman!! Pinball was great too I especially loved the John wick pinball but forgot to take a picture of it.

This is a great place to bowl! It's downtown on Washington…read moreAvenue and there's other places near to pop by. They have a pretty cool cocktail menu and their food menu looks really good! We came in and bowled a couple games and then headed to dinner. Great spot to meet up with friends and bowl!

Me and babes did a quick pop in to Flamingo Bowl during a little Friday date night and bowled a…read moregame, safe to say he did NOT want that rematch after I won . The pizza was big and actually decent for bar food. Nothing fancy, but greasy in the best way and perfect for soaking up all the liquor before the rest of the night. Prices weren't bad either, so it didn't feel like we were wasting money just stopping through. What really stood out to me though was how different the atmosphere feels now compared to back in the day. I remember when this place used to be PACKED -- more of a club/lounge vibe with DJs, crowds standing around, music going, and a lot more energy. Now it feels way more laid-back and honestly kinda vacant. It wasn't busy at all when we came in. The AC also didn't seem to be working too great because it was pretty hot inside, so we didn't stay too long after bowling. Still, there's definitely some nostalgia attached to this place and I'm glad to see it's still surviving over on Washington Ave.

Hubby and I ventured here for a mid day date. Typical bowling alley with a retro feel. There is a…read moresmall parking lot, in the front. There are plenty of bowling lanes, and plenty of seats. They do have a concession stand and prices on concessions are fairly decent. We were greeted immediately upon entering. The gentleman that serviced us was polite and got us set up to bowl. They informed us on where the balls were and where our designated lane was. It needs to be updated, but overall, fairly priced and hubby and I enjoyed our spontaneous bowling date!

What a place. I go here all the time when I have friends over and it's always a ball. Bowling it…read moreself isn't hard to enjoy, and I was pleased how the gameplay was. Bonus points on that. Service was decent and nothing to complain about. Bathrooms weren't in the best condition from what I see. At least the rest of the place is tidy enough. My advice is that you just have fun bowling, since food and drink and other accommodations are optional!