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    Gainesville Bowling Center

    2.9 (20 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    This place is great. Don't listen to the reviews from 5-7 years ago - not exactly accurate anymore.

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    Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

    Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

    3.0
    (104 reviews)
    17.2 mi

    Nothing says Valentine's romance quite like competitive go-kart racing and the mutual agreement…read morethat love means not using your red shells... or in this case, not bumping each other into the barrier. Andretti's in Buford is basically a playground for adults disguised as a sleek entertainment complex. The space feels modern and high-energy, with neon lighting, polished concrete, glowing game zones, and that constant hum of excitement from the arcade floor and track. It's part adrenaline, part date night, and part "we are absolutely children and proud of it." We spent the evening bouncing between arcade games, fully embracing our competitive sides. The ticket machines kept spitting out proof of our triumphs, and after a heroic run of wins, we cashed in for the ultimate symbol of arcade victory: a lava lamp. Nothing strengthens a relationship like carrying a glowing tube of molten nostalgia to the car. The atmosphere is lively without feeling chaotic, making it easy to laugh, play, and celebrate small victories together. Staff were friendly, the games were in great shape, and the entire place runs with the efficiency of somewhere that understands people came to have fun, not stand around waiting. If you're looking for a Valentine's date that swaps candlelight for neon glow and roses for arcade tickets, Andretti's delivers. We left with a lava lamp, sore cheeks from laughing, and the comforting knowledge that our relationship can survive friendly competition.

    Had just went for a birthday party for the virtual team bonding package I believe it's called and…read morehad a quick an easy hour or two of fun with about 10 people all adults. The racing was the best part but the laser tag was good too kind of quick. Bowling is strong bowling with a little ball so it wasn't bad just a different kind of bowling to each there own for it but otherwise great time.

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    Stars and Strikes

    Stars and Strikes

    3.5
    (150 reviews)
    40.4 mi

    Every single interaction with staff was 100%, from the customer service on the phone, through the…read moreentire festivities and especially with Brytin and cashing in the tickets!! This place was amazing and we will be back! Loads of fun and professionalism!

    This location was previously a solid 3/5 stars: it's a split-focus family entertainment place. They…read moreoffer the Kids Bowl Free program, which we have enjoyed for three years now, although this year the service has dropped phenomenally. Of the 5 visits this summer, 4 of them have required calling for support on the bumpers, most often resulting in having to change lanes, even after mentioning as we were booking a lane that we need one that has working bumpers. I get this - it's an older facility, and I've watched grown men hurl bowling balls at the bumpers for kicks and giggles, but the basic attitude of the workers here has been difficult. The actual techs try to keep things working, and when one is actually on staff while we are there they get things going pretty quickly. If one is not on staff, though, the majority of workers report they just started, and based on how often I see new faces there I don't think that's an excuse. For whatever reasons, this location struggles to retain staff. I get it: it's a bowling alley, but apparently whoever runs this bowling alley is not hiring and/or training adequately. We typically make an evening out of our visits with food and often games as well, which is why I'm a little surprised that no real effort is made to retain us as patrons. At this point, I might as well just drive to the closer Cherokee Lanes and save a few cents on gas for the same lack of quality. ______________ In the wee hours of the morning after I posted this review, a third-party, off-shore account "replied" to my review, leaving a broken link to something called momo. The name and picture match someone listed for Stars and Strikes on LinkedIn but had the boilerplate language of a copy and paste. This is consistent with what we have experienced in Woodstock - a company that is not investing in hiring and training locally or handling complaints with honesty and accuracy.

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    Bar area!
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    Bowling Alley and tv screens
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    The Painted Pin

    The Painted Pin

    3.9
    (590 reviews)
    42.4 mi
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    To bowl or not to bowl lol…read more I don't know why I said that. This place feels like a cigar lounge mixed with a man cave mixed with a bowling alley. Just a really cool setup overall. Vibes are great here and there's so much to do. Bowling, games, food, drinks. The whole shabang. Went on a Saturday with a friend and honestly had a fantastic time. We ordered the pizza and fries. Classic bowling alley food. Good overall, not anything spectacular food wise, but with everything else going on it honestly doesn't even matter. Service was great too. We had a super sweet server who made the experience even better. Cost wise you'll definitely spend some money, but it feels worth it for the experience. Easy 5/5 for me. Will absolutely be back.

    I fell in love with this place that appears hidden b/c I had to make a U-turn to go back and look…read morearound when my gps said You have arrived. And there it was, down a driveway with valet parking only. Ok valet for a bowling alley gives boujie vibes. And then this huge medieval looking door to enter, and whallahYASSSS!!!!! Oh how I love this place, and I'm only at the entrance. My mouth was wide open like my eyes as I went from area to area. Grown Folks Vibes ONLY!!!! Yassssss!!!! This is definitely the place to be for adults to come and play and eat and play and eat and bowl!!!! Or just sit and capture the sports on multiple TVs!!! Instagram doesn't do it justice. You gotta go with a group of friends, feel the beat from the music, laugh, bowl, eat, play various games, and just enjoy the beautiful ambiance of The Painted Pin!!!!!

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    Cherokee Lanes

    Cherokee Lanes

    2.9
    (38 reviews)
    36.9 mi

    I have to tell you - this is the BEST place to have a birthday party! We brought our 12yo twins…read morethere yesterday and purchased their largest package which includes 2 lanes of bowling, 1 round of laser tag or mini golf, $5 game cards for the arcade for every child in your party (with a little extra for the birthday kid(s)), 2 pizzas (which were the CHEESIEST pizzas I've ever had! ) and drinks. Every person in attendance had so much fun, including the parents! VINNY IS THE MAN WITH THE PLAN!!! Make your reservation and when you get there, ask for Vinny and he will take care of you. His level of customer service is comparable to 5 star. He made all of us, especially the birthday kids, feel so special. He was constantly keeping an eye on us to see if we needed anything, which was a HUGE help for me (especially considering our entire party was full of autistic and special needs children and adults). Vinny and the gang were on top of things before I even noticed and had a chance to ask for assistance, so I felt more at ease to relax and enjoy the party with everyone else. It's clear they have a high standard of excellence and they absolutely achieved it during our visit. They even gave our kids a special spray painted bowling pin with a Sharpie for all their friends to sign to keep as a memento! They said it was the best birthday they've ever had! This place USED to be a dive where I wouldn't DREAM of even dropping *late teens* off to hang out without parental supervision. It just didn't feel safe. But NOW?? It has been *completely* transformed into a place where the whole family can go and have a great time without breaking the bank! I HIGHLY recommend Cherokee Lanes (and Vinny!) and we will definitely be returning!

    Terrible staff! Broken equipment and staff doesn't care. I won't come back, it isn't worth waiting…read morepaid lane time to deal with their issues, they didn't offer to make it right. We will go to Woodstock for bowling from now on!

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    Come play Laser Tag in our Brand New Arena
    Come play Laser Tag in our Brand New Arena
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