Escapism is SUCH a great idea! I went with four friends and we all loved it. They put you in a room…read moreand really don't explain anything, and it's up to you to figure things out before the time runs out. We were sooo close to finishing, but didn't quite make it - just one more clue to go! We all want to come back again soon and try out one of the other three rooms. It really is a brilliant idea, and a unique way to spend an evening with a small group of friends. We also decided to get food afterward. We tried different pizzas, which were all good, but we really did have to wait quite a while for each one. Suggestion: Order the food before you go in the room, asking for it to be ready when you get out of the room. No waiting time needed!

Sorry, Sydneysiders, but real bowling alleys don't look like this. First, it's way too dark inside…read more Second, the bowling lanes should be light blonde wood with lines so that you can line up your ball. And those videos at the end of the lane are too damn distracting! I think I've turned into a grouchy American Expat reviewer. Sorry about that, but this place... Not my thing.

Funky little bowling alley with 50's themed decor including an Elvis Presley statue! Came with a…read moreScoopon voucher that was $5 a game which is an absolute STEAL in Sydney. The weekend prices aren't too bad tho - they have $25 all you can bowl from 9:00PM to 1AM, which is pretty good and its disco lights to boot! Friendly service and decent lanes.

What do you do when you've got nothing to do?…read more You go bowling of course! Me and a friend were looking for something to do on a friday night. My mate suggested to go bowling. I personally hadn't been bowling in a looooong time. Maybe 5 or so years. So I thought, "why not!" As you enter, the foyer floor looks like a bowling lane. Nice touch guys. Up the stairs and suddenly you're in the 60's. A big red Cadillac, And old school decor. The place was nice and clean with an awesome music selection. The most amazing thing was the price. $25 for 2 hours of unlimited bowling after 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays! Between two people that worked out to 5 games (with a good 20 minutes spare) and two really sore arms the next day. Also, late night bowling every other night is only $20 for 2 hours! Incredible! We had a great time, so we went back the next night and did it all again. I can't lift my arm. I typed this with my nose. You're welcome.

Beer and bowling, it's a great combination! Great deals on Sunday. Food is alright, but what really…read moregets this rating is the customer service I experienced. There was a mix-up with my order, but they went above and beyond to correct the situation, making my experience at this location one to remember. I'd definitely recommend. Edit: if the owner/management looks at these reviews, Nicole was the employee that deserves the recognition!

My friend had a birthday party at the Strike Bowling Bar recently, which was pretty cool. I love a…read morebit of the old ten pin, and I am also fond of a beer from time to time, so the idea of having a beer whilst bowling was a strike in my eyes. We had beers and played pool downstairs before heading up to the alley and knocking down those pins, some better than others. What I need to do in order to improve my game is work on not turning my wrist when I release the ball, I had a bit of trouble there, and my friends didn't make it any better, but I reminded them, some of us may be in the gutter, but at least we're looking for the spares. Strike bowling is the perfect place to meet up with friends if you're all keen on throwing large heavy balls down thin wooded aisles to hit a bunch of white pins. If that sounds like you, then this is the place for that. But what it also offers, apart from group packages and functions, is downstairs beside the bar they have a laser tag arena. A simple game where you put on electronic vests and back packs and run around shooting each other through a dark and moody maze in some kind of, as the introduction video states, post apocalyptic world torn apart. Between shooting friends with lasers, bowling gutter balls and drinking beer, Strike Bowling Bar offers a great and different night out.

It's like paintball, without the pain! And more kids. LOTS more kids. So many in fact, that we…read morealmost felt a bit silly having a couple of morning games for our mate's 30th, but that soon passed! And if Barney Stinson has taught us anything, it's that you're never too old for laser skirmish! Once you get over the fact that your twice as old as your competitors, it's actually pretty fun! OK, it may be more for kids parties, but get enough mates together and you'll have a laugh anyway. But be prepared, the kids can be sneaky - they manage to hide in smaller spaces! Prices start at $12 for one game (or battle as they call it) but you can get 3 for $26 - by which point you'll realise that kids are much fitter than you are.

I've always wanted to experience Paintball Skirmish, but when I heard it can cause a bit of a sore…read morenext morning, I decided to try Laser Skirmish first. When my nephews came visiting, I knew it would be the perfect opportunity to have fun. The little brats were all over the place, running, shooting, aiming in the dark and hitting me out multiple times. Every time someone shoots you out, your gun becomes inactive for 5 seconds and that gave my other nephew just enough time to knock me out again! Aargh!! Did I have fun?? Yes, lots! There is something exciting about skirmish and ambush without feeling a prick of pain. My ego is heavily bruised though.. It is a small space, but surprisingly, all the running around can count as a mini workout.

My first mistake when it came to Paddington Bowling Club was thinking that if I got off the bus on…read moreOxford Street at Taylor Square, it's only a short walk to Paddington. This wasn't a mistake so much as an inability to accurately take in all the information necessary to make a correct decision. Yes, if I get off the bus at Taylor Square it's only a short walk to Paddington, but no, if I get off the bus it's only a short walk to Paddington bowls. An hour and a quarter later, fighting the clock, trying to get the party on time, I arrive at the Bowling green. Which is, so we're all clear, on the other side of Paddington. Despite being so far from the bus I took, the club is in a great location, a large cliff backs onto the bowling green and provides a natural shade during particular times of the day and we're only moments away from the water, which is always a very nice feeling. The food is gourmet and the general atmosphere is one of relaxation and enjoyment, despite the fierce competition taking place. Since bowling has become somewhat fashionable and more and more take up the sport with or without shoes, the drinks have slowly risen to modern day prices. I recall going to places like the Bowling Club as the last bastion of clubs that would serve schooners of ale at genuine 1972 prices. Gone are the days of $2.50 Crownies. There's a pokies room full of repetitive music and problem gamblers, Keno and a TAB, as well as a large club area where I'm sure they have events on from time to time. Out the back there are two large bowling greens and a car park, though the place is easy enough to get to by public transport should you review the available information adequately before leaving the house. (It's only a couple of blocks from Edgecliff Station.)

Americans, this is not regular Bowling Club, this is Australia Barefoot Lawn Bowling Club. What a…read morejoyful afternoon spend here with friends. And the game, it is fun and really tough!!!!! We booked from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday. Bubbles served with excellent finger food and we bowling all afternoon. Seems it is a quite popular spot for bachelor and bachelorette party. The lane next to ours was for the bachlor's and we bachelorette gangs had great time with them exchanging drinks, food and of course our lawn bowling balls. Think about book this place gals for bacheloreete party if your wedding is set here in Sydney. (P.S. We took subway and spend 30 minutes finding this place. Great walk but should take bus or cab next time.)

I tried to go here once but I wasn't let in because I was "too light on my feet". I was, I was…read morehappy and sober. Not allowed apparently, they must be trying to fill the place angry drunks ready to fight or pass out. Avoid.

After going to this place a few weeks ago and having my hair pulled by a drunken girl (that was…read moreclearly on CCTV), the manager was so pleasant afterwards and let my friends and I have a wonderful night even bought us a round of drinks to apologize and for not involving police as I was basically assaulted. Came back last night after having such a good experience before and have never been treated so rudely by door staff in my life. Was out celebrating my boyfriends birthday and they denied him entry after having four drinks. Couldn't explain to us "why" he wasn't allowed in. Asked to see a manager who was a different one the last time and was also met with rude behaviour. Didn't wanna listen to what we had to say. We left, got something to eat, and came back two hours later....still denied entry. Again couldn't be told as to "why" we weren't let it in. When asked to explain we were cut off and rudely interrupted. Not that this review will probably matter at all but definitely take your business else where. I'll never be going back.