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    Spare Time Bowling Center

    4.1 (30 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Bowling, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    12 lanes set up for Cosmic Bowling on Friday night.
    Michael B.

    We've only lived in Winnemucca a week, and we can already tell this is going to be one of our favorite spots to bring friends and family when they come to visit us. Our first day in town, while unloading the truck, I kept asking everyone "where can I get a good burger?" And I kept getting the same answer. "You gotta go to Spare Time!" This bowling alley features 12 lanes, which seems to be the perfect size for a town of this size. Inside, you'll walk in and see a bar with a few slot machines to your left, and the 12 lanes for bowling to your right. Straight ahead you'll walk up to the counter where you can pay for your lane and shoe rentals. Just behind that counter, is where you can order and pay for food. We went on a Friday, cosmic bowling night. Pricing was $10 per person for 2 hours of bowling. Shoe rentals are $2.50. I was surprised to see that they had my size (14) readily available. We arrived at 6:50 and were in our own lane by 7:04 with a party of 4. Shortly after 8 PM, we got an announcement for "last call" at the kitchen. I went and placed my order a double cheeseburger combo, and a pretzel. I don't remember exactly, but I think my total was around $22. I also don't have a photo of the menu (sorry) but will get one next time. The burger was truly fantastic. Took about 6 minutes to come out. I do wish it had more veggies, maybe another slice of tomato and some more lettuce. The meat, however, was seasoned well and the Pattie's appeared to be hand formed or at least freshly pressed. I will definitely be coming back for more burgers! Here's the good and the bad about the bowling aspect; GOOD: -The lights (at least on cosmic night) really set the mood here. Very upbeat and active atmosphere. -There are plenty of balls to choose from, and the area where balls are stored are labeled and organized by ball size. -They were very accommodating when we told them we had a larger party (8) and were able to get us 2 lanes. BAD: -Seating for the bowling area. We had a handicapped person in our party, and she had a little bit of a tough time getting down the steps into the bowling area (she was just observing). Once down into the area, the only 2 options for sitting were the round tables with high barstool type seats, or these very low 2 seater benches that were positioned in a way that when you sit, your head hits the counter and you can't sit all the way back. -Music (this one didn't bother me at all, but some people might not care for it). The music played on cosmic bowling night was not censored. It didn't bother me in the slightest but some people with children might find an issue with it (I know mine would haha) And that is pretty much it! We can't wait to be back and bowl regular bowling as well as try more of the menu.

    SPARE TIME in Winnemucca, Nevada.
    Rod F.

    We always stop at Winners Inn when passing through Winnemucca. This trip they were closed Mon Tue. Tried the Tap House. They no longer serve food but recommended the bowling alley. Wow. Great service and one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. My daughter had cheese fries. Fantastic. Bathrooms were clean and nicely designed. I look forward to going back to SPARE TIME next time we pass through Winnemucca.

    Conrad G.

    Best burgers in town. Definitely add the Texas toothpicks. Comes with fry sauce & ranch amazing. I always hit this location when in town.

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    2 years ago

    It's a small bowling alley..the food was decent, customer service was friendly. My family enjoyed their time.

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    1 year ago

    Food is very good just a bit pricey, overall very fun to hangout in and very nice place

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    3 years ago

    The wings are incredible! Just enough spice to make you sweat but not enough to make you want to stop.

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    3 years ago

    Good burgers fun place good for the whole family with bowling and a bar and a fun menu

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    5 years ago

    Local pointed us here, said it was a great burger place. They delivered as promised. Strong work.

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    4 years ago

    Such great people and the food is so yummy! We stop here when we are traveling through town for their burgers!!

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    14 years ago

    excellent food :) never a bad burger, they are worth every penny....just like home made.

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    10 years ago

    Wings are amazing!! But the service is ALWAYS lacking in the "friendly"department. No one ever smiles, they always act bothered.

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    You'd never expect to get the perfect burger from a bowling alley - at least the best one in Winnemucca.

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    I love this place which is cool casual rustic Mexican vibe. The chips are fresh and warm (salsa is…read moreokay). The taco salad was very nice with excellent shredded breast of chicken and a fresh taco shell bowl - lettuce was like it was picked out of the garden and just freshly washed & served (very fresh lettuce, which is always a bonus)! Prices are reasonable and location and parking is super easy. Service was rough this visit: 35 + min for a taco salad (they were very busy inside, but the patio was not even at 1/3 capacity, so for those of us sitting on the patio we would have no idea that the inside was super busy). Clearly experienced waitress was apologetic about the long wait when finally serving my lunch, but having waitressed for many of my earlier years, I would've liked to have heard that there was going to be a long wait when I sat down (she said unexpected busy Labor Day weekend); I would've liked the option to have opted out, as I was traveling and was looking for a quick meal break (just my opinion, but it's far better to lay out timing expectations from the onset so people can decide if they have the time to wait [then to apologize for them after the fact, when people are already frustrated and wondering why the wait felt unreasonable]). Although I wasn't as thrilled with my service experience this trip, I will continue to visit and next time just ask the question about timing ;)

    We heard good things about this place and were in the mood for Mexican food. They were busy when…read morewe arrived and we were sat at a skinny table for 2 in the middle of larger tables. I was kind of in the aisle and felt like I may be in the way of people and staff walking by, but it worked out ok. Despite it being busy, we were waited on quickly. They brought out chips and salsa to start while we reviewed the menu. I ordered the chicken with shrimp that came with rice, beans and tortillas. My husband got the chili verde chimichanga with rice and beans. The food was fresh and the plates were hot. I really enjoyed my meal and liked the flavors of the shrimp and chicken topped with cheese and fresh mushrooms. I must have been hungry because I cleaned the plate. The beans were good, and had a sweeter flavor like I like. The rice was cooked well and did not have any undercooked crunchy bits. I would surely return again when I'm in the area.

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