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    Western Bowl

    2.8 (45 reviews)
    InexpensivePool Halls, Bowling
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Erika S.

    **APPARENTLY THIS PLACE CLOSES AT 1 AM NOT 2:30AM LIKE YELP STATES** I say this because my boyfriend and I went one night and got there about 12:15 and the rude guy behind the counter told us they stopped giving out lanes at midnight. We questioned the 2:30am closing time per our phones showing that and he said that Yelp charges around $300 to update their closing time so they chose not to do it. SOOOO don't be alarmed if you show up and they send you packing. So in knowing what we know above now....Western Bowl seems to be one of the nicest bowling alleys in the Cincy area. I LOVE their moonlight bowling! The place has such an old school feel, and all of the balls are fun colors so they glow for moonlight bowling! Staff can be hit or miss depending on who's working it seems. I can't say anything about the bar or food served, but looking at other reviews they seem like they'd be good! Bowling and shoe rental is pretty cheap. The place also seems super clean compared to other bowling alleys I've been to. This is our go to place now (Just before midnight)!

    For such a Cincinnati staple do not go there. The staff is the rudest employees at a business I have ever encountered. They cherry pick who they are going to let do what. They say they don't allow outside food and drinks but that's false. They don't practice social distancing and Covid protocols. No one wears face masks.

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    Service? Hello? Anyone taking food orders? I waited and waited and asked and walked away from the food counter empty handed. Lame.

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