Planned a bowling night for 8 of my friends. Called a couple days before to check to see if I needed to reserve a lane. I was told reservations are only for groups who purchase a food & beverage package and that I should get there about 7:15/7:30 and put my name on the list for 8PM bowling time. Arrived at 7:20 and was told no lanes would be available till 9:30/10. Texted my friends to come around 9. Ordered an ice tea at the bar (DD for the night) and was told there was a $10 minimum. My bowling pager went off just after 8PM. There was a cancellation and my lane was ready. Unfortunately, only 2 of my friends were there. We were informed that it's $50 per lane per hour and you have to decide right then how many hours you want to bowl and you must prepay. They can only split the bill 2 ways (so make sure you/r friends bring cash). The three of us ended up bowling for 1 hour and with shoe rental, it ended up $68. Needless to say my other friends didn't make it in time to join us and they didn't end up getting a lane until after 10.\n\nBottom line, Lucky Strike is pretty cool, but definitely overpriced and chaotic if your group isn't all there and ready to wait for your lane. It could be really fun if your group is willing to dole out the dough and get a food & bev package so you can actually make a reservation and bowl when you want to. It seems a bit out of place, being Downtown. Lucky Strike would rock in Old Town. I will not be back, on my own dime at least.
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