Brookfield Lanes

840 Federal Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804, USA

Address:	840 Federal Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804, USA
Phone:	+1 203-775-4343
Site:	brookfieldlanesct.com
Rating:	3.2
Working:	10AM–12AM 10AM–12AM 10AM–1AM 12PM–12AM 10AM–1AM 9AM–1AM 10AM–12AM

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Reviews 18

Ken Chu

Admittedly, I dont bowl often so have little to compare this to. I came here with my kids because they wanted to bowl. The shoe rentals - are $3. My shoes were a little tattered but otherwise served their purpose. The ball selection - I was able to find a ball that fit my fingers without ripping them out each time, so a win? The price was $5/per person/game so $24 for me and my 2 kids for one game (with the shoe rentals) The clerk was friendly. The electronic scoring was fine as were the other bowling mechanicals. There were not gate or pin malfunctions and the balls came back just fine. We started bowling just as they transitioned to their evening party themed ambiance which basically consisted of turning out the lights and turning on the disco lights which for me was cheesy but hey, thats just my opinion. I guess kids will like it. There were a few dated large screen projections which I did not pay too much attention to as they were playing dated music videos but fit the overall ambiance that it was dated and needed an upgrade along with the rest of the facility. I cannot speak to whether the lanes were properly waxed and maintained because I throw a strait ball. I have seen lanes that were glossier but that may just be because the lights were turned down in favor of the party lights. The food court was not open but I would not have been ordering ordering anyway. The facility itself is set back some from the road in a way that you may not even know it is there if you werent looking for it. There is a sign but it is easy to miss. You pull up to a reasonably sized parking lot and the initial impression is that the building is old and needs a face lift. I am not against going back but might be inclined to check out other places first to establish a comparison of price and amenities and the overall experience.

A Private User

I am not sure how this place got the previous reviews. First it looks like a dump from the parking lot. Walking in it smells. The front counter acts like you are lucky to be there, and getting a lane is sometimes tough. A lot of lanes, not being used, but "reserved" for leagues in two hours. This is in the middle of a weekend daytime visit! Service at the snack bar is spotty- you never know if someone will be there. And how long the snacks have sat. I found the guy at the front desk too nasty to continue to go back. Any problems, like a stuck pin, or automatic scoring set up question, and they snap at you. I take the extra 15 minutes or so to go to Lore.

Jenna Bonafide

We went to set them up and knock them down just to have a fun times with the kids. My 7 year old Dughters ball was too heavy and he would not give her lighter one b/c she was too old and then when I asked to out the gutter guards up he split us up b/c only 7 year old and under were allowed to use gutter guards, so my 9 year old was not allowed to bowl with guards up. -he he four frames of gutter balls both were miserable so we left in the 5th frame - the man cared less. We went to Dolrbills they were great

A Private User

I went with my husband and two daughters, we had a lot of fun. the shoes were clean (no funky smells). The place was clean and the staff was helpful. There werent any funky smells at the bowling alley and the rates were reasonable. They have specials for weeknights which seem pretty awesome. The selection on balls was limited (maybe thats just me, i dont go bowling often) with some of the balls having gouges in them.

A Private User

The outer apperance is not great in driving in and the inside is just as bad. It is dated and smells musty and never have a B-Day party there. The party organizer was not organized and we had to ask for everything promised to us was totally late on the food and preperations. Save yourself some time and grief do your party else where.

A Private User

Now that the bowling alley is under new management its a lot better. all the bad staff has left. so dont listen to any of those other comments about bad staff there all wrong old and outdated. Trust me I know.

Donna E.

definitely needs an overhaul and serious updating as well as larger staff but its definitely cleaner than It used to be, and under the right ownership I believe this place could flourish again

Scott P

We went with whole family. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Good selection of balls. The place looks run down from outside but is a traditional bowling alley inside. I will be going back

Leticia Nardone

Very pleased with the birthday party they provided for my daughter and her 12 friends The kids had a great time. Janice is wonderful. Thank you so much for a successful party.

edwin phelps

I didnt like their service. I know that its a Friday, so of course its going to be packed full of people, but I do not think I deserve the attitude that came with my question.

pal

The young kid working the counter on New Years Eve had a terrible attitude. The facility also had no food that evening only hot dogs.

Brittany Pinero

Small and a bit dingy but not a bad place to bowl. The snack bar is always closed which is a bummer.

Robyn Joyce

Fun place - loved the scoring graphics! We were there for cosmic bowling, which was very fun!

Regina Ward

Nice center. Everything worked perfectly and bowled well. I would come back again

Court Smith

A classic alley, staff is helpful. Nice pro shop.

Levon Ofgang

Lines are fine and the staff is friendly enough