The Bozeman Bowl

414 E Babcock St, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA

Address:	414 E Babcock St, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA
Phone:	+1 406-586-5018
Rating:	3.4
Working:	1PM–12AM 1–10PM 1PM–12AM 1–10PM 1PM–12AM 1PM–12AM 1–10PM

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Shawn McClure

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE. It began with my daughter asking for a 6 lb ball. The attendant behind the counter was so annoyed that his cell phone time was interrupted, that he rolled his eyes, said something under his breath and rolled the ball to my daughter. Later, he put on inappropriate music that had fowl language in it. When asked to change the music, he changed it to another song by the same "artist". I then went up to him and asked him to put on music that didnt involve bad language. He told me there was no bad language and that he would listen for it. I then asked him to change it again and was told, "How about we play what we play here". His words. After a back and forth, he threatened to throw me out. When I told him to go ahead, he got irate and cranked the music up so loud you couldnt talk to the person next to you. He then left the counter and went to the bar to talk to his buddies for at least ten minutes while the music was cranked up. Keep in mind that there are other people in the place. As we were leaving, and I was talking to my daughter about what happened, he continued his tirade by again engaging in disrespectful conversation. I really hope this is not a reflection of the attitude of the owner and the rest of the staff. This was by far the worst I have ever been treated by any business and to do so in front of children makes it that much more appalling. The only up side was that my daughter learned a valuable lesson about rudeness and how to handle it when it happens.

John James

Someone posted "Too much league time! Everynight starting at 5pm is league! For christ sake! Why not make half of the bowling alley for league and the other half for customers" League bowlers are CUSTOMERS also. They are there each and every week for 32 to 34 weeks. That is how a bowling center pays its bills.can you guarantee you will come each week for 9 months? To use your term "For christ sake" leagues are the bread and butter of a centers business, understand they do as they need to do to make a living. I do agree the place needs work, better restroom facilities, what they have is horrendous, desk people need to pay some attention, put the cell phone down and take care of the customers.

Chad Pranke

Clint and some of the front desk guys are pretty darn great, played in a league one time and were treated as regulars now. Whining about leagues taking up the lanes is pretty ignorant. Welcome to the sport of Bowling, we hope you enjoy your stay. Like with any alley the place has a different vibe depending on when you go. Check at the front desk to find out when the ambiance will be more to your liking. Monday $1.50 game nights are crazy, its cheap but not worth it to a serious bowler. $2.00 games on Wednesday is much better. Show up around 8 when the leaguers are wrapping up and youll be the first non-com with your own lane.

Dave Burcham

The people are nice and the lanes are good but leagues do take precedence, so I do agree with the comments on the league play at the bowl. A lot of the only open bowling times are earlier in the day. I guess if you want more lane time joining a league may be your best bet, which is maybe what they are looking for there. The league bowling may be the only thing that keeps a place like that in business. Its a consistent flow of income, but it is not the only bowling in Bozeman. There is also bowling at the MSU Strand Union rec. center, on the MSU campus. Hope this helps anyone looking to bowl here in Bozeman.

Joni Ruffatto

This place was horrible to me. We walked in, and of course there was league, so we put our name on a waiting list (#2) (which she said would be a hour). We waited an hour and a half, league ended, and Amber (the employee) gave 3 of the lanes to her friends. Half the lanes were reserved for a party. We waited in the line for our turn and then she refused to help us.she told us it would be another 30 min to get organized. We went home and called the alley (the owner Lori) and she, again, didnt say anything helpful and basically told us to shove off. Its unbelievable)

Mike Bacon

Their daily specials are bomb!! Friday nights are usually over priced and crowed but during the day is perfect. They offer cheap prices on beer however its a cash only joint and ball sizes are limited to your hands/ the smaller the hands the more options. They do offer an atm here as well.

Jolene Kristovich

The balls have dents and roll erratically. Ironically my children with autism and I couldnt finish our game and had to leave when the bowl for Kids sake event started. A heads up would have been nice when we payed for our games that it was going to get loud and crowded.

Jason Kay

Best Bowling alley in Bozeman! ....also the only one. Seriously though it is decent. Discount rounds on several nights of the week. Grab a couple pitchers of beer, some balls, sweet sneakers and kick it with your friends. Guaranteed fun. Good music!

Brandon Hjelseth

I understand that bowling leagues are necessary, but to cut off all of your customers every night at 5pm is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. Get your heads out of your a** and realize that non-league customers matter too.

Julia Cutler

They clearly dont give a frick about their costumers. I waited over 2 hours for a lane as I watched people walk in and just get a lane right away. It was absolutely ridiculous, I will not spend my money here.

Todd Eyman

Booked a childs birthday party here from 2:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m. they overbooked the lanes and made us wait till 3:00 p.m. to bowl. Unhappy kids equals unhappy adults. I will never use this facility again!

Speakonia Master 400

John James youre right, one side should be for league but that is up to the owner of the Bozeman Bowl. John youre not in charge. This is America and I agree with your suggestion but let the owner decide.

A Private User

A little annoying that every time you want to bowl theres always league... every time! Either that or your kicked off a lane because its about to start! Wish there was a way to find a happy medium...

RoYalty BeTa

If there was another place to go to in bozeman. I wouldnt go here for sure. I was having a great time with my dad till we got kicked out because of league. This is pathetic.

Eric Lemke

Its the only bowling alley in Bozeman, so youre stuck with it either way. Delightfully divey if youre into that sort of thing. Always brings out a good mix of people.

Matt Elkins

Monday night discount bowling in the summer. Need I say more. Such a great old school bowling alley. We even convinced our work to have our Christmas party there.

A Private User

Too much league time! Everynight starting at 5pm is league! For christ sake! Why not make half of the bowling alley for league and the other half for customers

Brady Dahl

Run down, but busy nonetheless. They accept cash only and you can bring in your own food. A good college hangout when the lanes at the SUB are broken down.