Village Lanes

Address:	330 N Hardee St, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Phone:	+1 919-682-9145
Site:	villagelanes.com
Rating:	4.1
Working:	9AM–11PM 9AM–11PM 9AM–11PM 9AM–11PM 9AM–12AM 9AM–12AM 12–11PM

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Just plain awful. When I planned a birthday party here for my daughter I knew that I could not expect much being that its a very old place. I just wanted the party room and to let them have a round of bowling. However, when I arrived, it was worse than my lowest expectation. They had double book a meeting in the party room so it was not available for us when we arrived. The front desk clerk then came to me and told me that the meeting would not be ending until 4:30 and that I could use it then. I did not want to do that so I agreed to set up the table behind our lanes. I spoke to the manager and in lieu of the party room he gave me an extra round of bowling. The bowling would have been more fun if the arm that resets the pins and the monitor had not gotten stuck so many times. We had to go over to the front desk repeated to complain and then wait for someone to fix the issue. There is also an small room with arcade games but only half of those worked so that sucked too. Sadly, the best thing out of the whole evening was the provided goodie bags. They had some fun stuff in them like fake mustaches, shades, playing cards, and these rubber band launching things. So the goodie bags and the friendliness of the staff is what gives them and extra star.

Rebecca Joyner

Visiting Village Lanes is like taking a step back in time; in particular, bowling at Village Lanes kind of makes you feel like youre bowling in the alley from the Big Lebowski (minus the rampant profanity and cowboys, usually). The whole place feels like it hasnt changed at all in the last twenty years. There is automated scoring, and though the equipment is all older, it is immaculately maintained. The staff are always extremely kind and accommodating. They generally dont play loud music like the AMF alleys in the area, but the staff will put on music for you if you ask. Ive only ever been on weekdays and weeknights, but I know they do "extreme" bowling on weekend nights (i.e. blacklights and music) and have a $1.50/game deal one night a week (Monday, I think?). Village Lanes is a real gem. Ive always enjoyed myself every time Ive ever gone.

The Pragmatist

My Intimate Companion and I went to the Village Lanes on A Wednesday afternoon, and we had a blast. We played 3 games for just $9(not including shoes, we had our own). The whole place is completely Old School, it was great. The old hardwood lanes make for some interesting acoustics. As I said this place is old, and the scoring computers dont have graphics(DOS Based), but this place is clean, the people are friendly and helpful, and its a great place for some good affordable fun. Thank You Village Lanes

Firezzo XD

Well..... I just played in the BPAC/GA rising stars tournament..... probably the worst lanes Ive ever bowled on. In the past 2 years, I was above my average. This year, since I was bowling at this place, I did so horrible my best pins over average was 0! Good for having fun, not good for league or tournament

Devon Mo

Great bowling alley with a nice old school look. I too Bowled in the rising stars tournament and bowl league on the lanes and it is great. The pattern was changed for the tournament so i would expect it to be harder and I dont blame it on the lanes at all.

Matthew Paul

Great place with original vintage 80s style. the lanes still run the original software and and old screens! very decent beer selection on tap that should please even the snootiest beer snob.

Frank Andruzzi

Bowled with our six years old grandson. Lots of fun. Grilled food not available until 5:30 PM when they start to get busy. Hot dogs and fries were fine. Would definitely go back.

Jonathan OToole

Good food and customer service. Not many wood lanes centers still around any more. But enjoy this place

Joe Nichols

Great small town bowling alley. 1st time and will definitely be going back. Love the arcade and food.

S. Butterfly Garrett

The lady working has a bad temper this will be my last day there. Plus they cut our game early!!

Buddy Priest

Wed is the best night until after April. Love this place. And great food too.

Shamekia Jenkins

Old school bowling. Super friendly and helpful staff.

FANIE Ponce

Quite place. Quite old fashioned. The prices are fine.