Melody Lanes
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Phone: (718) 832-2695
02/24/2008 Posted by Nikiinbrooklyn
Once we got through the hassle of getting in, we had such a great time at Melody lanes - a casual, upbeat family atmosphere and affordable. But be prepared to stand in some lines if you come on a Saturday night. Each employee had a lot more than their fair share of work - therefore there was a wait for everything. I'd called earlier in the week and asked if i should need a reservation for a Saturday night and been told no, but next time I will definitely call ahead, because there was a 1/2 hour + wait. Then there was standing in line for shoes. And a burger and fries took over ninety minutes to be ready. We played tag team standing in line for soda refills between turns bowling. Then there is standing in line again to return shoes. Believe it or not, there are a lot of people who want to bowl in Brooklyn! The neon light thing was going on in the half of the alley away form us - and looked REALLY cool. Next time! I don't know how it is on other nights, but if I return on a Saturday I'll 1) make a reservation 2)eat before arriving 3)be familiar with the options of paying by time or per game before getting up to the counter to pay.
Pros: great atmosphere, great fun, even good shoes!
Cons: overwhelmed staff anf waiyt times for everything
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