Strike Bowling Melbourne Central

This bowling alley lacked the mod cons that make it more entertaining when bowling with little ones. Things like personal control of the lane, adding your photos to your name, picking a theme for the lane etc. was not available. However, it was very clean and run very efficiently. We did love the variety of shoes available too.

Staff were friendly and helpful, but unfortunately the venue was terrible. They've upgraded the lanes to some new 'pins on strings' system and the first lane we were put on constantly put the wrong amount of pins back after the first bowl, as in, my partner got a strike on the first bowl, then it put a pin back up... this happened so many times, it would always put an extra pin back up.So they moved us, then the next lane stopped working all together. So they moved us again.Then the next lane did the same as the first lane, not putting the correct amount of pins back.We couldn't be bothered complaining again, so we just finished the dodgy game, told the staff the issue and left.Not only that, the whole venue is DULL. No lights or cool pictures, it was just a very very boring looking venue.Unfortunately, I won't be using any strike, or other venue if they have this stupid pin on strings system. What was wrong with the old system? It was exact every time as it just grabbed what was left, then put them back down.If it ain't broke, don't fix it!$70 down the drain.

They started the game without showing us properly how everything works, didn’t give us the chance to make our own teams and started the game without telling us properly…But when we approached them about this incident, they gave us the opportunity for playing it properly 2nd time..not bad..but could have been more fair

Had the strike bowling a couple of weeks ago and had so much fun. The venue is in Melbourne Central Mall and was packed. Lots of families and kids are having fun. It got laser tag and other activities too. After 8pm no kids are allowed. Better to make bookings rather than walking in and so you won't be disappointed. COVID-19 disinfection between sessions are enforced but masks are not mandatory. Will visit again

Had a lot of fun here. The staff was really nice and called me around an hour ago before my booking to confirm and make sure I didn't forget. They were even happy to reschedule it for around an hour later because I was going to be late.

We had a big group and were looking to book multiple activities. We called and asked about parking and were told parking will be free and we were advised to park underground.When we got there the game got set up late and we were given less time at the lane. Moreover, we were seated separately even though we were one group which made no sense.We ended up spending in excess of $500 and at the end were told that we have to pay for the parking and that the information provided was wrong and nothing they could do about it. We got an email from a lady called Emma who advised us and showed that to the manager.No apology was made at all. Instead the manager told us I pay for my parking too. Ended up paying $200 for parking for parking on top.With so many options for bowling and arcade having a good and courteous customer service is what makes one stand out and this place stood out for the wrong reasons. Wouldn’t go back or recommend

Great staff. Friendly and supporting.Staff here understands customers needs very well and strive to accommodate it to best of their ability.

Seriously, the team at the front bar are next level! My friend had her Hen's night last Saturday and we ended up coming to strike for laser tag. We were playing the Hen's night bingo (iykyk) and the bar staff did absolutely everything they could to help us. We were a rowdy bunch and they really didn't bat an eye. Such beautiful humans, I want to genuinely thank them all for their hard work and amazing customer serviceSmiles all round. Seriously, above and beyond service. I am 1000000% coming back to this strike and this strike only from now on.Emily in particular made me a cocktail off menu and allowed me to go on a full rant about why does everything have red bull in it. I appreciated them and the manager (frog hat and has same Dangerfield outfit as me, I didn't grab their name I'm so sorry!) who was just an absolute gem cutie I adored!!!!Venue itself was clean, security staff were helpful, laser tag was run like a dream and I saw a security member regularly going down the long walkway to the bathrooms to check on them ❤️❤️❤️