Grand Central Lanes

11/15/09

Go there to bowl, not to club

by vla1030 at Citysearch

I have been to this place a couple of times and I always enjoy the bowling, mainly because I go there to bowl. I like the atmosphere, but if you are looking for a non upscale bowling night that is not pricey don't go here. I just attended for the first time on Saturday and lanes are $42 an hour. I'm writing today not because of the bowling, but because of the dj experience I just had. On the website it misleads you by stating that they have a weekend dj playing 80s,90s, and.... After our bowling experience tonight we went upstairs expecting what the website said and got the wackest 90's techno experience I have heard in a long time. After talking with a person on staff apparently this is because this is a "30's crowd" and they don't want to compete with their other businesses (Barracuda, etc.). As someone who is 29 I still say it is unacceptable. When we left after an hour of listening to that nonsense people were basically jokingly ballroom dancing because the music was wack. So long story short, this is a fun establishment for bowling, the food is great, but don't go upstairs for the nightclub. Go upstairs to drink or play pool.

• Pros: Good food and it is fun to bowl
• Cons: The club

03/26/09

HELL NO!

by AlyseBaker at Citysearch

came with a group; service was bad from the start. The server at the lanes was extremely rude and made it quite clear that we were encrouching on her break time. There to celebrate a birthday,

everyone was having a good time, the Birthday boy was assulted by 4 bouncers after given his second drink. He was not intoxicated and deserved no such treatment. If you are not in the mood to press charges I would not visit this venue! we left before our 2 games were up!

• Pros: BOWLING
• Cons: SERVICE, PROFESSIONALISM, BULLIES!

02/14/09

Finally a Nice Bowling Alley that doesn't include pinball, cheap bear, and smoke stained ceilings.

by drmiller82 at Citysearch

It is so encouraging to see there are more and more establishments in Portland that actually enforce a dress code. Their desire to create a bowling alley that doesn't feel like those places you are used to is reflected in every little detail of this establishment, from the good food to the beautiful and classy interior. It is about time this town realized that jeans are not acceptable at the symphony and a collared shirt is appropriate for a night out. Well done.

• Pros: Beautiful interior, classy atmosphere
• Cons: Prices may be high for some