Arsenal Bowl

Place looked good but we went in as a group and the dude at the front counter wanted IDs. My buddy (which is 28) left his ID at home and they wouldn’t let us bowl. Definitely a joke. I wonder if this place likes losing money from not letting people bowl without an ID. I understand not buying alcohol without an ID, but bowling? Seriously? Never going back there.

First off, this is my favorite place to bowl in Pittsburgh. It’s a great retro atmosphere. However, the fact that they ID at the door is super annoying. Multiple times I’ve had my college friends (international) meet there and not think to bring their passports. Also, it is very difficult to plan for. They’re often busy, and when they’re busy, they get pretty rude. Honestly, customer service has been rough almost every time I’ve gone. Luckily you forget about it once you start bowling. The bartenders are cool though.

Love this place so much and have for years, BUT, I hope they get rid of the massive, ugly, distracting, pointless new TVs above every lane. Who asked for that? We valued this place BECAUSE of the dark and cool vibe and fact that we weren’t inundated with content like we are at other newer venues. I’m not dropping my review score due to that, but I am hoping they will take feedback, what a disappointment.