(718) 832-2695
461 37th Street
Brooklyn,
NY
11232
40.6529
-74.0035
Neighborhood: Greenwood
What People Are Saying About Melody Lanes Bowling Ctr
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The DealApproximately 40 minutes from midtown Manhattan, Melody offers 26 lanes of bowling heaven. While the decor's utilitarian at best, patrons don't seem to mind--the low admission and rental prices make bowling there more than worthwhile. If you're a hardcore expert looking for a place to showcase your bowling talent, look no further: Melody Lanes offers a host of tournaments and bowling leagues (including the Junior Summer League and Mixed Doubles League). There's certain to be an option that meets your needs and skill level.Time to Spare?Swing by the cozy sports bar to relax, grab a cold…
02/21/09
Fun and Cheap (for NYC)
by lateralline
We had a great time at Melody Lanes this afternoon. For NYC bowling, it's reasonable. And the staff were very helpful.
07/02/08
Welcome former Mark Lanes customers
by Mimmer
A good place for former Mark Lanes customers to patronize! Some of the wonderful former staff are there on a part time basis.Family night is a decent deal, 2 games for $12 per person including shoes and free popcorn and a small soda for children.They have a pro shop on the premises to purchase personal bowling equiptment with custom drilled finger holes, something rare these days.The bar is very good and reasonable, and of course there is a snack bar.My only qualm is their selection of bowling bawls, you must search for the right weight and finger holes to enjoy your game.Scoring equiptment is computerised modern,and up to date with fun visual images and a choice of with or w/out bumpers.
- Pros: Family oriented,affordable,friendly,pro shop on premises
- Cons: Bowling Bawl selection
02/24/08
Great atmosphere - but be prepared to wait
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
The Details on Melody Lanes Bowling Ctr
On-Site Repair:
Something go wrong with your special bowling bowl or shoe? Have it fixed at the privately owned Pro Shop on the premises.
Playing Games:
In between frames, you can play one of the video games or stop by the counter to pick up a Lotto card.
Get Your Groove On:
At Melody Lanes, you're the DJ. Choose as many songs as you'd like at the CD jukebox at $1 for 3 songs; $2 for 7 or $5 for 12.
Early Bird:
The bowling alley tends to get crowded, especially on weekends. The alley works on a first-come, first-served basis, so show up early or plan to wait.
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