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

11/06/07

Best place for a RAD time in brooklyn!!

by brooklyncub311

Melody Lanes is an awesome place for a first date, an anniversary, or a night with your buds. It's clean, affordable and fun! I just wish there were more hot pink bowlingballs i could fit my fingers into!

• Pros: interesting graphics on computer screens, sweet staff, good jukebox!

The perfect place for avid bowlers to get back to basics.

by Contributor

The Deal

Approximately 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 one and watch one (or all) of the five televisions. If you're hungry, there's the snack bar at the back of the alley, which offers everything from snack food like nachos and peanuts to serious eats like hamburgers and chicken. Birthday parties and fundraisers are a big hit as well, and though the party room at the back is generally used for staff meetings, for an extra charge, the public can have access for special events.



Special Note

Several organizations for the mentally disabled bring members to participate in tournaments and leagues specifically for that community.