I've been going to this alley since I was a kid since its the only duckpin alley in Richmond. I'd been stationed in Safwan (Iraq) for the past 3 years and coming back to Richmond was an uncomfortable surprise.
First off, there was a cover and all the charges for bowling had been greatly increased, which was fine because I had loved the place; I didn't mine paying for the service I'd been used to. There was a metal show that night, and me and my friends were having fun bowling-- until the guy working turned off our lane and when I asked him why, he eventually told me that he didn't want me or my kind there. I don't know if he hates military or if we'd done something to aggravate him, but he told me that ""he was weeding out the people he didn't like."" I felt his behavior was completely uncalled for. Despite loving this bowling alley as a kid, after being told that we weren't wanted there, I don't think I'll ever return.
It's a shame, this used to be an amazing place.
Pros: bowling
Cons: rudeness, dingy, service
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