Arapahoe Bowling Center

Love coming here. Got a membership for Christmas from my friends. Only thing I strongly dislike is when it says open bowling online and get here during those times and it's league play going on every time. I think the online times should be more accurate to what's going on day to day. So, people aren't wasting their time waiting all day for a lane.

For a Tuesday at 11:30, this place was packed!!! I went with a friend to practice for her bowling league and this was the place to be on a Tuesday morning!! There was a league there practicing, a special needs team, and individuals. For being packed, there were no waits for any service and no one rushed us to get our lane afterwards

Great time! Family fun! Pricing was just what we were looking for & we were able to call ahead to reserve lanes together with friends!

Living near downtown the options for bowling are pretty slim since they turned Elitch Lanes into a Natural Grocers (insert eye roll). So we make the trek all the way down to Arapahoe Lanes. It's one of the last bowling alleys that hasn't been taken over by Bowlero. The prices here are really good. We usually do the $20 unlimited games per person. Never have to wait for a lane. Hopefully they will be around for a long time and we will keep supporting them.

This is what I think of as an old school bowling alley. Nothing fancy, just the lanes! Of course, I believe there have been a few advancements since I was a kid. For example, you can opt to have bumper guards for just one person in your bowling group. The guards raise when the computer sees it's their turn to bowl. Pretty cool. Does anyone else remember the old guards that covered the gutters for the entire game, regardless of who was bowling? Anyhoos, the lightest ball available was 8 lbs but our 5 yo just grabbed it with both hands and rolled it granny style. It was awesome. Prices are pretty reasonable since you're not paying for that flashy ambience. There's a bar and the typical bowling food available. I'd definitely bring my daughter here again.

Super friendly staff, clean facility, and great prices. If you're looking for loud music and laser shows, this probably isn't the place. But, if you just want some good old-fashioned, no-frills bowling, look no further.

We aren't bowlers... by a long shot. The staff at this alley are so kind! They helped my kids find lighter balls and when they realized my kids did need bumpers, stopped by our lane to offer help and added them just to my kid's frames. The staff put us well out of the way of serious bowlers (there were plenty of people who do bowl there, too) which was very thoughtful to all those involved. Generally, just a great place to bowl without all of the ENTERTAINMENT center stuff that is meant to separate you from your money at a bowling alley.

GREAT!!! Loved bowling here that I became a league member. Food is awesome no matter what you get. The service is great very nice trustworthy people working here. Great environment to bowl in people are great. Will come back whenever we get the chance!

This is without doubt one of the nicest bowling alleys in the Denver metro area. Great staff who are always friendly and welcoming. Sadly, this review is for the Pro Shop.About 3 1/2 weeks ago I took advantage of a "sale" price for a package of a bowling ball (measured and drilled), shoes and bowling bag for $250. Two men working in the shop were luckily not very busy while I was there and were able to fit and drill the new ball immediately. I was never asked how I wanted my ball drilled and when all was said and done I had a "finger tip" ball. I've never bowled with a finger tip ball having just used house balls with their standard grip. When finished I went along with the finger tip ball.I bowl in a league at another ally and on my first night of league during the first game the ball did not release smoothly. On four occasions the ball did not release and my fingers remained stuck in the finger holes causing me to fall forward onto the ally!!I took my ball in last night to see if they might be able to resolve the "sticking" problem. Again, they had time to drill the thumb, several times in order to fit my thumb properly. They also replaced the finger tip inserts to a larger size at well. Honestly, I couldn't have been happier UNTIL I was to be charged $10 for the repair and proper fit. I spoke my displeasure and shock with having to pay for the Pro Shop Staff's mistake. They drilled it wrong and then want to charge me to fix their mistake....I don't think so! After a discussion with me in shock for having to pay for their mistake I was told they would take $5 instead of ten. I was somewhat disgusted at this time by this kind of business practice and just wanted out of there so paid the $5 and left.I find it sad that Arapahoe Bowl which as I stated is one the best in the Denver area, would stoop so low as to try and nickel and dime their customers in their Pro Shop. Any time that I have purchased an item from a manufacturer and it showed fault in its manufacturing process it would be immediately replaced for FREE!Please....would the ownership consider this and hopefully correct it immediately. You have worked too hard to build an amazing business only to have guests have something like what happened to me leaving a "bad taste" in my mouth. I've already shared this incident with several associates and they were as amazed as I was that this actually occurred.

My boyfriend and I went here a few days ago and absolutely loved it! We are not professionals by any means, but thought it would be a fun outing! We arrived and were immediately greeted by the front desk, we were given an incredible military discount and the front desk staff was very kind. The prices are some that you don't see anymore, parking was open and easy, establishment was very clean and friendly. We had a ton of fun and will most definitely come again!