The Golden Skate

Overall my kids had fun, but as others have said the food options are limited, the upkeep and maintenance/cleanliness are mediocre, and the pricing is baffling.If you go back to 2020 the admission fee was $7 and now it's $18, even for those who aren't skating. I understand the ownership is trying to recoup lost revenue from the pandemic years and is perhaps taking advantage of its unique situation as the only roller rink in the immediate Bay area. However a 157% price increase in four years feels egregious. Rentals prices are also up significantly. I'd love to come back but it's hard to justify the price. Especially when the same fee is charged for those not skating. Most places also don't have a per session fee, which I might understand if crowding were an issue but it isn't. More consumer-friendly prices would actually drive revenue up as I know many friends invite her decline because the value isn't good and parents don't want to pay just to sit and watch their kids.

The venue was rented out for my job's "Best of Dublin Appreciation Night". There was a live dj playing upbeat music, my job offered face painting for the families, and their snack bar was opened for the families. The skating rink was huge, ample space and seating to socialize and have food from the snack court. This skating rink is the perfect size and place for birthday parties, corporate events, and company appreciation nights.

Jeez, why all the hate for The Golden Skate?Fun?: Hell yes this place is fun! The DJ played great music and took requests. The skating rink itself was well maintained. The rental skates themselves (either blades or quads) were also well maintained. Clean?: I wouldn't eat off the floor of the shitter, but the place is pretty clean all things considered. I will say that although I'm not someone who's hung up on "germs," a few more dispensers of hand sanitizer might have been nice.Expensive?: Ok, yeah, TGS is kind of expensive. But this is the Bay Area, right? Damn right it is. A gallon of gas down the street is 5 bucks and pho for four was about 120. Atmosphere?: It is quaint and wonderfully dated. The sight and feel of this place take you back to a simpler time in your life, and that's cool with me.Yo Haters!! The Golden Skate, contrary to your predictions, remains open. Here's to another 50 years!4 (ahhhh, make that 5)...5 stars!

The only rink I've been to that feels like a Wild West adventure! I really thought the "gold mine" theme was super fun and the staff was very friendly and helpful when checking in and purchasing your ticket!My only drawback is that it is a little expensive just for a one time entry for an adult night. We paid $18/pp which is on the higher end of any rinks I've been to. It's obviously not a deal breaker, because the adult nights are wonderful and so many people come out to skate together and collaborate. I had a great time just observing the different friend groups and watching what everyone felt strong in with their skating technique!Also, this is the only rink I've been to where they keep the lights brighter for the session. No complaints here as it makes it safer to navigate the rink floor and also to learn from other skaters. But, if you're looking for a "vibey" party light skate... perhaps come a different time?There's lots of talent at this rink and I would definitely come back again for the adult night. Thanks, Golden Skate!

Awesome fun for the entire family, which gets everybody off their phones and out on the roller rink burning some calories.There's nothing fancy or glamorous about this place. It's just like the roller rink that you remember going to as a kid.They're all kind of the same with the multicolored carpet, the shoe lockers, big counter, where you return the skates, a mini arcade, and a snack bar with all sorts of food that's bad for you.If you're willing to get out there and stretch your legs, look a little awkward and enjoy some old-fashioned fun come out and have a good time .

Their hours suck. Theyre ovrr priced. If they were open more and didnt charge so much to watch your kid skate tgey would be busier. I love this place but the priving has gotten out of hand

My family and I went skating last night! We had a ball! Even my 11 month old baby enjoyed watching the skaters. They play great music and the vibes are unmatched; people of all ages are enjoying themselves, there's lots of parking and skates. Sessions last 2 hours (which is more than enough time), to practice perfecting your skills, or bust your butt! It's $25 if you need admission and skates or $18 if you just need admission and have your own skates! Such a classic establishment is so nostalgic, its a rarity and a gem that should be treasured and appreciated, so get out there and skate!

Brought my kid here for a "birthday" I put it in quotes because my kid wanted to come skate with her friends for her birthday. They brought gifts and we sat at a table. It was really a nice experience. It's open skate for a couple hours and then they close it down to clean and open it again for another couple hours. My kid had tons of fun. Skating laughing with her friends.I give this place 4 stars because they didn't have food, or coffee. They had pretzels, sodas, and water, but nothing filling for the kids. I would've liked to have been able to feed them there while they skated, but I understand it's an older place.Husband was in dire need of coffee tho.Overall it was a nice place great atmosphere, and staff were super nice.

it's been YEARS since I've been here, but when my teenage daughter said she wanted go skating this was the first place I thought of. As so many others mentioned, it seems excessively expensive. $50 for two to go in and rent skates, when you can ice skate instead for $15 per person including rental? Well, let's just say the cost will definitely make us less likely to return as often. The mostly teenage staff all seemed pretty unhappy to be doing their job (you know it's bad when a just turned 17 year old comments on it), making me wonder how managment might be treating them. And the place is feeling like it's not been updated since I used to go (literally more than 30 years ago). BUT, we had fun, and that's really ALL that matters. Oh, and the Icees were a big plus! they're the perfect thing to have when you're overheated from skating. Yes, I gave it only three stars, but I would encourage you all to go have fun, even if it's just once. It helps support our local rink!

So I had to come back and UPDATE my visit because I want warn "old dogs trying old tricks"...lol. Her turn for the date night and I got excited because my childhood came back to my mind. Burning shins, a sore butt and a (later) confirmed fractured wrist. I LOVED IT but "Tricks are for kids". I was definitely the silly rabbit.