Ten Pin Alley

12/16/2007 Posted by alijan

Some friends of mine rented a private room there for a big party...seemed like a great idea at the time. As their party members arrived they were greeted by (1) a BIG bouncer who jumps out at you before you even get to the front door and who is not very friendly and (2) two rude hostesses at the top of the first flight of stairs. They were pointing the party guests in the wrong direction, wouldn't stop their chatting to engage and give correct directions. Giving them feedback later on, that when I asked for where the party was by name (first and last of both husband and wife), they told me (snappily) that I should have asked for it by another name and didn't care much that they were giving others incorrect directions. With the exception of one waitress, I found the staff there to be very rude and apathetic, I won't be going back or recommending it as a party venue to others.

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06/20/2007 Posted by mklbellingham

My girlfriends and I went here for a birthday party - and it was awesome. We all had such a great time bowling and the food was great too - very upscale - this is no DIVE bowling alley!!!

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02/22/2007 Posted by swtkim09

Okay guys here's the lowdown on the newest spot in Atlanta. This place is perfect for anyone looking to entertain. Bowling is pretty expensive @ $80 a lane ($60 would be nice). The billiards rooms are a solid deal @ $40/hour and offer privacy for 10-20 people. It comes equipped with couches,tv's, and a fancy pool table. The decor is great with the dj on top of the bar and the bartenders are hot :) The place needs to work on the crowd, its too inconsistent. The owners should look into promoters for certain nights to attract the right crowd on a consistent basis. By the way, who ever picked out those videos on the screens (theyre awful). Bottom line the place has a lot of potential and upside if they can adapt to the Atlanta market.

02/18/2007 Posted by bfentress

The atmosphere at Ten Pin Alley is wonderful. The decor is that of the 50's and 60's. There are few bowling lanes and even on a Saturday night the wait for a lane was only about 20 minutes. We soon found out why. They don't charge per game, they charge by the hour and to bowl it is $80 an hour. They don't prorate the charge so whether you bowl for 25 minutes or 60 minutes, you are still charged $80. To rent a pool table, the charge is $60 per hour. At the end of the evening when your group is ready to cash out, they won't split the tab, not even 2 ways. You either all bring cash or put the entire tab on one persons credit card. The atmosphere was great but the whole event was over priced and not worth it. Stick to the old fashioned $8 a game bowling alleys, you'll have more fun and you won't be looking at your watch every five minutes to see how much higher your bill is getting. This place is too trendy for it's own good and the over priced entertainment isn't worth it.

Pros: Great atmosphere

Cons: Way over-priced!!!

02/06/2007 Posted by jaymaygm

The latest opening by the Dolce Group, the people who brought us the glamourous Dolce Enoteca, has brought us another winner. Located upstairs from Dolce, is Ten Pin Alley. You've never been bowling like this before. Cool neons, high-tek bowling games, and one ultra cool cocktail lounge. The bar/small plate menu is so yummy, you will forget the usual fries w/chili. This is the best entertainment to come to the ATL in years. Very classy, late at night, or just plan a party here with your friends. Next on the bill for the Dolce Group, is Geisha House, right next door. This is a complete night of entertainment, at the wonderful Atlantic Station property. Come upstairs after dining at Dolce, downstairs. Great for a birthday party, girls or boys night out's also. We love the DJ. Maybe a small dance floor later?

Pros: Great Bowling Entertainment, Cocktail Lounge, Menu!

Cons: Pricey!