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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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Phone:
+1 763-755-8686
🌐 Website:
http://www.blainbrookbowl.com/
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Address:
12000 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis
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Google Reviews (10)
Completely remodeled since last time I was here which was probably a decade ago. Really nice atmosphere. Fun place to go.
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Was very crowded lots of birthday parties going on. The food was okay, it was very understaffed wish I could of gotten a refill.
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Blainebrook is a great bowling alley you pay by the game not by the hour so if you have kids it makes a great choice over other places. The arcade has is very reasonably priced.
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Very clean and incredibly nice staff, we had a hell of a time having fun bowling and messing around at the arcade too. Could use a couple more bathrooms lol, but otherwise a fun experience.
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This facility was very clean and all the different machines were functional! There was a wide variety of pinball machines, billiards, shooting games, and darts. We went on a Monday and it was not very busy. No children present from what I recall, so that was a plus. A true gem in the hiding.
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A buddy and I always played darts Thursday’s. Unfortunately we both moved away from the area and this place will be missed. Great food, good beer, and of course Mary was always a pleasure to talk to. She is AWESOME!!
There was one thing that would always boggle my mind during the 2 years of Thursday night darts.
As a dart player, no matter what bar we were in, including here, we would always have to go to the bar for drinks or food. A waitress would NEVER wait on is. I usually tip 20%+ of my total bill.
Well, we started putting an additional $5 under our plate. I was hoping that when we left, the waitress would clear our table, find the tip, and maybe wait on us next time instead of having us go to the bar (we were there every Thursday religiously).
That didn’t happen. And the only reason I’m bringing this up is because the last time that we went there, we ordered our beers and a sampler platter at the bar like we do every Thursday night. We shot through our games and just about to wrap up our final game. Then a couple of ladies sat down at a table next to us. One waitress, walked by and asked if they needed menus and drinks. They ordered their drinks and the waitress went to grab them along with a menu. In the meantime, another waitress walked up and asked if they needed a menu and drinks at which point they responded that, they had already been helped.
I was in complete shock. I could not believe it. I literally left the bar and cannot stop thinking about it. I had never seen these women before, nor did it seem like the waitress knew them on any sort of level. We might smell a bit like devils lettuce every once in a while, but I assure you we both shower daily, we are not rough looking, and we would always leave a generous tip.
I don’t know if I’m the only one that has experienced this as a dart player and I’m curious if others have as well.
Sorry for the long rant, overall I love this place, and will definitely be back when I am in the area. I want to especially thank Mary for the hospitality and kindness over the years.
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The food and service here never disappoint. The staff is friendly and down to earth. Most employees have been there for a long time and seem to love their jobs. The lanes are in great shape and they keep up on the maintenance of them. Always have a great time here!
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Sunday morning open bowling rates are hard to beat (although it can be difficult to get a lane without a wait unless you show up as they open). Lanes are very well maintained. Comfortable seating. Would highly recommend for families and serious bowlers alike.
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The atmosphere was really enjoyable and the employees were friendly and helpful.
I would definitely recommend it, for a good outing.
Great service, and good food.
They offer a variety of entertainment,
It's a fun place for all ages.
I would probably go there more often, if it was closer to where I live.
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I haven't been here in years. Heard it had an arcade & pinball. We were not disappointed. Our server was awesome. The pinball was fun, was a little disappointed that about half of the machines weren't up & running, but I understand they're old & require maintenance. The arcade games were super fun too. We went on a Sunday & it wasn't overly crowded. We will definitely be back. The food was good & reasonably priced. If you drink, try the brook bomb shot!
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