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Service was good!
The whole staff was nice. They have a bar pizzeria, chicken fingers, bbq wings, tenderloins. Everything was good except the pizza sauce, it was bland just my opinion. The arcade had fun games but it takes a whole lot of tickets to get a good prize out the gift shop, all 5 of our tickets together wasn’t enough to get a good prize. But overall a very nice bowling alley to have fun with family!

Great place. The bowling experience is fantastic. Lanes are nice and I love the quickness of the ball return and pin reset. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars is I wish there were more servers or better access to drinks or water. I’d put water bottle dispensers around. (For a fee of course) I went to the pizza restaurant and was told I had to order from my server (which I never seen) or go to the bar. I didn’t like that since their soda machine was 5 feet away, But over all, it’s a great place to bowl and have a good time.

What a great place to get some bowling in and spend time with family and friends. The bowling area is pretty crowded. But the place itself is pretty big. They were pretty busy but we were taken care of pretty well. Plenty of games to be played in the arcade area. Great prices on food and drinks as well.

The staff at Pinheads was amazing. They made our soccer team feel so welcomed. The boy’s had a blast and the food was excellent. I would recommend them to anyone who is planning a larger event.

Fabulous time and fabulous service! We celebrated our daughter’s 18th birthday. Food was great and everyone had a wonderful time.

Had a lovely time tonight. The bar was full but they managed to get us seated immediately. The server was crazy busy so we had to wait a little bit. Not an issue. The food was really good and came out quickly.

Always a great time bowling! Alley’s Alehouse food is super good and the trivia on Wednesday’s are always a blast with Skye! With that being said, the food does take A WHILE, but it is so tasty so I understand! The arcade is okay.

My friends and I had an amazing time ! The lanes were well-maintained, the atmosphere was lively but family-friendly, and the staff was incredibly helpful and welcoming. Whether you’re a serious bowler or just there to have fun with friends or family, this place hits the mark.
When our bowling pin got stuck, the staff came immediately to help clear it out.

Royal Pin Western was an amazing bowling experience. From the time of our arrival to our departure, the staff was super helpful and friendly. Our check-in process was expedient and smooth. The facilities were immaculate, and the bowling lanes were spacious. The kids really enjoyed themselves and did not want to leave. It’s definitely family-oriented and a fun adventure. We had lunch prior to arriving at the establishment, so I’m unsure of the prices. The menu popped up on screen, but I turned it back to the scoreboard to keep track of the kids’ scores. Would love to plan a return visit in the near future.

Excellent venue. Over 100 lanes, food and beverage, multiple T.V.’s. Cost us $60.00 for three people to bowling. Worked out to two games each.

I have always loved the atmosphere of a bowling alley. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. There were around 13 of us and it was wonderful that we got two lanes at the end where those of us in wheelchairs could bowl. The only downfall was waiting a long time on food. It was cold when we finally got it but still tasted delicious. I definitely want to come back one night when they have the disco(?) lights on. I forget what they call that. I hadn’t been to that location in years but it is definitely worth coming back!

My family went to the bowling alley on August 30th to celebrate my nephew’s birthday. We were originally on lane 17 when a kind lady approached us and offered her bowling passes that were set to expire the next day. She then spoke with an older woman with red hair, who I believe was the manager. The lady told us that once we finished on lane 17, we could switch over to lanes 33 and 34 to enjoy two additional hours of bowling, since our original lane was going to be taken by a league.

However, when we finished and went to speak with the red-haired manager, she told us smirking that we were only being given one lane for just one hour. On top of that, the staff did not make any effort to accommodate my nephew, who is in a wheelchair. At that point, given how we were treated, we felt it was best to just leave.

This event was 2023 Junior Gold Tournament, many,many kids ages under 20 – under 12. This was also my first time going to Jr Gold. My grandson was bowling in U18. The business had bleachers to seat the viewers, thank goodness! Those parents were wonderful , I’m 75 and my sister is 76 they were always what for us and found us seats!
The business was clean, plenty of parking, rest rooms were clean also! Workers were respectful,kind and very friendly!
We had a great time. I would like to thank them for their hard work!

We had a good time middle of the day wasn’t too crowded. fairly clean. one of our pins was stuck. waited a little while for a technician to come. But all was good. I will come back.

This place is an excellent vibe! INCLUSIVENESS is above and beyond!! My bartender and server …. JOSE was phenomenal!! His smile, laugh, and attentiveness are something!! If you need a great place for a great bite, beer, and be treated like someone special… visit PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL in Indianapolis!!

This place is awesome. There are so many games to play and things to eat. Came here for brunch and we had the place to ourselves. The staff was pretty friendly and the food was great. Everything was well seasoned. I will 100% come back.

If you’re looking for a fun game and dinner night this is the place to come.

Was just here. Definitely didn’t get the happy hours prices. Took forever to leave, gave up on getting a box. Would’ve gotten my bill adjusted but didn’t have time to wait another 15-20 minutes. Food was great. Great atmosphere.

We came In on valentines day. The food was amazing. The blonde bartender in back bar was incredible. He went above and beyond when it came to helping us with questions about the menu

My family and I were in town visiting Indianapolis and we decided to have some dinner at punch bowl social. We were immediately seated, however, we did not get served (meaning we didn’t even get asked for drinks) til about 10 minutes into sitting down. I had to go up to the hostess to ask for service at our table. Our waitress, Tiffany, was amazing. We found out that she is a local comedian in the area, and we were able to crack some jokes at the table. It was sweet. The food itself was also delicious. My complaint has more so do with the atmosphere of the restaurant, as well as food efficiency and customer service.

For the entirety of the time we were there, the was about 3-6 employees hanging out around the hostess podium, which is rather ridiculous considering that we weren’t getting served properly for a good portion of our time.

For dinner, we ordered the family taco platter, which indeed was delicious. However, we waited 10 minutes to receive our tortillas after receiving the taco platter, which ultimately caused the meat for the tacos to get cold. We did ask for the meat to be heated to which we were told it wouldn’t make sense to do since the veggies would get soggy. I will say, the shift leader did offer to spot the platter, which was appreciated, but we did deny the offer because we did not feel right for it.

To say the least, we were a bit disappointed about the overall experience. However, Tiffany did a wonderful job at our table despite having other tables to cater for, and we think she is a great asset to the company. Having members who are great with customers is extremely important, and I think having her as our waitress made the experience better than what it would’ve been without her.

Visiting the city and ended up on a date here. I’d heard of the franchise back in Georgia since there’s a location there, but I hadn’t had the chance to visit until this. The atmosphere was fun and inviting, and the service—especially from the bartender—was excellent. We sat at the bar, and honestly, the bartender was more entertaining than my date . The food was decent, but the drinks were definitely on point. Overall, a good vibe, and I’d happily come back when in town.

Cristine was amazing! We came in with a large group of adults with disabilities. (No one called ahead I later found out) we were accommodated almost immediately. Christine was the only server on, she was still patient, kind and attentive to our group. She spoke to each person and allowed them to order independently instead of looking to their staff member to order for them. Christine thank you for treating my group so kindly.

10000000/10 recommend this bowling alley. The guy working Sunday morning did an amazing job. Kept up our drinks, stayed on people who came in during the party, pizza was delish and everyone had a great time. We will definitely be back!

Havent bowled in 40 years.
My husband and I are 70. We were celebrating my son’s birthday. We had a blast! We love the bowling alley the people that were working, the pizza ,we had a great time! We will definitely be back.

I had a good time at Beech Grove Bowl last night. It’s a smaller, older bowling alley, but that actually gives it a more personable and laid-back vibe compared to the bigger, more modern places. The staff was friendly, and the prices were reasonable, which makes it a solid option for a casual night out.

One thing that stood out was the food—it was surprisingly good for a bowling alley, which added to the overall positive experience.

That said, the place could use a few updates, and some parts felt a little rough around the edges. It’s not the most polished spot, but if you’re after a relaxed atmosphere and good value, it’s worth checking out.

Worker was very nice and helpful. The prices are little cheaper than other places. But it did need a little updates but the customer service mad up for it

This is am awesome little bowling alley. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They are the only local bowling alley that I know of that has string pins.

I don’t know how much Steven gets paid, but he deserves a raise. Fantastic service

I enjoyed my time here especially visiting for the first time. You had availability when most alleys did not on a Saturday. I have yet to try the pizza but I’m thinking it’ll be good when I do.

First, to be clear, there are two duckpin venues in this building. Atomic Bowl Duckpin is in the basement, Action Duckpin Bowl is on the fourth floor. A lot of the pics on Yelp and other sites gets these confused and crossed. If you see pics with windowns and pool tables, that is Action Duckpin Bowl. If you see lots of teal green, 1950’s vibes, it’s Atomic Bowl Duckpin. That’s where we visited (Action Bowl was closed).

Now then, the atmosphere here is second to none. From the moment you walk down the staircase and enter the basement you are transformed into another era a la Back To The Future. This place is a freakin gem that everyone should visit, even if you give two flips about bowling. Come here, grab a vanilla Coke and take some seriously Instagrammable pictures if that’s you. If you want to duckpin bowl you can do so in your sandles, boots, slippers, whatever. It’s a legit 1950’s era contraption you will bowl, and I don’t think its ever been refurbished. You take score manually- instructions are provided. A lane cost us $40/hour.

We didn’t eat anything here, we were unaware they served food so we had brunch before arriving. But the menu looked enticing for sure. Maybe next time.

The young lady working that afternoon was friendly enough. She explained the history of the building (it’s over 100 years old), it’s previous uses (speakeasy, warehouse) and when the current business was estalished (1990’s). Yearning for more I loked online for the buildings history but couldn’t find much. Oh well.

Look, if you are visiting Indy and want something unique to do, this has got to make your top 5. Doesn’t matter if you’re a family, a hipster, grandparents entertaining grandkids, this place will make everyone happy. And afterwards you can visit the many cool shops around the Fountain District, buy a record, get some coffee, maybe even some ink on your bicep.

You must try this fun old-style bowling!

If you are good at bowling, you may be frustrated.

If you have rarely bowled before, you will be on equal standing:)

You get to use the actual historic lanes from the 1930’s. No need to change your shoes, or lift heavy bowling balls. Just hold the ball in the palm of your hand and take three chances to knock as many pins down as you can.

Reasonable prices for a fun 30 minutes or entire hour.

Food/drinks is available but we didn’t order anything.

I took my 15 year old grandson and had a good time. There were several people his age, so that made it more enjoyable for him. It is a walk down memory lane. Not much has changed since I went when I was a child.

It’s fun, but the lanes weren’t level. The building is super old and everything has been left untouched to keep the vintage feel. It even has an old cigarette dispenser. I think they could manage to update or clean the bathrooms though. It is helpful to make reservations. Also, plan to arrive a little early to find parking and have time to walk there.

We loved this place! It’s a very vintage, well worn establishment that wears it’s history proudly. A very reasonable price for an hour of great fun with a group. Friendly staff, great drinks, and good bar food.

A really cool little place. You can go upstairs and Bowl and have some really great pizza. And you can rent a pool table which is always fun. And then you can go downstairs for a 50s type feel. Really cool neon lights and all in all really cool place to check out if you’re ever in the area.A really cool little place. You can go upstairs and Bowl and have some really great pizza. And you can rent a pool table which is always fun. And then you can go downstairs for a 50s type feel. Really cool neon lights and all in all really cool place to check out if you’re ever in the area.

Suuuuch a cute and fun spot. The lanes are a bit wonky which I see other reviews have complained about, but that just added an element of fun for us honestly. This is a historic place and it’s all part of the charm. Go here for a great time!!

The staff was very friendly especially Kelly at the desk. The place was clean, pizza was good for bowling alley pizza. Our family had a great time and the prices are reasonable.

This is a very nice bowling alley. They have rental shoes, loaner bowling balls and electronic scoring. The lanes are in excellent condition and there are about 40 of them. We dropped in for a quick game and really enjoyed ourselves.

I just had to pay $60 per hour which only allows three games per person if you have two people bowling. ($I0 per game) I am not a fan of paying per hour because then you’re rushed. You don’t have time to practice. You don’t have time to evaluate your bowling. I highly recommend if you need to practice bowling that you go anywhere else but this bowling alley.

Run down bowling alley with some fresh paint. Lanes are super old and balls constantly get stuck trying to return. The staff are rude and the prices are silly expensive.

Owner responses and says the place is completely remodeled…WHOOF if they think so. I assume denial feels better than admitting the truth. Said pinsetters were replaced…if so, then ya’ll got ripped off cuz our ball got stuck 5 times in one game. They said they have a brand new kitchen…congrats I guess, but this is a BOWLING alley sir…not sure I care about how pretty the kitchen looks. They said their prices are among the lowest in the city but I’m not sure why such “low” prices if the whole place has been remodeled and is so great…odd.
I guess my point is proven with the rude attitudes here…instead of apologizing and asking what went wrong the owner immediately gets on and makes excuses. Two stars down to one. Strongly advise you go elsewhere as a customer.

Older bowling center with some nice upgrades, the scoring board is advanced gives you all kind of statistics and shows you on the screen bowling. Nice pro shop and a tiny game room.
Overall a nice center to visit and bowl

Great place with a nice cozy feel. I really enjoyed meeting the staff, and Doug the GM is really funny. Staff was very welcoming and seemed to really care about what they do and strive to provide the best service. Also got to spot a nice little bunny catching a break from the heat. Can’t wait to return.

Great bowling alley with helpful staff. They give an ADA discount for those with disabilities. When we went, it was not too crowded. We’ll definitely be visiting again.