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Brunswick Via Linda Lanes
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13 reviews for Brunswick Via Linda Lanes
13 reviews in English
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Review from James W.
Scottsdale, AZ
5/23/2012
We hadn't been to this location in quite some time. Upon our return they have done some really nice improvements. The have installed HUGE flat screens for scoring and videos. They also have added flat sceens in the lounge with a big sreen projector. They have new specials Monday thru Thursday $7.99 all you can bowl from 9 to midnight, including shoes!!! AND $1.75 Drafts!! What a great value, and in Scottsdale no less. The music was great and the staff was awesome!! We will be back soon!!!
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Review from marty b.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/20/2012
We have been going here for several years and every time the only thing consistent is the rude staff behind the front desk.
My grandson was visiting from Cali for spring break and wanted to go bowling yesterday. I am on their email list and had received a coupon for two hours of bowling with shoes, food, etc for $7.99. I asked for the special rate and was very rudely told that it doesn't apply during spring break and that lanes were $3+ and shoes were $4.50. When I asked about who has spring break now he rudely replied Paradise Valley schools. Really???? This was Scottsdale, wtf?
So I paid over $30 for three of us to bowl. When I asked for two lanes (one w/ bumper for grandson) he acted really put out.
We had a good time, but both my daughter and myself have our own shoes and I felt ripped off and hate rude workers, so I was mad.
Then afterwords we went to the game part of the place and almost every game was broken or did not give out tickets. My grandson wanted to play ski ball he loves and they were broken too. Of course the desk people could care less.
We will not be going back here again. Too many times they have treated us like crap and I would much rather take my money somewhere else where I am appreciated and provides even some sort of customer service. -
Review from Lindsey F.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/8/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I discovered a hidden gem in Scottsdale and am pinching myself for not finding it sooner. For some reason, I also used to go south when I wanted to go bowling, but I now realize I should have gone north instead! After a day of spring training, we decided to make a stop by Brunswich Via Linda lanes for a couple hours of bowling fun and fun it was!
I don't know what it is, but bowling alleys always strike me as shady but right off the bat, I was completely impressed with how "non-shady" this bowling alley was. I could tell that this is a family-fun spot and one that is frequented often by locals. The bowling alley itself has several lanes, a fully loaded arcade room, a bar, food and even a "gift shop" with bowling essentials! Sadly we didn't have any socks, but luckily for us, they had a vending machine that also sold socks. Yes they were a little overpriced at $2.50 but that's what we get for forgetting our own socks at home! The venue itself was clean and I didn't feel icky using the community shoes and bowling balls. In addition, they have hand santizer so I was able to get a swift cleaning to my hands after turn of bowling and before digging into the tasty popcorn.
Now let's move on to the reason people come here: the bowling. It ended up being cheaper to purchase two hours of unlimited bowling so we went for that. While I won't be joining a pro bowling league anytime soon, it was a lot of fun and the bowling game went along seamlessly and without any issues! However, since we went for the two hours of unlimited bowling, it shut off right at two hours which didn't let us finish our game, so if you go that route remember to keep an eye on the clock!
I have definitely found my new neighborhood bowling alley and can't wait to come back again. I might even join a bowling league. Any takers? -
Review from Fairbi K.
Phoenix, AZ
I had bought the Groupon for 2 games plus shoe rental earlier last week & decided to use them towards cosmic bowling Saturday night (it stated on the Groupon that you could do so). I called Thursday to verify that all of us (4 ppl total) could each use a Groupon & the employee I spoke to said yes, I also reserved a lane just in case they were busy that night.
We got there around 9:30pm & thank goodness we reserved a lane because it was packed. I presented my Groupons & was told we couldn't use them towards cosmic bowling, WTF?! The manager came over & explained that they cannot use the Groupon coupon code with cosmic prices, I was pretty annoyed so he gave us a coupon for buy 1 get 1 free games. We bought 2 extra games & then headed over to our lane.
They had pretty good music playing & cool lighting. Idk if we just took our sweet ass time but we only got to play 3 of the 4 games. We had a lot of fun though! One thing that did kind of suck was that they closed at midnight, I am used to playing till 1am or later when we do cosmic. I almost forgot to mention the food/drinks. The soft pretzels with cheese were actually really good, as were the fries. The chicken fingers & grilled cheese were not as good, way too greasy. But it's bowling food so whatev! The pitchers of beer were $2 off so we got 2 for a lil under $15.
All in all it was a good time so we'd definitely return! -
Review from Michael C.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/20/2008
It had been awhile since I plied the lanes, but what the heck, I'm glad we did. What a fun place to hang out on a Friday/Saturday night. You'll need to wait till after 10pm (league fills the place till then), and preferably have a reservation.
The lounge was nice, drinks well done (though a little skimpy on liquor) and the munchies decent for a bowling alley.
The "cosmic" bowling was a blast with several of us drinking a little too much. I managed to win a few games, which certainly impacted my rating. The place is freaking BUSY! as most popular hangouts are... though with a surprisingly young hip crowd.
Let the good times roll... (sorry)
*You can get a regular and substantial discount emailed to you if you register on their website. -
Review from Jake G.
Scottsdale, AZ
1/10/2012
This has generally been the only place I go bowling as it's the closest alley to my
House. The bowling itself is great, it's a great facility. The pricing is great as well. Ten bucks for unlimited games until midnight on Sunday's, can't beat that. The food is good as well, really hard to complain since its bowling alley food. And their drinks are priced fine as well.
My only complaint is with the customer service. The past several times I have come to This location, the staff at the front desk has just been downright rude. From their very unfriendly greetings to their handling of requests, they seem to act as though they hate you no matter what. God forbid you ask to split your group of six onto two lanes, regardless of how busy it is, you are rudely told that can't happen. During my last trip there my group asked if we could use the empty lane next to us since we felt crammed on one lane. The response from the guy behind the counter was "well we could fit ten people on one lane of we wanted to, this is just the way it is". After pleading with him further he reluctantly agreed but made sure to tell us how much it inconvenienced him to have to place the next party one lane farther down, despite the place being half empty. That is just one example of the typical rudeness I've encountered.
Outside of that it is a good location. -
Review from Varun P.
Scottsdale, AZ
7/13/2011
Notice how I gave this place 2 stars....It's because their service is pretty much Number 2! They would not put up gutter guards for my sisters, who are not too good at bowling. They have some cranky guy running the only counter and seriously the only upside to this place is the Cosmic Bowling.
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Review from Ann Marie K.
Scottsdale, AZ
6/21/2007
Bowling is one of those things that is fun for me when I haven't done it in a really long time! When I do get that yearly bowling itch Via Linda is a fun place to go. My friends and I obvoiusly prefer Cosmic Bowling to the regular not as fun kind. It's always better to call ahead and make a reservation if you want to go cosmic bowling, or even regular bowling. Nice Lanes and a fun way to spend some competive time with your buddies!
Why Cosmic Bowling Rocks:
Music
Disco lights
Late at night -
Review from Lauren C.
Scottsdale, AZ
1/12/2011
Fun place! We've mostly just been here for our league's cosmic bowling nights. It's a fun place to socialize and have fun with your friends. The prices are good too!
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Review from Jarratt W.
Monterey, CA
3/20/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Haha I have been coming here for 10+years... It has never changed, and thats a good thing,
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Review from Colby V.
Phoenix, AZ
9/14/2010 5 Check-ins Here
I go here for my company bowling league. They have decent lanes and a good amount of lane balls that actually fit my hand! The food is ok, it's bowling alley food. The bar has typical bowling alley beer selection but always friendly staff.
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Review from w w.
Scottsdale, AZ
6/8/2007
Bowling is one of those activities that I will never willingly take part in. Yet, every time I end up doing it, I have fun. Just be careful not to get cocky about your game, or Via Linda Lanes will strike you down, just as they did to me.
I have never considered myself a good bowler, but the last time I went, for some strange reason, I got four strikes in a row. I took this to mean that I was an innately exceptional bowler. I was very wrong.
But before I realized just how wrong I was, I taunted everyone else who wasn't bowling anywhere near as well as I was. And then after I had finished mocking all my friends, my turn came up again, and I got a gutter ball, much to their glee. And then another gutter ball. And another, and another, and another.
I pretty much never hit any pins again after my little crap talking session. Instant karma, huh?
Other than my big mouth, I had a lot of fun. They have a bar, so you can drink and bowl, and of course they have tons of snacks for you to munch on.
Plus, bowling is pretty cheap, so it makes for a fun night out with friends or fam that won't break the bank. -
Review from Bradley R.
Scottsdale, AZ
7/16/2010
Have been coming here to bowl since I was in middle school. Staff is very helpful and nice. Im far from the best bowler and this environment allows for me to still have fun with my family and friends. I just got off the phone with a staff member Deana, and she was sooooooo helpful and nice. I asked her a question about Sunday bowling, she told me all about how to get coupons for Sunday as well as a family package. I feel like they really want to take care of you here...I wouldnt want to bowl anywhere else but here. Great prices, cold beer, clean shoes and great fun.
