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Brunswick Zone
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
13 reviews for Brunswick Zone
13 reviews in English
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Review from Jennifer O.
Mesa, AZ
5/16/2012
I went here with some friends last weekend to use a Groupon (4 people, shoe rental and 1 hour unlimited for 15$ woohoo!). I thought it was nicer than some other bowling alleys in Phoenix. The shoes were fairly new, which is always pleasant, the balls were organized by weight in a clear fashion, which was also nice. The only problem was the game froze a couple of times and the time kept ticking away, so we lost out on some time BUT at the end of our hour (of speed bowling) we only had a few frames left on our last game and the guys there gave us an extra 10 minutes for free to finish up, so that was very nice. I would come back here.
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Review from Mike P.
Gilbert, AZ
5/13/2012
The lanes and equipment are all new which is great, and half the alley have wonderful couch seating instead of the typical plastic chairs. The only problem is that it gets very crowded, despite having 44 lanes!! Also, their weekend rates are pretty pricey - I can't blame them since the market bears the price, but three games can cost almost $20 per person with shoes, which means a family of four will walk out spending almost $100 if you get some food and drinks. YIKES!
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Review from Charity S.
Mesa, AZ
3/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
Holy old people! This place was packed with senior citizens until about noon. We had one of the last lanes, along with another young family - us 10 were the only people there under 55. The guy at the front desk was a little out of it, but the guy at the food counter was charismatic & very helpful. I will definitely take the fam here in the future, just as soon as I get the hang of their heavily oiled lanes.
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Review from Bonnie G.
Tempe, AZ
2/5/2007
What Whattt! Hip hop videos blaring as I get my strike on? Bowling specials after 9pm? Friendly staff? Cheap drink specials from the bar in plastic cups? ASU and working class stiffs co-existing one sweaty bowling shoe at a time? Teenagers making out at the arcarde section?
Loooveeee you, Brunswick! -
Review from Erica O.
9/19/2007
I heard one of the greatest lines ever from Mr. Man this last Sunday, after arriving in the Brunswick Zone (say that in an over dramatic echoing voice for maximum appeal) and allowing our eyes to adjust to the black lit cosmic bowling atmosphere. A flicker of disdain crossed his eyes as he uttered...
"This place is a fucking hatchery!"
Best off the cuff remark ever. The place was crawling with little kids from no less than five birthday parties. Sundays and cosmic bowling must act as a beacon to small children. Anyone who knows me understands that there is no love lost between me and little kids. Thankfully, the shrill dog whistle of excitement they make when hopped up on pixie sticks and soda pop was drowned out by the sounds of bowling.
We were meeting a couple people here and wasted the time with four dollar bud bottles as we took in the mind boggling number of wee little munchkins tearing ass across the bowling alley and lobbing six pound balls down lanes with bumpers. Our party arrived and we proceeded to have a wicked amount of fun.
I don't know how you can possibly go bowling and NOT have fun. Between the shit talking and cheap pitchers, hilarity ensues. They eventually turned the lights on, the little kiddos filed out, and our crass, inappropriate humor was given free reign to shine.
I'm pretty sure everything there cost about four bucks. The beer. The shoe rental. The game. It's not the cheapest way to waste away an afternoon, but it's sure as hell a lot more fun than sitting on some sweltering bar patio or holed up inside watching a movie, with or without the ankle biters. -
Review from Stevey P.
Phoenix, AZ
5/14/2007
Cheap drinks make me bowl better. But man, is this place just as cheesy cool as Bonnie writes. Oh how I love me some cheese.
With ASU close by it can be a fine lookin crowd, if you know what I mean. I thought the song selection was lousy - no hip hop, just bad metal bands when I was there.
Call me old fashioned, but I wasn't a fan of the new-fangled 2006 scorekeeping graphic animation. Every time I got a strike it showed some kind of homoerotic green hulk. Are they trying to send me some kind of message? Wtf... -
Review from Jessica s.
Mesa, AZ
8/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
Nice bowling alley..decent prices.. only thing that was unpleasant was the little shithead working behind the counter who's summer job just got the best of him.. but besides him I am a fan of this bowling alley.
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Review from Nyomi L.
Indianapolis, IN
1/16/2009
Bowling is by no means a huge passion of mine, but it is fantastically fun on occasion... especially accompanied with beer.
Fortunately, Brunswick Mesa Lanes has a full bar for those whose elitist beer tastes cannot be slaked with their draught offerings.
But it's not just a place for semi-alcoholics :)...the majority of people I've seen each time I was there has been either college students from nearby MCC or high schoolers forsaking any sense of a curfew. /sigh/ Kids these days.
The lanes themselves are kept pretty clean, it's slicked in the right places, and not slick in the others. The balls (at least 9 lb ones) are somewhat old, and some will show age through little cracks, but non-cracked alternatives are easily found.
Besides their league bowling times, and other open bowling times, they offer cosmic bowling on various nights, and also bowling specials such as 9.99 all you can bowls Wednesday night after 9:00 p.m. I was there this past Wednesday, after 9:00 p.m., drinking Amberbock, watching teens push the limits of their curfew... and it was great. -
Review from Ben N.
Gilbert, AZ
8/8/2011
One of the nicer alleys in the valley. It shows it's age on the outside but is clean and cool on the inside. Nice staff. Prices are typical, including the lounge and snack bar. Be wise and call ahead as they do have "cosmic bowl", which draws the kids, teenagers and alike. If you enjoy "cosmic bowling" -- go and enjoy. Not my cup of tea.
If you are a serious bowler, their pro shop is one of the best. Well staffed and they will take the time to listen. They give good advice if you are willing to pay attention to their advice... LOL -
Review from Richard K.
Mesa, AZ
4/18/2010 12 Check-ins Here
Nice, clean bowling alley. Fun, friendly staff...
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Review from Candace R.
Tempe, AZ
8/1/2010 1 Check-in Here
Compared to the AMC on the 60, this bowling lane rox my sox. The curb appeal is a little sketch, but the inside is really nice and clean. The guy at the front was helpful as well, informing our overwhelmed selves that there were $2 games until 9pm tonight. Sweet! This'll definitely be my go-to place for bowling in the future.
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Review from Bridget H.
Glendale, AZ
2/17/2010
Your typical bowling alley. Cocktails are about $3.50, glow bowling on saturday nights. They have a package for 6 people for like 65 bucks.. Includes your shoe rental and 2 hours of bowling.. oh, and a pitcher of soda. The shoes are clean. The bar is clean, the lanes are clean, and even the bathroom was clean. Do not underestimate how much money a bar tab can be... 2 different friends racked up over 100 dollar checks in about 3 hours.. maybe 3.5.. Anyway, I liked this place and will return for sure... but maybe because I bowled 168 woot woot!
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Review from George M.
Mesa, AZ
5/31/2009
It's much better than Mesa East!
