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Pinarama Bowling
5008 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611, United States
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Em
Review №1

Such a cute place! Very retro vibes but with a full bar and great prices. Will definitely come back here again. The staff member working was also very friendly and helpful.

Sa
Review №2

Best place in town! Every week I get to visit with my children and this is the best low key place open during this time. They follow all covid safety guidelines but they were especially compassionate with my small family birthday party for my son. They helped me decorate and allowed me to use their helium tank to blow up some extra balloons even though I had brought my own tank the owner told me to save my money. Wow. They even helped me hang up a birthday sign right over the lane. Thank you Jeff! And the kids loved the wings pizza and cheese sticks. Thank you Stephanie! I really appreciate the veteran discount too! They helped this single mom make her sons 10th birthday a memorable one.

Ch
Review №3

Just came in today for the unlimited bowling until 6 pm. Everything is good until the lane shuts down. Guy at front says it’s up to 6 games? At the end of the day two hours u limited or 100 games who cares. If I paid for the lane for two hours and sat there they would have never let anyone else bowl. Also states no outside beverages look around everyone has their own drinks. I actually purchased drinks from the bar spent 15, bowling cost 10. Don’t you think you would want the person spending money to stay? Very bad business strategy never again..Thanks for the quick response Jason. No way to reply to your reply but this will do.Do you agree with my statements? Bad business model? You didn’t even post a way to get ahold of you?

mi
Review №4

Great lanes backed by a great staff. I love the throwback feel of the place. Plenty of stock balls and shoes to wear. Lanes are accurate and well maintained. Definitely recommend this place

Th
Review №5

This is the BEST Bowling Alley I have patronized in the State of Florida! The Staff was AMAZING! They were Supper Friendly, Helpful and just down right Kind people! I stopped in with my two boys on a Saturday afternoon while my wife was at a business meeting. The team here was very accommodating, they offered us a lane that was empty on both sides so the boys would not interrupt anyone. They made no complaints when it took 3 times to get the shoes sizes correct or when I made multiple request to adjust the bumpers for the boys.We ordered a slice of Pizza, French fries and drinks from the snack bar. The staff there was just as accommodating. They offered to bring the food to the table. The food was fresh but the fries were under cooked. When I brought them up to counter to request they be cooked a little longer. I was greeted with a smile and an apology. She took the fries and recooked my order then brought them out to us. Super nice and friendly.The Lanes here are WELL MAINTAINED! There was not one sticky spot or broken ball return. I could see a equal shine across all the lanes and did not notice one bowler loos their footing from shoes sticking to the floor! The balls were also well maintained and PLENTY of Youth balls for the little ones to use. I could not say enough great things about this Establishment, staff and Management! We will certainly visit again when we are in town. Thank you for an amazing experience on the Lanes!

Du
Review №6

South Tampa landmark. Great aesthetics and prime location. Little on the pricey side for menu items otherwise good place for family and friends.

Ca
Review №7

This bowling alley is awesome!! The staff goes out of their way to make sure you have a great experience.

Ma
Review №8

The place is great the kids had a blast. The service was impressive...

Vi
Review №9

Had a great time. staff os pretty friendly. there were bday partiesand meet-ups all going on,plus there is a bar, pool table and golden tee.

Ri
Review №10

Corky and Rufino are great hosts for our Birthday party. Everybody had a great time and loads of fun

Ja
Review №11

Thursday morning Senior Bowling League, starting at 1030. Age 50+ mixed 3 person teams come and have fun!

Ra
Review №12

Its cool place not very modern but cool vibe

Am
Review №13

Pinarama is a guaranteed good time. The place is very clean and employees are always helpful. Lanes are always ready to go. Its a vintage bowling alley but has modern conveniences. Food is good as well. Make sure you get there early as the places fills up fast.

Cl
Review №14

Very fun place with great customer service. Their staff is so friendly and willing to help with anything. Also they have pool, and games besides the bowling. They dont allow food and beverages from outside but they allow you to bring in cake if you want to celebrate a birthday.

Ka
Review №15

Great staff, very friendly especially Sam!! Very fun place to play bowling because of the nice good vibe atmosphere.

Je
Review №16

I am here every week for league and I love it! The best part is Sam the bartender! She is so sweet and funny.. shes extremely fast paced and always aims to please. Shes a great asset and my favorite bartender!

St
Review №17

Ive been bowling here for a couple months now in one of their leagues. I can definitely say I enjoy it. The place is well taken care of and the staff is great. Debbie in the front is awesome and Sam the bartender is super friendly and takes very good care of you. The place has an atmosphere that makes you feel like youre part of one big team. I will definitely continue to bowl here and participate in league nights!

Re
Review №18

The kids always have a great time here. Just good wholesome family fun. Pizza, soda, bowling, and arcade machines. Great place. Friendly crew of workers...what more can you ask for ?

St
Review №19

Ive been coming here for decades and enjoy the cleanliness and friendly people that work here. The owners are very caring and always glad to see us. Theyve taken great care of the place and keep it current but still has that traditional feeling of a hometown family friendly bowling alley. The food is better quality than other places Ive been to and the service is exceptional. The pro shop expert, Jason, is also very helpful and knowledgeable about purchasing and upgrading your equipment to match your playing style and skill levels. The prices are very competitive and fair. All in all this is a fantastic place to enjoy time with family and friends!!

Br
Review №20

We had our sons 8th birthday party here last Saturday. It was our first time at Pinarama.It was a wonderful experience!!The owner was there supervising all the birthday parties. He is a kind and genuine person. The staff was kind and courteous at all times.The children had so much fun as well as the parents. The bowling alley has a welcoming, comfortable, your at home ambiance.We ordered the birthday package 3. I am thankful we did. It was the first birthday event in 18 years I did not have to be concerned with anything except the cake, guests, and showing up. Overall, an excellent experience and money well spent.Thank you Lord and to the owner and staff at Pinarama!!

Lu
Review №21

This place is just amazing, the lanes are in really good shape, service is top notch, the owners are right there and take care of customers like you dont see this days. Love this place.

br
Review №22

Much nicer than I expected and so reasonably priced. We have lived down the street for several years and never gone. I regret that now. Super clean and we had a fantastic time.

wa
Review №23

Amazing venue and excellent staff. We were running a fundraiser here and the man working the bar even donated to our cause. The owner was very nice and accommodated our needs. Interior was clean and open. Everyone of our guests had a great time!

Co
Review №24

Love the place the owner is so accomodating.

Ma
Review №25

Employees are nice, and overall I had a lot of fun

Ka
Review №26

This location is hands down the best bowling alley in the Tampa Bay Area!! FORGET pin chasers!! This is the place to come for no wait times and exceptional customer service! Bobby is the kindest, generous owner in the bowling business!

Ro
Review №27

My favorite bowling alley of all time! Excellent management, super food and bar.

rr
Review №28

Just awesome place to go. thanks Jason.

El
Review №29

The bowling alley is very retro! So those liking retro this is a great place for you! As a bowler who competes I personally didnt like the lanes. But thats my personal preference. If you just wanna bowl and love retro definitely recommend!!

Em
Review №30

Love this place, we go here all the time. They do $1 bowling mornings and nights on Sundays. Usually the mornings are filled with more experienced bowlers, while the nights are a younger crowd with much less bowling etiquette. Nevertheless, a fun time! And the owner (and workers) are really nice and will help you get on a lane that works for you if you have specific preferences. They also offer a military discount when they arent running the pricing specials. Shoe rental is also only $2.99, so it doesnt completely break the bank like other alleys. The food here is pretty decent too! They have a TouchTunes jukebox, its clean and the lanes are well maintained.

Me
Review №31

Always a fun time staff is hreat!

La
Review №32

Awesome staff, great atmosphere and ridiculously good deals.

Ma
Review №33

Very clean. Staff is polite and accommodating. We bowled during lunch period on a Saturday and it was nice. It was busy, but not overwhelming. My boys ordered pizza and it was good, after I tried what they didnt eat. Would bring the family here again.

Kr
Review №34

Great lanes and friendly staff. After my first time there they kindly invited me back with a free game on the house.

Ni
Review №35

Cant say how much I love this place!!! The owners are always so kind & caring!! My son has autism & its hard for us to do things as a family quite often, however they always make us feel special!! And we always have the greatest time!!!!

Ka
Review №36

Recently my company did two different events here in the past few months. Great for team building and just an overall good time! Only feedback I would provide is in regards to the pizza. No sauce and the crust and cheese were hard and dry. Service at the front was friendly and efficient, the older woman at the bar was a bit forgetful. I would still recommend Pinarama regardless of the above.

Ap
Review №37

This was so fun only 5 a game and cheap drinks great for a family night out

Da
Review №38

We had a party for my 9year old granddaughter it was a blast! She got a souvenir bowling pin to take home they set up everything for the party pizza and hotdogs paper plates drinks bowling shoes 5 pound bowling balls for the kiddos the staff there were excellent, 2 hours bowling for $80.00

Er
Review №39

I used to go here as a kid when it was a skating rink now its a fantastic bowling alley oustanding wonderful service

Je
Review №40

Awesome spot to bowl! Sam is the best bartender around! I highly recommend.

ju
Review №41

The place is good but I went with my son and brother inlaw play 8 games more than 50 dollars just to play, I dont think many families can take their kids, should be like a happy hour every day

ru
Review №42

I cant put into words what this place means to my family. After many years of coming here the atmosphere and level of service we get has always been above par. Great memories and many more to come.

Ad
Review №43

Love this place!!! Everyone is so great, especially Sam behind the bar. My favorite bowling spot.

Va
Review №44

Had the best time with my cute date here! ️

me
Review №45

I took my granddaughter today. The staff was fantastic. They set us up on a lane and helped me set up the names and bumpers. He even brought her a ball. She had so much fun she wants to go back tomorrow. Definitely will recommend them to my friends.

Ca
Review №46

This place is a family oriented, quaint little bowling alley. The staff are pleasant and happy to help(not just doing their job). We love coming here!

an
Review №47

Great place and staff. Jason is a great teacher and hooked me up with a bowling ball/shoes.

Ke
Review №48

This Is the most amazing place I’ve ever been! So much fun no judgment and people are so helpful! I recommend to everyone!!

Ce
Review №49

The older man working at the counter judged my boyfriend and I the second we walked in the door. We were not greeted. Instead we were immediately asked if we knew what lane courtesy was. We were then challenged by the man when we replied with yes.When we finished our bowling we asked by the same older man if we closed our tab. We felt very disrespected.Unfortunately we will not be returning to this bowling alley which was once our favorite.

Ch
Review №50

Great bowling joint, not too loud, & good fair prices!

Mi
Review №51

Took my class there for a field trip and we had a lot of fun.

St
Review №52

Great time gentleman at the counter was extremely nice and we will definitely be back !

ED
Review №53

Excellent bowling alley.Where to go with your family, children to spend the afternoon good food nice clean Place highly recommended for anybody to go and check it it out. Nice place

jo
Review №54

Good experience. Affordable . Lots of claw machines

ma
Review №55

Fun time of bowling. We had a birthday party there. Everyone had fun. The management made us all feel welcome.

An
Review №56

Bunch of liars. Called at 605 to confirm availability was told 15 of 16 lanes are available. Show up at 635 and was told it is league night and no lanes will be available. Waited 10 minutes by the counter for the idiot to stop farting around with what appeared to be friends to be told that. Completely unacceptable behavior and no apology nothing. Wasted an hour driving there and back home and was lied to. Why did the person I called not mention they were booked after 630? I called at 6 not 3 ridiculous and the counter person could have said something instead of making us wait 10 minutes.

MA
Review №57

Small but fun place to go bowling.

Kr
Review №58

Love Sam the bartender! She knows my drink and makes it perfect each time. She is the best !

An
Review №59

First time guest here. My daughter was invited to a birthday party there. Kids had fun, restrooms were clean, pizza ok. My only advice is if you come with kids bring change for the arcade machines because kids will be drawn to play. Overall, we had a great time.

Ma
Review №60

This place is clean and affordable. The staff is friendly and fun. Food is pretty good, especially the pizza. The best bowling place around.

gr
Review №61

Employees are friendly and happy attitude. The variety of food is good and taste good. The bowling prices are reasonable. Bathroom super clean. They have a few videos games and ice hockey.I visiting from nyc and i highly recommend

ke
Review №62

So, my family and I came in a couple months ago and have made this place our new family fun place! Every single time we come here we are treated like family! The owner/staff is so friendly and its so clearly authentic! I absolutely love this place! The food is good, the atmosphere is family friendly, also good for a date night! This place has become a new staple for my family!

Je
Review №63

Great place for family, competifion, fun, etc. We had a company event there recently and the only thing better than the fun was the customer service!

Po
Review №64

This was amazing, we had my sons 5th Birthday Party yesterday and it was perfect. The staff was great, the food was great and the kids had an amazing time, especially my son. Keep providing great services, we loved it.

Cr
Review №65

We love this place! Always clean, love the atmosphere!

Lu
Review №66

Awesome family atmosphere. Fun for all! Old school bowling alley with fun, food, and games. Family owned!

An
Review №67

Awesome! first time here after been 19 years in Tampa. friendly staff. Manager or owner was very friendly as well. Definitely coming back even though it is a longer drive than the other alleys in north tampa.

Me
Review №68

Great place to bowl! Prices are great and so is the food. The manager/owner was very friendly from the time we walked in until the time we left. Very great experience we will definitely be going back

Li
Review №69

I attended a kids birthday party there. The food was topnotch, and the kids had a blast bowling

Lo
Review №70

Affordable bowling, air hockey, snacks and some laughs! Fun family night!

jr
Review №71

Great little bowling alley. My favorite bowling alley to go to and atmosphere is always nice

ad
Review №72

These Lanes should not be sanctioned at all there is at least for bowling lanes that are messed up if I were to give you a rating 1 * is sourced but a negative -3 is even worse I wouldnt recommend this bowling alley to my mother all those dead I wouldnt even recommend this bowling alley to my father are there for any of my living relatives or my fiances family

La
Review №73

Great staff. Modern bowling experience. Not too big or small

Va
Review №74

Super clean bowling alley! Great food.

He
Review №75

O boy the coolest place to hang out with family and friends

Ni
Review №76

Our group enjoyed the bowling experience...BUT...there was an employee in the snack bar that CLEARLY needs to find new employment. Nasty Attitude

An
Review №77

Great place to have a lot of fun recommended to everyone

Ke
Review №78

A great little mom-and-pop bowling alley! They also have food and drinks. They do not allow you to bring in outside food!

GO
Review №79

Really nice place

Ph
Review №80

Great place to bowl and they are great with big groups of children!

je
Review №81

Great place for birthdays!! Kids had a wonderful time staff is very friendly! Prices are great

Ch
Review №82

Fun place to go with friends

Ga
Review №83

We take our kids here on weekends, and just had a birthday party for our 6 year old. Could not be happier with the experience. The staff is very accommodating and welcoming, one of the nicest people you meet! All the kids and adults had a very good time!

Ri
Review №84

Fun spot

Ir
Review №85

I come here every Friday with my family and sometimes friends. The venue is smaller than most bowling alleys but much more intimate than the chain bowling alleys in Tampa. Service is always great! The lanes are never too oily and the seating is spacious. My friends always enjoy their evening here due to great prices for drinks, food, and great company. Its becoming a tradition for us to come here each week now. I dont have to break my wallet to enjoy a great evening here.

Ev
Review №86

Bowling is allways fun

Te
Review №87

Horrible little place that weirdly wants 1 of yours shoes

Re
Review №88

Had a good time with friends

Su
Review №89

I came into town from Miami with my family. I stopped in to two other bowling alleys before coming here and left due to the poor customer service. Not only was THIS bowling alley open, but the customer service was incomparable. It turns out the person at the counter just so happened to be the owner as well. His name was Bobby. He was able to guess my shoe size correctly and pretty much waited on my family hand and foot. I told him how great his service was and he gave me three cards for three free games for my family whenever we return. Besides the place being clean, safe, and affordable, Bobby is a great guy! Cant wait to return.

Ro
Review №90

Nice place not that big I think about 16 Lanes staff was politely firm

ti
Review №91

Been coming here off and on for over 45 years, It has gone through some changes, but who dont in 45 years. Still a nice friendly place to bowl a few games along with a beer or two and some family and or friends..

Ni
Review №92

I love this place so family oriented.

Ti
Review №93

Great spot for bowling! Love the Highland beers!

La
Review №94

The old guy working the desk on Friday nights, looks angry like he hates life, old boring rock music is always playing. Went this Friday night and the place was dead..... I wonder why.....

An
Review №95

The bowling alley, to include bathrooms and eating area, are neat and clean. The staff is very friendly. Food was good and well priced. Also well priced was the bowling itself. Visited here on a Thursday at around 3:00 and it wasnt too busy.

An
Review №96

Great customer service, awsome birthday spot for the kids. They really have a heart for people and it shows, thankful for all they did to make my sons birthday party a great one!

Ri
Review №97

The owner, and staff are awesome. They treat our family like family.

No
Review №98

Very laid back and friendly environment. Great drinks and eats! A lot of fun!!!

MJ
Review №99

Small bowling alley 16 lanes. Fun place to bowl. Good beer chioces. Food is okay. Friday and Saturday late night disco bowling.

Go
Review №100

Nice place and Good service. Food was ok.They have like 16 lanes?, charge for shoe and by Game, not by the hour? That should be reason they have lanes available when others around are booked for the day.

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  • Address:5008 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611, United States
  • Site:http://pinarama.com/
  • Phone:+1 813-835-7665
Categories
  • Video arcade
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Sports complex
  • Bowling alley
Working hours
  • Monday:12–10pm
  • Tuesday:12–10pm
  • Wednesday:10am–10pm
  • Thursday:10am–12am
  • Friday:12pm–12am
  • Saturday:12–10pm
  • Sunday:10am–10pm
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Food:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
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