Ocean Bowl
Ocean Bowl
3.5
This location was reported permanently closed
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Tenpin Bowling Centre 12 Lanes of computerised scoring, Child ramps and barriers on lanes if needed. Licensed restaurant and Diner. Large bar. Amusement games area. Pool tables, Air hockey. Large free car park Wheelchair access. Children's parties. Corporate events.
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stufowler3167
Solihull, UK15 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
kids enjoy 10 pin and couldn't find one with a great review overall locally, but this seemed the best bet. it wasn't as bad for us as others have experienced. No problems with the alleys, food OK, all in all it was a good morning for not a lot of money. it's not like some of the more modern places but the staff on the food part were really nice.
Written August 17, 2016
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Daniel W
Redruth, UK7 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
I have taken groups of teens to ocean bowl, visited with my wife / family & always found it to be pretty good. There's a good range of food available & Justin the manager is very helpful & friendly, go check it out!!! If its a nice day dont forget the Falmouth hotel is opposite, lovely for cream tea on the lawn :)
Written June 18, 2015
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babes23Cornwall
cornwall19 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
Kids love it although it is alittle out dated and one member of staff can be quite rude at times. The machine quite often freeze which Is very annoying. Foods ok.
Written August 5, 2014
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Nicki C
2 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
We came here tuesday 5th august 2015, there were 10 of us including kids! Everything was amazing, the food was fantastic portions! The staff were fantastic! Thankyou again!
Written August 4, 2015
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CMT02
13 contributions
Very dated! We were the only people in. Was firstly given a pair of shoes that the soles were falling off! Trip hazard! The balls had chunks missing from them! We then started our game the machine kept breaking, staff sorted it for it to break again after only one ball was frown. We only had 3 turns each, got our money back and walked out.
Written October 5, 2012
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David J
Truro, UK10 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
Spacious, clean and well lit, Ocean Bowl provided us with everything we needed for a 10-year-old birthday party. The price, at ÂŁ9.00 per child for bowling and food, was very reasonable. The bowling was fun, the food was well presented, with helium balloons decorating the clean tables. And the table football, pool table and air hockey kept everyone happy afterwards. Thanks are due to all the cheerful and helpful staff at Ocean Bowl!
Written August 9, 2015
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NatKat2014
London, UK60 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
Good well priced bowling, good location. Pool excellent and only 50p. Pints not brilliant but cheap.
Written March 22, 2014
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Lizziecarter
Falmouth, UK32 contributions
After reading some of the reviews on here how its "something out of the flintstones" lets get this straight. This isnt a chain owned ten a penny american superbowl cornwall doesnt do chains. This is totally unique. We have served by the manager on the times we have been and he is always lovely. They work bloomin hard there open until 11pm and its good fun. Especially the local teams which are always lively! Its a short walk from the town centre and there is a large car park too. I much rather go to ocean bowl than some soul less chain anyday. Its got proper cornish character!
Written September 21, 2012
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Bofster40
Camborne, UK104 contributions
Dec 2011
Made a visit here during the Xmas break and I'm sure it will be our first and last trip here. At our arrival we were greeted by surly and very unhelpful staff. We were a group of seven (5 adults+2 children) and were told that we could't be accommodated on one lane without any reason just a plain NO! After asking nicely a couple of times I bought for 6 and we shared between us. The bowling alley ityself was like being in an episode of the Flintstones! Bowls had chunks missing out of them and the lanes looked more like a skateboarding bowl. Could possibly have put up with the venue if the staff hadn't been so objectionable.
Written January 14, 2012
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Carol_hast79
Falmouth, UK1 contribution
Jun 2016 • Family
When my son asked me if he could have his 13th birthday party at Ocean bowl I wasn't keen of the prospect- having read some of the other reviews on this site.. However I am so glad I caved! We showed up a bit late only to be greeted with friendly staff and lanes ready and waiting. Twenty minutes in the boys were off playing in the arcade, grandad was playing pool and I had my feet up with a brew--and a cheeky second biccy off the waitress (as I was STARVING) Luckily food was on its way.. As soon as the boys finished bowling we were ushered into the dining room, where balloons had been set up and food served. From what I had read I wasn't expecting much from the food but to tell you the truth, personally, I thought it was made to a really high standard! I had the Ocean bowl burger which was a lean burger with bacon, cheese and onion rings on a nicely toasted brioche bun. My parents aren't big eaters, especially not my mum but she licked her bowl clean (having had the quorn salad)- the vegetarian options were surprisingly great, mum hadn't seen quorn salads on any menu before + hasn't stopped going on about it since! The boys had a choice of meals from the birthday package, from pizza to nuggets and that went down well. Afterwards the staff brought out his cake with candles and we all sang. I honestly couldn't have asked for more from Ocean bowl. Not only was it an affordable birthday party, it was fun, full of laughter, with great food and a friendly atmosphere. I can't recommend it enough!
Written June 3, 2016
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Dear Carol_hast79,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a complimentary review.
We appreciate that at times we do not always fulfil everyone's expectations, although on this occasion it appears that we far exceeded yours!
Thank you once again for your review and we hope to have you visit us again in the near future.
Written June 8, 2016
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