Acocks Green Bowl
Acocks Green Bowl
3.5
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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3.5
55 reviews
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Lauren
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • Family
Booked a party of 8 at laser quest, spent £100 on a party, to be issued with a £100 “unauthorised entry” notice, although I was on site. Asked a member of staff about the parking to be told parking was free no question of my registration or groups registration, but one fine issued to myself. Poor support from staff upon complaint to be be told they don't intervene with disputes. And being the only member of the party having received a fine, 3 other drivers got nothing, I was told they must have registered?. When i can prove they did not, POOR ANPR. Signage is also poor and not lit up or placed very well and didn’t see any signs within laser quest also. I wouldn’t book with you again and neither will family or friends. Making money on your genuine customers who can prove they was on site to fund your “free parking system” appalling. Avoid!
Written September 8, 2020
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Maps686806
West Midlands, UK2 contributions
Jan 2020
Parked in the car park a couple of weeks ago. Have visited lots of times before but they now (apparently since Christmas) have an ANPR car parking company taking photos of cars on their way in and out. It was dark and I didn't see any signs. Staff didn't mention the car parking fines. Parking would have been free if I had let them know my reg number but instead I got a £100 fine through the post a week later!!! Called the bowling alley, they said it's nothing to do with them. Staff wouldn't tell me their name, wouldn't tell me who the chief executive is or how to get in touch. Said they don't have to give me that information. Parking company not interested, obviously. £100 fine for giving them business? No thanks.
Written February 8, 2020
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Mini19
Birmingham, UK52 contributions
Oct 2020
Car parking charge is a disgrace!!!! Have been charged £100 for not entering my car registration i spoke to 3 people at the bowling alley, entering, paying and getting the shoes and not one person asked me if i have entered my car registration. A 40 minute bowling game has now cost me £100, you should be ashamed of yourself. If you want to make money out of people enter a ticket meter least people would see that when they pulled into the car park. I will never go again and advise all my family members to stay away. Just a word or warning i tried to appeal and it was rejected so pay the £60 when you can.
Written May 19, 2021
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martin a
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Friends
I was until now a regular bowler at acocks green. I would meet up on Saturdays with a regular group of 6 - 10 friends we would use three cars and park on the advertised free car park. The alley recently introduced anpr in the free car park. All we had to do was register on the machine by the bar which we did. Today when I arrived home I was greeted with a fine for £100 for parking in a free car park as a paying customer. The bowling management don’t want to help, obviously getting a good percentage back from their Free car park. I’m not contesting being parked there on the times and date, as it was me that gave them the times when I entered my registration on the thieving machine. But as a regular paying customer I would have thought that the management would have have been a bit more helpful. Especially as the manager always comes over and chats with my group. 3x cars at £100 it’s not economical to continue to travel here anymore. Hopefully other people will also stop going there.
Written February 13, 2020
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sam g
2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Wtch out parking is a rip off.No mention on website that drop off is only limited to 15 mins.Manager Andy Edgington is as useful as a chocolate firegaurd.
Better places elsewhere tight car park poorly signed up to rip u off.
Car park is supplementing the poor deliperdated building and bone idle rude staff.
Better places elsewhere tight car park poorly signed up to rip u off.
Car park is supplementing the poor deliperdated building and bone idle rude staff.
Written August 25, 2021
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Mike C
49 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
We went to the biwling alley as part of our daughters 6th birthday party. The group of children that were invited included children in wheelchairs. The bowling alley couldn't do enough to help. We were booked on for two lanes. Dye to our needs they allocated another two lanes either side to ensure the wheelchairs had enough passing room and space.
After the game had started the manager came over and advised that the cafe area was not appropriate as they had fixed seating but they would clear the entire bar seating area so the chikdren could sit together with their friends and parents. The food was lovely as well. Each child's meal box was personalised with their names and what they had ordered.If you hire a party here they give the hiring family a free game return voucher for 4 people.
After the game had started the manager came over and advised that the cafe area was not appropriate as they had fixed seating but they would clear the entire bar seating area so the chikdren could sit together with their friends and parents. The food was lovely as well. Each child's meal box was personalised with their names and what they had ordered.If you hire a party here they give the hiring family a free game return voucher for 4 people.
Written February 14, 2024
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Yi W
Birmingham, UK2 contributions
Jul 2021
This was the very 1st birthday party my son has attended in the last 18 months. As an extra 'surprise', we were handed a parking charge of £100! Having been here several times, I did not notice the sign and have never been bothered. Nobody is interested in helping...Disgraceful! Not again...
Written August 16, 2021
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Joe B
2 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We had 4 lanes for a late-morning game with a large group of our family and friends for our daughters 11th birthday today. The bowling was good, but what really made our day was the friendly approach of the staff we met, particularly Adam who was in the bar area. He was approachable, helpful and accommodating, and made it easy for us all to have a good time celebrating the birthday and feeling welcome. It made such a difference. Several others from our group noticed the friendly way he made sure the kids had plenty of iced water available whilst others of us had coffees for example, and the kind way he spoke to the more elderly in our group. Great service, I'll not hesitate to come back again.
Written April 1, 2024
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Patrick H
Oxford, UK22 contributions
Nov 2021
Nice bowling alley. Staff and equipment good and served a lovely pint of pale ale to boot.
Car park quite tight but we squeezed in a space. Make sure to enter your reg on the screen inside the building.
Car park quite tight but we squeezed in a space. Make sure to enter your reg on the screen inside the building.
Written November 8, 2021
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cbreezy87
Solihull, UK6 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
Visited with friends on a Saturday evening.
No music license, so poor atmosphere. Staff were rude and miserable. A serious refurb is needed, or just knock it down and start again. Compared to Leamington Spa, and Star City - this place falls miles behind. Won't be going back.
No music license, so poor atmosphere. Staff were rude and miserable. A serious refurb is needed, or just knock it down and start again. Compared to Leamington Spa, and Star City - this place falls miles behind. Won't be going back.
Written January 12, 2016
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