Back Alley Bowling - Glendale (formerly Jewel City Bowl) image

Back Alley Bowling - Glendale (formerly Jewel City Bowl)

Bar and grill Video arcade Pool hall Bowling alley Bowling supply shop

One of the Top rated Video arcades in Glendale


Address

135 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205

Website

www.backalleybowling.com

Contact

(818) 243-1188

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (826 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 AM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 2/5 Z J. 2 years ago on Google
    Meh. Went on a Tuesday evening. It was very expensive for what it was, and what it was wasn’t great. It’s definitely cheaper to pay by the game than by the hour. Our lane had wet paper towels all over the approach, and under the ball return. Floor was sticky. Food took nearly an hour, and was not great. Cheese fries are disgusting. Cheese is so cheap it doesn’t even melt. Chicken tenders are nothing but cheap, overcooked bread. Regular fries were really good with one meal, and overdone with the next. Fry seasoning was great. $50 for bar food for 3 people is outrageous. Credit card machines preposterously suggest a 30% tip on top, down to 20% in the three options. 30% tips are for spectacular service at a fine dining restaurant, absolutely not for someone to deliver overdone fries on paper. Staff was friendly enough, but not enough to make me spend another hundred bucks for 3 people to eat trash food and bowl for an hour.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alen S. 5 months ago on Google
    I celebrated my son's birthday in this place but not happy about the service. We received food later than time and even not a complete package that I ordered. Even coffee was missing from tables. The only star is for Mr. ken that handles the party perfectly. Compare to prices, not recommend for birthday parties at all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jami L. 5 months ago on Google
    We just had our company holiday party here and i cannot recommend this place enough. Michelle was great to work with and on top of that her staff were so helpful and kind! I already have staff saying it was their favorite party yet. Thank you!

  • 4/5 Nate D. S. 7 months ago on Google
    Good bowling alley, terrible bar. Parking is kinda weird here you use the lot and the gate will auto open when you leave. The back entrance is a little confusing the first time because there is no signage and it looks shady. Once you're inside you are time travelled back to the 80's, but don't let the look fool you, this is a pretty well maintained bowling alley. It's just a little small, with only 24 lanes, if there is a league going you're probably going to be out of luck. The bar here is TERRIBLE. They do not serve pitchers, and they do not do tabs. So you'll have to go back and wait in line to get a new drink all the time. The mixed drinks are small and weak. We tried asking for a server at our lane a few times and got ignored the entire night. If its a weekend night and they give out wristbands, everyone must be present at the bar to order, so your bowling has to stop completely. Its just a huge pain to use the bar here.

  • 4/5 Manlio G. 7 months ago on Google
    Decent wait times. Not too crazy for a weekend. Fun atmosphere with a lot of music and cool light shows while you bowl. I always have fun going with friends and family. Food is good as well. What you expect from a bowling place.

  • 5/5 Robert Ballesteros (. 5 months ago on Google
    This place is totally cool. The best part is the attentive staff!! I’ve been going weekly for almost a year now and I’ve always been more then happy with the service and attention to detail.

  • 4/5 Gerson G. 7 months ago on Google
    Budget friendly, good parking but most importantly very clean. The staff could be slightly more friendly and attentive and my only reason for not giving 5 stars.

  • 4/5 Travin H. 2 years ago on Google
    Be prepared for a possible 2 hour wait on weekends! So this place is also called Back Alley Bowling so it can be confusing but it’s the same place. Overall this place was fun and my friends and I had a blast! There was a live MC for some reason that orchestrated little games and contests! They even gave away a free trip to Vegas as one of the prizes, the music was good and place was clean. The 2 hour wait without really any warning or way to know that that would be a possibility and the fact that they only give you 10 minutes after you receive the text that tells you your lane is open is the only reason why I didn’t give this place 5 stars. Also, just so you know, the parking is set up really weird because it seems like they share a parking lot and get to use it on the weekends so even though the sign clearly says jewel city bowling parking it still didn’t feel clear that we should park there because almost all the spots said reserved and there is a gate that opens at the other end.


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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