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Paragon Bowling Center and Sports Bar

Restaurant Bar Pizza restaurant Sports bar Bowling alley

😠 I would give this place a higher rating except for the music. Loud hip hop and rap music is ok once in a while but mix it up with a variety. The place was empty from 7 to 10 pm and I think it’s that music. It can’t be any other reason. Good atmosphere. Clean. All the other lanes I go to in the summe... People often mention bowling, good,


Address

2425 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, United States

Website

www.paragonbowling.com

Contact

+1 616-241-1666

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (227 reviews)

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  • 1/5 Joseph 4 years ago on Google • 7 reviews
    I would give this place a higher rating except for the music. Loud hip hop and rap music is ok once in a while but mix it up with a variety. The place was empty from 7 to 10 pm and I think it’s that music. It can’t be any other reason. Good atmosphere. Clean. All the other lanes I go to in the summer are busy. I definitely wouldn’t bring kids here. The lyrics are too violent and expletive. If you like rap, this is a good place. I am guessing most people are looking elsewhere for there fun family bowling summer fun.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan B. 5 years ago on Google • 446 reviews
    My favorite bar now, because of hottie Liz...she is a very nice server you may see in my pictures. Known her for years, best bartender around. DJ, Bowling!, And a great bartender, what more could you ask!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 April S. F. 1 year ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Service was awesome and my family was very pleased. It was Reunion Family Bowling Night & every one really enjoyed themselves at Paragon. Thank you to all the workers who made our Family night fun and memorable
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Darkgnaw 2 years ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Horrible, the lanes were barely functional; the ball returns would randomly decide to give out, and the entire bowling experience left much to be desired. Especially when out of nowhere, the lane would decide to reset, or in worse case, just give you a gutterball. The service wasn't the worst, and they seemed nice, but it's a bowling alley, so I should be able to bowl without having to wait several minutes for my ball back, and without constant restarts and false reads. 3/10 bowling 7/10 service. It has been one year since I've visited this location, and upon reflecting on my previous experience, realize that I was a little heated when I wrote this review. The servers are kind, and while there was definitely something up with the lane we had used, the bowling itself wasn't a total let down. 6.8/10. Sorry if the review blows it out of proportion. I hope the problems with lanes are fixed, and maybe I'll give a visit soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Patrick C. 2 years ago on Google • 105 reviews
    The staff is really nice, and the bar tender knows her trade, good drinks. Music was a little loud with not a lot of variety. But, great bowling alley

  • 4/5 Sue d T. 5 years ago on Google • 79 reviews
    Went on a Saturday night, which had a great deal starting at 6pm: $12 per person for unlimited bowling for 3 hours. The bowling itself was fun with glow in the dark lights, but the bar service was quite slow. There was only 1 person who did all the tasks: take order drinks, make the drinks and serve them (both at the bar and at tables). But it was well worth the price.

  • 4/5 Sarah H. 4 years ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Fair prices. Grateful for open bowl option on a weeknight; played two games with my family on a Tuesday. Very clean, including the restrooms. Good pizza but incredibly slow service; waited almost an hour to get our food and they were not busy.

  • 3/5 Jordan R. 4 years ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Nice place. Kinda expensive drinks wise! Please, if your reading this TURN DOWN THE MUSIC! I’m not usually one to complain about music but this was over the top loud. I couldn’t even focus on bowling. I legit had a headache after leaving the place. If y’all don’t turn it down I’m not coming back. It was louder than must clubs.

  • 4/5 Larry P. 2 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Did the glow bowl. Bowled there some years ago on a morning league. Wings and fries were good. As for the music, it was good but way loud had to yell to ask the counter lady questions and her too yell back and repeat herself, yelled across my table to talk to friends, I just gave up. Bring ear plugs. Dude turn it down a knotch it's not a freakin night club. If you have large hands and feet good luck with the lanes selection, actually made me go buy a new ball and shoes. Read the complaint about the lanes and ball return, thank God I bought a cheap ball. Besides any negative, had good time and appreciated the security services.

  • 5/5 Kyle M. 6 years ago on Google • 1 review
    Took our students here for a school field trip and couldn't have been happier with the experience! Staff was awesome and helped us with any questions or requests we had. They opened specifically for us, including the kitchen, and were genuinely happy to help and ensure our experience was flawless, which it was. I will definitely recommend our school use Paragon Bowling Center in the future and I know I will return on my own as well!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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