Pickwick Bowl

Not the bowling alley I remember from my youth. The place is sadly sure going into decline. Our lane did not work properly and we had to keep resetting the pins so the score was not accurate. The prices are astronomical for the atmosphere provided. The bar was closed and water machine wouldn't accept cash or change so thankfully the attendant sold me a bottle of water from the bar (curiously marked $1 more than the machine itself. It was so hot I did not care, but i guess that's what they were aiming for). It is close to home which is the only reason we did not go to Glendale as their bowling alley is far superior, serving food to order and have a working bar.

Pickwick Bowl is one of many entertainment offerings this place has to offer. This place is just okay. It has everything you need to go bowling, but the service is a bit inconsistent. I should have taken a picture of the price list, but we were in such a rush, I had forgot to snap a pic. We called the front desk and we were quoted different prices from what was actually charged once we arrived. Either way, I would say it was reasonably priced for what you get. For $10 we were given 1 hour of bowling and shoes were included. It was also cosmic bowling night, so it was pretty neat. It’s a very retro building, and everything in there felt very old. Would make for a cool 80s night. They also have a little bar with fun saloon doors. Overall I would recommend this spot if you’re in the area, looking for something fun to do. Especially when the bowling alley at round 1 is too crowded, this is a great backup plan!

Many, many good memories bowling here August 15th 2023. They're tearing the place down. History cannot save this place.

Thanks to the pro shop operator for screwing up my thumb hole. Now I have to put up with blisters and gashes every league week. The rest of the place is just as rundown of an experience. My first time around I thought it could be worse, and boy was I right. This time the lanes were oily to the point where it was straight up gross. My balls felt so slick to the point where I went through an entire rosin sack. My towel looked like a mechanic's towel. The ball return tunnels seemed to be full of grease which explains why my ball always came back with black spots all over it and why my towel ended up all soiled. Won't EVER be coming back here to bowl under such deplorable lane and equipment conditons.

We love the Pickwick Bowling Center! Everyone here is great and the customer service is fantastic for bears like us! Great bowling prices and fun on Fridays and Saturdays after 9 for the "Cosmic Bowling"!!

The machine Wich brings up the bowling balls broke a few times, took time for them to fix it (1st they had to plug it in🙄) and then it was clearing the pins at the wrong times. After that it stopped working all together. They fixed it again after few minutes but besides that it was fine (all the other Lanes where fine).

Not Safe & Rundown! Exposed electrical wires and a bathroom that looks and smells like a murder scene. No thank you! The owners should take care of this place. What a shame.

The best part about this place is that although many adults come here, it is still kid friendly. My 3 year old had a blast at the arcade. As for bowling, you can rent a dragon looking hill for $5 an hour which allows the little ones to have fun too. I don't normally bring her, but if I have to do it then I choose this place because she can totally enjoy it. The snacks are also pretty good, like the $3 pizza and the slushies. If I could give this place a higher rating I would. It is just one of those places you fall in love with and it never disappoints. The staff is a plus too ❤

Not the bowling alley I remember from my youth. The place is sadly sure going into decline. Our lane did not work properly and we had to keep resetting the pins so the score was not accurate. The prices are astronomical for the atmosphere provided. The bar was closed and water machine wouldn't accept cash or change so thankfully the attendant sold me a bottle of water from the bar (curiously marked $1 more than the machine itself. It was so hot I did not care, but i guess that's what they were aiming for). It is close to home which is the only reason we did not go to Glendale as their bowling alley is far superior, serving food to order and have a working bar.

Pickwick Bowl is one of many entertainment offerings this place has to offer. This place is just okay. It has everything you need to go bowling, but the service is a bit inconsistent. I should have taken a picture of the price list, but we were in such a rush, I had forgot to snap a pic. We called the front desk and we were quoted different prices from what was actually charged once we arrived. Either way, I would say it was reasonably priced for what you get. For $10 we were given 1 hour of bowling and shoes were included. It was also cosmic bowling night, so it was pretty neat. It’s a very retro building, and everything in there felt very old. Would make for a cool 80s night. They also have a little bar with fun saloon doors. Overall I would recommend this spot if you’re in the area, looking for something fun to do. Especially when the bowling alley at round 1 is too crowded, this is a great backup plan!

Many, many good memories bowling here August 15th 2023. They're tearing the place down. History cannot save this place.

Thanks to the pro shop operator for screwing up my thumb hole. Now I have to put up with blisters and gashes every league week. The rest of the place is just as rundown of an experience. My first time around I thought it could be worse, and boy was I right. This time the lanes were oily to the point where it was straight up gross. My balls felt so slick to the point where I went through an entire rosin sack. My towel looked like a mechanic's towel. The ball return tunnels seemed to be full of grease which explains why my ball always came back with black spots all over it and why my towel ended up all soiled. Won't EVER be coming back here to bowl under such deplorable lane and equipment conditons.

We love the Pickwick Bowling Center! Everyone here is great and the customer service is fantastic for bears like us! Great bowling prices and fun on Fridays and Saturdays after 9 for the "Cosmic Bowling"!!

The machine Wich brings up the bowling balls broke a few times, took time for them to fix it (1st they had to plug it in🙄) and then it was clearing the pins at the wrong times. After that it stopped working all together. They fixed it again after few minutes but besides that it was fine (all the other Lanes where fine).

Not Safe & Rundown! Exposed electrical wires and a bathroom that looks and smells like a murder scene. No thank you! The owners should take care of this place. What a shame.

The best part about this place is that although many adults come here, it is still kid friendly. My 3 year old had a blast at the arcade. As for bowling, you can rent a dragon looking hill for $5 an hour which allows the little ones to have fun too. I don't normally bring her, but if I have to do it then I choose this place because she can totally enjoy it. The snacks are also pretty good, like the $3 pizza and the slushies. If I could give this place a higher rating I would. It is just one of those places you fall in love with and it never disappoints. The staff is a plus too ❤

Sadly, this may be the last review for Pickwick bowl, the banquet rooms, as well as the Riverside room. They are all closing as of next week. Pickwick has been in Burbank for over 60 years and a staple of the community the entire time. It sounds like the family sold the property to a developer that's going to build a bunch of new homes on the site as the land is very valuable. This was a great place to bowl, as well as have parties in their banquet rooms to rent out for weddings or events of any kind. They were always very nice here and the service was great. It's a shame that they are closing, just another place we're losing and can't get the history back. I'm not sure if Pickwick Gardens is closing specifically or not I believe the ice rink is going to stay open and operated by the LA Kings. I won't sign off with my typical enjoy! As this is a sad day.

The Lights go out on a Beloved part of the Los Angeles community. The Pickwick Bowling Alley in Burbank closes its doors after more than 60 years. It's going to be turned into a Townhouse Development with 98 units. Another part of LA's History is once again being demolished for the sake of Urban Development. The demise of The Bowling Alley along with its banquet hall & bar is where many families & friends gathered for decades. There were birthdays, weddings, conventions here & a place where you could just hang out & bowl. People became part of a close knit community here. The Good News is that the Ice Skating Rink operated by The LA Kings @ The Pickwick Gardens is still staying. People wished that the bowling alley could have been saved & somehow incorporated into the new redevelopment project. Unfortunately that was not the case. Many Sad & Faithful customers came out to say their Final Goodbyes & left signs at the front door. The End of an Era!

I have been to Pickwick Bowl many of times over the years. Had the pleasure of visiting during a surprise birthday party planned for me. There is a huge lot so parking was not a problem. The staff team was helpful and provided every thing needed. We gathered and had dinner catered in the private banquet room. There are a couple of pool tables and vintage video games. We were there in the evening so the lanes were lit up with neon lights. They have several ball weight and sizes to choose from. There is a room with several games and a full bar with booth seating. We had a party of 30 playing 4 lanes. Everyone had a great time

Pickwick Bowl is one of many entertainment offerings this place has to offer. This place is just okay. It has everything you need to go bowling, but the service is a bit inconsistent. I should have taken a picture of the price list, but we were in such a rush, I had forgot to snap a pic. We called the front desk and we were quoted different prices from what was actually charged once we arrived. Either way, I would say it was reasonably priced for what you get. For $10 we were given 1 hour of bowling and shoes were included. It was also cosmic bowling night, so it was pretty neat. It's a very retro building, and everything in there felt very old. Would make for a cool 80s night. They also have a little bar with fun saloon doors. Overall I would recommend this spot if you're in the area, looking for something fun to do. Especially when the bowling alley at round 1 is too crowded, this is a great backup plan!

I haven't bowled in a long time. It was fun! The lights were cool. Go with a lot of friends. I just went with one pal and it was expensive!! With 6 people it will be more affordable. Lots of young people there. Good time - and I'm actually a lot better than I thought I would be!

Have so many great memories here. Sad that it's demolished for the construction of townhomes of all things, Pickwick, you will be missed.

Gonna miss this place soo much man :( Been coming here since i was a kid for bowling arcade billiards nachos... Rip

Made us wait for 2 hours, come to find out they let people in front of us. More than half of the lanes are close. Nice bro. I'm going to Winnekta

Took my family bowling for the first time this past Saturday since the pandemic. Rented 4 shoes and wanted to bowl 3 games each, but Pickwick said they only rent lanes on the weekends. So I decide to get a single lane for an hour. Comes out to $76 for one hour and 4 shoe rentals! No wonder nobody comes here to bowl! Service was unfriendly, guessing because they know people complain about the prices and service. I love bowling, have my own balls, shoes, glove and bag, but even I wouldn't come here on a weekend and blow that kind of money on a rundown bowling alley like Pickwick. They need to adjust the prices to bring consumers in not scare them away! Make bowling prices cheaper, add more food choices and a friendlier atmosphere. It's not that hard people. Seems like the staff did it that way so people won't come. So sad...

This is a great spot to go to if you're in the area, and you're looking for an activity to do in between your plans. Staff is friendly and very responsive if you have any issues with your lane. Price is also fair too compared to most bowling spots. The only thing is that we kept having issues with the lane where our scores would record incorrectly or in mid-bowl and the pinsetter would reset all the pins. I get it if it happens maybe once or twice, but it happened at least 6 times during our 2 hour game. Other than that, it's a pretty good spot for a weekend bowl.

Has always been a good place to go when I was in town, enjoyed spending my bday knockin down pins has a real old school atmosphere that I enjoy, it's seen better days perhaps but always been a go to for a bowl and a beer!

Please don't go. This is such a fun spot enjoyed for many years. My hubby and I would even hit up the bar and darts on date night. We loved when the lights turned low for glow in the dark bowling. We hope to enjoy a few more rounds again soon!

Nearly half the lanes are out of service. We waited an hour to try and get a lane but we were unable to get one. If you want to go bowling, go somewhere else.

Horrible half the lanes were broken Staff was unfriendly My lane kept malfunctioning. Horrible horrible never ever again.!!! Outdated and run down!! Don't waste your time or money!! If could leave zero I would!! Balls were cracked shoes were worn out. And to top it off it was my birthday!

Place is kinda gross and outdated. Cutting corners on the cleaning. Definitely smells a little. The balls are old and beat up, but they do have a lot of balls to choose from. The shoes hurt your feet, because the soles are worn out. You can see the toes popping through on the shoes they are so worn. The place is more than half empty but they still put us right on the side of the best and loudest players in the place. They knew we were only playing 2 games. Would have been nice to have a little privacy. Will have to try another place.

Great place for family fun. Reasonable prices and friendly staff. They also have a small arcade and a snack bar that's sells pizza, salads , sandwiches and more. Full bar area and pool tables on the other side. A great venue for kids birthday parties. I have been to a few with my kids and it's super fun for everyone. Kids love it. They offer food and decorations so you don't have to worry about planning. Needs a bit of remodeling in some areas.

Was a fun place and staff were so nice and helpful, it's a good option to celebrate your friends or family birthdays or just a hangout time for weekend

Always have a great time her with my kid. Just wanted to point out the chicken tenders and fries are advertised as $6.50, but we were charged $7.75. They were good, though!

My wife and I decided to take my daughter and niece to Miceli's last night and wanted to make a little adventure out of it, so we went bowling at Pickwick Bowl. This was our first time bowling at Pickwick and we were laughing at how this place is a bowling alley, wedding venue, and ice skating rink. So I guess you could get hitched on the ice and then go bowling afterwards? Pickwick Bowl is a very small old school bowling alley. You walk in and you can smell the stale oil used on the lanes. The carpet if filthy. The seating looks like it is about 40 years old and the place is dimly lit. Believe me, in a bowling alley, dim lighting is a blessing. There aren't a lot of oil paintings in bowling alleys if you catch my drift. I am a league bowler and strongly believe in etiquette when bowling. While I don't expect everyone to understand the rules of etiquette when bowling, I do expect people to use commons sense. That being said, parents, control your kids. DO NOT allow them to walk in front of other bowlers as they make their approach. Parents, please keep yourselves out of other bowlers lanes. It is just common courtesy. For the four of us to bowl was $61.00. Very expensive in my book. There is a snack bar and a cocktail lounge which doesn't open till 5.

This place was surprisingly expensive. For my husband, myself and my kid for a half hour was $42 on a Sunday. I haven't been to many bowling spots since Covid, but charging by time instead of how many rounds was a bummer as we couldn't complete the full 10 frames. The place is pretty run down and not kept up. Probably won't be back.

It was very hot in there. We were literally sweating by the 5th frame. About 1/3 of the time, we wouldn't get 10 pins, only 8 or 9 would come down and get set. Finally when we started the 10th frame, we only got 6 pins! I hit reset a total of 5 times and never got a full 10 pins, so we left. Very disappointed, especially for a place that's charging $60/hour to bowl

I love pickeick bowl and have been here for so many times spent good times with family/friends.

Went for a nephew's b-day, long wait. 24 lanes but only half of them work. Also some don't work with the bumpers, not the best place for kids who need them. Looks old, outdated, and about to close. It's sad because we used to go here a lot.

Half of the lanes are broken and they are letting people jump spots in line. Our position keeps changing and we have been here over an hour

If you're looking for some state of the art bowling, then this place isn't for you. Pickwick is great for some family fun time as well as a perfect night with some friends. They have a great staff who will help accommodate your party. LITTLE YELPERS CLUB: [JUNIOR LEAGUE. ] When I was younger, I enrolled in a bowling league and had the best memories. Now that I'm a mother, I thought my kids should be able to experience all the fun I had during those Saturday mornings. Now, their leagues are for everyone. They have bowling teams for kids as young as 3 years old. (Bumpers) Tish, an amazing lady, got in touched with me after I sent an email and was very informative about their leagues. It was super easy and I was not pushed to enroll my kids for the season. They're every Saturday morning @ 10:00. ($7) It's a great way for kids to learn about bowling and of course have fun. The coaches are great! My son, worked on his footwork. My daughter, who is very petite, learned how to hold and throw the ball on her own. Yes, using the little holes for her fingers. They really gave my kids the confidence boost they needed. So if you're in the area and looking for a fun sport for your kiddos. Come check them out.

It smells like it needs a remodel, sticky floors, old bathrooms and just overall very dirty . Half the lanes didn't work, I mean where do I begin? I feel like I got lung issues smelling the air , it's nasty honestly. Whole thing needs to be smashed and redone again

Pickwick is one of my favorite bowling alleys in SoCal. Pros: They have tons of lanes with the right amount of oil. It's still got that old school charm inside. The saloon-style bar has cheap drinks. Amanda the bartender is always awesome and remembers everyone and everything. The snack bar food is actually a bit above average, as far as bowling alleys go - also pretty cheap. The scoreboards are pretty easy to operate. Ample parking outside in a safe, quiet neighborhood. No glow-in-the-dark shenanigans here, so bowling purists take note. There's also vending machines and a few arcade games with a separate room for pool and electronic darts. Plenty of bowling balls to choose from if you don't have your own. Prices are pretty decent as you don't have a 'renovated lounge' surcharge like the fancy AMFs. Cons: Sure, the lanes break down here and there, but the staff is always quick to fix, or move you to a functioning lane. Can feel under-staffed at times. So yeah, overall, pretty solid. If you want to get dressed up and feel swanky, you'd be better suited at a Lucky Strike, but if you just want to be cas' and knock some pins down, drop in and grab a cheap drink or three.

I want to love this place but they are not friendly to persons of color (blacks or Latinos) I have had numerous instances in which I was treated unfairly while fairer skinned individuals were much more respected. Out of all the places in Burbank, THIS IS THE ONLY ONE THAT GIVES ME PROBLEMS. I will not be spending my money here or bringing friends. They should've closed this place and built condos had I known how racist the bartenders are.

We love this place! Especially on Friday and Saturday nights for the Cosmic Bowling! That starts after 9 PM so get there early! The staff and food here is awesome, too! Full bar with dart area and pool tables! This place rocks!

I just went here about a couple of weeks ago and I had such a great time! The place wasn't packed which was really nice and it had such a vintage vibe to it! It really felt like we had gone back in time in a way! Yes the machinery is a bit more outdated but to my surprise they worked perfectly and the staff was really friendly too! They also have a huge parking lot which is a plus. I'd definitely come back to bowl here!

This is honestly the worst bowling alley I've ever had the misfortune of stepping inside of. I've lived in Missouri and even they have nicer bowling alleys than this outdated place. This place was dirty and disgusting. The bathrooms were horrific. Looked straight out of a scary movie. The whole place hasn't been touched in decades. The floors look like they've never been cleaned. It was so dirty my bf came home and took a shower bc he felt infested with the nasty air here. The food service was the worst. There was no damn line and my bfs salad took like 20 minutes to make. Like wtf is taking so long, all u do is throw stuff in a box.!?? On top of that, they gave him the smallest amount of salad dressing that was enough to cover two leaves. So he asked for more and had to wait another 5 minutes to even get any when there was no line!! I ordered a dr. Pepper.. he left and came back 5 min later to tell me there's none left. Thought we'd grow white hair standing there so long. Slowest service of my life . Let's not forget how bad the prices were. What a damn joke. It SHOULD HAVE been $1 to bowl and this dump. Y'all could take all that money u charge people and remodel the place. We were only here bc my boyfriend had a work event thing and they clearly picked the worst place in LA bc it was near their office I'm assuming. didn't even have cosmic bowling AND we were here late at night so that's lame af.... the shoes were velcro too like y'all giving out shoes meant for 2 year olds? Weird. You'd have to pay me to come back here, let's be honest.

Pickwick is a classic bowling spot that's convenient to go with friends, family, and kids. We went a few months ago with friends and had a pretty good time. The cleanliness of the place seems a bit rusty and deserted, but we had a good time bowling for an hour or so. The food is mediocre, so we went out for dinner elsewhere afterwards. What's nice about the location is that is it close to many nice restaurants and cafes in the area. PARKING Available for free in the lot

The staff are very nice and polite however it was pricy. I'm not sure if it's worth $60 for one hour play. Within that hour I was able to fit 2 and 1/2 games between 2 people. They didn't have the right bowling balls for me either. The shoes were weird since I wear 8 1/2 they were too big and asked for a 7.

This is the second year in a row that we celebrate my daughter's birthday at Pickwick Bowl. Both years have been amazing! Sales Director - Janie D. Is absolutely the best! She made sure everything was taken care of for us and made sure the planning of my daughter's event was stress free for me. The assigned party host was super sweet and helpful as well this year and last year too. The bowling package for 10 kids is 100% worth it. The food was great! We had pizza, chicken wings, fries and guacamole and chips ALL DELISH! And the adults had a great time as well, even the grandparents enjoyed the party! Thanks again Janie and your staff for such an amazing experience and unforgettable birthdays!

Pickwick is still kicking after all these years. Pros: + Fairly clean. + No wait on a Friday night. + There are darts and pool available if bowling isn't your thing. Cons: - You can tell it's a bowling alley built 60 years ago. - Prices are a little higher than I'd like -- $38 for two games for two people, as I recall. - Smokers sit right outside the main entrance so you walk through a smoke cloud to get in and out. - Lots of kids doing bumper bowling and running on the lanes, with no intervention by staff if parents aren't controlling them.

This review will only consist of my visit to the bar. The name of the bar is called "The Five Horsemen Inn". Date of visit: 6/18/2017, late afternoon. We were instantly greeted by the very friendly and welcoming Amanda who was the bartender for this shift. Before taking our drink order, Amanda pointed out that it was happy hour and gave us a run down of what that consisted of. I could never say no to happy hour. It's against my religion. Even though Amanda was our bartender, she was good company to be around with. This little spot is very chill and laid back. The A.C. was on blast which was very beneficial for a hot day. Plenty of seating for both the bar top and booth seating. I don't go to bowling alleys to often but I will keep this place in mind. I'll be seeing both Amanda and Happy Hour soon !

I organized a bowling tournament for work with Pickwick, and they did a great job! I had called around to several local bowing alleys and Pickwick had the best prices for what we were looking for. Janie, the events coordinator, was extremely helpful and quick to respond. I've also come to Pickwick to bowl on weeknights and they can sometimes get crowded, especially on Fridays. I've called ahead to ask what the lane availability is but they can't take same day reservations. The lanes seem well taken care of and all the workers are kind & courteous. The food options are typical for a bowling alley. They have a small food window that you can order things off the grill and they also have a separate full bar. Lastly, one of the best things about Pickwick is that it's very easy to find and the parking is super easy.

This place is absolutely filthy. It needs major remodeling, the owner and "management" clearly either don't care or are in major denial. The bar area was SO FILTHY, there were literally little flies EVERYWHERE. My family sat down in one of the booths at the bar and my wife noticed all these tiny black things on the wall. I blew on them and long behold they were all flies that starting buzzing around. I am not exaggerating. We had ordered fries for my daughter but after seeing how filthy and disgusting it was in there, we literally left the basket of fries untouched and left. If you want dysentery, this is the place for you. Yuck

Little spot that's still fun and reminiscent of my childhood. Love this place, maybe it's the nostalgia but even the smell is cozy

The game of bowling is old. I'm talking old enough that your toothless grandpa with his broken hearing aids is a baby in comparison. How old? Crude forms of bowling date back to 3200 B.C. Bowling has evolved since "before Christ", however, and can be played on amateur or professional levels, for charity or in private lanes of a rich celebrity's mansion, or in a pseudo nightclub environment with beers and lasers. If you're seeking a foray into the updated world of bowling though; then Pickwick ISN'T for you. Who IS Pickwick Bowl for? Read on... Pickwick Bowl is located in the Pickwick Gardens complex which features an ice skating rink, banquet halls for weddings, actual gardens, and the bowling lanes. Located across the street from the cute horses trotting-it-up at the LA Equestrian Center; Pickwick has free parking and old-school signage to welcome bowlers. This "old-school" theme continues when you walk into Pickwick. Pickwick feels like a flashback to the 80s. Not only it is tiny with a strip of only 24 lanes and smashed together ball areas; but the color scheme, furniture, carpets, etc seemingly have never even debated a remodel. The scoring pads (although computerized) don't even have a chair! Yes, Pickwick DOES have a cheesy bowling alley lounge, soda/vending machines, lockers, a snack bar, and an arcade (using this term lightly as the arcade features only about 5 games and they are lame to boot); but each is somewhat dirty and scraggly in appearance. Pickwick is certainly only recommended for those seeking nostalgia... Others will be running out of the place! Wondering how your wallet will fare for a night of knocking down pins? Prices vary day by day and hour by hour. Generally, before 7 pm games range from $3.50-$4.75 with shoe rental averaging $3.75. This increases when "cosmic bowling" and evening hours set in. If you aren't looking to bowl with high-schoolers, the latest time to start your game on the weekends is 6pm as the kiddos trickle in at 6:30. Pickwick does have special events, happy hour prices, morning discounts, and a "TGI Thursday" promo where games are as low as $1! Basically, performing a little research will help save a little moolah. The lanes are old, as well. The balls aren't in the best shape and are overly greasy while sporting "bruises". The shoes are widened and gross, and the chairs are uncomfortable. Again, don't expect a Lucky Strikes or Pinz experience at Pickwick. Service wasn't anything to remark about. The employees (aside from the lounge) are teenagers who clearly would rather be with their friends than working. No small talk and no smiles, but they do the job. I can't remark on the food at the snack bar as I haven't tried it (assuming it crap, though) but they do have vegetarian options which is great. Long story short: if you are seeking a throw-back bowling experience and aren't worried about a shappy alley, then Pickwick is great. If you are seeking a bowling extravaganza, then you will be highly disappointed. However, for what it is, Pickwick is great: a place for a quick bowling game which will bring you back to your youth of "bowling birthday parties". Old or not, bowling can still bring smiles to your face. Just make sure to bring extra socks because the shoes are gross. Tip: female shoes appear to run a size larger (ie. I wear an 8.5 and needed a 7.5)

Friendly staff. Awesome light effects after 5 pm. Great service! I think they updated there system so I think that's pretty cool! This is my favorite place to go bowling!

This is bowling alley is just about as genuinely retro as you can get without getting in a time machine. It is a bowling alley. Nothing fancy. You can get a glass of wine, a beer, and a soda for less than you'll find just about anywhere. We get to take our 8 year old to enjoy bumper bowling and we get to relax and watch him have fun. Great for families. Not expensive. Nice staff. The shoes are in good condition and aren't all nasty like some I've seen. Relatively quiet. Clean. Nice staff. Not sure if i would pick this place for date night, but it's a really chill place the whole family can enjoy.

Great place for a mellow weekend outing with friends. Glow-ball bowling with the music rocking (2-Chainz, LMFAO, Top 40s, what a mix). Pickwick has a bar where you can get pitchers of beers, cocktails, etc. The restaurant serves up fast food and is made to order. The bowling here is fun. It wasn't too packed and busy on a weekend night. You didn't have to wait too long for a lane (perfect!). The staff is friendly, the bowling balls are fairly new and the bowling alley is decent and in a pretty friendly neighborhood. Plenty of parking also. I'd choose Pickwick over any bowling alleys in Glendale, Eagle Rock or LA.

Last winter Pickwick generously donated bowling for 4 to our school fundraiser. Much appreciated. I hope that you are able to open again soon.

Graet staff!!! evriting about this places its beyond excellent Food,drinks,snacks and the cantina A+++

Hmm. Well, the bartender was super nice... But everything (bar and bowling) is very outdated. It's obviously an establishment built in the 80s with little to no upgrades. Bowling on a Friday night was a 1 hr wait, so we went to the bar to pass time. We actually ordered a beer and cheese tots. Everything was just grimy and odd. We ended up leaving soon after because it was just too outdated (couldn't get over that) and not worth the wait. Lots of kids were there on a Friday, which made me realize it's great for kids/teens, but not for an adult outing, especially on a Friday. Id rather go to Pinz or Lucky Strike.

My fingers were to big for a lot of the holes If you simply go to bowl 5 stars If you expect anything else, that's on you

I came there with a special needs friend and Jeremy was so awesome. Very accommodating and even called my friend by his first name because he recognized him. It was a busy Saturday night but if you don't mind having dinner while you wait for the bowling lane, it ends up being a pretty good night!

I love bowling at Pickwick! I grew up going ice skating next door, and I would sometimes come bowling afterwards. Have you ever seen the movie "Ice Castles"? Well this is kind of like that, a bowling alley and skating rink nearby. The staff here is nice. During the day I would bowl alone, and I always got the lane I wanted. And once my mom came just to watch, and the manager was trying to encourage her to participate! Ha ha. The prices are reasonable. This is not some new "high end" bowling alley (thank God!), it's just a fun, comfortable place for bowlers of all ages. There is a cocktail lounge, and a snack shop with air hockey and video games. I think you can sign up for leagues, too. Their website has been down for ages, so it's best if you call them. They also have a shop for serious bowlers. I have my own shoes! ha ha. Have fun!