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Thunderbird Lanes Holme Ave
3075 Holme Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, United States
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Thunderbird Lanes Holme Ave
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Ki
Review №1

Regular prices are mid-range. The best time to go is on Sundays from 9-11 PM when their $2/game deal is running. Ive never had to wait for a lane either! Masks are required, as a heads up.

Mi
Review №2

The Staff are very nice, the atmosphere is very relaxed, we celebrated my aunts Birthday this evening and enjoyed our time.

Da
Review №3

Ive been bowling here for over 20 years and it keeps getting better. They have made many improvements, lanes are well maintained, snack bar has good variety and pretty decent food. There is a bar and wait staff service at the lanes. Great place for a night out.

At
Review №4

Lanes are pretty good friendly environment & the pro shop is open alot more than other places & very helpful as well.

Ma
Review №5

Its a nice place to bowl. I love their fries too! More reasonably priced than other bowling places.

Th
Review №6

Very nice staff, good service, good pizza, big screens, and THE EAGLES GAME!!!

J.
Review №7

Love to come here. The staff is friendly and very helpful. One issue I had is that league days arent listed anywhere. So when I came in on a Wednesday for a deal that was listed, and then told that they had no lanes, when they clearly did. While I understand I wish I could have known before making my way in.

An
Review №8

I can’t complain about anything.Straight forward staff.Nice lanes.

Ma
Review №9

Fair prices. Very nice staff; friendly & welcoming. Pleasant atmosphere, full of families,friends & some couples. Respectful, decent groups of people- all ages.

Jo
Review №10

Family friendly clean fun,great Management with service and satisfied customers there number one priority.Great place to bring young Family for a day or night out.

Re
Review №11

We had a wonderful time here. The staff was friendly, the music was good as well as the cold beer. The price was very reasonable for three hours of unlimited bowling including shoes. Social distancing was in place in the lanes but maybe not the bar area. Most people wore masks except while bowling and eating or drinking. Lastly, security was on point! I would return. only 4 stars because you cant purchase two drinks unless 2 people come to the bar. If you want to purchase for your group on the lanes, forget about it. LOL

Pe
Review №12

Planes are consistently oiled so that you really need to concentrate on good technique for high scores. Just recently added a new bar which looks pretty well stocked and if itll be available to the adult community. As a full-service Pro Shop that has the ability to take care of virtually anything that you may need regarding bowling equipment balls or other services

Ka
Review №13

Great place to bowl with family I took my little ones we had a blast. They are friendly and have a great atmosphere for kids.

Te
Review №14

The last time I went bowling was Prom Night 1993. I had a really good time with the Petermans. This place is great for a family night out. The service is phenomenal and the staff what good customer service is.

Cr
Review №15

I love it. Ive been there several times and been satisfied every time. They have great food and wonderful customer service. Also the employees are very nice.🙌💯

Ma
Review №16

Ive been going here with my family for decades and we love it!

Tr
Review №17

Great staff service, excellent bar and food, professional pro shop staff. If youre looking for some good bowling fun with the family in the N.E. this is one of the top 5 I would go to.

E
Review №18

I love to go here with my family and enjoy each others company

Ma
Review №19

Kids had a great time

An
Review №20

Great place to bowl. Clean and friendly staff. Great little snack bar .

Ma
Review №21

Had fun tonight with the PJP crew. Pizza was really good. Place is nice and clean. Bar staff friendly!

Ca
Review №22

Went for the kids bowl free program. The staff was very helpful.

Ja
Review №23

Nice friendly family place. Great place to spend time with your family and have fun.

Wi
Review №24

Its a great environment good food and friendly

Th
Review №25

In the past 10 years this place has gone downhill. The large woman who was working the register let 2 guys in front of me and was about to do it again, but I didnt want to disappoint the 4 little kids I brought with me; so I stayed. The woman quickly called security when I requested to cancel my second game, but I was issued a credit that i probably will never use. The entire with a nasty attitude on her face and horrible customer service. Completely ruined my Sunday afternoon. Horrible employee.

Re
Review №26

ITS A PEACEFUL PLACE TO BOWL AND HAVE YOUR EVENTS TO OUR BATTLE OF THE BOWL SOMMERVILLE AGAINST ALL OF UPTOWN WE WON AND RENEE QUEEN OF UPTOWN WON THE 50-50 RAFFLE SO BLESSED HOPE TO DO IT AGAIN.

Gu
Review №27

Fun bowling experience, food and drinks were great, however an employee did have a bit of an attitude when we asked for bumpers to be enabled for an adult guest due to a disability. Other than that minor issue it was great!

El
Review №28

It was soooo much fun!!!! Celebrated my grandsons 6th birthday with family and friends.Really nice,clean bowling alley.Friendly,helpful staff!!!!

Ph
Review №29

The upgrades are outstanding. Great house to bowl.

Th
Review №30

Love this place! We went during the neon hour and it was so cool. :D

Ma
Review №31

Friendly staff and lane in good working condition

Jo
Review №32

Nice place. Clean, good rates, friendly, helpful staff.

Ti
Review №33

The lanes and shoes suck....there is no slide.....I used to be a league bowler and alot of my game is slide to foul line. Not happening here.

Ba
Review №34

THE AIR-CONDITIONED Work Very WELL To WELl

Th
Review №35

Love this place. Great staff, great lanes. Pro shop has everything you want too....

Ji
Review №36

EDIT: For anyone seeing this post previously or presently, the so called “staff” identified in the text below (original post) was not actually a staff member. Just a customer with a close relation to the alley who was trying to act in the best interest of the alley. It was an honest mistake to identify said customer as an employee, however based on her actions to not only my group, but others as well, not only me but also my group had assumed she was an employee. I am sorry to Thunderbird Lanes and anyone else this may affected.Staff is beyond rude and disrespectful. They also are drinking alcohol while providing horrid customer service as if it’s not their job to assist you.

Ra
Review №37

Nice place good ppl. Good service

Be
Review №38

Huge house, great pro shop

Yv
Review №39

Great Bowling alley. Great family time Fun for grand kids.

Be
Review №40

I am so excited...the lanes are open

Ka
Review №41

We just celebrated my dads 94th birthday bowling here. Everyone is really great setting up the lanes and the food. All the kids had a blast and we look forward to this adventure every year.

Kr
Review №42

Great place 2 take the kids for cheap fun

Ga
Review №43

Had a very good time

Jo
Review №44

Very good place to have fun

Di
Review №45

Nice and funny👍 we would like to come back again. It is always a good familiy attraction.

Me
Review №46

Clean, good food, fun times, good price

Ch
Review №47

It was easy clean and fun me and my friends had a blast. Must come before 9 to order food on the weekdays though.

ri
Review №48

Clean safe place to bowl, closes at 1am. Masks must be worn at all times. Pizza was really good and affordable! BYOB will definitely be returning!

An
Review №49

Its a very nice place good food clean very nice stuff enjoyed my time there

La
Review №50

First time bowling since 09 nice place

Ro
Review №51

Fun filled out Woohoo!!

Me
Review №52

Had a great time at a tournament!

be
Review №53

Great staff, good food, awesome vibe!

De
Review №54

Had a blast.

Lu
Review №55

Very helpful and friendly service. Great fun and cheap!

St
Review №56

Nice bowling alley

He
Review №57

Open bowling and league bowling are fantastic. Nice atmosphere. Employees are the best!

Ca
Review №58

Sad that your not allowed anore to bring water or your own beverages in!

Ta
Review №59

I havent bowled here yet but checked it out. I like how it looks inside.

Ca
Review №60

Had a great time staff was friendly

Ci
Review №61

Nice atmosphere food not all that great though

Mi
Review №62

Great bowling, great employees

Pa
Review №63

Awesome, the employees are great and I cant wait to go back 👍

Se
Review №64

Great time great prices

Yo
Review №65

Trendy bowling alley. Parties and teams would do well here. It has a fun atmosphere. The food was better than expected.The staff was friendly and professional. You can rent shoes as needed and they have a large range of weighted bowling balls. There is a party room for rent but I didnt get to visit it while there.

Mi
Review №66

A clean beautiful bowling experience!

nt
Review №67

Great time with Gail and the staff. They really take care of our Summer Camp Kids. Highly recommend Thunderbird Lanes for a trip.

Da
Review №68

Clean and fun!

Oy
Review №69

Food was decent but half the lanes werent open

Ka
Review №70

Rented a lane for 2 hours with some friends, and I had a blast! They can get busy and they do take reservations on the weekends, but only after 9 pm.

T
Review №71

The price to bowl is a little high

Le
Review №72

Nice space & good food

Ka
Review №73

Thunderbird lanes is a great place to spend with your grandkids on a Sunday afternoon. The staff is pleasant and helpful and the food is very good. The music they play is acceptable to everyone and a NFL game is showing on a big screen. Ive been going to Thunderbird lanes for years but never thought to write a review. They deserve a positive review

Al
Review №74

Online advertisement stated $2 bowl after 8:30pm. We arrive at 8:30 to be told rudely by the front desk that this rate begins at 9pm. I made the worker aware that the website was presented incorrectly, and he proceeded to say that “well everywhere else on the wall says 9”. Non apologetic for the mixed information. Customer service could certainly be improved.

Di
Review №75

I had the opportunity to visit the bowling alley this past week and I must say I am very impressed with your service and staff.. The Young lady named Penelopee was so helpful and courteous.. Some young people who work at these places are rude and can make you not want to return but this young lady was completely awesome. 10000 stars for her

Ni
Review №76

Employees and management are great! The food is delicious, and its a great place to go and have a nice night out!

An
Review №77

Had a great time with my daughter Mercie!

Br
Review №78

It was really nice there the stuff was super cool and very assistive and informative.

Ch
Review №79

Ive been coming here for the last few weeks. This bowling alley is well maintained with friendly staff. The food options arent bad and tasty, and the pizza was decent. The alleys worked great without any issues.

St
Review №80

Do I need to reserve a lane or can I walk in?

Lo
Review №81

Fun time

Wi
Review №82

Both Me And Michele Love This Bowling Alley And All The Staff And Workers

Su
Review №83

AN AWESOME PLACE

Ak
Review №84

Great place to take the kids for birthday parties and team building events. Been to both here. They are friendly and helpful and the place is clean

Th
Review №85

I hadnt been here in years so there were lots of updates to the place. The staff was pretty helpful. We had a fun family night out.

Ja
Review №86

This bowling alley has a friendly environment. The staff is always kind and courteous. They have great rates and lots of specials throughout the week. The food is really good and its always clean. Their glow bowling is lots of fun!

Ja
Review №87

Great time and Stu is a great person

Ad
Review №88

Clean friendly staff. Always great specials and now they offer Thunderbird rewards. The more you bowl the more rewards you get. Parking lot kind of smallish. My daughter is 3. She had a lot of fun. Bumpers and wood ramp were nice for the kids to use.

Ho
Review №89

Amazing

Pa
Review №90

So I just got off the phone with Gail, one of your employees, and at first I wasnt going to write a review but I now see that you (the owners) respond to these reviews. First let me say that I have come to this bowling alley several times over the last few years and all in all I would say that this is a great place to bowl. My children and I like the atmosphere, the food is good and we have a good time. (Keeping in mind we have bowled other places) Patrick and Rodney are fabulous...always pleasant, always helpful. And most of the other usual staff members are also equally as pleasant/helpful. With that said Gail on the other hand is always snippy/rude. I have had 3 run ins with her and it is always the same...nasty, curt, and/or short responses. There is a saying that goes It isnt what you say but how you say it. I am glad that I am not a person who lets the actions of others keep me from finding the good in most situations but moving forward it might not be a bad thing for you as the owners to address this behavior with your staff. I am quite sure there are others who feel the same concerning Gails demeanor but also like most people they never take the time to bring these situations to your attention.

Ma
Review №91

Great place. Staff was great. Friendly answered all questions. Food was good

Su
Review №92

Nice clean lanes and great pro shop.

He
Review №93

This is a great family place, but also a nice for a quiet date. Younger kids can get bumper lanes and a ramp to bowl with. Scores are all kept digitally, so its really easy to follow along. There is a cafe where you can order pizza, sandwiches and salads.

Le
Review №94

Wasn’t a great experience but wasn’t the worst ... can’t really put in to words how it was while we were there. the place just has a very “blah” kind of vibe

Aa
Review №95

Great place

FL
Review №96

Good prices and friendly staff

As
Review №97

Totally disappointed!!!! Came in to celebrate my daughter’s 6th bday only to find out that the alley is booked for 9 months with leagues! My children were beyond sad and we had to stand to the side to find another location! And this is my neighborhood! I looked multiple times on the website and it was not one mention of this!!!!!

Tr
Review №98

Great place, only problem was when we got strikes the machine would mess up. But, other than that a nice place and the staff was on point whenever we needed assistance. Definitely will be taking my family again. The pizza was good also lol

jo
Review №99

Thunderbird lanes has done a good amount of improvements. New synthetic lanes. Updated the interior. Good fun. Should run family specials that include shoes. Can be pricey cause shoes are extra.

Pa
Review №100

Thunderbird is under going another update. Every year they have been making upgrades to the bowling center. If you havent been in the center for awhile you should stop by in about two weeks when the newest changes should be done. Take the family out for a fun day.

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  • Address:3075 Holme Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, United States
  • Site:http://tbirdphilly.com/
  • Phone:+1 215-464-7171
Categories
  • Bowling supply shop
  • Bowling alley
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–11PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–11PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–11PM
  • Thursday:9AM–11:30PM
  • Friday:11AM–1AM
  • Saturday:9AM–1AM
  • Sunday:9AM–11PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Food:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
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