Gold Coast Bowling Center

Read on Unilocal the good reviews, so I figured we go here. The price is awesome except we had to pay holiday price for everyone, even the kids. They take a shoe when you rent them which is weird. However, one thing not a lot of people noticed is the smell. I thought because there’s no smoking upstairs that it wouldn’t be smelly, but the place smelled so bad I had a hard time breathing and my throat got super dry. Probably will not come back for that reason, sucks though

I’ve been here before, and the bowling alley is alright, but I’m annoyed at the fact that i stayed here for the 24 hour bowling alley that was closed both at 12 and 2 am on the day i stayed at gold coast.

This was an excellent place top hold my birthday this year! I jokingly asked if there were any birthday specials and they brought up the 3 games and shoes for $ 11 combo, which is what we got, then jotted down my name and how old I was turning. I figured out was for a shout out but employees actually arrived with certificates for 10 free drinks and a stuffed bear and announced my special day twice while we were there! I expected a discount maybe, but not that level of service! The lanes were excellent and the cosmic bowling was exactly what I was looking for, though the dj did play some modern songs as well. A wide selection of balls were available and I had no issue with any equipment. Minus one star because the bar made our comp’d drinks so weak they weren’t worth the wait for them, even though I advanced tipped $ 20 because I am notorious for forgetting as the night goes on. Next time, I may just sneak in my own drinks.

Decided to have a family bowling night! Everything went pretty smoothly and we had a blast.

I truly hate to rate them this low but after dropping over $ 300 in one day there I was terribly disappointed how I was treated by the pro shop when the bag and shoes I was advised to purchase turned out to be not at all what they were supposed to be. The bag didn’t hold my shoes like they were supposed to anymore after on 2 weeks. The shoes were the worst part though! They gave me blisters after only wearing them one time and they refused to do ANYTHING at all for me when I complained. I explained being snug is one thing but blisters are a whole different story. I was told they’re supposed to be snug, to keep wearing them, and that all sales are final. So needless to say as a newbie to bowling this experience definitely dampened my spirits to say the least.

As much as I am thankful that there are bowling alleys close to the strip, I did find this place as not commendable. For the shoe rental, they ask for a piece of your footwear to exchange with the shoes. Although inconsequential and I understand the purpose, I am not a fan of such practice.
A major issue we encountered was when we were given 69^th and 70^th lanes, it took an honest while to get our games started. We had to go to the desk thrice to push the issue because the computer was not working and thus the lanes’ pin blockers were down for awhile.
As there was some repairs being done when we were there, while I was walking, some screw dropped in front of me. It could have been my head.
This place is pardonable, but not commendable.

Idk what it is about this place, but maybe it’s that I’ve been coming here for many years. I’m a Vegas native and I really enjoy coming here to bowl.

Graveyard bowling: $ 2 shoe rentals and $ 1 games. Unless you’re a senior citizen or part of a league this is an unbeatable price.
I try to make this part of my Vegas trip every time I go. It’s a cheap, fun activity that does very little damage to my wallet and kills a good amount of time.
There are a ton of lanes, and the bowling alley is clean and well maintained. Even though there are lines at times I’ve never seen anyone relegated to a waiting list.

The Bowling Center was #2 on my list of reasons to stay at Gold Coast. The alley is huge, open 24 hours, with cheap games (especially Graveyard hours), Cosmic Bowling, and a no-​nonsense, no-​frills, underrated lounge.

Great bowling! Nice bar and snack bar. 70 lanes (I think). Cosmic bowling is great fun for groups and cheap. Regular bowling is even cheaper. 3 dollars a game, $ 3.50 for shoes. Great fun!

With all the vices Sin City has to offer,
who would ever go bowling?
The better way to look at this question:
how do you get three rambunctious boys to sit still
for a couple hours?
Gold Coast Bowling is old school bowling at its best.
good fun.
good prices.
super kid friendly.
But if you are really into bowling
and willing to go off Strip,
trying heading over to Red Rock.

Great specials on the late night bowling. Had a great time here. Reason for the 3 stars only was the cleanliness and the attitude we received from some of the workers. Other then that we had a great time.

I can get behind the prices for bowling. And I can get behind the drink prices as well.
What I can’t get behind is the atrocious cashier. We had one stop our game once because she thought one of us was playing more than we had paid for — which was absolutely untrue, and we had the receipts to prove it; still, she was belligerent — and then, after she begrudgingly turned our game back on, chalking it up to us «not understanding,» she did it again, inexplicably, at the end of our last game. Just shut it off, with three throws left for the night. We didn’t bother trying to reason with her again — we just handed her suddenly smiling self our rental shoes and left.
This, to say nothing of the poor ball selection, and awful DJ and PA system.
I don’t care if it’s more expensive — we’ll be bowling elsewhere from here on out. We are honest people and we won’t stand for being treated like thieves.

Alpha phi sigma bowling social vs. Criminal justice club
We tried to create a friendly and competitive challenge, however there were no lanes! :((Yes, believe it or not all lanes were ocupied at 7:15p.m or so due to league bowling. The cashier offered to call the Orleans but we didn’t take her up on that offer.
The Gold Coast is the Gold Coast, desperately in need for a renovation. There are about 70 lanes, equipped with a pro shop, café, bar, and kids zone.
The pro shop services your bowling balls. The café is rather divey serving your basic pizza by the slice, hot dogs, french fries, nachos (with bagged cheese), chips, and fountain drinks. The bar is a smoke pit as this is the designated smoking area. There was a full bar; serving wine, beer, and spirits. Bartenders were somewhat pleasant as they were just going through the motions waiting for their shift to end. I didn’t notice any happy hour specials, but the prices were okay…$ 4 for a glass of wine, $ 3 & change for a bottle of heineken. The kids zone was full of novelty games you would find in a typical arcade.
I saw many lockers, probrably with a monthly charge for league memebers. Forgot your socks? No worries, they have a sock vending machine $ 3 or $ 4 for a pair. There is an abundance of balls that you can borrow for the non-​pros and are there just to have fun. The bowling balls vary by weight, colors, and finger sizes. Shoe rentals are available with the purcahse of games if need be. The only icky thing to me is that although the staff sprays some disinfectant in the shoes after each use, it still grosses me out… You just don’t know where peoples feet have been!
The monitors at each lane are screaming for an upgrade, but on the flipside, it matches the feel of the Gold Coast; old and grungy.
This is a good place to meet up with a group of people and have a load of fun, inexpensively. Just be sure to give them a call during the week before your group goes down there to double check on bowling league nights & lane availability.
The only plus to this bowling alley is its inexpensive prices and it is smoke-​free (well except for the bar)! One of the staff was friendly, but the rest of the gang was old and just seemed grouchy. Don’t go there for the service, that’s for sure!

So apparently there’s a bowling alley on the second floor. For years I never even contemplated on checking it out, but as I’ve come to realize that I suck at gambling, I’ve had to look for alternatives to keep me occupied. So the last time I was in Vegas, up the escalators I went… (There’s also an elevator for the impaired or lazy.)
Graveyard Bowling Special, which is what I’m primarily reviewing about, for the win! From midnight to 8am (Monday-​Thursday,
), shoe rentals are $ 2 and each game is only $ 1. How awesome is that?! Love the price and the late night option (certainly a nice alternative to gambling), though I’m sad that the snack bar was closed during those hours… Would have been nice to order a hot dog or a burger. There’s a small arcade there too, with a claw machine that gobbled up a few of my dollars…
As long as they have this offer (both price point and open late), then I will fully endorse this bowling alley.
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BACKSTORY
Was trying to find something for my blind brother to do, and figured that if we used the bumpers (which are usually reserved for kids), that it might provide some physical activity. There was a bit of getting used to, but by the end of the first game, we had figured things out. Not sure if that’s a great idea for the blind, as he found some mild enjoyment out of playing, but worth a try anyways.
Sadly, I can’t play well anymore with a bum wrist. Maybe I can roll it granny-​style… Or learn to bowl left-​handed.

Monday night after 9pm is $ 1 bowling! Awesome!!!
Tuesday and Wednesday bowling after 9pm (or so, memory not that great after some beers) $ 2 per game and shoe rental!

Graveyard bowling! A dollar per game, per shoe rental, and per beer. Are you serious?
My friends and I came here on a Thursday night, and bowled/​hung out for about 4 hours straight (until 4am!). We’ve done this before, and it’s always a great start to a fun Vegas weekend.
It doesn’t get too crowded here, which gives you and your friends plenty of space to get crazy.
Have fun!

A completely mediocre bowling alley. Plenty of lanes, but everything looks like it’s seen better days. Just plain old. The same can be said of the staff… old, but relatively friendly.
On a Saturday afternoon the price was $ 3 per game per person and $ 2.75 for shoe rentals. I don’t bowl much so I have no idea how it compares to other places around town, but it seems inexpensive.
Not sure I’d come back. Red Rock is closer to me anyway, so I’d probably just head there next time we’re in the mood for bowling.

Not the best bowling alley I’ve been too, but it was cheap and fun.
Everything worked which is a plus. The shoes weren’t gross. The bathrooms were clean. The place wasn’t so packed that you couldn’t move or find a ball.
Staff was pleasant.
The lounge where you buy the drinks was really smokey. I wish they had a waitress that came around to serve drinks. But its okay, I don’t expect a bar to smell like a rose garden. Drinks were cheap.

OldSkool Bowling Alley with Uncomfortable seats
5-​Stars for $ 1.00 late night bowling
(wish they had the lights dim every night —
boy does fluorescent lighting hurt at 3 am)
5-​Stars for $ 10 cosmic bowling (Sat & Sun)
1-​Star for the awful WEAK drinks you’ll get at the bar
Overall Average 3.5 Stars.
The lanes here are kept pretty clean. Comfy shoes, tons of balls in lower weights, small bar, small snack area, and a handful of vending machines. The staff was kind and courteous. The patrons seemed to keep to themselves, and a lot of them were a little rough around the edges. Oddly enough it was around 1 am and I still saw kids running all over the place in here. I wish my parents let me stay up that late when I was seven.
To be honest at a place like GCBC you’re going to end up with a hodge podge of people from all over the world, hey it’s Vegas anything goes.
Date Rating: 7 (great place to go after dinner or a late night — no need to dragging people back to your place)
Pick up Scale: 1 (Not Recommended)
Strong Suggestion: Be the party. Bring the party. Close your eyes and repeat after me, «There is no place like home…»
Best Advice — come here drunk and have some water. Plenty of Lanes to go around. The place is gigantic. You won’t feel like you’re in Las Vegas that’s for sure.