Revolutions

I hosted a private Paint Nite event at Revolutions banquet room. It was a beautiful, open space! It featured a huge dance floor for events that require dancing, as well as, its own private bar. The room was perfect for our event, but would also be great for a Bar Mitzvah, Sweet 16, or special birthdays, Company parties, retirement parties, Special Events, etc. We had a more casual event and chose their pizza party option — which was very affordable per person and delicious. The room deposit was also very affordable too and comes off your final bill. The staff was very friendly and easy to work with. I’d definitely recommend Revolutions for a variety of events.

Second time going. Had a great time. Lanes are in great condition and staff is very nice and kept our beers full. Food is great. Will definitely come back again.

This is a nice bowling alley. But they have some interesting policies that are off putting. For one to make a lane reservation you put down a non refundable 100 $ deposit. So if you don’t play 100 $ worth of games you don’t get any of it back, we did but only because we had to deal with management. A few other things. There is more security/​bouncers working there than people bowling, no hats after 7 pm and no re entry after nine so if you go start your car to warm it up, be prepared to deal with a big fat bouncer at the door, giving you a hard time about coming back in. Ok I get it, it’s a nice bowling alley compared to what’s around here. But it’s still a bowling alley I felt like I should’ve been in downtown Hartford at a club. Drinks are good although pricey for a bowling alley and the bar style food was good at a decent price point. I had a couple beers and a couple gin and tonics. We also shared an appetizer sampler and loaded nachos both were pretty good.

Second time going there this time on a date. Pool area is awesome, intimate, and very quiet perfect for a date. The bowling area is way to small really nice but the wait takes. forever!!! And its annoying that they offer a free game on Unilocal yet when you go to use it they decline? Well we decided to pay and play the unlimited games for two hours anyway since it was a pretty good deal I guess then the ball gets stuck or something and it took over 30 minutes to fix. Which the time it took they didn’t give us back saying they couldn’t and we had plenty of time left anyway. Excuse me we paid for two hours. All on all I won’t be returning even for the pool area. The bowling place in east Hartford and the one on the burlin turnpike have way more lanes, less wait time, better deals over all, and they offer a Groupon now at the silver lane one where 4 people can play a game for $ 18! Can’t beat that!

Lounge bowling alley… exactly it! Leather couches, lounge lighting, bar, they serve you food at your lane, full bar, brightly colored balls. They were playing music (holiday music, which was nice) but it’s not loud at all.
The staff was nice, the food was fine, we had spinach and artichoke dip and mozzarella triangles, and salsa.
They can cater a party. They also have a banquet area with billiards and some arcade games. And the have leagues.
For me, the location is a little bit out there, but if you are near by, I would recommend this place for a few laughs.

Customer Service is beyond unacceptable. One of the rudest encounters I have had with anyone ever.
I’ve been here before a while ago. We bowled and drank at the bar. Bowling and environment was fun but the bartender didn’t know what he was doing.
We were looking for something to do on Thursday night and I recalled having fun here so I thought we would give it a try. It was just me and my fiancé. We entered around 10:40 (they closed at midnight). I tried to use the free game for my Unilocal check in at the counter which was turned down! Ok whatever time is ticking just get us our lane lady. She gave us a rate and said it included unlimited games for the REST of the night. There was about 5 lanes on the end being occupied with tournament like groups. We were placed directly in the next lane. I declined and asked to be moved to a more private lane so we can enjoy our date alone. They moved us one more lane down. Really? That was annoying what’s the big deal? The best part about our night was our waitress. She was cool. They weren’t serving food so we just ordered a few beers and drinks. We played a couple games and then bam in the middle of my mans turn (literally he was about to release the ball) the lane shuts off without a warning or anything! When we asked what the problem was we were told bowling was over at 11:30? We were not told that upon requesting lanes. Common courtesy would have been nice especially when we came in so late thinking we had an hour to bowl not 35 minutes at full rate!!! She said all lanes shut off at 11:30. I went back to my lane and watched everyone that was there continue to bowl, it was now 11:45! So of course I went back over there to ask why and the little rude B!$&@ behind the counter proceeded to get off her stool, roll her neck and yell at me! What?! Was she joking? She now insisted we only payed for an hour that’s why my lane was shut off! I thought the first reason was because they shut off at 11:30?! Did she forget that was the only option she told us was available after turning down are Unilocal check in? At this point I was livid! Game her a piece of my mind. The guy that was working behind the counter there told security which did nothing anyway. Went back to finish my drink that they let us order at 11:25 knowing it closes at 11:30 while I watched ppl bowl their game until guess what time? Midnight?! This place is a joke. Also found out that the rude tramp behind the counter is the owners niece and often offends customers (a worker told me this lol). Yea revolutions I won’t be back. I’m all set!

This is a great place to hang out and have fun with friends and family. The service is very good, bottle service is available, food, and pitchers of beer. We will defenitely come back again!

Had fun but the bartender either doesn’t know how to count or is taking his own tips. Drink was $ 9.00 and he gave me $ 10 back out of a $ 20?!? This happened a couple times.

Revolutions is a combination of bowling alley/​bar/​restaurant/​sand volleyball courts. Directly adjacent to Nomad’s Adventure Quest in South Windsor, it is a great place to go for recreation.
I play volleyball with WAKA on the outdoor sand courts on Monday nights. The setting is pretty ideal for social sports. There is a new, outdoor bar covered by a tent, picnic tables, bocce court, lawn space, and a little gazebo for music, I’m assuming.
It accommodates a ton of people and is a party atmosphere. I’ve not been bowling yet there, but will certainly give it a whirl.

Our group of eight was very disappointed with this place. We first asked if we could use a coupon from the entertainment book and the response was I“I don’t think so”. We then asked if we could get lanes next to each other, and were told about half hour. So we got food in the bar area which took about an hour and a half. During this period, half hour we were supposed to be notified that the lanes were available. but nothing! so when we checked they told us they would not be able to accommodate our request that night. That would have been nice to know before we ate there and waited a very long time for some basic food. If I could rate this place a zero I would! And The workers are rude, their idea of accommodating us was putting all eight of us on one lane and charging us the full rate.

Annnnd I’m done with this place, before even having set foot in it. I made a reservation over the phone three weeks in advance, for 7 p.m. (Mind you, they ask for your credit card number in order to reserve the lane; there is a $ 40 nonrefundable deposit.) On the day of our reservation, I get a call from them, telling me they want to confirm my reservation before they charge my card (for $ 80, by the way). Then they tell me my reservation is for 10:30 p.m. I don’t think so. I tell them I made the reservation several weeks back for 7 p.m. Their response? «Other people made their reservations before you.» Sooo, then why did they book my reservation for 7 p.m. when I called originally? At this point, I ask whether there’s anything they can do. I’m told they’ve booked up all the lanes for 7 p.m. I say, «So, I’ve made a reservation for 7 p.m. and that’s it, there’s no reservation?» And they respond, «You have a reservation … It’s just at 10:30.» Annnnd done. Not going, not trying again. I’ll go to the East Hartford Silver Lane bowling alley, where reservations aren’t messed up — because they aren’t needed. Kthxbai.

I really went to this place thinking it was going to be an awesome experience but I was sadly proven wrong. I’ve never seen such poor customer service! Took 25 minutes for them to tap a keg and give me a pitcher of beer. Had to keep reminding the bartender who was clearly annoyed as I continued to stand there forever. Not to mention when we were we our lanes, a waitress came by to take our drink order to never return again. I am completely disgusted at how poor the customer service was. The place was gorgeous and fun inside but would rather go to a run down bowling alley and be treated with respect then go here again.

My friends and I were looking for a pool hall. We weren’t able to go to a billiard hall because they were filled to capacity so we ended up coming to shoot pool at Revolutions. It wasn’t a bad venue especially considering bowling is more of their primary focus but they had a limited number of tables and there was no bridge stick available.
We checked out the bowling lanes and there was a DJ there and the lights were dimmed and was a great fun looking atmosphere. We are planning on going back to go bowling soon.

I have gone a couple of times for work functions. A lot of fun– the drinks are decent– and the lounge area is cool, laid back and comfortable. It has a nice vibe and for the first time in a long time– I wasn’t grossed out by renting shoes!
Lots of fun!!!
The food is not the best– but it’s a bowling alley — - can’t expect too much.

One of the professional organizations I belong to was having a social gathering at this place on a Thursday evening. The place is located in what looks like an office park and the outside sure does not look like a bowling alley. Upon walking in the feeling is not of a typical bowling alley, more of a small office lobby. On the right behind two double doors was the billiard room and then down the hallway to the left was the bowling alley/​lounge/​bar. The lounge area was filled with leather chairs and couches. The bar was elegant and refined with a full menu for food. Our party was able to reserve 4 lanes for $ 50. We had appetizers, pizza, wings, salad, and dessert. The dessert consisted of small bite size cakes and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies (so fresh they were piping hot).
The actual bowling lanes are really nice. There are plenty of light weight balls, perfect for someone small like me that doesn’t bowl more than a 9lb/​10lb. At around 8 the scene turned to cosmic bowling with black lights and other neat lighting effects.
I have to say that I felt a bit overstimulated while bowling. The bowling score board was really cartoonish and animated. It was also lined up in a row of flat screen TVs playing all sorts of TV/​sports shows. There were also big screens up at the pin area also playing TV/​sports shows. In addition, top 40s hits were playing for music.
So if you like a quieter bowling alley with no frills this is not the place. However, if you want to go for a party or just hang out and do some bowling on the side between conversation, then this is the place.

So last night we began our guys-​night-​out with my first visit to Revolutions. Within a few seconds of entering we were quite impressed with the upscale atmosphere. Its a great looking space with comfortable leather couches and giant TV screens. Revolutions is new, so bowling balls and shoe rentals are in excellent shape. I am certainly not a pro, but I found the lanes to be very nice, as to be expected with a new place. Bowling was reasonably priced but $ 11 for a Bud Light pitcher is a bit steep in my opinion. They had Samuel Adams on tap but we were told that it could not be sold by the pitcher. Very odd.
We found the waitstaff to be somewhat disappointing. They seemed to be shorthanded and somewhat inattentive. Perhaps we caught them on an off night. I did not try the apps since we had dinner plans elsewhere, but the party next to our lane had nothing but good things to say about the food, which looked very good. I will definitely be back to try the food and hopefully the service will have improved. In short the place has a lot to like but it is not in the class of High Rollers at Foxwoods.

The only way that the atmosphere at this location could have been any better is if they had strippers which is sort of what i thought they would have with everything else going on. It was a little difficult to get in as a walk in, I guess they have a lot of reservations. There are couches to sit on, a lounge area, for food and drinks behind that and 4 – 5 big screen tv’s showing games and what not on the screens for the lanes that the games are not happening on. The ball racks were built into the end and coffee tables which was a nice touch but i felt like there wasn’t enough room on the ball return rack to accommodate two lanes with 4 – 5 players on each lane. Parking area is a little odd, seems like whenever you go there is a walk to the building. There are some pool table areas too but they don’t look like they are set up yet.

I had high expectations going into our evening at Revolutions. The inside of the venue looked very nice and I had hear a lot about the place so I was excited one of my friend’s was having a party there.
These expectations failed quickly. Our reservation was for an 8 – 10 slot, in which we arrived an hour early to have a beverage while waiting for our lane. We walked over to our lane at 7:55 and waited, and waited some more until asking the front desk about how they enforce the reservations. We were told that someone would be going over to the group and tell them to leave. We then waited, again, for some time until finally getting on our lane at 8:30 (half hour late).
At 10PM our lane shut off, a half hour short of our two hour reservation given the time we were finally able to start bowling. The manager came over after we complained and told us we would get an extra half hour. The lane didn’t light up again nor did the screens come on for at least 10 minutes. The «bouncer», for lack of a better term, came over to us a few minutes later and told us we had to leave. We explained to him that the manager was allowing us more time given we started late, but he didn’t care and told us that our games were done (The funny thing was that he actually was the one who ushered us to our lane after the original delay… guess his memory faltered).
This review is based solely on the customer service and experience of the usage of the bowling portion of the business, which I believe is the most important part. We had pizza and the garlic bread from the menu to snack on, which weren’t terrible but nothing special (similiar to a store-​brand frozen pizza).
To put it short, there was nothing redeemable about the experience to ever consider going back, let alone recommending it to another to check out.

Why aren’t more people Unilocaling about this place?! After hearing all of the buzz I decided to try this place out for myself to celebrate my 27^th birthday. I Reserved 3 lanes (I wasn’t expecting a bunch of people to come but turns out over 20 people showed up making me wish I reserved 4) Let’s start from the beginning.
$ 50 to reserve the lanes (not $ 50 each) and once I got there they allowed me to use the $ 50 to pay for myself and one other person to bowl ($ 20 for 2 hours of unlimited bowling and shoe rental) then put the $ 10 extra towards food and drinks (nice little surprise!)
Food was EXCELLENT!!! I ordered Revolutions Wings and BBQ Fries! The fries had BBQ seasoning on it not sauce but they were so good!!! And the price of the food was not expensive at all. I got about 8 wings in total and a nice size plate of yummy BBQ fries.
Décor made me feel like I was in NYC. Huge TV’s to cover the back wall at the end of the bowling lanes plus club VIP couches for the bowlers to sit. Also who ever came up with the idea to have shelves under the tables for people to put their shoes is a genius! Now if only there were some place to hang our coats… Then behind the actual lanes are little lounge areas for people waiting to bowl to sit and the bar is in a separate area with seating and lots of TV’s there as well. Music was house music which always puts me in a good mood! We went after 10 pm but before 10pm it was more like Pop and R&B music.
If you are going with a party of more than 10 people I would suggest going to get your shoes at least 30 minutes before your reservation. When we first came the counter was completely empty but by the time I went to get shoe rentals it was congested and a bit confusing. Also, if you are going with a large party make sure everyone that is bowling is there on time and set up who will be in which lane to make things quicker once your reservation starts.
I had a great time and so did everyone that came with me. The place was crowded but it didn’t feel like people were breathing down my neck. I will absolutely be back!
Some suggestions for the owner: (if they read these reviews)
There should be a 15 – 30 minute break in between reservations that way parties won’t have to stop 20 minutes before their 2 hours are over to make room for the next group. Also, that will give the waitstaff a chance to clean up the tables.
When people first come in they should be told which lanes they have reserved (I had no idea which lane my party and I were supposed to go to)
It would be helpful if the amount of time each party had left would flash across the screen during the game. I was having way too much fun to keep an eye on the time. Or perhaps you can put the person who reserved the lanes name on the screens where they will be playing.
I had an amazing time and so did everyone I was with. I will definitely be back!

Vegas Bowling meets Windsor.
Great time, great place. Food was awesome. Reserve your lanes.
I had a party of 20, they made it easy. We got everyone in shoes, on the lanes in minutes. Bowling was quick. Food and beer came quickly too. Waitresses… awesome.
Also, the food, was great. This is not your standard bowling food. Nice job bringing something different to the area.