AMF Shirley Lanes

Went there with my girlfriend to bowl on a Friday afternoon. For two games for two people it was 36 dollars which is a tad more expensive than most lanes. The lane didn’t work on 4 occasions and had to be ready by the people in the back. We had to hunt to find people to fix it and there was no mention of apologies or even basic courtesy or acknowledgment. We ordered 2 beers and they brought the wrong beer out. On the positive side I bowled a great game but it isn’t a well managed bowling alley. Also, oddly enough you don’t get cell service in there, which obviously isn’t their fault but worth mentioning.

«Silence. The time has come, for you to bowl for your life»
I came here as a wee child. And I will admit, I had a bowling coach, belonged to a bowling league, and had my own customized (name engraved, fingers sized, mickey mouse themed) bowling ball… and I am not ashamed.
The experiences here as a kid have aided me in holding my own at any NY bowling alley with friends.
Surprisingly, Shirley Lanes, has tried to keep up her appearances… even since when I used to go there. I’m sure it’s still cheap as hell and smells like socks and cheetohs, but well worth it for the nostalgia. (I remember pulling up in the parking lot and the walls, made of vinyl siding, you could hear the balls hitting the pins.)
Nothing has changed. Their little kid arcade is still there and their bathrooms host that awful motion sensor sink activation in the bathroom.
If you’re from the area, a sure fire hometown place to bring friends. Would I deal with the league attitudes anymore… probs not.

Coupons…
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…via USPS & e-​mail.
Quite honestly, I’m surprised they’re still around. Along with WHB Lanes, they were my go-​to back in the day, beating Wildwood which brings in similar clientèle. Average AMF that isn’t immediately visible but is certainly easily accessible.