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| - Lucky Strike was on the "places to go" list for celebrating Father's Day and, at the heart of City Center, was a convenient and fun addition to our afternoon.
Location:
-smack-dab downtown, on the second floor of the CityScape Center
-nearby tons of other entertainment venues including US Airways center, Chase field, and countless hotels, restaurants and office spaces
Price:
-$3.50 shoes and $3.50 per game on Sunday for Father's Day. Pretty reasonable compared to other bowling alleys.
-also available at a per-hour rate as opposed to a per-game rate
-price packaging for parties also available with reservation
Amenities:
-12 lane alley (rather cramped) with electronic scorekeeping
-2 pool tables
-1 bar within the bowling alley itself
-shares space with Gypsy nightclub/restaurant/bar
Food:
-happy hour menu a "must" with $4 appetizers (quesadilla, buffalo chicken flatbread, fried veggies, among others), $3 well drinks and $2 domestic drafts
-nosh available is "upscale barfood", with unusual/gourmet ingredients, sauces or twists.
-we tried the buffalo chicken flatbread, was very tasty; however, was quite greasy and had very little chicken atop it.
Bar:
-as mentioned above, the happy hour menu is a must: $3 well drinks and $2 domestic drafts.
-strong mixed drinks
-slow service (one bartender for 12 lanes)
Staff:
-great, friendly staff, wanting to make your experience memorable. See my yelp talk thread for my "thank you": http://www.yelp.com/topic/phoenix-spreading-the-love-thanks-businesses
-slow food/bar service, could really use an extra hand or two
-servers/bartender dressed in short-shorts or mini-skirts with tattered fishnets. May not be appropriate for kids parties (or the pubescent male teenager).
Hours:
-open til midnight Sunday-Thursday, til 2AM on Friday and Saturday.
Ambience:
-reminds me of an upgraded "The Big Lebowski" alley
-very hip and dark atmosphere with comfortable couches and lounge areas
-slightly crowded when every lane is occupied-- be prepared to get to know your neighbors.
Lucky Strike, you've won my heart.
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