I went to Lucky Strike on Saturday Night. This review is more about the feeling I got than any particular aspect or event there. With one exception, my bartender was absolutely my favorite bartender of all time. (If you are reading this you make the best iced tea ever!)
We get there about 7:30 and had to wait about half an hour for a lane. No problem, it's Saturday at 7:30 on opening weekend. I kind of expected a longer wait. We all sit down at the bar, order some drinks, and grab a bite to eat. I had a club sandwich (not so great), friends had a pizza (they seemed to like it), and the last of our foursome had the pretzels sticks (I stole one and loved it). The drinks were good and seemed well mixed. I generally just drink bourbon on the rocks, so it doesn't take a genius, but the pour VERY generous.
When our TGI McManahan's beeper goes off we head on over to the front desk to claim our lane. It wound up being about 20 per person for shoes and and the lane. By the way. Try not to go anywhere you need to rent shoes with a guy well over 6 feet...Size 14? really?
There were some issues with my friends changing over the bar tab but these things happen with an opening weekend. The music had some high points but over all was a little disappointing. The waitresses were attentive. I bowled like crap. That about sums up the facts. Oh wait. The place is done very well as far as decor.
I will definitely be back but I don't see myself making it a weekly trip. Maybe every other month.